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After a four-year hiatus, Shantiniketan is all set to welcome back Poush Me...
Debendranath Tagore initiated this fair
Public executions were once held in Kolkata's 'Fancy' Lane — GetBengal st...
Before the East India Company, India lacked formal legal procedures
Kolkata transforms into a winter wonderland as Kolkata Christmas Carnival b...
The Kolkata Christmas Carnival is one of the city’s most beloved annual events
Bengal’s Silicon Valley dream gets a boost with Infosys’s New Developme...
Infosys will be a gender-sensitive workplace
Kukur Tihar – celebrating the existence of man’s best friend - GetBenga...
Tihar is analogous to the Indian festival of Diwali
Why Organic farmers are doing great in West Bengal - GetBengal story
Bengal is the second-largest organic food market in India
Strange as it may seem, Bollywood diva Meena Kumari was related to the illu...
Meena Kumari was also an accomplished ‘shaayar’ (poet)
Will Pyari Pandit’s historic pathshala where Sarat Chandra studied be res...
“Sarat Kuthi” is a major tourist attraction along with the entire village of Deulti
Bishnu Dey, the fearless poet who brought in a unique dimension in Bengali ...
Bishnu Dey was known as the first atheist poet of modern poetry
Howrah bridge look-alike on the lake to connect to a mosque – GetBengal s...
The Lake Mosque is India’s only mosque on a water body
This winter, head to Sittong - 'The Orange Village of Darjeeling' - GetBeng...
Sittong is 'The Orange Village of Darjeeling'
Tales and memories woven in the brick-red quilts - a Bengal staple – GetB...
The tradition of the red lep dates back to the time of Nawab Murshid Quli Khan
The saga of Bengal 'shiuli's, and their bittersweet relation with Nolen Gur...
Khejur gur is the secret to Bengali sweetness
The Ghots of Bengal are a piece of Art – GetBengal story
These painted Ghots showcase Bengal's timeless folk art tradition
Purna Das Baul, the man who took Bengal’s baul songs to the global stage ...
Purna Das Baul redefined baul music
Radhatilak rice – the one indigenous paddy variety that warms the heart a...
Rediscover Bengal's heritage paddy variety Radhatilak
The British had dreamt of a metro tract in Kolkata way back in 1921!
Kolkata was one of the cherished cities during the British India era
A Bengali played ‘Othello’ in the last play that took place in Sans Sou...
Sans Souci Theatre was designed by J.W. Collins
‘Just Baked!’ Krishnadas Pal and his dreams
At present, Bisk Farm holds the fourth position in the bakery business in India
The long-forgotten history of Kolkata's Metropolitan Building – GetBengal...
The Metropolitan Building stands as a witness to history
Kenjakura: Bengal’s hub of exquisite bronze utensils—GetBengal story
Kenjakuralies is 18 kilometers away from Bankura City on the banks of the Dwarkeshwar River
Jhargram Rajbari retains all its past glory
Jhargram Palace is a timeless symbol of Bengal’s regal past
"Is Your Best Friend Abused?" – A Discussion by Buddhadeb Dasgupta Memori...
An insightful program on abuse awareness, featuring experts in psychology, law, and social activism
Zamindars of 19th century Bengal, played Cricket with ‘Gora Sahibs’ as ...
The British brought cricket to India
Advanced pet diagnostics in Bengal – GetBengal story
WBLDC introduces the much needed pet diagnostic network in Kolkata and suburbs
Sutradhars of Notungram narrate tales from folklore and mythology through w...
The wooden dolls crafted by the sutradhar narrate myriad stories
Bengali entrepreneur F.N. Gooptu’s venture, Jharna Fountain pen
Jharna Fountain Pens were an iconic product of India’s Swadeshi movement
30th Kolkata International Film Festival: A Celebration of Cinema and Tribu...
The 30th edition of KIFF will feature 175 films from 29 countries, special screenings, and tributes to legendary filmmakers
The ‘Songhs’ of Old Calcutta were not just mere entertainers, but also ...
Were the ‘Songhs’ of Old Calcutta Buffoons or Truth-Tellers?
A hidden gem on Mirza Ghalib Street selling vintage records—GetBengal sto...
Mirza Ghalib Street is one of the many music hubs in Kolkata
Sri Krishna Hotel of Serampore reminds us of Indubalar Bhaater Hotel
Sri Krishna Bhaater Hotel is reminding people of the series Indubalar Bhaater Hotel
Eye of Horus: A vignette of Egypt in Kolkata. An Exclusive GB interview
Eye of Horus is the only shop in India selling exclusive products from Egypt
Kaantha: Kunsang Chhopel: The Man who trains indigenous dogs in the Dooars
For the first time, the Himalayan breeds are being trained by Kunsang
The city of joy ranked 11th globally in the Growth Hubs Index —GetBengal ...
Kolkata is expected to rise to global prominence by 2033
The man behind India’s first e-flying taxi—GetBengal story
Flying E-Taxis are a futuristic alternative to traditional modes of transport
The lost heritage of Chaplin Hall: India’s first single screen movie thea...
Jamshedji Framji Madan was the torchbearer of the Indian film industry
It took years to build Mahajati Sadan, the dream project of Netaji - GetBen...
Mahajati Sadan was the dream project of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
Unique Recycled Jungle Gym in the middle of Bankura’s Forest
Exercise is an integral part of modern life
A magical trail to winter wonderland
Tonglu is a small settlement inside the Singalila National Park area
Chhenar Kalia – the savoury Bengali cuisine that became a part of Mahabho...
