February in Kolkata these days ushers in the colours of Spring, unlike the March ‘Holi’ that played with myriad hues even a decade ago. Thanks to global warming, the city sees a change of season and already the Palash and Simul trees are budding turning
The Mahakumbh of photography, KIPF, one of the largest photography exhibitions of Kolkata that will be inaugurated on 27th February will share its best at ICCR. As Regional Director Gautam De mentions: “ICCR of Kolkata is one of the best venues for any photography festival
Kolkata has undergone a huge change over the past few years. Many highrises and flyovers have popped up. It has been three years now that Maa Flyover, one of the longest in India has come into operation. Maa Flyover has been a huge success, reducing
The new metro station being built at Sealdah will look like Rome’s Colosseum. Considering the importance of this station on the route, the metro authorities wanted to give it a historical twist keeping in mind that Kolkata itself is more than 300 years old. The
You cannot sense the beauty of a product if you do not touch it with all your senses. Remember, how Anne Sullivan, teacher of Helen Keller, had taught her blind student the first words, with the science of touch? Yes, by writing the letters on
Long queues at the outdoor departments of most state-run hospitals is a common sight. Several patients who come from different districts often have a trying time even to book an out-patient ticket to show to the doctor of their choice and need. In a bid
The Rabindra Setu or the Howrah Bridge will soon glow in colours of a dynamic Light-and-Sound show from this October. It will even don the colours of India’s Tricolour on special occasions like Independence Day and Republic Day or on awareness months. Like on Breast
Durga Puja is an emotion that never ends. And keeping this emotion intact, the state government every year gives a befitting end to the Durga Puja celebrations through a fabulous Durga Puja Carnival. This year the signature Red Road Carnival will take place tomorrow. According
It is a great moment for Kolkata’s Municipal Development Corporation (KMDA) as they add a new feather to their cap. KMDA has received the prestigious honour of being the best administrative organization of the world to have successfully implemented pollution less transport system in Kolkata.
In the recently concluded World Mayor’s Summit at Copenhagen where KMDA got one of the highest honours, Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim has mentioned how the state transport department is ready with a roadmap to convert the entire transport fleet of the city to E-buses by