How many destinations have you heard of that offer hills, forests, meandering rivers, ancient palaces and temples, and unique cultural traditions, all in one place? For all those interested, Jhargram is the place to go, and the recently reopened Jhargram Rajbari Tourist Complex the place
There is a twist to every tale. And to every historical event is linked a modern discovery. Present cannot exist without the past. But when way back in the 1960s, an ancient Bengali book printed in Kolkata, was located in the desert lands of Broken
The Auction House – A tale of Two Brothers. That’s how British film-maker Ed Owles’ documentary starts, featuring the oldest surviving Auction House of India – Kolkata’s Russell Exchange where “everything is saleable.” In a part of the documentary, the brothers are seen debating the
Rupa Chowdhury. Most Calcuttans may not be familiar with her name, but she is a hero nonetheless, an inspiration to millions. She is an epitome of ‘Shakti’ (power), one who has struggled and fought against all impediments that came her way and is a winner
Those sweet, sugary white strands with the perfectly geometrical round brown balls dashed into it --- one of the most exclusive sweets made in Colonial Bengal. Guess what? Sitabhog ofcourse. Speak of Burdwan and the plates of Mihidana and Sitabhog are to die for once
This is indeed a moment of pride for the whole of Bengal as Bengali scientists literally swept the prestigious Bhatnagar Awards this year, that happen to be the Highest Award in Science in India. Six Bengali scientists have won this year. Out of them two
On September 27, 1970, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) adopted its statutes. And a decade later, this day was declared as World Tourism Day. Since its inception, the idea has been to raise global awareness about the social, cultural, and economic impact of
Today, we shed light on the 'cigarette butt murder', a fairly recent crime which occurred in Kolkata, so there's no great history behind it, but the case is remarkable owing to the manner in which it was solved, following one of the most popular clues
Acacia auriculiformis, or auri, or earleaf acacia, or earpod wattle, or northern black wattle, or Papuan wattle, or tan wattle, or akashmoni in (Bengali). All these are names of one and the same plant. And yet, how easily the name 'Sonajhuri' rolls off the tongue.
He has been one of the greatest scholars of Bengal -- a social reformer, educator, writer and philanthropist. But Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar will be more remembered as one of the greatest intellectuals and activists of the 19-century and the ‘Father of modern Bengali prose.’ He is