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In Images: Kolkata’s Chorebagan Sarbojonin u ...

Kolkata's Chorebagan Sarbojonin is celebrating the 91st year of its annual Durga Puja celebration in 2026. As part of this year’s preparations, the committee has unveiled a wall ...

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In Images: Kolkata temple celebrates Lord Jagannat ...

On the occasion of Lord Jagannath's Snana Yatra, Shri Shri Radha Govinda Temple recently organised a special Snana Yatra celebration, drawing a large number of devotees from across Ko ...

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Kolkata dazzles with spectacular laser show on How ...

Kolkata’s iconic Howrah Bridge lit up the night sky with a spectacular laser show as part of the Mega Drone Show and Cultural Carnival held at Princep Ghat and Millennium Park ahead ...

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In Images: Kolkata's wax wizard brings FIFA World ...

Wax artist Tuhin Mukherjee poses with his handcrafted replica of the FIFA World Cup trophy in Kolkata. The intricate artwork, created entirely from wax, celebrates the city's enduring ...

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In Images: Kolkata's South City Mall unveils &lsqu ...

A glimpse of ‘Dino World’ at South City Mall, where towering prehistoric creatures bring the age of dinosaurs to life for visitors of all ages. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

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In Images: College Street Heritage Walk to Explore ...

From rows of book stalls packed with old and new titles to readers flipping through pages and shopkeepers arranging stacks, College Street captures a side of Kolkata shaped by ideas and c ...

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Where masks, faith and tradition come alive: Hili& ...

Devotees gather in Hili village along the India–Bangladesh border in West Bengal on April 13, 2026, to celebrate the annual Bikat Kali Puja. Wearing intricately handcrafted wooden m ...

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In Images: Panchu Dola Melana festival held at Chi ...

Devotees perform a traditional dance before carrying idols of Hindu deities through the waters of Chilika Lake during the 150-year-old Panchu Dola Melana festival in Parikuda village, Odi ...

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Spring in Bloom: Bauhinia Flowers Paint Kolkata Ma ...

Each spring, Bauhinia flowers burst into bloom across the Kolkata Maidan, washing the city’s vast green heart in soft shades of pink and white. Beneath their delicate petals, young ...

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Kolkata’s Chinese community ushers in the Lu ...

Kolkata’s Chinese community marked the Lunar New Year with spirited lion and dragon dances that animated the streets of Tangra. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS

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Airlines major Emirates is introducing a third daily flight between Dubai and Phuket, operated by its new Airbus A350, offering travellers greater choice and extending its award-winning Premium Economy experience in Thailand.

Emirates Brings A380 to Del ...

Emirates will deploy its flagship Airbus A380 on the Delhi–Dubai route from October 25, making Delhi the third destination in India to be served by the airline's double-decker aircraft.

Air india Express 'Xplore M ...

Private airlines Air India Express has announced the launch of its ‘Xplore More’ sale across international flights, offering up to 15% savings on Lite and Value fares.