The Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (PNHZP), popularly known as the Darjeeling Zoo, stands as a sanctuary not just for animals, but also for those who cherish nature, wildlife, and conservation. It is situated in the charming hills of Darjeeling, West Bengal. Since its founding
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has initiated a ₹700 crore project to revive the Adi Ganga, or Tolly's Nullah, in a significant move towards environmental rejuvenation. The Adi Ganga was a prospering river at one point in time, but now it has undergone extensive pollution and encroachment over the
Turning up the volume of the song, Mantu continues his hair-trimming work. His one hand is engaged with the scissors, and the other one is busy with a decade-old comb. When the comb was used for the first time, Ashoka the Great was ruling India.
Indranil Halder is an entrepreneur living in Australia who is enthusiastic about preserving the heritage of Bengal As traders across the globe learnt about the wealth of Indian produces, specifically Bengal textile, they sailed down Bay of Bengal for trade. So came Robert Clive (1725-1774), who
Books help my mind soar. They even feel like friends when the real ones let you down That’s what probably many of us are realizing today, as the world around is bound within the four walls of our homes. The more we learn to live alone,
In today's educational system, practical exposure is as crucial as academic study—particularly in the case of science, technology, and industry. One instance of this is the Kalyani Feed Milling Plant (KFMP) that has turned out to be one of the most desirable venues for education
Mistletoe & Wine… If you happen to groove to this Christmas number, dancing away at some posh Kolkata club, then singing sensation Cliff Richard must be reigning your hearts. But while enjoying that Christmas spirit, little did you know that our heart-throb once upon a
In a rare conservation success story, West Bengal has gained a 50% increase in the number of endangered Great One-Horned Rhinoceros. In the latest census, conducted in March 2025, there are 392 rhinos in the state, up by a significant margin from the 253 in 2015. The
Ifirst met the renowned artist K. G. Subramanyan—whom we all fondly called Manida—on August 25, 1996. I remember the exact date because that day, he signed a book written about him and noted the date beside his signature. The last time I saw him was
"Biscuits in the oven gonna watch ‘em rise/ Right before my very eyes/ When they get ready gonna jump and shout/ Rolls my eyes and bug them out, hey, hey/ Gonna clap my hands and stomp my feet/ Right before the very next beat/ Biscuits in the