From theatre to Pre Pujo Hullor enjoy this weekend
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JU works on first historical online dictionary in Bengali!
Jadavpur University’s School of Cultural Texts and Records has taken up a mammoth task of recording the evolution of every Bengali word. These words will then be compiled into an online dictionary known as Shabdakalpa. This project is first of its kind in any Indian
From Happiness of Onam to Super Theatre!
GB brings a list of hip and happening events suiting the taste of every generation. Watch out this exclusive Events Video to track the events you wish to enjoy this week
Sealdah Metro Station will look like Colosseum of Rome
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
Touch, feel and buy the Best of Bengal at MAYA Art Space
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
First online OPD vending machine for patients at SSKM Hospital
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
Light-and-sound show on Howrah Bridge!
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
Institute of Neurosciences Kolkata make people aware of spinal disorders
The Institute of Neurosciences Kolkata has been striving to bring in awareness to the city regarding various spinal and neurological disorders. With that aim in mind, they organised a symposium recently where world renowned doctors spoke on lesser known spinal disorders like Ankylosing Spondylitis that
Open-air Double Decker buses for foreign tourists in Kolkata
Just like trams have been a part of Kolkata’s chromosome, so have Double Decker buses. But we missed this childhood nostalgia for many years as the ramshackle polluting doubled deckers were taken off roads. However, this winter you will get to see those Red Lined
Not to miss Durga Puja Carnival on Red Road tomorrow
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