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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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In Images: Kali idol displayed at heritage house i ...

A clay idol of the Goddess Kali is seen inside the more than 300-year-old Hara Kutir house during a puja, with the premises lit by earthen lamps and lanterns, in Kolkata. Photo: Rupak De ...

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In Images: Kolkata churches prepare for Christmas

A woman cleans a church ahead of Christmas celebrations in Kolkata on Tuesday. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/BNS

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In Images: Christmas baking at historic Kolkata ba ...

Debra Alexander and Alisha Alexander prepare traditional fruit cake in a wood-fired oven at the 95-year-old Saldana Bakery, established in 1930, ahead of Christmas celebrations in Kolkata ...

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In Images: Kolkata Rainbow Pride Walk 2025

Members of the LGBTQIA+ community take part in the annual Kolkata Rainbow Pride Walk in Kolkata, India, on Saturday. One of India’s oldest pride marches, the event brings together q ...

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Planning to Fly with Your P ...

Etihad Airways has announced a special promotional offer on its Pets Onboard service, making it more accessible for travellers flying with their cats and dogs.

Economy Just Got More Comfy ...

Travelling with Air New Zealand is set to become significantly more comfortable, with the airline introducing its innovative Skycouch — a feature that allows footrests to fold up and convert three Economy seats into a flat surface, giving passengers space to stretch out and relax.

Lufthansa cancels hundreds ...

A two-day strike by pilots at German airline Lufthansa began on Monday, causing major disruption to flights across Lufthansa and several subsidiaries.