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Tripura Literature Festival: ‘Stories of middle-class need to be kept alive’, says singer-director Anjan Dutt • Feb. 24, 2025, 2:57 AM ET (The Indian Express)
Rain and thunderstorm likely in Kolkata, South Bengal for 2 days; Darjeeling may get snow: IMD • Feb. 17, 2025, 10:18 PM ET (The Indian Express)
Snowfall predicted in Darjeeling, fog alert for South Bengal: IMD • Feb. 13, 2025, 1:23 AM ET (The Indian Express)

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Chandigarh. Statuettes at the Rock Garden of Chandigarh a sculpture park in Chandigarh, India, also known as Nek Chand's Rock Garden. Created by Nek Chand Saini an Indian self taught artist. visionary artist, folk artist, environmental art
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