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Firpo’s, which was once the most happening food joint, nightlife haunt and social venue of Kolkata (Calcutta) since the 1920s, was the brainchild of Angelo Firpo, an Italian. Recently, his grandnephew Enrico De Barbieri was in town at the invitation of the Italian Consulate of Kolkata to relive a lost past. Sreyashi Ghosh walks down the memory lane of the city in colonial times   more
Planet Word museum: Washington DC's ode to power of language

Planet Word is a one-of-a-kind, interactive museum in downtown Washington DC dedicated to the power of language and storytelling. Sujoy Dhar is blown away by the wordsmith of a museum

Of Paris, a chronic pain and a pivotal friendship: Frida Kahlo meets Mary Reynolds at the Art Institute of Chicago

An exhibition titled "Frida Kahlo’s Month in Paris: A Friendship with Mary Reynolds" from Mar 29 to Jul 13 at the Art Institute of Chicago is the highlight of the cultural ...

Classical Khon masked dance drama of Thailand mesmerises Kolkata

Kolkata: Bathed in moonlight, the resplendent marble edifice stood like a mute witness to the passage of time, watching the scene unfolding around it, just as it has watched for well over ...

Lake Club's annual classic car award show in Kolkata spotlights automobile passion and conservation

Kolkata: This is an annual show that promises a nostalgic trip down the lanes of a bygone era of automobiles when cars were indeed larger than life possessions of the rich and aristocrati ...

Christie’s reaches agreement to acquire classic auction car major Gooding & Company

New York: British auction house Christie’s has entered into an agreement to acquire Gooding & Company, the leading international auction house in the collector car market.

A CGH Earth’s reimagined village in Kerala's Thekkady that’s not just a stay but a soulful experience is deeply rooted in local culture, community and nature.  Meenakshi J writes


It was a March evening this year and after a round of museums and some work meetings, I hit the hotel room early. It was my last night in Washington DC before flying to Louisville the next morning and I did not want to end up weary with too many engagements outside.


Air India to launch direct ...

Gurugram: India's flagship carrier, Air India, announced the launch of direct flights between Delhi and Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, starting 1 Oct 2025.

Air India, Icelandair codes ...

New Delhi: Air India bolsters their global reach with a new codeshare partnership with Icelandair, significantly boosting connectivity between India and Iceland while offering seamless travel options across 15 routes in India and Europe.

Air India Express launches ...

Air India Express has announced a limited-period ‘Flash Sale’ on both domestic and international flights which are open until 25th May 2025.