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Recently, the famous clock of New Market of Kolkata chimed again after an eleven-year hiatus and launched a celebratory mood among the city folk. Why has this restoration sparked such enthusiasm? Or, for that matter, why do clocks in public squares around the world evoke such interest? Ranjita Biswas explores more
Sacred Waters, Shared Faith: Panchu Dola Melana Lights Up Odisha’s Chilika Lake

In Odisha’s Parikuda village, devotees wade through the waters of Chilika Lake carrying idols of gods and goddesses during the centuries-old Panchu Dola Melana, a vibrant celebratio ...

Heritage walk traces Medical College Kolkata’s 192-year journey of medicine, reform and nation-building

Kolkata: Founded in 1835, Medical College, Kolkata—originally established as Medical College, Bengal—is not only the oldest medical college in India but also the first institu ...

Yellow Taxis and the Colours of Puja

Art and Kolkata are like a close-knit couple, thriving in a space not clearly defined, yet always with ample room to grow.

Washington DC Theatre Week: How to experience the US capital's glorious playhouses

 As Washington, DC gears up for the theatre week, take a look at some of the most beautifully built, historically iconic theaters in the DC region. A variety of performances grace st ...

Ford's Theatre: Of President Lincoln and the Man Who Killed Him

Abraham Lincoln was assassinated on April 15, 1865 (he succumbed to the bullet wound of the previous night on April 14) at the Ford's Theatre in Washington DC by stage actor John Wilk ...

A family vacation, an escape from the daily grind, a corporate evening or a destination wedding, Taj Ganga Kutir Resort & Spa, Raichak, on the bank of the Ganga, and easily reached from Kolkata, is ready to cater to all choices.


Chicago, with its glittering riverfront, soaring towers, iconic bridges, and thriving art and culture scene, never ceases to amaze. Each visit reveals something new, yet also deepens a familiar affection — a city that grows on me every time I return.


Spirit Airlines Halts Opera ...

Spirit Airlines, the ultra-low-cost carrier known for offering some of the cheapest airfares in exchange for limited onboard services, has announced it is shutting down operations after 34 years in business.

IndiGo Launches Direct Chen ...

IndiGo has launched direct flights linking Chennai with Réunion Island, a French territory in the Indian Ocean, from April 29, 2026.

Fuel crisis hits skies: Luf ...

The ongoing conflict in Iran is exerting significant pressure on the global aviation sector, with rising jet fuel prices and supply concerns creating challenges for both airlines and passengers.