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Mystique and Memories: Wiccan Brigade hosts its first Halloween Fest in Kolkata

The Wiccan Brigade hosted its first-ever Halloween Fest on  Nov 15 at the Taj Bengal, Kolkata.

Rotary Club of Calcutta Samaritans hosts three-day youth leadership awards program for tribal students in Bakura

The three-day Sanhati RYLA, (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) held from 6th to 8th November 2025 at Vivekananda Siksha Niketan High School, Bankura, comprised a well-structured schedule co ...

Rotary Club, South Kolkata Vision inaugurate newly developed children's park in Sonarpur

Rotary Club of Sonarpur, together with South Kolkata Vision (a Past Presidents’ Forum), celebrated Children’s Day by gifting a newly developed Children’s Park to the com ...

Akhil Bharat Jaiguru Sampradaya and Omkarnath Mission volunteers care for terminally ill patients at Mahamilan Math hospice

In a rare blend of spirituality and compassionate healthcare, the Omkarnath Mission, a philanthropic unit of Akhil Bharat Jaiguru Sampradaya, has established a Hospice at Mahamilan Math, ...

Bengali couple promoting Indian music and culture among young Americans

In the heart of the United States, far from the bustling streets of Kolkata or the serene ghats of Varanasi, a nonprofit organization has been quietly nurturing the spirit of Indian cultu ...

Chicago, with its glittering riverfront, soaring towers, iconic bridges, and thriving art and culture scene, never ceases to amaze. Each visit reveals something new, yet also deepens a familiar affection — a city that grows on me every time I return.


Stylish, contemporary and luxurious with sprawling rooms and suites while being located not too far from downtown DC or the US capital's key attractions,  Hotel AKA Washington Circle in the vibrant Foggy Bottom/West End neighborhood is a revelation to me.