Every person, in their formative years, learns that "cleanliness is next to godliness." The students of Kala Bhavan, Santiniketan (Institute of Fine Arts), have taken the initiative to promote such a message by making a structure entirely out of the plastic waste that was lying
Kolkata Port was born almost 150 years ago. And though this iconic port that is laced with history has never been highlighted before, and has often been shielded from public view for security reasons, the Kolkata Port Trust has finally come up with a master
Bengal has always been a land of abundance and the variety of vegetables grown on its fertile soil needed to be used at one go, to feed joint families once upon a time. That probably gave birth to the common Chorchori, a dish that can
Percussionist Mickey Hart of Grateful Dead had once said, “A good groove releases adrenaline in your body. You feel uplifted, you feel centered, you feel calm, you feel powerful. You feel that energy. That's what good drumming is all about.” Well, Georgina Haque, the first Bangladeshi
Kolkata and Goddess Kali are intrinsically lined. The very name of the city is thought to be derived from Kali-kshetra or ‘field of Kali.’ Since ancient times, Goddess Kali has been worshipped in Bengal with great fervor and in almost every nook and corner of
Nowadays, Biochemistry is a well-known subject and is sought by many students. It is a sub-discipline of both chemistry and biology. Almost all universities have a department of biochemistry or biological chemistry. The subject has come to be associated with our day-to-day lives as well.
He was the second MD graduate from the Calcutta Medical College during British rule --- a brilliant student and doctor, Mahendralal Sarkar (1833 –1904) realized the need for a forum to exchange scientific knowledge in India. He was definitely farsighted and had a vision. But
Humour in art has always been a notoriously difficult theme to tackle. The popular notion seems to be that if it makes you laugh, it is not art. At The Bengal Store, however, we beg to differ, and our ‘Humour Ink’ range ought to tell you
According to the Bengali calendar, Dol Jatra, also known as Dol Purnima, is the last festival of the year. People embrace the spring season with open arms as they celebrate the event. Although Dol and Holi are the same festival, they are based on different Hindu
Dol Jatra, the festival of colours, is celebrated with unparalleled fervour and traditional grandeur all over Bengal but the quaint villages of Amadpur and Nimdih offer a unique experience, a delightful departure from the usual Dol Jatra festivities. Amadpur, nestled deep within Burdwan district, is a place where