Chhenar Kalia is one of the Mahabhog at Girish Bhaban's puja
The topsy-turvy journey of eggs in Bengali households, traced through Benga...
The transformation of eggs in Bengali households
Wheeling straight into nostalgia – hand-pulled rickshaws of Kolkata
Soumya Shankar Ghosal is a Kolkata based street and documentary photographer
The places of worship in old Calcutta, and what we learn from them
Armenians were one of the most prosperous community in Calcutta
The woman who led one of the most successful textile businesses in West Ben...
Raunaque Jahan received an award for her entrepreneurial spirit from VFS Capital, Kolkata
Bagbazar, the ghat neighbourhood of Kolkata
Bagbazar Ghat was once known as the Old Powder Mill Ghat
Bengal's Haringhata Blue drinking water partners with Indian Railways – G...
Haringhata Blue is a West Bengal Government undertaking company
Red Panda programme gains global recognition for conservation excellence ...
Darjeeling’s Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoo is a home to Red Panda
Referred to as the 'Oxford of Bengal', Nabadwip offers much more than relig...
Explore the rich history and diverse cultural tapestry of Nadia, West Bengal
Anish Sarkar - World’s Youngest FIDE-Rated Chess Player – GetBengal sto...
FIDE is the global governing body for chess
From having Rs 100, to setting up a 200-crore business empire – Malay Deb...
Malay Debnath, Business man, Delhi, Debnath Caterers and Decorators, Rag to riches, North Bengal
Bengali included in NYC for US Election 2024 election ballots – GetBengal...
New York City is one of the most linguistically diverse places in the world
Bengal Climber Conquer Ama Dablam amid challenges – GetBengal story
Mt. Ama Dablam (6,812 meters) is known as the "Matterhorn of the Himalayas"
West Bengal ITI trainees shine nationally – GetBengal story
All India Trade Tests (AITTs) is a competitive exam for trade apprentice
The Bengal Store: A celebration of the art, crafts, textiles and agro produ...
The Bengal Store is a treasure trove of Bengal’s rich handcrafted products
The City of Joy is conferred global recognition – GetBengal story
Kolkata is the cultural and intellectual hub of India
A new mobile app, launched by East Bardhhaman police to help lodge complain...
The Bharosa app is available on the Google Play Store
Sundarini Naturals from Bengal wins International award in Paris – GetBen...
Sunderbans’ Sundarini is a women-driven dairy brand in Bengal
Bankura’s heritage cinema hall caught up in the throes of extinction – ...
Rabindranath Tagore named the cinema hall Chandidas Chitra Mandir
Alipore Zoo, India’s Oldest Zoological Garden, Celebrates 150 Years—Get...
Alipore Zoo was originally called The Prince of Wales Zoological Garden
Primary school headmaster honoured with the National Teachers’ Award 2024...
Prasanta Kumar Marik is a pioneer in child-centred education
How Pujabarshikis became an intrinsic part of Bengal’s Durga Puja—GetBe...
Durga Puja is the foremost socio-cultural festival in Bengal
The First Ever ‘Ladies Special’ Bus Service Introduced by the State Gov...
Ensuring women’s safety has become a top priority for everyone
Village in Murshidabad selected as the “Best Tourism Village in India”
Baranagar gets selected in the “Agri-Tourism Village Category”
Rabindranath Tagore’s Writings Reveal his Philosophy on Libraries – Get...
Libraries are the keepers of centuries of knowledge
Swimming Against the Tide: Sayani Das, The First Indian Woman to Swim Five ...
The Oceans Seven is a marathon swimming challenge
Nemai Ghosh’s first book of photography from the French Riviera – GetBe...
The book is a collector’s gem that immortalises Ray’s brilliance
Howrah Girl Wins Gold at the International Yoga Championship in Sri Lanka ...
Yoga is an art and science of healthy living
Reviving scented silk quilts from the Nawabi era – GetBengal story
These quilts are a part of Bengal's heritage
Ghore Ghore Durga: The Divine Essence of Matriarchy – GetBengal story
‘Ghore Ghore Durga’ is a campaign initiated by The Bengal Store
Hemantabala, Rabindranath Tagore’s dear Penpal – GetBengal Story
Hemantabala refused to be confined to the Andarmahal
Government doctors provide doorstep medical services by adopting Bankura vi...
The Health Systems Development Initiative is a five-year reform and investment program
Two Bengali physicists find a path-breaking new series representation of Pi...
The research aimed to model particle interactions with more precise parameters
Bengali scientists Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar - GetBengal story
The Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar is one of the highest recognitions in the field of science
Tracing the story of sculptor Chintamoni Kar, also an Olympian with a silve...
The 1948 Games were the last time art was a part of the Olympics
This Burmese Buddhist temple in Kolkata is a must-visit - GetBengal story
The Sen brothers are the keepers of the only Burmese Buddhist temple in Kolkata
The first Bengali cyclist’s expedition to Mt. Everest Base Camp creates h...
The south base camp in Nepal is located at an altitude of 5,364 feet
Shyamal Jana of Contai—Banyan Tree Man on a Mission – GetBengal story
The banyan tree is an unsung hero in the fight against climate change
A Bengali scientist trio discovers superior lithium-ion batteries to tackle...
Lithium-ion batteries are crucial for solving the energy crisis and vital for 21st-century energy storage
Bankura mango cultivator wins big at Delhi International Mango Fest – Get...
