The tourism department of the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration has declared Tiger Hill a plastic-free zone Perched in the heart of Sinchel Wildlife Sanctuary at an altitude of more than 8,000 ft (2590 meters), and a distance of 13 kilometres away from Darjeeling, Tiger Hill offers one
Sabudana, aka tapioca pearl papad, is the easiest and most adored snack savored by Bengalis Bengalis are known for their utmost love for food. The ingredients and techniques used in preparing Bengali foods depend on the seasons, timings (morning, afternoon, evening, or night), and various festivals
Bijon Bhattacharya, the radical playwright and actor from Bengal Leading playwright, director, actor, script writer for films and political activist Bijon Bhattacharya is synonymous with his play, Nabanno, but people seldom discuss the political thinker’s ideals and theories. Bhattacharya was a man much ahead of his
Badal Sarkar, aka Sudhindra Sircar - an iconic Indian playwright and theater director While talking about theatre thinkers of 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, can you name one individual who had a greater impact on the theatre movements of India than Badal Sircar? Born into a protestant
Breadfruit has several health advantages Throughout the world, in the following centuries, countries developed their own versions of bread. Some leavened, others not. Bread satiates hunger and it is the great leveler. Times have changed and now we have discovered Mother Nature bestowing us with breadfruit
Esther Victoria Abraham ,the winner of the first Miss India pageant in 1947 Kolkata prides itself for being the cultural capital of the country. But how come we remain oblivious of our glorious past and forget those whose very association with the city bestowed it with
Chhabi Biswas- the legendary yesteryear actor from Bengal Whenever one thinks of a quintessential Bengali aristocrat or a feudal zamindar, the one and only name that flashes across our minds is that of Chhabi Biswas. That zamindar of Satyajit Ray’s Jalshaghar, who loses all, yet holds
Plastic bottle craft contest arranged by the kolkata Municipal corporation Plastics contribute to the climate crisis due to their fossil-fuel-based supply chain. When making plastics, the extraction and transportation of fossil fuels emit an annual estimate of 12.5 to 13.5 million metric tons of carbon dioxide—a
Children's park by Panchet Forest Division in the midst of sal forest in Bishnupur A five-hour drive from Kolkata leads to a lush forest and a refreshing break from the bleary cityscape. A dense forest teeming with sal, palash, mahua, and neem trees beckons the weary
The thrilling moment after the successful completion of their mission Mount Everest - a place of wonder, mystery and legend. The majestic peak has remained an icon of beauty, a symbol of magnificence and an expression for the relentless zeal of the human spirit. However, beyond