These days kindness seem to be a rarity. Caught in the web of life, we have lost the ability to empathize and feel for others. But still there are exceptions. Partha Chowdhury of South Kolkata, is a toto driver whose kindness and selflessness enables us
Ever heard of Hilsa or Bengal’s Ilish being reared in a pond? As monsoon knocks at our doors, every household in Bengal will celebrate their love for food through Ilish dishes and restaurants through Hilsa festivals. We all know that this fish is a delicacy
It was in Malda of Bengal a couple of years ago that children were found dying from a brain swelling that doctors thought were related to consuming litchis. Litchis maybe a popular summer fruit, but this year again more than 100 children have died consuming
Kollolini Kolkata… the regular cacophony, noise pollution and even well lighted alleys are no more a safe place for ghosts and spirits to inhabit. Yet, this 300-year-old city still holds the breath of the supernatural in nooks and corners. Take for example the sprawling National Library
A lot has been said and written about Kolkata and its very own dada, Sourav Ganguly. The madness and love of the Bengali community for Dada has always been unconditional. He belongs to us and he is our ‘cricket’ man. But what about MS Dhoni?
World’s greatest magician Harry Houdini almost a century ago had popularized a magical treat where he tied his hands and legs and in a cage went under water, then he escaped from the cage and swam ashore. This was the very trick that Kolkata’s magician
There are many who have a wrong perception that none of the doctors, junior and senior are working in any of the government hospitals, as a result of which people are dying, pregnant mothers are returning home without delivering children! However, the scene is completely
Remember Bhombal da of Dadar Kirti? That ever helpful yet fun loving man, who had taken up the responsibility of teaching young men how drama, poem, rhyme and rhythm? Film experts and critics often say that if this was born abroad, he would have received
Murshidabad Medical College today scripted a different history, where the true human face of a doctor again came up. Dr Sandip Ghosh donated blood while on strike to save a dying patient Dilshan Bibi. Such acts of blood donation by doctors is not new. Dilshan
Encounter Jatayu on a camel ride. Ask him how the camel eats thorny bushes? They eat completely or they pick out the thorns? Or just come across Mukul of Sonar Kella! Even Maganlal Meghraj of Jai Baba Felunath. All these characters in one theme park