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Air India, Drukair announce interline partnership to boost India-Bhutan connectivity

Air India and Bhutan’s Drukair have announced an interline partnership allowing passengers to travel on both airlines under a single ticket. The tie-up will offer through-baggage and easier connections between Bhutan, Air India’s domestic network and international destinations through Delhi, Guwahati and Kolkata.

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Durga Puja to be themed on Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari's life, political journey

A Durga Puja in Kolkata will feature a pandal dedicated to Suvendu Adhikari's political life. Organizers plan to trace his journey from Nandigram to Nabanna through various artistic displays. The exhibition will include models, photographs, and documentary presentations of his career. This visual narrative aims to chronicle his childhood and…

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India's School Uniform Debate Has Always Been About Body Politics, Class, and Control

The Body That Needs to Be ManagedWhen a school in Karnataka issues a circular banning salwar kameez and insisting on a prescribed skirt length, the stated reason is almost always discipline. Uniformity. A level playing field. But the circular never explains why a fifteen-year-old girl's hemline is a disciplinary matter,…

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Canada Beyond Niagara: British Columbia, the Rockies, and What Indian Travellers Actually Need to Know

Why the West Gets SkippedThe Toronto-Niagara circuit exists because it's easy to explain to a travel agent and easy to sell as a package. Flights from Mumbai or Delhi land in Toronto. The family WhatsApp group has already been to Niagara. The path of least resistance runs east to west…

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Bengal disaster management force 'Arjun Vahini' to be operational from September: CM Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengal is set to unveil Arjun Vahini, its new disaster management force, starting operations in September. This strategic response is a direct reflection of lessons learned from previous disasters and cyclones. The state will provide advanced equipment and vehicles for the unit, aiming to recruit ex-servicemen and Agniveers. With…

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School Assembly News Headlines, August 24, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day

India's ICMR assures citizens that there is no new strain of H1N1, encouraging public calm during the current situation. In Kolkata, protests arise regarding a political office constructed on Waqf land. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu amplifies efforts to capture a tiger linked to two fatalities. In international news, Pakistan's Deputy Prime…

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AI can never take over human relationships, craft: Sabyasachi Mukherjee

Fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee opened his new flagship store in New Delhi. He believes craftsmanship will outlast artificial intelligence, which should only support creativity. Mukherjee also celebrated his multi-year collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art. This partnership will draw inspiration from the museum's vast collection for new designs.

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22k gold rate today: Check 18k, 20k, 22k, 24k gold prices (August 21, 2026) at Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers and IBJA

Today, gold prices have escalated in major urban centers across India. Leading jewelers including Tanishq and Malabar Gold & Diamonds are now offering elevated rates. This surge is apparent in various prominent jewelry brands throughout the nation. Indicative retail rates for gold and silver released by IBJA underscore the prevailing…

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Gold rate today (August 20, 2026): Check 24k, 22k, 20k, 18k gold jewellery prices from Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers, Tanishq & IBJA in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad & more cities

Gold rate today: Gold prices surged in various major Indian cities as jewellers adjusted their rates for 22k gold jewellery, marking a noticeable increase from the previous day. Noteworthy brands such as Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, and Kalyan Jewellers are reflecting these heightened prices.

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Kolkata hotel fire: Leaseholder of Hotel Shikha Inn Abu Zafar arrested; Two staff members detained

The leaseholder of Hotel Shikha Inn was arrested following a devastating fire. Nine people, including a child and five Bangladeshi nationals, died in the blaze. A Special Investigation Team was formed to probe the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident. Rescuers saved approximately sixty individuals from the burning hotel premises. The…

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SIT formed to investigate Kolkata hotel fire that killed 9; five Bangladeshi nationals among deceased

A fire at Kolkata's Shika Inn hotel killed nine people, including a child. A Special Investigation Team will now probe the tragic incident thoroughly. Around sixty individuals were successfully rescued from the burning building. Several injured Bangladeshi nationals received medical attention after the blaze. The administration is focused on relief…

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22k gold rate today: Check 18k, 20k, 22k, 24k gold prices (August 19, 2026) at Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers and IBJA

GOld rate today: Gold prices dropped today at prominent Indian jewellery outlets, including Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Kalyan Jewellers, and Joyalukkas. The IBJA confirmed a decrease in gold rates across multiple purity levels. Customers are encouraged to stay informed on the latest 18K, 22K, and 24K rates.

