Some entries are always spectacular. One such is the entry point to Sandakphu Trek --- the quaint and sleepy hamlet of Gurdum at an altitude of 8,000 feet with just a population of 15 families. The virgin lands of Gurdum carry that ethereal beauty of
Kolkata has always been a city of ghats. Traders from various parts of the country and even from beyond the shores disembarked from their boats and entered the city through these ghats and devout Hindus carried out religious rites. At some ghats, foreign ships anchored
Here is yet another feather to Sourav Ganguly’s hat. The BCCI President has been chosen by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to become the ‘Goodwill Ambassador’ of the Indian contingent at the Tokyo Olympics this year, and Ganguly has accepted the offer. The IOA had
Do animals have a mind? Do they have consciousness? Can they feel empathy, agony or ecstasy? Are they capable of conceiving the world like humans? Do they dream and strive to have a better life? Such queries and many more can be best answered through
Long, Long ago a fairy-tale was woven in one corner of Bengal, 55 kilometres from Kolkata along the Taki Road --- of castles and mansions that bear imprints of the finest European architecture. Surprisingly, none of these 200-year-old castles and mansions of Dhanyakuria were built
As Kolkata International Book Fair celebrates theme country Russia and its rich treasure trove of literature, one cannot ignore the connect that erstwhile USSR had with India. Not just politically, but also through great poets, authors and Nobel Laureates. One such connect was between Rabindranath
Champa Naiya on days went without dinner. She hardly had a proper breakfast before going to a karate practice session. Yet, this determined Class XII student of Canning could do what many cannot. She has ranked 3rd in the Asia Cup Karate Championship and made
Kalimpong is not just a Land of Orchids, but also of many old mansions built by erstwhile royal princes and kings that still retain their majestic grandeur. One such bungalow is the ‘Dinajpur House’ on Ringkingpong Road, named after the Maharaja of Dinajpur. Perched on
Isn’t it often said small pebbles together build a huge mountain? When creative ideas and performances meet at a common ground, a wonderful programme is scripted. That’s exactly what will unfold at the 2nd Chandannagar Utsav starting from 3rd February this year. The joint contribution
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xE_K3I6ge-s For designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee going global is nothing new. He has collaborated with French luxury fashion house Balmain and Italian luxury fashion company Versace. But getting recognised by Swedish fast-fashion retailer Hennes and Mauritz (H&M) who wish to collaborate with him is a big news