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  • The Kolkata Photojournalists Association hosts its annual Saraswati Puja celebration alongside a four-day photographic exhibition running until 4th February 2025, Chitra Jetha Bhoy Shunya (Where the Picture is Fearless), at Esplanade East’s bustling footpath. Showcasing 265 striking prints by 135 artists, the exhibition highlights the resilience of visual storytelling in challenging conditions. Set against the backdrop of Goddess Saraswati, the event serves as a vibrant meeting ground for veteran and emerging photojournalists.

  • The much-anticipated solo exhibition by photographer Sambhu Das opens today, showcasing 30 captivating photographic artworks. Alongside the exhibition, Das also launches his book on creative photography. The event sees the presence of eminent personalities, including filmmaker Gautam Ghosh, actor-politician Chiranjeet Chakraborty, painter Hiran Mitra, and educationist Prof. Biswatosh Sengupta. With around 60 distinguished guests and art enthusiasts in attendance, the exhibition runs until February 6, 2025.

  • Members of the Chinese community take pictures during traditional dragon and lion dances in Kolkata on the first day of the Lunar New Year of the Snake.

  • The Maha Kumbh Mela is a grand assembly of rituals, with the bathing ceremony reigning supreme as the most significant of them all. At the Triveni Sangam, millions of pilgrims come together to partake in this sacred practice. It is firmly rooted in the belief that by immersing oneself in the holy waters, one can cleanse themselves of all sins, liberate both themselves and their ancestors from the cycle of rebirth, and ultimately attain Moksha, or spiritual liberation

  • Many areas in Bangkok, Thailand. are experiencing PM2.5 dust pollution. Air pollution values ​​​​are exceeding the standard and may affect health.

  • People participate in a vintage car rally in Kolkata.

  • Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Bangkok Office Collaborating with Si Mum Mueang Market and fruit farmers organized the activity Durian EXPO 2024 to sell various varieties of Thai durian from all over the country at Si Mum Mueang Market(33 kilometers north of Bangkok) on May 26, 2024 in Pathum Thani Province, Thailand.

  • People take part in a Mataka race competition during the International Camel Festival 2025.

  • Hindu pilgrims aboard a boat at the confluence of River Ganges and the Bay of Bengal wait to depart after attending the Gangasagar Mela in Sagar Island, some 150kms South of Kolkata.

  • Gangasagar Mela transit camp hums with life as pilgrims and sadhus begin their journey to Sagar Island. Vibrant buses transport them first to Lot No. 8, followed by vessels and buses to the sacred island, 117 km from Kolkata. The annual Hindu festival, marking Makar Sankranti on January 14, 2025, attracts thousands seeking a holy dip at the confluence of the Ganges and Bay of Bengal. Each traveler reflects devotion and faith as they proceed with spiritual fervor. Government and NGOs ensure essential services, fostering a seamless experience for this celebration of tradition and heritage.

  • Travelers inside the Napoli Centrale train station crowded with tourists in transit. Travelers waiting to board consult the light board with the arrivals and departures indications at the various platforms.

  • The Gangasagar Mela transit camp buzzes with activity as sadhus and pilgrims from across the country gather in vibrant anticipation ahead of the annual Hindu festival. Each face reflects a story of devotion, faith, and the spiritual journey to Sagar Island, 117 km from Kolkata, where the sacred confluence of the Ganges and Bay of Bengal awaits. The festival, marking Makar Sankranti on January 14, 2025 draws thousands for a holy dip and traditional rituals. Government and NGOs provide essential services, ensuring the pilgrims' needs are met during this vivid celebration of faith and heritage.

  • The Gangasagar Mela transit camp buzzes with life as pilgrims and sadhus from across India arrive in vibrant waves, each individual adding to the festival's colorful tapestry. Faces radiating devotion and anticipation highlight the spiritual journey to the confluence of the Ganges and Bay of Bengal at Sagar Island, 117 km from Kolkata. Celebrating the annual Hindu festival of Makar Sankranti on January 14, 2025, thousands prepare to take a holy dip and partake in traditional rituals. The portraits capture moments of faith, reflecting the deep cultural and spiritual essence of this sacred event.

  • The Gangasagar Mela transit camp comes alive with the arrival of sadhus and pilgrims from across the country. Each face tells a story of devotion and anticipation as they embark on their journey to the sacred confluence of the Ganges and Bay of Bengal at Sagar Island, 117 km from Kolkata. The annual Hindu festival, marking Makar Sankranti on January 14, 2025, draws thousands to take a holy dip and observe traditional rituals. The vibrant expressions of spiritual fervor are beautifully captured in portraits of these travelers, celebrating faith and tradition.

