Jagadhatri Puja, Chandannagar Pujas in Bengal are not just for a religious cause, they have tags of social causes too. This year Chandannagar is all decked up for its annual Jagadhatri Puja, with themes very relevant - from saving the environment to spreading awareness about organ
In the last few decades, we have heard a lot about miniature arts and crafts. Like any other buzzing trend, it has also taken a back seat by now. But have you ever come across a painting that has been done upon something as tiny
Ma-i-toh Kali Temple, Sonamukhi, Bankura Bengal is the Kali devotees’ ultimate pilgrimage. There is a widely held belief among Bengalis that the noted 16th century Tantric scholar, Krishnananda Agamavagisha had once dreamt of Goddess Kali, the goddess, who was until then, associated with death and darkness.
Time for the business community to gear up as the two-day annual Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS) comes knocking on the door. Scheduled to be hosted between November 21 and 22, 2023, in Kolkata the flagship investors’ summit of Government of West Bengal is now in its
Maa Phire Elo - main gate It has been half a month since Durga Puja ended. Though everyone has returned to their daily routine, still at heart every Bengali yearns for those Puja days and wishes that they continue a bit longer. Last year Durga Puja
Sabita Haldar, Howrah Station Announcer In the bustling heart of Howrah station, where the symphony of urban life plays its complex tunes, there exists someone, whose perception of the world transcends the visual spectrum. Meet Sabita Haldar, a remarkable woman who defies societal norms as a
The idyllic villages of West Bengal, with their pristine natural beauty and refreshing ambiance, have an irresistible allure, drawing in a swarm of weary city dwellers who yearn for an escape from the suffocating pollution and deafening noise that define metropolitan life. Amidst the rustling
Bhabla Tantra Sir Rajendra High School was built by a famous Bengali engineer who had also built iconic buildings across the city such as the Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Belur Math etc. The visions of the Bengali engineer and businessman still stand strong even today
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
Cutting across borders, Bengalis have a strange fascination for the paranormal world. Ghosts form an integral part of the folklore of the socio-cultural fabric of Bengal. Children of all ages are introduced to the fascinating world of fairy tales where ghosts often play the key