North Bengal, the gift that keeps giving
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Young Bengali entrepreneur mentioned by Ratan Tata leads the way with WTF
Most Bengalis have this enigmatic relationship with mathematics. If a kid feels comfortable with numbers, solves equations effortlessly, he is considered a genius of sorts and if a child is brilliant in other subjects but is petrified of numbers and cringes at the very prospect
West Bengal becomes a forerunner in discovery of new plants and animal species
Amandinea efflorescens The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has enlisted 30 new animal species, mainly fish and insects from Bengal discovered in the state last year. Similarly, the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) released ‘Plant Discoveries 2020’ recently that include 119 new species of seed plants,
Back to ‘saheb para’, the heart of White Calcutta
Having ended last week’s walk at Hatibagan, from where you can take the Metro from Shyambazar station and travel back to Esplanade. As you emerge from the Metro station, you will be stepping back into the neighbourhood which once lay at the heart of British
IAS officer Vivek Kumar’s tribute to the city he loves
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOgTlmTQfXk There are many who know that Vivek Kumar, additional Chief Secretary to the Government of West Bengal, is a gifted singer. For those who don't, a new single released by the veteran IAS officer on the occasion of Diwali ought to fill the gap. The
Differently-abled Diya Maker of North Bengal: Man who brings Light to Lives
“There are two ways of spreading light; to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” – Edith Wharton Diwali aka Deepavali / Kali Pujo is the festival of lights and one of the most important occasions that is celebrated with great pomp and splendor among
From the home of a Nobel Laureate: In Amartya Sen’s own words
‘Where do you consider to be your home?’ Amartya Sen was once asked by a BBC journalist. By then Sen had moved from Cambridge, to Harvard, to Trinity and despite living in England for decades, he still held an Indian passport and is an Indian
Rare eerie owl comes visiting Kolkata before Bhoot Chaturdashi!
In this exclusive photo story, ace photographer Santanu Paul presents a series on Eurasian Scops Owl that was sighted in Rajarhat-Newtown area a few days back. As per reports it is still believed to be seen in that area. This sighting is extremely rare as
West Burdwan Teacher transforms village streets into classrooms
School closures due to the nationwide lockdown in March 2020 meant that children were disengaged with formal education for a prolonged period. The resulting talks around e-education exposed India’s digital divide, with only 24 percent households having access to the internet. Children studying in government