The Delhi International Mango Festival is a spectacular event for mango lovers
The daring train robbery and the Bengali nationalist mastermind – GetBeng...
Kakori is a small, nondescript village in Uttar Pradesh
Kolkata to celebrate film maker Budhadeb Dasgupta's works and his contribut...
Buddhadeb Dasgupta was an Indian filmmaker and poet
Lakshmir Bhandar helps a poor Birbhum boy study on the internet and crack t...
Lakshmir Bhandar offers financial assistance to the women of the state
Growing apples in Beldanga: School teacher’s amazing feat – GetBengal s...
Rupesh Das is making waves with his apple-growing success in Murshidabad
Anasuya Sengupta becomes the first Indian to Win the Top Acting Award at Ca...
Anasuya dedicated the award to the queer community and other marginalised communities
New Biopic on ‘the rebel eternal’ Nazrul to trace his entire life – G...
The first biopic of the rebel poet Kazi Nazrul Islam will start shooting this winter
The cartoonist who sells coffee: – GetBengal story
Shyam Prasad Dey’s coffee stall is a rendezvous for artistic experience
The enduring charm of pantabhaat in Bengali cuisine—GetBengal story
Panta bhaat traditionally is a cuisine from rural Bengal
Amartya Bhattacharya’s ‘Son of Adam’ gets prestigious award at the Ma...
'Son of Adam' is an attempt to adapt a musical album into cinema
Debarata Chattopadhyay: A Bookaholic who bought books worth Rs 3 lakh from ...
This year, Debarata has proved himself to be the Kolkata Book Fair’s grandest icon
Eden Gardens to Lord’s cricket stadium: Journey of a Lifetime! – GetBe...
‘The Drive of Dreams’ expedition is a tribute to the erstwhile Kolkata- London bus service
Lesser known ports along Hooghly river played an important role in Bengal t...
The "River-Time Silk Banners" project sheds light on the historical significance of ports along the Hooghly River
Uttam and Suchitra, an unbeatable romantic pair - GetBengal story
They shared an intimacy that was difficult to decipher off-screen
Juveline gharials moved to new habitat through first-of-its-kind Green Corr...
Sadly, these unique crocodiles face a multitude of threats
Ayodhya Hills Tourism gets a boost with unique marathon ‘Run for Tribals...
The prize money was quite alluring to encourage the runners
Historical exhibition at Sabarna Sangrahashala with a special display on tr...
This museum is a preservation of forgotten history
The Bengali trio who designed the Grammy-winning album of Shakti! – GetBe...
Their pride in acknowledging their roots and hometown goes to show how Kolkata has shaped them
Chandannagar Museum now open to public - GetBengal story
Chandannagar College is the country’s only educational institution that was shut down from 1908-31 in view of the revolutionary activities
Where have all the letters gone?- GetBengal story
Letters have always played a crucial role in Bengal’s rural and urban lives
Takdira Begum received Padma Shri for astonishing work on Nakshi Kantha sti...
She is not just a craftsperson being awarded, but rather an inspirational story to be heard and told
‘Boro Lok er Beti Lo’ original singer & composer Ratan Kahar gets Padma...
He is more concerned about the poverty he has fought, yet keeping the folk songs of Birbhum alive
The Life and Times of David Hare by Sarojesh Mukerjee – GetBengal story
The book launch event was graced by renowned novelist and poet Amit Chaudhuri and acclaimed historian Dr. Rosinka Chaudhuri
Bina Das, the fearless 21-years-old who asserted rebellion against British ...
Her actions consequently inspired many young women to participate in the freedom struggle of India
Rajdeep Mahant and Lisa Dutta become messiahs for stray dogs - GetBengal st...
Beating stray dogs is the most common form of assault, followed by their confinement and maiming them
WB Ham Radio club reunites lost father with son - GetBengal story
Ham radio is a popular hobby and service that brings people, electronics and communication together
Bongaon High School gets new arch in Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay’s name -...
The history of Bongaon is intertwined with the literary legend, Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay
New bird species spotted by Bengali bird enthusiasts in Arunachal - GetBeng...
The Lapland Longspur inhabits the Sumeru region
Girl students set to join Scottish Church Collegiate School - GetBengal sto...
Girls will be entering the hallowed portal of the male stronghold from 2024
Chandannagar Jagadhatri Puja spreading organ donation awareness through las...
It is celebrated over five days from Sasthi to Dashami
Legend behind Ma-i-toh Kali Temple of Sonamukhi - GetBengal story
Sonamukhi is an ancient settlement of Bankura and is renowned for its five-day-long festivities during Kali pujo
Upcoming investors’ summit aims to transform state to an industrial power...
The flagship investors’ summit of Government of West Bengal is now in its 7th edition
Blindness could not stop Sabita Haldar from becoming the Howrah Station ann...
Sabita lost her vision when she rejected the proposal of a young man
School built by architect Rajen Mookerjee completes 100 years
Bhabla Tantra Sir Rajendra High School is a renowned school in the Basirhat Sub-division
Mashaals herald Kali Puja of Malda following rituals of dacoits - GetBengal...
During the few days preceding the Puja, all the villagers turn strictly vegetarian
‘Kochuripana’ will no longer be a nuisance - generating handicrafts fro...
Visva Bharati student’s novel scheme gets state minister’s nod
Colonelgola Kali Mandir, Midnapore was frequented by freedom fighters - Get...
The Kali puja was started by the Dutta zamindar household
Motilal Seal, the first Bengali businessman to trade with Australia - GetBe...
