They say ‘a picture tells a thousand words’. Since the pre-historic era, long before mankind found a way of expression through scripts, wall paintings were the only medium of expressing thoughts and ideas. In this context, the tribal wall art of the ‘Santhal’ community dwelling
In Charaka Samhita, the ancient Indian Sanskrit text on Ayurveda (traditional medicine), there is a phrase: Kansyam Buddhivardhakam, which means kansa, or bronze/bell metal, sharpens intellect. It pays tribute to Kansa's therapeutic powers. According to the Ayurveda, the nutritional value of food increases when it
Bengal is famous for its sweets. Be it Kolkata’s Rosogolla or Bardhaman’s Lyangcha, each region has a specialty of its own. The name of Rabdi (porridge) is pretty famous as well. Google shows that the best rabdi can be found in Mathura, later perfected in
At the close of the 16th century, around the year 1592, Emperor Akbar sent his famous Rajput commander Man Singh to the region then known as ‘Jangalkhand’, primarily to establish control over the powerful local tribal rulers of the Santhal, Bhumij, Lodha, and other communities,
“Rabeya ki Ruksana, theek to mane pode na… meyera eke eke phool hoye jaaye…” This iconic 90s song spoke about the trafficking of young girls, often leading to exploitation and abuse. However, this problem extends far beyond just girls. Social biases, cruelty, harassment, and bullying
Calcutta during the mid-19th century was still in its formative stage. British settlers missed their homeland while struggling to get a foothold in the city. They would try to recreate the essence of their land and indulge in sporting events they participated in England. Thus,
The West Bengal Livestock Development Corporation (WBLDC), a state government undertaking, has introduced a diagnostic service for pets to enhance pet healthcare in Kolkata and its surrounding areas. This initiative, operated through the Centre for Laboratory Animal Research and Training (CLART) at Kalyani, aims to
Maidan is just not the ‘lungs of Kolkata,’ it is also a tale woven in fun and amazement. Be it the tiny ponnies grazing on its lush grass, the dancing fountain with its light and sound splendor or even the balloon walas trying to sell their goods
East Burdwan's Natungram is well - known for its world famous wooden dolls There was a time when wooden carvings would be found everywhere. Intricate wooden carvings would be found at the entrance of the door of warriors and families belonging to high status. These wondrous
Do you still have that fountain pen in store? Tucked somewhere in a dusty corner of your book case or maybe displayed in pride on your shelf? We all know about Bengali business tycoons Prince Dwarakanath Tagore and Motilal Seal, who successfully conducted business with