Kolkata is more than just the Howrah Bridge or Victoria Memorial It's a city filled with stories waiting in narrow lanes and ...

Hidden away in the bylanes of North Kolkata, Kumortuli is where the city's most skilled artisans create stunning clay idols, particularly for Durga Puja ... or Rajbari Bawali, which has been ...

IMAGE: Hazaar Haath Kali. All photographs: Sandip Roy Durga Puja is indisputably Kolkata's biggest festival, a major driver of the state's economy. It's been described as the world's largest ...

In Part I of our photo essay from Kolkata, we showcased some of the outstanding design, art and craftworks at the Durga Puja pandals. In addition to home celebrations with idols and pujas ...

A couple of weeks ago, when Kolkata was waiting for Durga Puja festivities, there was widespread apprehension that the protests over the rape and murder of a doctor at the R.G. Kar Medical College ...

Gargi, 40, said, “This year, we are going with the theme of a Rajbari. You can transport things on open trucks in Kolkata, which isn’t possible ... the Consul General of India, said, “Durga Puja has ...

This year was no exception, with themes ranging from rainwater conservation to the RG Kar medical college rape and murder incident and an installation of a human spine model to remind people of ...

And, while in another article, you will find our list of top picks of South Kolkata Durga puja pandals ... first on the list would be Sovabazar Rajbari puja. ‘Bonedi bari’s are architectural ...

A Kolkata model’s cleavage-baring crop top at a Durga Puja pandal in the city has sparked outrage on social media. A Kolkata model’s cleavage-baring crop top at a Durga Puja pandal in the city ...

However, optimism for a recovery during the four days of Durga Puja remains high. As the protests continue, Kolkata’s food and beverage sector is cautiously optimistic that the Durga Puja ...

Kolkata is celebrating its biggest annual festival - Durga Puja, when the ten-armed Goddess Durga is said to visit her earthly home, her entire family in tow. At Durga Puja pandals - or temporary ...