First businessman to trade with Australia and use steamships
Here’s to the bygone musical ‘bebop’ era of Kolkata - GetBengal story...
Kolkata became the hotbed of jazz music during the 1970s
IAS officer Vivek Kumar’s special Puja release celebrates ‘touch’ - G...
Despite a super busy schedule, Vivek Kumar still finds time for music
Tamali Saha cracks IAS in first attempt at the age of only 23 - GetBengal s...
Her extraordinary journey serves as a beacon of inspiration for aspiring individuals all across the nation
Detective Shabor Dasgupta owes solely to creator Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay ...
Today is Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay's birthday
West Bengal’s first ‘Palna’ scheme for abandoned infants - GetBengal ...
Each year, 11 million infants are forsaken in India, left near railroad tracks, city dumps, and bus stands, the possibility of death all but certain
UNESCO recognizes Bengal’s Durga Puja as the “Intangible Cultural Herit...
Nearly 36,946 community Durga Pujas are organized in Bengal, among which 2,500 take place within Kolkata
Sarees made of water hyacinth yarn set to win hearts - GetBengal story
Swachhata Pukare has teamed up with Naturecraft to create sarees using water hyacinths
The 'oh-so-unique' Raj Rajeshwari Durga Puja of Krishnanagar Rajbari – Ge...
This puja was started by Maharaja Rudra Roy, the great grandfather of Krishna Chandra Roy
Curious stories about the 480-year-old Naskari Durga Puja - GetBengal story...
The first day of Puja starts on Krishna Nabami, under a neem tree
Cook at Home this Pujo: Mitra Café style Fish Kabiraji - GetBengal story
The café’s signature item is the kabiraji cutlet and the most sought-after dish by foodies
Tradition reigns at 300-year-old Balisai Bhuiangarh Zamindarbari Durga Puja...
Since its inception, the Balisai Bhuiangarh Zamindars organized and financed Durga Puja and the tradition continues
Ghoshal Zamindar Bari Durga Pujo of Konnagar - GetBengal story
This year the puja of the Ghoshal Bari will complete its 569th year
Recreate Anadi Cabin’s Mughlai Paratha at home this Puja – GetBengal st...
Mughlai paratha is originally a deep-fried crispy Indian bread made with refined flour stuffed with egg or keema
Bengali techie makes it to Stanford's list of world's best scientists thric...
Professor Chakraborty has been researching advanced technologies on rural health systems for a long time
WBTDCL’s Puja Parikrama package is the ultimate Durga Puja experience - G...
From some of Kolkata’s most popular pujos to some of Bengal’s oldest, a list of pujas you must visit this year
Bengali midfielder emerging to rule in Canadian professional soccer - GetBe...
In October 2017, Shome made his MLS debut in the Montreal Impact's final game of the season
The fascinating journey of Hindol Roy, the antique gadget collector - GetBe...
Roy is a resident of College Para in Siuri, Birbhum district
Nalban to get a 360-degree makeover by New Year - GetBengal story
East Kolkata Wetlands are famously known as the 'Kidney of Kolkata'
Jhargram people skipping sleep to protect migratory birds - GetBengal story...
For many years Kendua under Jambani range, Jhargram has been a safe haven for migratory birds
Pata Durga, where art surpasses religious bounderies - GetBengal story
The ‘pata chitra’ painters are called patua
Anti-ragging kit developed by Bengali researchers to hit markets - GetBenga...
The location where the ragging is taking place will be pinpointed on the mobile itself
Century-old Durga Puja of Purulia’s Deulghata - GetBengal story
The first mention of the Deulghata temple is found in the writings of the commissioner of Chota Nagpur
The first Indian Air Force pilot to get a Distinguished Flying Cross was a ...
Wing Commander Karun Krishna Majumdar was an exceptional man
Teachers and doctors across Bengal, serving the society for 1 rupee or less...
These teachers and doctors are the hope and inspiration of the present generation and their vision must be taken forward by their disciples.
Aspiring sculptors transcend visual disability to make Durga idols - GetBen...
This was the first time that visually impaired apprentices worked on the theme, Maa Aschhen
Bengal’s ‘Raastar Master’ selected for Global Teacher Award - GetBeng...
The Global Teacher Prize acknowledges educators displaying dedication and innovation in their teaching practices
Did the first Indian Durga Puja start in Tahirpur? – GetBengal story
It is believed that grand celebration of Durga Puja first began in late 1500s
Back when the Bengal riots unnerved Mahatma Gandhi - GetBengal story
How did he react to the butchering of innocent lives!
Global scientific community abuzz with sea-robin species discovered in Digh...
Fish inhabiting the coastal waters of Digha constitute a treasured resource both in terms of their utility as food and as materials for scientific study
Kolkata matchbox collector Srijan De Sarkar depicts history of matchboxes -...
It was his father Gopi De Sarkar whose love for matchboxes ignited this remarkable passion in him
Boroli: proudly called the ‘Hilsa’ of North Bengal - GetBengal story
‘Boroli’ or Barred Boril (Barilius barila) fish, is normally found in clear streams in the foothills
Titas Sadhu: a pacer propeling India to Asian Games Gold - GetBengal story
Many feel Titas is a worthy successor of Goswami
Babarsa from Khirpai, Bengal, finds its doppelganger in Ghevar, a Rajsthani...
Khirpai is located in Ghatal Mahakuma, Paschim Medinipur, and has its name etched in history because of Babarsa
Merchants from faraway Greece once tried their luck in Kolkata - GetBengal ...
