Remember Mrinal Sen’s iconic film, Akaler Sandhaney? This national award-winning film was shot in Somrabazar. Steeped in history and flanked by the mighty Ganges, Somrabazar is known for its terracotta temples, the Somra Palace ruins, and Sabujdwip, a riverine island famous for being the purported seat of the spiritual
Bengal is experiencing a boom in tourism. According to data from the Union Ministry of Tourism's ‘India Tourism Statistics 2023,’ the state recorded a staggering 32 lakh international tourist arrivals in 2023–24, the third highest in India after Maharashtra and Gujarat. State Tourism Minister Indranil Sen shared
Glimpses of colonial India are still visible in the nooks and corners of Kolkata. Time is a tough task master and does not spare the culprit showing irreverence to it. Bidhan Sarani, formerly known as Cornwallis Street in north Kolkata, cuts through the heart of
He not only discovered the first invitro fertilization technique of India, under him the first test tube baby of India, Durga, was born in 1978. Yet Dr Subhash Mukhopadhyay of Kolkata never got his due recognition. Instead he was ridiculed by his own colleagues, ostracized,
Just about 1 km from Jor Bangla Temple and 2 km from Bishnupur bus station stands an extraordinary building - the Bishnupur Museum. The official address is Dalmadal Para, and the museum is officially known as Acharya Jogesh Chandra Purakriti Bhawan, but whichever name you
On December 4, 2000, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution to acknowledge that from 2001 onward, June 20 would be observed as World Refugee Day every year. The year was significant, since it marked the 50th anniversary of the 1951 Convention relating to
Doll-making in Bengal is an age-old tradition that reflects exquisite creativity, dedication, and love for the art. Archaeological excavations in different parts of Bengal provide evidence of the ancient craft of doll-making. These dolls have been popular children's toys for centuries. Even being used in
In the historical tapestry of Bengal's cuisine, a humble dish reigns supreme: panta bhaat. Its origins trace back centuries, with Friar Sebastian Manrique's 17th-century accounts shedding light on its pervasive presence among the populace. Across communities, from farmers to city dwellers, the simplicity of a meal
Tribal women of Bengal’s Jhargram are now turning trendsetters in organic indigenous rice farming that is bringing huge profits pegging to almost 3 crores a year. They have created a model that can be followed by rest of India. West Bengal down centuries had its
India got its first bicycle in the 19th century. According to historian David Arnold, around 35,000 bicycles were imported in India in 1910. Though initially meant for Europeans as a transport vehicle, it quickly gained popularity among Indians. The bicycle became the popular mode of