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Messi mania grips Kolkata as thousands welcome Argentine icon. What’s on the itinerary?

Kolkata was swept by Messi fever as thousands gathered to welcome Argentine football icon Lionel Messi. Defying the December cold and staying out past midnight, fans turned up in huge numbers to cheer the superstar upon his arrival in the city for his whirlwind three-day, four-city GOAT India Tour 2025. The Barcelona legend’s 2.26 am […]

Flights Cancelled at Kolkata, Durgapur Airports, Passengers Face Trouble | Udaipur Kiran

Kolkata, December 4 (Udaipur Kiran): Passengers are facing increasing inconvenience due to continuous disruptions in flight services over the past three days. With the winter travel rush at its peak, the cancellation of several flights by a private airline has led to chaos at both Kolkata and Durgapur airports. On Thursday morning, a total of […]

US visa delays for Indians fall: F-1 and B-1/B-2 interview wait times drop in New Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata

India’s long wait for United States visa appointments has eased significantly, according to the latest update from the US State Department. Processing times for key visa categories have decreased across major cities. This offers relief to students, workers and visitors after months of heavy backlogs.The following are the updated wait times for major Indian consulates:New […]

Kolkata Test: India All Out for 189, Secures 30-Run First-Innings Lead | Udaipur Kiran

Kolkata, 15 November (Udaipur Kiran). The second day of the India–South Africa Test in Kolkata saw a disappointing performance from the Indian batting lineup, with no player crossing even the 40-run mark. KL Rahul top-scored with a fighting 39 as India were bowled out for 189 in 62.2 overs. Washington Sundar made 29 off 82 […]

Heavy Rains Paralyse Kolkata, 10 Dead as Electrocution Incidents Reported | Udaipur Kiran

Kolkata, September 24 (Udaipur Kiran News): Torrential overnight rain wreaked havoc across Kolkata and parts of West Bengal, leaving the city submerged and claiming at least 10 lives, including eight in the state capital due to electrocution. According to the state disaster management department, most of the victims in Kolkata came in contact with live […]

Former Team India captain Sourav Ganguly cheers for Metro… In Dino cast: “All the best, it will do well!” : Bollywood News

As part of their ongoing promotional tour for Metro…In Dino, Aditya Roy Kapur and Sara Ali Khan visited Kolkata, where they met fans and spent an evening with former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly. Former Team India captain Sourav Ganguly cheers for Metro… In Dino cast: “All the best, it will do well!” The […]

Prasanta Sahu’s subaltern focus – The Hindu

A cherished time of the day in many parts of India is the convivial gathering around a cup of tea. In tea stalls, the chatter ranges from the raucous to the intimate and from the political to the personal, so when one beholds artist Prasanta Sahu’s installation Tea Table Talk, it makes one pause. Three-thousand commissioned […]

How artist Paresh Maity has taken his works across the globe

Paresh Maity at work | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Last week, the world got to witness, once again, the celebrated artist Paresh Maity’s dedication to the craft he has made his. He made his Cannes Film Festival debut at the age of 60 with the watercolour ‘Himalayas to the Indian Ocean’, which was unveiled on […]

Kajol seeks blessings at Dakshineswar Kali temple in Kolkata ahead of Maa release; says, “This is my strongest role ever” : Bollywood News

Kajol visited the revered Dakshineswar Kali temple in Kolkata, seeking blessings from Maa Kali ahead of her upcoming film Maa. Known for her deep faith, Kajol has been an ardent devotee of the goddess and took time to offer prayers at the iconic shrine on the banks of the Hooghly River. Kajol seeks blessings at […]