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Rathayatra 2025: Glimpses of the preparation in north Kolkata's Tarak Pramanik Bari

Rath Yatra (the Chariot Festival), which falls on June 27 this year, marks the annual journey of Lord Jagannath, along with his siblings Balabhadra (Balarama) and Subhadra, from to the ...

In Images: An evening sonata of river Hooghly

IBNS lensman Avishek Mitra captures the magic moments of a mid-April evening on the bank of river Hooghly against the Vidyasagar Setu (Second Hooghly Bridge) in Kolkata . 

In Images: Vignettes of a winter morning in Kolkata maidan

Winter has finally arrived in Kolkata. IBNS lensman Avishek Mitra captures some glimpses of a December 2024 morning in Maidan, the large urban park in the city's heart.

Halloween: Kolkata immerses in the spooky celebration

Like every other year, an organisation- named Spandan- hosted the Halloween Festival near Academy of Fine Arts in Rabindra Sadan area earlier this week. Halloween, which is observed in ...

Boys play football in Kolkata's rain-washed urban park

On a bright post-rain day in India's eastern metropolis Kolkata on Tuesday (May 7, 2024), boys play football in the Maidan, the city heartland's open green space and playground ...

Stylish, contemporary and luxurious with sprawling rooms and suites while being located not too far from downtown DC or the US capital's key attractions,  Hotel AKA Washington Circle in the vibrant Foggy Bottom/West End neighborhood is a revelation to me. 


A CGH Earth’s reimagined village in Kerala's Thekkady that’s not just a stay but a soulful experience is deeply rooted in local culture, community and nature.  Meenakshi J writes


Air India to launch direct ...

Gurugram: India's flagship carrier, Air India, announced the launch of direct flights between Delhi and Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, starting 1 Oct 2025.

Air India, Icelandair codes ...

New Delhi: Air India bolsters their global reach with a new codeshare partnership with Icelandair, significantly boosting connectivity between India and Iceland while offering seamless travel options across 15 routes in India and Europe.

Air India Express launches ...

Air India Express has announced a limited-period ‘Flash Sale’ on both domestic and international flights which are open until 25th May 2025.