Nearly two decades ago, as a nervous young reporter, I was assigned to do an interview with Soumitra Chattopadhyay, my first meeting with him. Because he had very little time to spare, he asked me to ride in his car, so we could finish the
Goddess Kali has been conceptualized and expressed in myriad ways by artists. Songs of piety praising her various facets are galore in Bengal as do artistic expressions, depicting her divinity. It is difficult to zero in on when and how the worship of Goddess Kali
It is said Santiniketan always brings out a difference in those who reside there. The magic of Rabindranath Tagore and his influence still seems to be alive even at Santiniketan Police Station, that not just handles crime and related cases, but is deeply involved in
How about blending a heritage tram car ride and encouraging book reading habits in children? Such thoughts indeed are the need of the hour. And Kolkata again shows the way forward. The world’s first Library on Tram dedicated to children will be virtually inaugurated today
The village is called Ketugaburjot, the last ‘t’ is a soft one. If the name sounds unfamiliar, so are the people inhabiting it. This village, under Siliguri’s Naxalbari police station, is home to a fast vanishing tribe known as the Dhimal. Among the most significant tribal
Jhargram district in West Bengal is popular for its forests, wildlife, royal palaces, and ancient temples. Carved out of Paschim Medinipur in 2017, it is the 22nd district in Bengal. And while most of its tourist attractions are fairly well known, a relatively less frequented
Her flowing black mane covers her nudity as she represents the Tantrik Shakti of the Universe. But have you ever wondered who crafts those curly hair of Goddess Kali? Parbatipur is a small village around 40 km away from the city centre of Howrah. It
All socio-political movements of substance tend to leave their imprint on the public mind. Sometimes, the imprint is clear and definable, while at other times, it is absorbed into the thoughts and mores of contemporary society. It has been nearly 53 years since the Naxalbari
“Almost every day, some artiste or the other sings my songs on the radio. Fortunately or unfortunately, I listen to them too… most of the gentlemen and ladies, finding my songs and music helpless and alone, do such a thorough job of mauling them that
For centuries, Bengali aristocrats, entrepreneurs and royalties nurtured a love for cars. And Hindustan Ambassador cars, the Kings of Indian Roads had once upon a time dominated Kolkata streets. Just like Kolkata loves its rosogollas and Rabindrasangeet, Bengalis across the globe are die-hard fans of