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Football-mad Kolkata crafts FIFA 2026 mascots in b ...

In a tribute to Kolkata’s enduring football craze, artisans from the city’s famed Dompara neighbourhood have crafted all the mascots of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, along with a g ...

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Football Fever Paints Kolkata Walls Ahead of World ...

A lane adorned with giant flex banners of Portugal football stars and national flags in Howrah, near Kolkata, on June 10, 2026, as fans gear up for the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026.Ph ...

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Magical Istanbul on Foot: From Hagia Sofia to the ...

Wandering through cobbled streets from Hagia Sofia to the Blue Mosque and into the timeless bustle and colours of the Grand Bazaar—past the watchful street cats Istanbul is famous f ...

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Santa Maria del Mar: Havana's Barefoot Blue

Take the T3 bus from Parque Central and in 30 minutes the city slips off your skin. Santa María beach delivers white sand, shameless blue water, sun-warmed bodies and a slow, sexy ...

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Kolkata Vistiwalas: The Last Bearers of Water

A special annual calendar by photographer Bijoy Chowdhury, gifted to friends and associates, captures Kolkata’s last remaining vistiwalas through his lens

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Kolkata’s Ballygunge Transforms Into a Vibra ...

Step into Ballygunge’s newest street mural, where the everyday meets extraordinary.

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Where Craft meets Culture: A Visual Walk through O ...

Each frame offers a glimpse into the diverse traditions preserved at the Odisha Crafts Museum Kalabhoomi in Bhubaneswar, where everyday materials and techniques reflect centuries of skill ...

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A visual journey through Prague: Uncovering the ci ...

Prague's medieval charm and grandeur are palpable in its Gothic architecture and cobblestone streets, which whisper tales of the past. History, art, and culture blend seamlessly into ...

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In Images: Kolkata Marks Mahalaya with Hooghly Tar ...

Kolkata gears up for Durga Puja with traditional Mahalaya tarpan and the symbolic 'Chokkhudan' (painting of the eyes of the goddess) ceremony. The Hooghly river tarpan and Chokkhu ...

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Air India Launches 'Easy Co ...

Air India has opened bookings for its first 'Easy Connect' flights under the Government of India's new hub-and-spoke model, allowing international travellers from smaller Indian cities to complete baggage drop and immigration formalities at their departure airport before connecting to overseas destinations through major hubs.

Air India and Riyadh Air Jo ...

Air India and Riyadh Air have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as they look to strengthen links between their networks and offer travellers more convenient connections between India, Saudi Arabia and destinations beyond.

Qatar Airways Rolls Out FIF ...

Qatar Airways has launched a Boeing 777 aircraft featuring a special FIFA World Cup 2026 livery, reflecting its ongoing association with FIFA. The aircraft has been unveiled ahead of the tournament and highlights the airline's role in connecting fans, teams, and football communities around the world.