Turkish Dondurma or ice-cream is different, very different from the ones we have in Kolkata. They are sweet, creamy, stretchy and sticky at the same time. This stretchy stickiness is due to the inclusion of an aromatic resin called mastic. In addition to mastic, Dondurma’s
The last slab of the Howrah Metro Station that runs almost 30 m below the Howarh Railway Station has been laid. Now Kolkata can boast of the deepest metro station of India, almost at a depth of a 10 storey building below the platforms 14
Only those who live in New Alipur and Behala know how difficult it is to commute daily through the terrible traffic snarls that one goes through daily after the Majerhat Bridge collapse on September 4 last year! But here is some good news. The Eastern
In the wake of heart-wrenching lighting deaths of a father at Victoria Memorial, GB delves into the scientific reasons behind the sudden spurt in lighting deaths Lighting deaths in Kolkata is on an alarming rise. But is it just a coincidence? Well, scientists say ‘no.’ Atmospheric
To ease the traffic snarls in the BT Road – Shyambazar area, and help commuters have a smooth journey, Kolkata Police had suggested a new bridge or flyover in the area. Accordingly, KMDA has taken up the job to construct a new flyover or bridge
The Salt Lake Metro will be operational before Puja. It will run from Sector V to Salt Lake Stadium and will cover stations Karunamoyee, Central Park, City Centre, Bengal Chemical and Salt Lake Stadium. This route will take 10 minutes to reach from start to
Majerhat Bridge collapse was a sign of doom. With the new bridge hopefully coming up next year, GB takes a stock of the other bridges of Kolkata. Watch this video.
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
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