In Images: An evening sonata of river Hooghly

A central Kolkata Durga Puja by Wellington Nagarik Kalyan Samity celebrates the rich heritage of Bengal’s traditional sweets through its theme, "Mishtanna Puran", tracing the evolution of mishti across the centuries. The pandal pre ...

Kolkata wears a festive look with streets, landmarks and public spaces aesthetically illuminated and decorated ahead of Durga Puja, as the city gears up to welcome the much-awaited festivities.  Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Artisans put the finishing touches on idols of Goddess Durga at a workshop in Kolkata as the city prepares to welcome Durga Puja, one of Bengal’s biggest festivals.  Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Artisans put the finishing touches on idols of Goddess Durga at a workshop in Kolkata as the city prepares to welcome Durga Puja, one of Bengal’s biggest festivals.  Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS

From faces and arms to feet, the word ‘Ram’ becomes a striking visual language for the Ramnami Samaj of Chhattisgarh. Their century-old tradition of inscribing the divine name on their bodies—born out of caste-based exclusion fro ...

Skyscanner hosted a regional roadshow to showcase its India Culture Travel Index, highlighting how cultural experiences are influencing travel decisions and reshaping India's tourism landscape. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)