  • A grand Maha Kumbh event is going to be held in Prayagraj this year. Naga Sadhus are the center of attraction in the Kumbh fair, their lifestyle and attire is a matter of surprise for people. Naga Sadhus, who are detached from the world, participate in the Maha Kumbh fair in large numbers. They have broken the shackles of worldly attachments but they also take full care of their makeup. Before participating in the royal bath, Naga Sadhus do 17 makeups. During the Maha Kumbh, all the Akharas of Naga Sadhus take part in the royal bath. During this, the Naga Sadhus will take a holy dip after getting dressed up.

  • The Kumbh City at the Sangam of Holy Rivers Ganges, Yamuna and Mythical Saraswati is takisnh shape as main attraction of the Kumbh Mela the Akhada Sadhus the holy men are gathering in a traditional Procession. On January 04,2024 another important Niranjani Akhada enters the holy city.

  • Australian people watching annual fireworks at harbor bridge and opera house on the eve of new year celebrations in Sydney, Australia.

  • The final sunset of the year graces the skies over an electrical substation in Baidyabati, a serene town located 35 kilometers from Kolkata. As the vibrant hues of the setting sun blend with the industrial silhouette, the moment symbolizes the conclusion of 2024 as per the Gregorian calendar. Locals gather to witness this picturesque farewell, a fleeting yet poignant reminder of time's passage. The scene, a fusion of natural beauty and human progress, encapsulates the end of another year, inspiring reflection and hope for the year to come.

  • Life in Kashmir is returning to normal with flight operations resuming and several roads cleared for traffic on Sunday as the Jammu and Kashmir government deployed men and machinery to restore services following heavy snowfall that disrupted connectivity the previous day.The snowfall, dubbed as among the heaviest in recent memory, began Friday evening and continued into Saturday, leading to significant challenges to normal life.

  • Tourists in the center of Rome during the Christmas holidays

  • Christmas between culture, tradition and spirituality in Rome.

  • Despite being surrounded by urban sprawl, Santragachi Jheel continues to serve as a winter haven for migratory birds. However, this year, fewer birds have arrived, with much of the wetland’s surface still covered by water hyacinth. Lesser Whistling Ducks dominate the avian visitors, along with a few smaller species. Efforts are underway to clear parts of the hyacinth and restore the ecosystem during the peak migration season. This unique blend of bustling city life and tranquil natural beauty draws birdwatchers, highlighting the importance of conserving this fragile urban sanctuary.

  • Kashmir valley witnessed season’s first snowfall in the month of December. Winter has officially arrived with the first snowfall of the season in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. On social media, images of snowfall emerged from different places of Kashmir as well including shopian, Anantnag, and Srinagar.

  • View of the Chao Phraya River, an important waterway for people in Bangkok city.

  • Abhishrey Imaging and Diagnostic Centre Doctors Dr.Shobhit Bansal Dr. Damandeep Dr. Mohit Bansal Dr. Vijayta Bansal With Staff shower flowers and welcome doctors as they arrive to attend the 36th batch meet at Sardar Patel Medical College in Bikaner on Wednesday .Dinesh Gupta--9414253300

  • BJP MLA Ms Siddhi Kumari and BJP MLA Jethanand Vyas with Principal Dr. Abhilasha Alha During inaugurated 'Skill and Entrepreneurship Skill Fair' and 'Exhibition Srujan-2024' at Govt. Maharani Sudarshana Girls College Bikaner on wednesday DINESH GUPTA BIKANER-09414253300

  • People of Bikaner donating blood on the occasion of the birthday of Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Sunday at Hotel Vrindavan Regency Bikaner DINESH GUPTA BIKANER--09414253300

  • Tibetan refugees pay tribute to 14th Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso who received Nobel Peace Prize in 1989, on the occasion of Human Rights Day, in Bikaner on Tuesday. DINESH GUPTA BIKANER-09414253300

  • Takuya Tsumura,(2nd left ) President & CEO, Honda Cars India Ltd at the global debut of the All-New 3rd Generation Honda Amaze in India.

  • Italy: Naples, people city life. People walking in the evening on Via Toledo, in the historic center of the city. The historic Umberto I shopping arcade. Traffic in the city.

  • An attractive stunning view of the iconic site 12 apostles great ocean road some 220km from Melbourne. People visiting the most famous site 12 apostle great ocean road in Melbourne. The Twelve Apostles are a collection of limestone stacks off the shore of Port Campbell National Park, by the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia. The Twelve Apostles are located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Maar peoples. Their proximity to one another has made the site a popular tourist attraction. Eight of the original nine stacks remain standing at the Twelve Apostles' viewpoint, after one collapsed in July 2005.Though the view from the promontory by the Twelve Apostles never included twelve stacks, additional stacks not considered part of the…

  • People come out to join the Loy Krathong festival at the embankment on the Chao Phraya River in the Center for the Promotion and Development of Additional Careers Outside of Agriculture in Bang Sai District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, which falls on the full moon day. They believe that this is a way to ask for forgiveness from the Goddess of Water for using water in their daily lives. They use various types of Krathong to minimize the impact on nature and float them in buoy areas to make them easy to retrieve from the water, reducing the impact on the environment.