From Murgihatta to Kalighat
Dakshindihi evokes fond memories of Tagore family’s connection with Bangl...
Dakshindihi is a village under Phultala Union Parishad of Phultala Upazila in Khulna, Bangladesh
Kiriteshwari village wins ‘India's best village for tourism’ honour - G...
Hindus and Muslims have been jointly taking care of this holy shrine in Kiriteshwari village for generationsHindus and Muslims have been jointly taking care of this holy shrine in Kiriteshwari village for generations
Rasgullas to rum balls – all the Kolkata sweets that have made it to the ...
Tasteatlas describes Flurys as a legendary tea room and confectionery located in Kolkata, established in 1927
Dutta bari at Beadon Street continues with the art of crafting sky lanterns...
Sky lanterns are also called Kongming lanterns in China
Suchitra Mitra not only sang, but also absorbed Rabindranath’s philosophy...
Remembering on her birthday
State government brings ‘Banglar Saree’ stores before Pujas for afforda...
State Minister Swapan Debnath mooted the idea of 'Duare Saree' akin to Duare Sarkar Camp
State to satiate gourmets with Bengal Black goat meat before this pujas - G...
Health-conscious individuals love it since it is lean, rich in nutrients, and low in fat
Sarat Chandra, the creator of iconic women characters in Bengali Literature...
His last novel Shesh Proshno also celebrates women
Sadhan C Dutt, the first to introduce private sector consulting firm in Ind...
Dutt devoted his entire life to serving society in a variety of capacities
Band of four Bengali scientists bestowed with Bhatnagar Prize 2022 – GetB...
The winners include Debabrata Maiti, Anindya Das, Deepyaan Gangopadhyay and Basudev Dasgupta
The myriad emotions of Bibhutibhushan's characters, fascinated Satyajit Ray...
Ray turned five of his novels to films
Street art of Patuli set to enkindle a vignette of Belfast - GetBengal stor...
Street art is created in a vast variety of ways with a wide range of techniques
‘New Town’ considered ‘Best Smart City of India’, to receive award ...
New Town has come a long way and has a bright future ahead
None in Bengali literature reinterpreted history so poetically as Sunil Gan...
On his birth anniversary, remembering Sunil
Savoury Taal-made dishes to sweeten up your Janmasthami celebrations - GetB...
The transformation of palm fruit in Bengali kitchens
Plot No 5, and not Ogo Bodhu Sundori was Uttam Kumar’s last movie to rele...
Plot No. 5 was a hit in Bengal and it ran for as many as 10 weeks in Elite Cinema Hall
Maya invites you to an adda with Chandra Shekhar Ghosh, a Bengali tycoon li...
Chandra Shekhar Ghosh is MD & CEO of Bandhan Bank
Kolkata Metro joins the league of world class cities like Berlin and London...
The steel third rail will now be replaced by high grade Aluminium Third Rail which comes with several advantages
Chhau mask-making dates back to the era of King Madan Mohan Singh Deo of Ba...
How are the gifted artisans doing?
Trees growing from disposed ‘rakhis’ – a Gach Green Hands Social Welf...
These people have been making rakhis out of soil and terracotta for the last two or three years
The uniquely intricate Bengal Nakshi Pakha was popular in British India - G...
Visit to the ‘Pakha Gram’ of Bengal
The voice behind Sealdah station announcements is that of the visually impa...
Paritosh relies on his exceptional memory and auditory skills to remember and recall train details accurately
State to launch "Yatri Sathi" to revitalize city’s iconic yellow taxis - ...
The new mobile application, developed under the state government, is named "Yatri Sathi"
Bengal small-town scientists played lead roles in Chandrayaan-3 mission
Anuj Nandi’s family members are residents of Islampur’s Ashrampara
Tracing the life and times of Bengal’s pioneer entomologist who created a...
Many of his important research articles were published regularly in renowned scientific journals in the country and abroad
Satyendranath Tagore’s wife was the first to teach the modern ‘Bangali...
The common Bengalis started calling her style of wearing a saree ‘the saree style of the Tagore family’
Sea Explorers Institute, Kolkata gears up for India’s first river pentath...
The Sea Explorers Institute, Kolkata, was the brainchild of distinguished scientist, explorer, voyager, swimmer, and oarsman, Dr. Pinaki Ranjan Chatterjee
Bengal to lead mangrove forestation scheme nationwide to stall coastal eros...
The Union government has proposed to the state government to initiate the mangrove plantation module nationwide
Personas, who cemented the bond between Bengali women and photography - Get...
The Tagore ladies were among the first to take to photography
Bengali scientists unravel the great ambiguity of Quantum mechanics - GetBe...
At a fundamental level, both radiation and matter have the characteristics of particles and waves
Rabindranath Tagore's poetry helped Sampooran Singh Kalra become Gulzar - G...
Why he translated Tagore?
Malda teen javelin thrower aspires to win medals for India at the Olympics ...
Mishti trains under her coach, Asit Pal, and practices diligently in the field of the District Sports Association, Malda
Jalangi river turns into a lotus colony, thanks to RPF worker Nishit Mondal...
The lotus has existed on the earth for thousands of years, and their distribution is widespread
Freedom from communalism - did Aurobindo Ghosh wish for an unified India? -...
Quoting his famous Independence Day speech, Unified India
Chamurchi, its awe-inspiring biodiversity, picturesque locations, and easy ...