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Fire in building housing several hotels in eastern India kills at least nine, injures six

Some of the victims are believed to be Bangladeshi nationals who had travelled to Kolkata for medical treatment, according to a member of West Bengal’s ruling party.

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Hotel blaze in India's West Bengal kills 9 and injures 6

A fire in a hotel has killed at least nine people and injured six others in Kolkata, the capital of India’s West Bengal state

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At least nine killed in hotel fire in India's Kolkata

KOLKATA — At ⁠least ⁠nine people were killed, including a child, in a fire at a hotel ‌in India's eastern city of Kolkata on Wednesday, local police said.

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Kolkata hotel fire: 9 dead, several injured in massive blaze at Mirza Ghalib Street

A massive fire at a Kolkata hotel killed nine Bangladeshi nationals early Wednesday. Firefighters rescued about sixty people from the Shika Inn premises. Separately, eight people died in a hotel fire near Tarapith in Birbhum district. Rescue operations were conducted through the night at both locations. Authorities are investigating the…

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Renting Occasion Wear Is the Smartest Fashion Move Indian Women Can Make for Their Wardrobe

The Real Cost of a Single-Use LehengaA wedding-ready lehenga from a mid-range label costs between ₹15,000 and ₹80,000. A rental of the same piece runs ₹2,000 to ₹8,000 for a four-day window. The owned garment will be worn once, dry-cleaned, wrapped in muslin, and stored in a cupboard that already…

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Gold rate today (August 18, 2026): Check 24k, 22k, 20k, 18k gold jewellery prices from Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers, Tanishq & IBJA in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad & more cities

Today gold rate: On August 18, 2026, gold prices showed a slight uptick at leading jewellery retailers. While Tanishq kept its gold prices unchanged, competitors like Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, and Kalyan Jewellers raised their 22k gold rates. Notably, the India Bullion and Jewellers Association reported minor fluctuations in…

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Gold rate today (August 17, 2026): Check 18k, 20k, 22k, 24k gold jewellery prices from IBJA, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers and Tanishq in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad & more cities

In today's marketplace, gold prices remain pivotal for both investors and those seeking gifts. Consumers are encouraged to explore pricing options at Tanishq alongside other top brands. The rates for 22K gold jewelry exhibit minor variances among major cities in India. Reliable pricing is provided by Malabar Gold & Diamonds,…

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5 Monsoon Productivity Habits Indian Professionals in High-Rainfall Cities Swear By

1. Front-load the day before the rain peaksIn cities like Mumbai and Kochi, the heaviest rainfall typically arrives between noon and 4 PM during peak monsoon months. Professionals who have figured this out treat the early morning window, roughly 6 AM to 10 AM, as protected time. Deep work, client…

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What Makes These 4 Kali Temples in Bengal So Mysterious?

Bengal has a unique relationship with Maa Kali. Here, Kali is not remembered only as the fierce goddess who destroys evil. She is also Maa, the compassionate mother who protects, guides, and walks beside her devotees. From the banks of the Ganga to the quiet landscapes of Birbhum, Bengal is…

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Veteran filmmaker Raja Sen dies at 71 after prolonged illness

Veteran Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen, best known for his National Award-winning debut film Damu, died at 71 at SSKM Hospital in Kolkata on Sunday after prolonged illness. Sen, who worked across Bengali cinema, television and documentaries for decades, had been undergoing treatment for multiple complications involving his lungs, heart and…

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What Sabyasachi's Design Philosophy Reveals About the Indian Woman's Relationship With Identity

He Is Selling Permission, Not ClothesSabyasachi Mukherjee built a brand on a single uncomfortable premise: that the Indian woman had been talked out of her own aesthetic. The heavily embroidered blouses, the unbleached cotton, the Bengal-weight silks in colours that look like they were pulled from a zardozi archive, none…

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Betla National Park Is Jharkhand's Best Safari Destination, Corbett Gets All the Credit

What Betla Actually IsBetla National Park covers roughly 250 square kilometres inside the larger Palamau Tiger Reserve in Jharkhand's Latehar district, a reserve that was among the first nine in India brought under Project Tiger in 1973. The forest is sal-dominant, dense in the valleys, opening into grassland near the…

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Bhubaneswar-Kolkata IndiGo flight on Aug 13 cancelled after pilot detects technical snag

An IndiGo flight from Bhubaneswar to Kolkata was cancelled on August 13. The pilot detected a technical issue while passengers were boarding the aircraft. All 56 passengers were safely escorted back to the arrival area. The cancellation caused some passenger agitation which was quickly managed by airport personnel. Airlines continue…

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