She reigned the celluloid at a time when many of the younger generation were not even born! Her sister Kankabati was quite a known face in the film industry. That had invoked an underlined desire within Chandrabati Devi to take up acting. But who would
While devouring an orange on a winter afternoon, did it ever occur to you that it has anti-venom properties? Hesperetin is a chemical present in orange, that acts as an effective anti-venom or antidote against snake bite, specially of Chandrabora and Gechobora snakes. The venom
“Imagine there are no countries It isn’t hard to do Nothing to kill or die for And no religion, too Imagine all the people Living life in peace You may say that I'm a dreamer But I’m not the only one…..” hese lines by John Lennon might seem to give us a utopian
Remember the adventure of four high school students on their stay at the Bungalow of Jhantipahar in Ramgarh? That childhood movie that redefined entertainment and humour, as Tenida, their leader guided Kyabla, Pala and Habul through myriad experiences and offered us unadulterated laughter! The man
“When there is a will, there is a way,” Subhendu Kuchlan, an ITI student of Raghunathpur has proved this age-old proverb to be true. Subhendu, a resident of Kenjakura of Bankura always wanted to buy a motorbike but did not have enough money to make
If you are an avid nature lover or a passionate photographer, then you cannot miss the Palash forests of Biharinath Hills of Bankura. Located in the north-western part of the district and standing at a height of 448 meters, these hills are a part of
Dol- the Festival of Colours, popularly known as Basanta Utsav, is just a few days away. A group of specially-abled young boys and girls from Uluberia are truly making a difference in the festival of hues in their own way by making a fragrant herbal
“We cannot afford to get married right now. There should not be any problem if we postpone the date of marriage. Right now, protecting my motherland is far more important. Do you agree?” Rajesh Gope of Purulia was supposed to come all the way to
She turned a household name with the popular television series Gaaner Opaare. She was our favourite Pupe on a musical journey with Bohemian Gora. As their love flourished in the backdrop of reinventing Rabindrasangeet, actress Mimi Chakraborty also spread her wings as an actress and
There was a time when Mughlai food was not available in every locality. You would not find biriyani stalls, kebab outlets in every part of Kolkata, rather they were concentrated in certain hubs. This was the time when Sabir’s hotel came into being at 75