The Civil Disobedience Movement was a non-violent protest against British rule that lasted from 1930-34, led by Mahatma Gandhi and beginning with the Dandi March. This is widely recorded history. But decades before civil obedience became an official movement, a young man was reading a paper
Rabindranath Tagore, in his poem, had dreamed of Kolkata moving below him at a sluggish pace. The British tried to ingrain the concept of timekeeping by erecting clock towers in different parts of their capital so as to discipline people into working as per time at market
Sarada Devi, often known as the Holy Mother, was Sri Ramakrishna's spiritual partner and an important figure in the Ramakrishna Movement. Born on December 22, 1853, in Joyrambati, her birthplace has become an important pilgrimage site because of the way she lived her life. The Sri
Religious tourism is one of the oldest forms of tourism that exists. Since the dawn of time, pilgrims have travelled thousands of kilometres to sacred places, either to fulfil their wishes, cure ailments, or merely experience the peace and spirituality of the place. Considered to
“Trees are the best monuments that a man can erect to his own memory. They speak his praises without flattery, and they are blessings to children yet unborn.” Lord Orrery Shyamal Jana of Chhatradhara, Contai (Kanthi) in East Midnapore district, is on a mission to plant
“Outgoing West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee lost to Trinamool Congress nominee Manish Gupta by 16,684 votes from Jadavpore constituency. Gupta polled 103,972 votes, compared to Bhattacharjee’s 87,288. Bhattacharjee has been winning from Jadavpore since 1987. This is the first time the Communist Party of
India and snacks are complementary. Snacks are an integral part of every Indian household. Practically every part of the country has its own special variant of a particular snack, and this often leads to a war of epic proportions, with each region vying for the
Three Bengali scientists who have been researching lithium-ion batteries, devising ways to make them more agile and clever by decreasing charging time, raising the energy density, and doubling the battery life, have succeeded in their efforts, and their discovery could be a game changer and mark the
The Indian plains are notorious for their long, harsh summer months. But summer also brings mangoes, something that Indians look forward to in these dreary months. This delicious fruit holds a special place in every Indian’s heart. In fact, mango season is the happiest time of the
What’s the most popular street food in Bengal? That's a tricky question, but if there’s a choice, Momos can certainly vie for the top slot. Look around, and you will spot a large number of foodies queuing in front of roadside stalls or crowding around food outlets, relishing