Wari Club that went up in flames recently has a rich history attached to it. Born out of Partition, this club happens to be one of the oldest and most recognized clubs of Kolkata’s Maidan. Even now Wari Athletic Club was seen competing in the
None of the political parties seem to be interested in their charter of demands, for years, every poll has come and gone, but the marginalized sex workers of Sonagachhi have been forgotten. So this year they have decided to push the NOTA button as they
If you wish to enjoy a taste of the colonial past of Bengal, up in the hill station that the British built as their summer retreat, you just cannot miss Glenary’s. The iconic bakery run by the Edwards, that have stood in this hilly town
Drawing an open-mouthed lion with flowing mane has proved to be a tough job this poll season. Not even experienced artists are ready to draw this graffiti, that happen to be the symbol of Forward Bloc. No wonder party leaders are spending sleepless nights. Every
The world is moving towards sustainable energy resources in an age when the non-renewables resources like coal and petroleum are fast depleting. Keeping this in mind, solar energy has proved to be a big success in a tropical nation like India. Bengal is now set
The poll fever is increasing rapidly with every passing day. Before you cast your vote, it is important to know your constituency. Raiganj is one of the 42 Lok Sabha constituencies in West Bengal. The seven assembly segments of Raiganj belong to the Uttar Dinajpur
Kolkata has already witnessed Bapi da’s Green Taxi, the cab with a grassy tract on its head that help to keep the cab and its passengers cool even during summer. Now, the city throws up another surprise, an auto that acts as an important source
The multiplex revolution has caused many single-screen theatres to shut down. After Elite, Roxy, now is the turn of Mitra, another heritage hall of Kolkata that ends its 88- year long journey. Mitra Cinema began its journey in 1931 and the inauguration was graced by
AmitavaPurakayasthya is a heritage enthusiast and an ardent explorer. He has penned down many substantial articles on the old-world charm and history of Kolkata and Bengal When the entire nation seems to be reeling under the impact of ‘Cow Politics,’ there is a deep connect of
A member of the erstwhile Taki zamindar family, Sunanda Bose is also a human rights activist and a passionate cook Every region has its specific signature cuisine. Taki is such a locale of Bengal that acts as a buffer zone between West Bengal and Bangladesh. Located