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Kolkata wax artist Tuhin Mukherjee brings Santa Cl ...

Master wax artist Tuhin Mukherjee works meticulously in his Kolkata workshop as he crafts wax Santa Claus idols for the upcoming Christmas festivities. His creation captures the warmth an ...

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In Images: Children ride in vintage cars in Kolkat ...

OFFER, a Kolkata-based NGO serving underprivileged and HIV-affected children for over four decades, is soon opening a 100-bedded hospital for marginalized children requiring long-term car ...

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Gomira Mask Dance Lights Up World Heritage Week at ...

Sri Sri Gohili Mukhos Nritya Dol performs the traditional Gomira Mask Dance at Victoria Memorial Hall on 25 November 2025, concluding World Heritage Week with the powerful rhythms, vibran ...

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In Images: 31st KIFF closing ceremony in Kolkata

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, along with director Srijit Mukherji, actor Dev and musician Shantanu Moitra, attended the closing ceremony of the 31st Kolkata International Film Festival ...

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Polish diplomat Piotr Switalski inaugurates exhibi ...

Polish diplomat Piotr Switalski inaugurated an exhibition paying tribute to Polish Centenarian Wojciech Has & Polish Cinematography in Posters at the 31st KIFF at Gaganendra Pradarsha ...

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In Images: Kolkata glows in celebration of Dev Dee ...

Devotees light lamps along the ghats and streets of Kolkata as the city celebrates Dev Deepawali. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS

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In Images: Dancers perform before Goddess Kali at ...

Dancers perform in front of a large clay idol of the Hindu goddess Kali inside the Amherst Street Sammilita Kali Puja pandal. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS

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In Images: Kolkata readies for Diwali with idols a ...

Workers prepare idols of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha and paint earthen lamps ahead of Diwali on the outskirts of Kolkata, India, Oct. 15, 2025. The festival of lights will be celebra ...

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Candlemakers gear up for Diwali as Kolkata worksho ...

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 ...

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In Images: Glimpses of Durga Puja across Kolkata

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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Chicago, with its glittering riverfront, soaring towers, iconic bridges, and thriving art and culture scene, never ceases to amaze. Each visit reveals something new, yet also deepens a familiar affection — a city that grows on me every time I return.


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's partnership wit ...

Air India, India’s leading global airline, and Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, have entered a bilateral interline partnership aimed at boosting connectivity between the two countries.

Massive meltdown at IndiGo: ...

IndiGo, India’s largest airline, is grappling with one of its most severe operational crises in recent years, with widespread flight delays and cancellations disrupting travel across the country for a second consecutive day.

Air India reinstates codesh ...

Tata Group-owned Air India on Sunday announced the reinstatement of its codeshare agreement with fellow Star Alliance carrier, Air Canada, to offer more flight options for travellers and boost connectivity between India and Canada.