West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the 47th International Kolkata Book Fair, themed on the UK. The fair features the UK Pavilion showcasing literature, arts, science, and English language learning. Banerjee highlighted the historical ties between India and the UK, dating back to the Battle of Plassey in 1757 and mentioned the presence of Indian students in UK universities and the long rule of the British in India.
City of Joy Gears Up For Its Global Extravaganza – Durga Puja Festival traveltrendstoday.in - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from traveltrendstoday.in Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The annual autumn festival, Durga Puja, as celebrated in Kolkata, is known for its art and cultural extravaganza. Its inclusion in UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, in 2021, has now catapulted it to global fame.
Ahead of World Tourism Day (September 27) and with less than a month till Pujo begins, our pick of getaways for those in Kolkata who are looking to get out of the city on the crowded Pujo weekend.
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