  • Kartik Naach, the popular dance of Patan, has begun at Kartik Dabali in Patan Durbar Area.

  • Birla Industrial & Technological Museum (BITM) celebrates National Children's Day with the inaugural Science Fair for underprivileged students, running from November 13-14, 2024. Sixty creative science models, themed Science & Technology for Society, are showcased by 120 students from 30 NGOs and 30 schools across nine districts of West Bengal and Jharkhand. Prof. Abhijit Chakrabarti, former Vice Chancellor of Jadavpur University, inaugurates the event, joined by BITM Director Subhabrata Chaudhuri. Hundreds of students and teachers attend, eager to experience the creativity and innovation of these young minds.

  • The vibrant immersion of Goddess Jagaddhatri is underway in the sacred Ganges, marking the culmination of Jagaddhatri Puja celebrations. Devotees have gathered in large numbers to honor the deity, revered as the Mother of the World, with prayers, offerings, and rituals. As the idols are carried to the river, the air is charged with chants and hymns, symbolizing a heartfelt farewell to the goddess and a collective plea for her blessings of wisdom and prosperity. In a step towards sustainability, eco-friendly idols have been encouraged to help preserve the river’s sanctity. The city is alive with devotion, joy, and festivity.

  • Celebrating International Science Centre & Science Museum Day and World Science Day for Peace & Development, a two-week exhibition titled Brilliance Beyond Borders: Our Triumphs, Trials, Travails, and Trends at the Science Nobels has opened at Birla Industrial & Technological Museum (BITM). Inaugurated by Prof. Asim K. Duttaroy, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Oslo and Nobel Prize Committee member for Physiology or Medicine, the event saw the presence of BITM Director Subhabrata Chaudhuri, esteemed guests, and hundreds of enthusiastic school students. The exhibit features informative panels exploring Nobel-winning science achievements across borders.

  • Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport, also known as Agartala Airport, is an international airport situated 12 kilometres northwest of Agartala, the capital of Tripura. It is administered by the Airports Authority of India.

  • Daily life in Alicante where you can see tourists taking advantage of the good weather to swim or sunbathe on Playa del Postiguet.

  • View of Catania,Sicily in Southern Italy.

  • The golden jackal (Canis aureus) is a wolf-like canid that is native to Eurasia. The golden jackal - the largest of the jackals - resembles a small wolf, but with a comparatively more slender build, shorter legs, and a shorter tail. Lack of food and shelter, and the pressure of urbanization have reduced jackals' habitat. An omnivore is an organism that eats a variety of other organisms, including plants, animals, and fungi. Three wild golden jackals (Canis aureus) are resting in a dense forest and occasionally get up and curiously try to sniff with their noses at Tehatta, West Bengal, India on 26/10/2024.

  • Sarsaiya Ghat is one of the largest ghats along the banks of the Ganges. Every morning, people gather there to take a traditional holy dip in the sacred river. Typically, devotees cross a small creek by boat to reach the middle of the Ganges for their ritual immersion.

  • First time in the history of Pakistan a passenger plane being transport through motorway (road) from Karachi to Hyderabad city, A cargo truck transports a Boeing 737 plane to Hyderabad airport on Friday 1st November 2024 to the civil aviation authorities

  • People celebrating Halloween at Yarra Ville in Melbourne. Halloween, or Hallowe'enless commonly known as Allhalloween, All Hallows' Eve or All Saints' Eve) is a celebration observed in many countries on 31 October, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows' Day. It is at the beginning of the observance of Allhallowtide, the time in the liturgical year dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints (hallows), martyrs, and all the faithful departed In popular culture, the day has become a celebration of horror, being associated with the macabre and supernatural.

  • Revelers release a handmade sky-lantern from the terrace of a building to protest condemning the rape and murder of a trainee medic at a government-run hospital.

  • Devotees celebrate, Diwali or Dipawali (Festival of Lights), which symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, at the Hindu Dharma Sabha - Vishnu Mandir, in Bangkok, Thailand, on October 31, 2024.

  • Winkwort Arboretum is one of the best places in England to enjoy spectac ular foliage during autumn. Winkworth Arboretum was created in the early 20th Century by Dr Wilfrid Fox, a local doctor with a passion for preserving the wooded hillside near his home. He was the driving force behind the Roads Beautifying Association, and even a member of a horticultural advisory committee to the King.

  • Siddhi Kumari member of BJP East Legislative Assembly with the comedian Mukesh soni celebrate diwali festival with the children of Anand Marg Ashram at cafe Buddy's Espresso in Bikaner on Sunday. DINESH GUPTA BIKANER-09414253300

  • Atmosphere view inside the event at BANGKOK EV EXPO 2024, at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, on October 26, 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand.

  • The Moon's shines on the sky in Bangkok.

  • Hispanic Communities come together to celebrate Hispanic Day Parade along Sixth Avenue in New York City.