26th March 2015. A mob attacked the Headmaster of a Metiaburuz Madrasa as his students had sung the National Anthem ‘Jana Gana Mana’ after a school festival. They brutally bashed him up with iron rods. Yet the fundamentalist forces could not stop Kazi Masoom Akhtar
Just after Indian independence till India was declared a Republic, Shri Aurobindo Ghosh had fervently appealed to merge Pondicherry, that was still a French colony with India. He was so desperate in his idea of this merger that he even came out of his seclusion
Art is freedom and art fairs nurture that boundless freedom. This wintry weekend, MAYA Art Space brings a vibrant Art Fair that will surely encourage your imagination, allow you to lay hands on contemporary art pieces at throwaway prices and also enjoy soulful music, from
As you get dropped at the Shibtala bus stand of Burdwan, not only green fields will soothe your tired urban eyes, but a unique display of historical Shiva temples will attract your attention. Raised on a single platform, the rows of Shiva temples bear the
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was not only a freedom fighter who sacrificed for the cause of free India, but a die-hard nationalist with defiant patriotism that made him an international hero, revered even by global political leaders. During World War II in 1943, Bose visited
Gour of Malda district was once the capital of ancient Bengal, from early 5th century till 16th century AD, being ruled by multiple influential kingdoms from the Mauryas to Guptas, from the Pala dynasty to the Senas, and even by the Mughals and Afghans. No
In an age when children have turned couch-potato with gadgets in hand, watching TV or playing a video game, forgetting how to interact and communicate even with family and friends, West Bengal government’s Information & Cultural Affairs Department has come up with an innovative way
Have you ever crossed an imposing mansion on B.K. Pal Avenue that is known as Medicine House? If you did, may be you looked up at its intricate exterior. However, you probably do not know what lies within, and what history it carries, of revolutionaries
Steeped in history, Bishnupur of Bankura is famous for its exquisite terracotta temples. It also has a glorious past that is reflected in its architecture, music and handicrafts such as pottery and weaving. Bishnupur prospered in the 17th and 18th century under the Malla dynasty.
It is said that each and every wall of Kolkata is a rich treasure-trove of historical resources. They have tales to relate to the discerning audience. Kolkata served as the capital of colonial India under the British East India Company. By the end of the