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Kumartuli artisans shape Ganesha Idols ahead of Festivities

In the narrow lanes of Kolkata’s famed Kumartuli, artisans are busy giving final touches to clay idols of Lord Ganesha. With deft strokes and traditional craftsmanship, the potte ...

Kolkata’s Sukia Street pays tribute to Raja Rammohan Roy ahead of Durga Puja

In North Kolkata’s aristocratic Sukia Street neighborhood, ahead of the Durga Puja festivities, a mural on a house wall paid tribute to Raja Rammohan Roy. The great struggle for ...

In Images: Kolkata celebrates Krishna Janmashtami with Dahi Handi festival

A participant breaks a clay pot filled with curd, butter, and milk during the Dahi Handi festival in Kolkata on Sunday. This festival marks the birth of Lord Krishna and involves teams ...

Kolkata landmarks glow in Tricolour for Independence Day

From the iconic Howrah Bridge and Victoria Memorial to other prominent buildings in Kolkata like the RBI Museum, the Calcutta High Court and city’s tallest tower The 42 dazzle in ...

Image of the Day: Howrah Bridge stands tall over the City of Joy

An aerial rooftop view of Kolkata captures the iconic Howrah Bridge spanning the Hooghly River, framed by the city’s network of flyovers and bustling streets—a blend of her ...

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Qatar Airways to commence o ...

Qatar Airways will move its New York operations to The New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in 2026. As part of the relocation, the airline plans to open a 15,000-square-foot lounge, its first dedicated facility in both New York City and the United States.

Air Canada flights remain g ...

All Air Canada planes remained grounded late Saturday despite the Canadian government intervening to end a strike called by cabin crew members that resulted in hundreds of flights being cancelled and triggered chaos, media reports said.

Air India to stop Delhi-Was ...

Tata Group-owned Air India on Monday announced the suspension of its services between Delhi and Washington, D.C., effective September 1, 2025, due to a combination of operational factors, to ensure the reliability and integrity of the airline's overall route network.