It was in 2008 that Moumita was reading about India’s first lunar probe, Chandrayaan 1, sitting in her hometown, Kolkata. This was a news that had indeed inspired her as she wanted to be a part of such missions someday. Today, Moumita Dutta is a
If you ever find a Vcross or a Scorpio equipped with GPS, CB radios and Dashcams racing down some unknown path of South Bengal chasing a Norwester, do not be awestruck. It is definitely not a scene from Hollywood’s famous storm-chasing thriller Twister, but a
It was 16th August 1946. As per history, it is known as Direct Action Day. But for generations of Calcuttans, it was one of the bloodiest days the city had ever come across, thanks to widespread communal riots. But why? Troubles started on the morning of
This is one of the best institutes of neurology and rehabilitation not just in the city but probably even in the country. Institute of Neurosciences Kolkata, brainchild of world-famous neurologist Dr Robin Sengupta, this hospital has been touching the lives of many. Recently doctors of
Situated at an altitude of 3,500-4,000 feet, Mongpu is a charming little hamlet steeped in history. Rather two chapters of history make this place a tourist’s delight, specially those who wish to learn about their past. This is a hamlet about 31 kms from Darjeeling,
This can only happen in Kolkata! Else, how can a tea-stall and Litti stall run from a heritage gate that was erected in 1875 and is listed as Grade 1 heritage site in the KMC list? Well, on a recent walk along Fairlie Place, I
Ekam sad viprah bakudha vadanti (One alone exists), that is what Rig Veda says. The eternal question of how God can be felt and experienced through various spiritual paths seem to be at stake all over the world today, thanks to religious fanatics. But it
Saheli Mitra delves into the past, bringing forth Swami Vivekananda’s love for non-vegetarian food, at a time, when meat-eaters in India are considered as bigots and ‘food freedom’ as an alien concept. The ever-growing vegetarian brigade of India, who teach their vegetarian children to aggressively bully
Many a time that child crying in the laps of a woman begging for alms at the street crossing might have raised sympathy in you. Hardly you knew however that the beggar child is probably a child missing or lifted from some home and trafficked
Bilkis Bano never had an easy life. Born to an impoverished family, she was forced to leave studies and get married after her secondary examination. She was only 16 then. Her father was a vegetable vendor. After marriage, her struggle and agony increased many folds