Described as the Gateway to Bhutan, Chamurchi is filled with awe-inspiring biodiversity
Jhandi, one of the yet-to-be explored jewels of North Bengal - GetBengal st...
Calling nature lovers and adventure tourists
Why protecting 'elephant corridors' is a growing essentiality - GetBengal s...
Northern West Bengal is home to nearly 500 elephants
Bengali compulsory in every school of West Bengal, State declares - GetBeng...
This can also give rise to a three-tier linguistic system in West Bengal
Seed bombs to rescue the lost greenery of the famous Susunia Hills - GetBen...
It is a reserve for medicinal plants and a good location for camping and rock climbing
SKOCH Star of Governance Award 2022 conferred on WB Forest department - Get...
Following the SKOCH evaluation process for governance awards, West Bengal topped in the forestry sector in 2022
UK-based women’s group set for a Saree Walkathon on National Handloom Day...
India decided to highlight the country’s ancient heritage and declared August 7 as National Handloom Day
Even the all-pervasive death failed to diminish Tagore's zeal for life - Ge...
Rabindranath Tagore and Gayatri Mantra
Legendary Hollywood actor, Sir Laurence Olivier lauded the acting prowess o...
Loving and caring person in real life
An unschooled singer who had no classical training, Kishore Kumar was God...
Remembering the gifted musician on his birth anniversary
Unique Ilish recipes brought afresh from Bangladesh suburbs - GetBengal sto...
Ilish recipes from Narayanganj and Barishal
London University honours historian from Bengal - GetBengal story
Das was born in Garbeta, Medinipur district, and was mentored by legendary historian Nihar Ranjan Ray
Guerilla Gardening – returning to nature, what belongs to nature – GetB...
You can easily teach the kids to prepare seed balls at home
Banabitan, conserving nature positively amid the bustling Salt Lake - GetBe...
Covering almost an area of 70 acres, this open green space has a variety of flora and fauna
Bangkok-style street food streets to be set up in Kolkata - GetBengal story...
The civic body has earmarked places like New Market, the south gate of Victoria Memorial, Millennium Park and Prinsep Ghat
Farmers of Belda opt for groundnut farming, make big profits - GetBengal st...
Groundnut is an important oilseed crop grown in India
Bankura, not the land of history, but a wildlife paradise - GetBengal story...
The next time you visit Bankura, take in some of its forests
Famous dessert from Shibpur’s heritage Roychowdhury Bari – Kadali Payes...
Payesh is also called “poromanno”, where “porom” means “the absolute” and “onno” means grains
The Forest Department of West Bengal to launch modern vet clinic for wild a...
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park has earned the distinction of being the best zoo in the country last year
Uttam Kumar - the human behind the oozing screen persona - GetBengal story
What catapulted the actor to a screen sensation over generations?
State govt. plans pocket gardens of sandalwood trees across Kolkata
It is widely used in perfumes, cosmetics, aromatherapy and pharmaceuticals
Eco-friendly Doko art workshop to take place in Takda, Darjeeling - GetBeng...
The workshop will take place at Sishu Sikcha Kendra, SSK, Rampuria Khasmal, Darjeeling
In memoriam: Tribute to tragic Nawab Wajid Ali Shah on his bicentenary - Ge...
Ms. Manzilat Fatima inaugurated the two-day art exhibition titled ‘Intekhab’
Organic dairy farming and vegetable production: Purnima Mandal of Sundarban...
Purnima Mandal is a resident of Ramnagar Abad, a remote village in Patharpratima Block
Banaphul adopted pseudonym to hide his creative work from his teachers - Ge...
A tribute on his birth anniversary
The magnificent snow-capped Tiger Hills declared to be a plastic free zone ...
The Gorkhaland Territorial Administration has declared Tiger Hill a plastic free zone
Sabudana papads, ramping up the monsoons in Bengal - GetBengal story
Almost every Bengali household savours with love papads made of sabudana
Bengali theatre found an unparalleled voice with the arrival of maestro Bad...
Sircar’s Ebong Indrajit opened a new vista for Indian stage
North Dinajpur farmer cultivates energy-rich ‘Breadfruit Tree’ – New ...
Saha planted the breadfruit trees around September-October
Chhabi Biswas and his illustrious career comprising of almost 250 films - G...
From Kabuliwala to Jalshaghar, the acting graph is stupendous!
Huge response to KMC plastic bottles craft challenge - GetBengal story
The KMC officials were overwhelmed with the response they received
Children’s park amid Sal forest built by the Panchet Forest Division
The spot has been designed in a manner that it allures tourists
Five from Tamluk set record by biking to Everest Base Camp - GetBengal stor...
The quartet are once again gearing up to explore some new biking trail
“Dolphin Mitra” to be launched in Bengal to save Gangetic Dolphins – ...
The Government of India declared the Dolphin as the national aquatic animal in 2009
Jackfruit sweets carry forward the legacy of Bengal’s ‘sandesh’
While some love it for its distinctive, musky smell, others simply mark it as pungent
K.C. Nag, the Mathematics teacher who once was an inseparable part of Benga...
Keshab Chandra Nag, author and educator
Sourav Ganguly continues to be the ‘Maharaja’ of Indian cricket - GetBe...
Dada’s Dadagiri on and off field has always attracted all
‘Smart farmer’ successfully sets up piggery at Jhargram, thank to ‘D...
Pig rearing is increasingly the trade of choice for business-minded youngsters in West Bengal
Nawabpasand to Kalasur, Kohitoor to Saranga - a quick glance at the Murshid...
