A life-size bronze statue of Swami Vivekananda was unveiled at Seattle’s Westlake Square, marking the first such installation hosted by a US city government. The monument, sculpted by Indian artist Naresh Kumar Kumawat, was jointly inaugurated by Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and India’s Consul General Prakash Gupta, highlighting growing cultural ties between India and the United States. PICS/X, TEXT/PTI

South Mumbai's Khotachiwadi, a heritage village which is home to Portuguese-styled architecture, has been lit up with colourful lights for Christmas 2025. Pics/Atul Kamble