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Heritage Daw Bari Rituals Mark Start of Durga Puja

A Hindu married woman adorns a gold nose ring before offering prayers to Goddess Durga on the first day of the Durga Puja festival at the 186-year-old Daw Bari in Kolkata on Sept 28, 2 ...

In Images: Drummers eye livelihood as Durga Puja festival set to begin

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, 2 ...

In Images: 3D Alpana Adorns Raj Krishna Mitra’s Dorjipara Home for Durga Puja

A vibrant 3D Alpana painted at the residence of Raj Krishna Mitra in Dorjipara, North Kolkata, adds a festive charm ahead of Durga Puja. Photos: Avishek Mitra/IBNS

In Images: 66 Palli Club brings Kerala’s sacred Theyyam to Durga Puja for the first time

The 66 Palli Club in Kolkata will showcase Theyyam — the divine ritual dance of gods from North Malabar, Kerala — for the very first time in the history of Durga Puja. The ...

Kolkata's heritage palace Shobhabazar Rajbari hosts grand Durga vandana festival

An artiste, Sumali Das, performs a dance at the International Durga Vandana Festival 2025, held at the historic 236-year-old Shobhabazar Rajbari (Royal Palace) in Kolkata on September ...

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Etihad’s new A321LR l ...

Etihad Airways has launched its new A321LR aircraft on all flights to and from Kolkata, introducing a refined travel experience on the popular Indian route.

Etihad Airways launches new ...

Etihad Airways is set to expand its global network with the addition of Damascus, the Syrian capital, as a new destination starting June 2026.

IndiGo, AEGEAN sign codesha ...

IndiGo and AEGEAN, the flag carrier of Greece, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a codeshare partnership. The agreement, which is subject to regulatory approvals, will enable both carriers to offer flights on each other’s networks.