Hindol Roy, the antique gadget collector Every year, at the crack of dawn, millions in Bengal usher in Durga Puja as they switch on the radio to the sound of Mahisasuramardini, blaring from the sets. The atmosphere reverberates with devotional songs dedicated to Goddess Durga and Sanskrit shlokas
Theme: "Sorbojoner Durgapujo", Purbachal Shakti Sangha, Kolkata In the city of Kolkata, Durga Puja has always been more than just the worship of the goddess Durga and the metaphoric celebration of good over evil that she represents. Right from the 18th century, there was an element
East Kolkata Wetlands, widely known as the "Kidney of Kolkata How about spending a serene ‘me’ time for a few hours far away from the madding crowds of Durga Pujo, staring at the tranquil waters of the pristine Nalban Lake? Well, it is getting a big-time
At the end of every autumn and the onset of the long-awaited winters, many migratory birds flock to different districts of Bengal from far-off lands. The villages of Bengal get filled with them and their calls mesmerize the people around. They attract tourists who visit
Pata Durga People nowadays have almost forgotten about the existence of ‘Pata Durga’, one of the earliest art forms that celebrated Maa Durga. Worshipping ‘patas’ with figurines of Maa Durga drawn upon those, was popular almost in every part of Bengal. The bright earthen colours of
The horrifying incident recently at one of the premier institutions of India and Kolkata yet again opened our eyes to the social disease called ragging. Swapnadeep Kundu, a 17-year-old boy, who became a victim of ragging and lost his life after just 3 days of
Yelbong Canyon Cave, Kalimpong, North Bengal As I walked past the slippery grounds surrounded by steep walls of rocks made by none other than the gushing river over centuries, it felt like I was treading the treacherous route of some Indiana Jones movie. Out for some
Deulghata Durga Puja, Purulia Purulia is famous for many things such as the Chau dance, the Masks of Charida village which are used in the martial dance of Chau, its rich biodiversity, and so on. Along with all this, it is also distinguished for hosting the
Tandon Bari of Jorasanko as a theatre stage Walking down the lanes of Kolkata is like a treasure hunt which leads to age-old architectural beauties. Along the lanes of Jorasanko, still stand some of the architectural jewels, far from the hawk eyes of developers. They have
Baithak Khana café, North Kolkata Cafes are the ideal place to relax after a long day of work, to catch up with a friend or to work in a quiet environment. Nowadays, cafes are all over the city and in almost every corner a new café