Raju Nepali has been a guardian angel to North Bengal's vulnerable families for more than 19 years. As the creator of Duars Expressmail and a strong opponent of human trafficking, he has dedicated his life to saving lives, raising awareness, and seeking long-term solutions for
Kazi Nazrul Islam was not just a poet and that too a protest poet, but he also participated regularly in stage dramas and in radio programmes. In 1934, he joined movies. The first movie he enacted in was based on the story Bhakta Dhruv, written
This is a story that dates back to 1959. The date was July 17. A Dakota aircraft was flying mid-air in North India. The aircraft door was ajar and four paratroopers stood in a row, all set to take the plunge. The first three members
Rosogolla – Whose Is It Really? Bengal and Odisha have been locked in a loud tug-of-war over this sweet delicacy for years. Finally, Bengal won the battle. In November 2018, Rosogolla received the GI (Geographical Indication) tag under the name “Banglar Rosogolla”. Since then, Rosgolla Day has
While on a walking tour in the central business district of Kolkata, locally known as Dalhousie, one cannot miss the colonial charm of the region. And why not? Because this area was built by the British with buildings in Greco-Roman neo-classical style including the iconic Writer’s Building. This area also
Amidst the outbreak of hierarchy and patriarchy, a remarkable change like women in the country’s leadership role signals not just representation, but a quiet revolution. West Bengal is one of the most notable states where women are taking on leadership roles and gradually reshaping governance. Currently, West Bengal
We are all familiar with the famous clay dolls of Kathalia village in Murshidabad. The red-and-black striped dolls from this place have been crafted since ancient times. Among the many types of dolls made in Kathalia, the Gowalini doll (milkmaid), Ukuntolani doll (nitpicker), baby-oiling doll,
Every Spring, the city of romance and poetry, Kolkata, bursts open in a riot of colors. Colors of Shimul, Palash and Gulmohar, as the scorching summer approaches. Every year during Spring, patches of red blooms and turns the lifeless urban concrete into a vibrant cityscape. But how
The Supreme Court first ordered all stray dogs to be sent to shelters, which upset many people. This showed how much citizens care for the animals. After the public outcry, the Court revised its order. Now, the dogs will be sterilised, vaccinated, and returned safely to their local areas. Even
In the fertile, silt-rich Sundarbans, during the Kharif season, farmers used to harvest good yields of various indigenous rice varieties without using any chemical fertilizers or pesticides. Different local types of rice that could withstand floods and salt were grown and maintained for generations on high, medium, and