ITI trainees from West Bengal have once again excelled in the All India Trade Test (AITT) 2024, a prestigious national-level examination. Among the 28 top-ranked candidates across various course categories nationwide, 11 of the top categories were secured by ITI trainees from Bengal, of whom
Kizom,the ‘Switzerland of Darjeeling' The mighty Kanchenjungha does not play peek-a-boo with the mist and clouds here, nor does the gushing Teesta romance with the dreams. Yet, what draws me every year to Kizom village, just one hour drive from the Queen of the Hills, is
Bengal has a chequered past. The Pundra, or Pundranagara, was the earliest urban settlement in the 4th century that was established. Pundranagara remained the administrative headquarters of the Mauryas, Guptas, and Palas. It was the capital of Pundrabardhan Bhukti under Gupta rule. The famous Chinese
Kolkata has always held a special place in the hearts of its admirers around the world. Today, the City of Joy has been recognised, not only as a cherished cultural landmark but also as a beacon of modern urban development, sustainable progress, and global recognition. Travel + Leisure, in
An app that could change the way we perceive police services, the Bharosa App is an initiative by the East Bardhaman police that allows you to register and lodge complaints online without the fuss of visiting the police station. This mobile app was launched on Monday, 9 September 2024, and promises to
The women-led Sundarini cooperative in the Sundarbans is transforming lives with the aim of empowering local women. The West Bengal state government launched Sundarini Naturals in 2015—a brand which includes over 4,500 women farmers in South 24 Parganas. Under the Sundarini Naturals brand, these women collectively produce over 2,000 litres of preservative-free milk
‘Goddess Durga was created by combining the luminosity of Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Indra, and all the other gods. The 10 arms of Durga hold 10 different weapons.” - This is not just a story from the Puranas, but a dialogue from a feature film. Satyajit
For most Bengalis, Durga Puja celebrations still need the customary pandal-hopping ritual followed by a sumptuous meal and a movie night with friends. Moviemakers bank on the festival to revive ticket sales and release their feature films during the pujas to draw the maximum number