While he defended Hinduism against the hostile criticism of the missionaries, he sought to purge Hinduism of the abuses that had crept into it. That was Raja Rammohan Roy in one sentence. He warmly advocated the introduction of western science and technology into the educational
If you are lapping up that favourite aloo posto or jhinge posto on a rainy noon with the piping hot bowl of rice, then think about British India and how China tried to stop our favourite poppy entering Bengal’s kitchens. Well, China has turned into
These days, many people are trying to return to their cultural roots. But in the race to keep up with modern times, many Bengalis have slowly drifted away from their own traditions. In today’s world of artificial intelligence and digital life, interest in cultural heritage
Ritwik lovingly called her ‘Lakshmi’ and sometimes ‘Das Kapital.’ Letters would arrive via post from Calcutta, Ranchi, Pune, Delhi… addressed to her in these names. He never stopped writing letters. Despite acute financial stress, his dreams soared in the boundless horizon and he fantasized about
Image Courtesy : West Bengal Heritage Commission The Laxmi Janardan Temple in Santiniketan, built over 350 years ago, remains a remarkable example of Bengal’s rich architectural heritage. The Sarkar family has been the caretaker of this historic 18th-century temple since its inception. What sets the Laxmi Janardan
Not so very long ago, a majority of homes in India would store their drinking water in terracotta (baked clay) vessels. While tradition may have played a role in this practice, another very important aspect certainly was the health benefit of drinking water stored in
“The grand Continental menagerie, which occupies the center of the Hall, and which is open to all, contains a really good collection of animals, birds and reptiles, including a group of African lions, amongst which a clever Hindoo lion tamer performs at intervals.” Thus reads a
In every game, there is one winner. Yet all teams have a factor that binds them together - their supporters, who cheer from the gallery. They cry together, laugh together, and enjoy the match like an extended family. Such beautiful historic moments need to be
College Street is not just about the iconic Coffee House, it is also about a quaint library that holds priceless books on Sri Aurobindo. But very few of us are aware about this gem. Sri Aurobindo Pathamandir was established on the birthday of Sri Aurobindo on 15th
It was in 1915, when Tarun Niketan started its journey. Yes, that was pre-independent British India. A century has passed, yet it stands in a corner of South Kolkata that is today inundated with upscale Bengali restaurants from chains like Bhojohori Manna, Oh Calcutta and