The Saraswati idol has been designed by Parimal Pal and will be the backdrop ... Puja could well turn into a multi-day festival soon," said the president of a high-profile Durga puja in south Kolkata.

The event, Kolkata’s largest after Durga Puja, will be held this year from January 28 to February 9 and, like previous years, appears set to be driven more by emotion than literature.

I love Kolkata’s bhanrer cha, phuchka, and those iconic yellow taxis,” said Ila Arun during her recent visit to the city to attend a literary festival. Dressed in a blend of traditional and ...

Saraswati Puja, celebrated in West Bengal over two days, infused festive spirit across educational institutions and communities. The event saw the construction of a colossal 100 ft idol and thematic ...

A dispute has erupted at a Kolkata college over organizing Saraswati Puja, prompting the intervention of West Bengal Speaker Biman Banerjee. He emphasized that the festivities should be allowed. The ...

Here are a few simple tips to make your space shine this season. Feather in the cap: Kolkata's Durga Puja Festival bags UNESCO heritage status The decision to include Durga Puja in the list was ...

The annual Whittlesea Straw Bear festival returned in colourful fashion on Saturday as people gathered to witness the famous parade on the streets of Cambridgeshire. Dancers and musicians in the ...

The Straw Bear is paraded through the streets accompanied by attendant keepers, musicians and dancers during the Whittlesea Straw Bear Festival in Whittlesea, Cambridgeshire (Joe Giddens/PA ...

Saraswati Puja was celebrated across West Bengal amid a festive fervour on Sunday. This time, the festival is being celebrated over two days as the Panchami 'tithi' or the auspicious time will ...

The CCU Festival, one of the popular events in the city’s social calendar, is returning after a long hiatus with MRKT New Years Edition 2025, a unique flea market. Organised by Make Calcutta Relevant ...