Tracing the history of 124 rare varieties of mangoes from Bengal
India’s first female mechanical engineer who changed the face of the indu...
Ila Majumdar overcame the barriers to emerge as Bengal’s first female mechanical engineer
State Government has declared a paid holiday for the Panchayat election
Holiday for the Panchayat election
WB Govt. to install Health ATMs: Machines set to revolutionize healthcare -...
Health ATM is a one-stop digital touch-screen kiosk hardware designed for managing health-related information
Did Swami Vivekananda have a premonition about his impending death in actua...
What was Sister Nivedita's reaction at his funeral?
Hamiruddin Middya from Bankura village clenched the prestigious Sahitya Aka...
His first book, ‘Azrailer Dak’ was published in 2018
Kolkata bus roofs are to be fitted with air filters, according to a govt. i...
Named ‘Shuddha Vayu,’ this is the first of its kind device being used in India
The rich heritage of Calcutta High Court, going strong at 161 - GetBengal s...
India’s oldest High Court is a storehouse of memories
Margo soap was a part of 'Swadeshi', launched by a Stanford graduate - GetB...
Khagendra Das' answer to British supremacy in FMCG goods
Kolkata sweet-shop 'Bhim Chandra Nag' sells Ashubhog in memory of Sir Asuto...
The century old shop that was gifted a ‘Bengali’ clock by a British
The Indian Statistical Institute in Kolkata, was founded by the father of I...
Remembering the genius on National Statistics Day
Mangroves to the rescue of river banks along Kolkata - GetBengal story
Mangroves are hardy plants and require very little or no maintenance
R.D. Burman's early years in Calcutta, becoming 'Pancham' from Tublu - GetB...
RDB would have turned 84 this year
Sal leaf utensils - a Bengal speciality!
An eco-friendly craft that also helps generate employment as well
The table where Bankim Chandra penned his renowned works of literature
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay was an essayist, novelist, critic, a journalist, polemicist and a thinker
A Bengal-based online store that delivers the truest essence of rural Bangl...
Founded in 2019, The Bengal Store offers a wide range of products from Bengal
“Mohammad Yunus of South Bengal” Madhuri Ghosh elevating rural lives
Madhuri Ghosh was the headmistress at Bangalpur Jyotirmoyee Prathamik Balika Vidyalaya
'The miracle cure for any ailment' Boroline has a swadeshi link!
How proud Boroline was distributed for free in 1947
8 Kalimpong suburbs in the global race for ‘Best Tourist Village’ title...
The villages are selected based on certain parameters
Searsloe and Ukhra Ratha Yatra: Legacy of celebrating the glory of the Supr...
During Ratha yatra, Searsole Rajbari wakes up to celebrate the festival with gusto
Picasso and Chagall's artworks show distinct influences of Bengal's Patachi...
Bengal’s Kantha work can be seen on 1915 Marc Chagall art work
Medicinal Ayapana Herb Cultivation by Malda farmers brings loads of revenue...
Due to the lack of knowledge about Ayapana and its qualities and benefits, most people overlook it
20 green cracker units in Bengal get state govt clearance
A large number of fireworks manufacturers welcomed the government’s proactive gesture and applied for licenses
Chandannagar school boy invents ‘Spy’ shoes
Souvik wishes to pursue higher studies in science at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology
Almost a century ago, Nabaneeta Dev Sen’s mother did her own 'sampradan' ...
The heroine of Nabaneeta's life was as courageous as she was!
Beat the heat! Here's top 10 summertime holiday destinations within West Be...
The second part of our summer tourism roundup
Bankim Chandra’s office at Jessore, the first district of undivided Benga...
Bankim Chandra honed his professional skills during his tenure at Jessore
UAE Dates cultivated in Katwa successfully brings hope to farmers
Gopal Mandal has developed a plantation of Arabian palm trees on his two-bigha land
Mission LiFE - a celebration of conservation and protection of the environm...
Let us all join the movement #ChooseLiFE
The glorious days when Cycle was an integral part of the soul of Kolkata
On World Cycle Day, GB brings a different story
Bengal’s own Panta Bhaat gets a direct entry on the five-star menus!
Not only is panta bhaat time-saving, but it also needs barely any effort
6-year-old Barnali becomes India’s youngest black belt holder in Shotokan...
Barnali learned 10 Katas at the age of six
Durgapur housewife wins Bronze in World Powerlifting contest
Seema Dutta Chatterjee’s success has inspired more girls to take up powerlifting
Hooghly joins Malda and Murshidabad as big-time mango exporters in Bengal
West Bengal cultivates some of the best-quality mangoes
Death arrived silently, back when Rituporno lost his mother all of a sudden...
On the director’s death anniversary in his own words
The unusual bond between Hemanta and Uttam, though bent but never broken!
Inseparable on the silver screen, the two were fast friends in real life too
The nondescript Palashi, which once altered the history of India!
Did you know that ‘Plassey’ is not in Murshidabad?
Bankura-based Kolay biscuits once competed with Parle-G!
Bengal has always been a major player in the biscuit-making industry
Tagore’s life-long romance with Motichur sandesh – a Chandannagar speci...
Rabindranath had a sweet tooth and was fond of fresh sweets delivered to their residence at Chandannagar
When Tagore came to 'Music Director' Kazi Nazrul Islam's rescue!
Rabindranath Tagore overruled Visva Bharati and helped Nazrul
Would climate change wipe out Bengal tigers by 2070?
