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
Photographer Sunil K. Dutt is a name which needs no introduction. He is primarily known for his exclusive photographs of Mother Teresa’s life and times while she was relentlessly working among the poor and sick of Kolkata. Sunil K Dutt who started off as the
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
Kolkata International Photography Festival, that comes to a close tomorrow had truly proved that photography is not confined to exhibitions only. It transcends borders and countries and the various forms in which it is displayed, either through film screenings, installations, exhibitions and even talk shows. The
A new airport might soon come up on 1000 acres in Barrackpore. The State Government has formed a committee to find a suitable land, required for an alternative airport. Food Minister Jyotipriyo Mullick is heading the committee as its Chairman. The committee has identified the
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
Tales of bygone era always fascinate us though varied aspects of historyare hardly ever unearthed due to lack of resources. Technology rules the world and has made life easier and faster. Amalgamation of history and technology is a unique concept by itself. The Indian Museum