She had a dream, a dream to conquer the seven seas of the world. And she is one step nearer to her dreams. Swimmer Sayani Das has been able to swim all the way through the treacherous Catalina channel off the shores of USA yesterday
The favourite Poush Mela of Santiniketan, that has been popular worldwide with thousands of national and international tourists descending on Tagore’s abode every year was about to shut down. The Visva Bharati authorities had recently denied the responsibility of conducting this vibrant fair. The Santiniketan
A few kilometres from the centre of Kalimpong, stands the Durpin Dara Hills. Shrouded in mist, with a lovely ride uphill, layers of rolling green golf course (one of the highest 9-hole golf course of India), this is one area of Kalimpong that looks out
Kolkata’s passion for street food is undying. Despite the ever-increasing boutique restaurants and theme cafés in every corner, local shacks selling hot kochuris, shingaras and other yummy snacks have gained popularity even more. These neighbourhood shops have perfect quick fix solution for those sudden pangs
Director duo Lina Bandopadhyay and Saibal Banerjee are all set to work on their next project ‘Saanjhbaati’. Saanjhbati will break the stereotype of relationships and offer a whole new perspective to the way we look at it. The cast of the film has recently been
“There are people dying If you care enough for the living Make it a better place For you and for me….” Even in a country like India, where more than half of the population do not get two square meal a day, there are many who waste their
Well, it all began in the first year of our marriage when I realised my husband is being royally ignored on Jamai Shashthi, a day when a son-in-law in Eastern India, particularly in Bengal is supposed to enjoy all the attention from his in-laws, showered
The journey from Anik to Annie was certainly not a cakewalk. All Annie had was a bag full of dreams and self-confidence and thankfully a family that provided her strength and inspiration. Her struggle for existence did not go in vain as she recently bagged
The concept of dowry has been prevalent since many centuries in India, at times under the garb of wedding gifts to the groom. Be it cars, luxury apartments, foreign holidays or even hard cash, we have all seen the ugly face of dowry. But recently,
Ever imagined experiencing a surreal 360-degree view of the city while devouring scrumptious delicacies? The hanging restaurant at the Biswa Bangla Gate, Kolkata makes this possible. The trend of unique restaurants in the city is gradually on the rise. The concept of hanging restaurants is