While most of the Indian states observe Diwali, West Bengal witnesses a traditional style of worshipping Goddess Kali (also known as Shyama Puja as ‘Shyama’ is the other name of the deity) at home, public pandals and cremation grounds (especially where she is believed to
Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of Bangladesh has accepted the invitation to be at the Eden Gardens 2nd Test between India and Bangladesh next month. The invite was sent by Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB). The match is to be held at the iconic Kolkata stadium
Imagine a powder that can stop bleeding in less than 20 seconds! Such a powder will surely save the lives of many, specially soldiers who are often wounded on battlefields. Understanding the importance of such a discovery, DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) has awarded
Well, here is indeed some great news! Kolkata has emerged as the safest among 19 Indian cities including leading metros, in crimes committed per lakh population. This has been published by the National Crime Records Bureau. Last year it was Coimbatore, this year Kolkata has
Remember Sex Lies and Videotape? The movie that created waves with Hollywood heart-throb Andie MacDowell ruling the screen? Well, if sources are to be believed, KIFF has extended an invite to the American actress Andie and yes, she has agreed to be here! KIFF also
He was a student of Zoology who was rather frustrated to see how the Singur agitation ended for the farmers who lost their lands. Kalyan Koley himself is from Singur and he was determined to do something to give a boost to the industry. His
Chocolate Bombs are in vogue, rather they are a part of the family of banned crackers. Yet Annapurna Das’ fire cracker business still goes on under the brand name of ‘Buri Ma,’ the name by which she was called. Her son and grandsons have taken
Good Economics for Hard Times, the prized book written by none other than two Nobel Laureates, the husband-wife duo Abhijit Banerji and Esther Duflo will be launched in Delhi next week. Many believe this book will answer to a large extent in very simple terms
On 14th October while crossing the tramline on Rashbehari Avenue, a down Ballygunge tram had hit creator of Banalata Sen, Jibanananda Das. Though the tram driver made several attempts to make the poet aware that the tram was hurtling down and despite putting the brakes
From being one of India’s most successful cricket captain to BCCI President, Sourav Ganguly’s journey has been that of ‘A Cricketer with an Attitude.’ This exclusive GB video traces Ganguly’s phenomenal career.