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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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In Images: Sadhu prepares for Makar Sankranti pilg ...

A sadhu arrives at a makeshift shelter in Kolkata on Saturday before travelling to Sagar Island to attend the one-day Makar Sankranti festival. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS

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The Kolkata Derby horse races held at the Royal Ca ...

The thrill of the Kolkata Derby unfolds at the Royal Calcutta Turf Club as horses thunder down the track during the iconic race on January 1, 2026. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS

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Air India, Booking.com part ...

Tata Group-owned Air India and Booking.com, a digital travel platform, have announced a strategic partnership to deliver a more seamless and rewarding travel booking experience.

IndiGo Launches 'Cabs with ...

IndiGo has introduced 'Cabs with IndiGo', a new airport transfer service that allows travellers to book rides to and from airports across Indian cities through the airline's platforms.

Air India introduces 'Basic ...

Tata Group-owned carrier Air India has announced the introduction of its new ‘Basic’ fare family, further strengthening its commitment to empowering customers with greater choice and control over how they travel and what they pay for.