Curious faces of Durga stared peacefully at the play of clouds across the monsoon sky. Arranged in a row on a muddy pavement, sloshed with a recent sharp shower, they were lying in abundance. The sun peeped, etching myriad shadows on their clayey smiles, so
Meet author Shibaji Bose and learn about his new book Till We Meet Again • How does it feel to turn an author from a corporate hotshot? Was this always your dream? I believe there are many out there who secretly nurse the idea of becoming a
All over the world Parsi New Year celebrations of Nowruz or Navroz starts on the day of the vernal equinox that is the moment the sun crosses the celestial equator and equalizes night and day. That is as per Iranian calendar around March 21. However,
It is often said: ‘A Childs’s functional recovery and restoration to society is incomplete without rehabilitation.’ Keeping this in mind The Department of Neuro-rehabilitation of the state-of-the-art world renowned Institute of Neurosciences Kolkata is conducting a two-day seminar and workshop on ‘Cerebral Palsy – A
Rudranil Ghosh had indeed proved his talent in Vinci da. Yet most directors usually took him in side-roles that hardly had much of an importance. Rudranil Ghosh himself had expected more probably from Tollywood. However, he has now been picked up by Bollywood and that
It was in 2008 that Moumita was reading about India’s first lunar probe, Chandrayaan 1, sitting in her hometown, Kolkata. This was a news that had indeed inspired her as she wanted to be a part of such missions someday. Today, Moumita Dutta is a
If you ever find a Vcross or a Scorpio equipped with GPS, CB radios and Dashcams racing down some unknown path of South Bengal chasing a Norwester, do not be awestruck. It is definitely not a scene from Hollywood’s famous storm-chasing thriller Twister, but a
It was 16th August 1946. As per history, it is known as Direct Action Day. But for generations of Calcuttans, it was one of the bloodiest days the city had ever come across, thanks to widespread communal riots. But why? Troubles started on the morning of
This is one of the best institutes of neurology and rehabilitation not just in the city but probably even in the country. Institute of Neurosciences Kolkata, brainchild of world-famous neurologist Dr Robin Sengupta, this hospital has been touching the lives of many. Recently doctors of
Situated at an altitude of 3,500-4,000 feet, Mongpu is a charming little hamlet steeped in history. Rather two chapters of history make this place a tourist’s delight, specially those who wish to learn about their past. This is a hamlet about 31 kms from Darjeeling,