Months before the release of his debut film on August 26, 1955, a young director called Satyajit Ray was planning its publicity campaign in Calcutta. The film was called Pather Panchali, and thanks to his background in advertising, Ray had designed five billboards, or hoardings as we call them.
If you have read the book ‘SD Burman: The World of His Music’ by Khagesh Dev Burman, you will come across several incidents that highlight the father-son relationship of SD and RD Burman. Both were legendary musicians in their own rights and no doubt the
For all those in this part of Bengal, whose ancestors were part of Bangladesh once upon a time, reliving the ramparts of Old Dhaka is almost like reminiscing a fairytale. Old Dhaka is the historic old part of the city that was founded in 1608
He was a civil engineer and a bright student of science. Yet Narayan Sanyal was also one of the finest authors of Bengal who did not fit into the archetype of the contemporary authors of his times. His writings were not conventional and did not
The Boys’ Own Library and Young Men’s Institute — a library over a century old, is now on the verge of shutting down. Once founded by three young men with a vision to create a dedicated reading space in the heart of Kolkata, this iconic institution has
It was way back in 1930, when an exquisite piece of art right on his lunch plate had excited Rabindranath Tagore to no end. Not just because of it being a culinary delight, but because of the artistry and effort that went to make that
Bengal has seen many firsts, among them the first woman from India to visit Japan was also a Bengali. Hariprabha Basu Mallick was born to Shashibhuban Basu Mallick and Nagendra Bala in 1890 in Khilgaon village, Dhaka. She was born into a well-educated, liberal, and enlightened
Nestled in the arms of Panchet Hill, lies what used to be the fort of one of the most formidable rulers of the land. Almost 266 years ago, Maratha ruler Raghoji Bhonsle made his way to Bengal via Panchet and plundered everything in sight. Popularly
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