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A worker makes candles resembling Indian sweets at a workshop in Kolkata on October 13, 2025. Candles are in high demand ahead of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, to be celebrated ac ...
Kolkata comes alive during Durga Puja as devotees flood pandals to celebrate the city’s festive spirit. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
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Family members of Kolkata's Baishnab Das Mullick Bari decorate the chalchitra with traditional mythological paintings before adorning Goddess Durga, ahead of their 260-year-old Durga ...
Indian drummers, mostly farmers are from villages, perform to attract people waiting outside a railway station to be hired during Durga Puja festival in Kolkata, India, September 26, 2025 ...
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Starting Nov 16, 2025, IndiGo will operate direct flights between Bengaluru and Riyadh, expanding its network to Saudi Arabia.
American Airlines will launch new seasonal service between New York (JFK) and Edinburgh, Scotland (EDI) in March 2026, expanding its international network.
Emirates will celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, by offering special meals and entertainment on its flights to and from India between Oct 17 and 24, the airline said.