What measures are being taken to protect the Big Cats
Malda confectioners give a new twist to mango delicacies!
This initiative is all set to be a harbinger of a new ‘Mango revolution’ in Bengal
Did Marxism give shape to Manik Bandopadhyay's writings?
Bandopadhyay’s writings dealt with the wretchedness of existence in the context of rural Bengal
British-era cannon pulled out from a busy pavement in Kolkata!
Kolkata and Bengal since ages had been home to different types of cannons
Madur Mat Art of Bengal: A story of skill, creativity, and empowerment
The word madur is used as a generic term for floor mats, although it designates mats woven from a specific type of reed
Santiniketan might be soon included in the UNESCO World Heritage List
Santiniketan was originally bought by Rabindranath Tagore’s father, Debendranath Tagore
Kushan period terracotta wheeled doll unearthed in Chandraketugarh
Were these wheeled dolls used just by children? Or were they part of religious rites as well?
How the legacy business of JK Masale spiced up the global markets
Dhannalal Jain: The success story of the Masala King of India
Garai Art Centre brings the therapeutic effect of art to Kolkata
Octogenarian Tarak Garai is a name to reckon with in the contemporary Indian art scene
Padma luchi: From a 117-year-old ‘boubhaat’ menu card of Sovabazar Rajb...
The 117-year-old menu card for Keshavchandra’s wedding had 36 items on the list
A three-domed structure over a platform - why is Kurumbera called a 'fort'?...
The fort displays the architecture of ancient Odisha, but what was it built for?
Bengal boy Debasmit Ghosh wins gold medal at International karate Champions...
Debasmit Ghosh is a resident of Pero Harishpur in Udaynarayanpur Block, Howrah
Back when Rabindranath Tagore bonded with the Nizam of Hyderabad over educa...
The Nizam allocated a handsome grant for a hostel to be constructed at the Visva Bharati University
Did you know a Hooghly designer designed Queen Camilla’s gown at King's C...
Priyanka had sent her designs to Britain
What should we keep in mind while purchasing pure ghee from the market!
Pure ghee has been used in Indian food recipes since time immemorial
9-year-old Aarush from Kolkata honoured by NASA as India’s youngest ‘Ci...
Aarush Naskar loves the stars, the sun and is very interested in knowing about them
Sundarbans’ honey collectors get big-time help from the Forest Department...
These honey collectors are known as Moules
Ghostbusters coming to Calcutta High Court to probe haunting spirits
DoS investigates cases related to ghosts, haunted locations, black magic, parapsychology, aliens, UFOs, crop circles and unidentified creatures
'Author' Satyajit Ray and his obsession with magic and the supernatural
A tribute to the Master filmmaker on his birth centenary
Why do Bengal has a troubled relationship with May day?
For three decades, ‘lockout’ and ‘union’ were part of life in Bengal
The dancer at 82 has defied age and remained evergreen: Meet Purnima Ghosh
Recently Purnima Ghosh has performed on stage as Radha in ‘Bhanusingher Padabali
Banak – Colour of Bengal’s Clay Art
The method by which this indigenous colour is collected by artists is also quite unusual
Tagore in Bollywood – How he influenced major movie songs
Rabindrasangeet has been in Bollywood for decades
NASA’s Bengali scientist discovers Black Hole’s magnetic reversal
Space is spectacular, continues to surprise people, and there are a lot of unanswered questions out there
Let's talk about two of West Bengal’s most favoured ecotourism destinatio...
Gajoldoba and Lamahatta are two of Bengal’s foremost ecotourism destinations
Dolly Roy, the first woman tea taster of India, has breathed her last
Dolly’s – The Tea Shop in a corner of South Kolkata’s Dakshinapan Shopping Centre
Centurion statistician who worked from Calcutta gets highest International ...
The award, worth $80,000, will be handed over to C.R. Rao at the World Statistical Congress
Cartoonist Narayan Debnath’s Nonte Fonte hits the Big Screen
Debnath’s creations were gobbled up by children in various magazines and newspapers where they came as series
Kolkata Metro creates history as the first underwater metro run in India
Two Metro rakes had been taken to Howrah Maidan station from Esplanade station
Kala Bhavan students put up Garbage Art installation made from the waste of...
A colourful structure can be seen these days while entering the Sonajhuri Haat
You think you know what maya is? Come to Maya to find out!
Maya is an ancient, and central, concept of Hindu philosophy
Raj Bhavan all set to open to the public for heritage tours
A heritage walk will also be organised on the premises of Raj Bhavan to give an idea about the rich history of the building
Will the Rajbaris of Khidderpore stand the test of time?
Kidderpore is one of the oldest river ports under the control of Calcutta Port Trust
The youngest ‘Magic Queen’ of Bengal, 9-year-old Mimi Haldar unlocks a ...
Magic lost much of its attraction with the advent of technological invasion that drove Gen X and Y to the world of the Internet
British Kolkata’s drainage blueprint: Did it flood back then?
Water logging during the monsoons increased after the East India Company started developing Calcutta as a presidency city
Kolkata's first advanced sports science lab in Ramakrishna Mission Universi...
The Department of Sports Science and Yoga has been running successfully at RKMVERI
German consulate pitches in to preserve Bengal’s cultural legacy
The German Consulate General signed an agreement to partner with Kolkata Sukriti Foundation
The retired teacher from Ausgram who teaches tribal students for just one r...
This Master Moshai wishes to teach till his last breath
Raising a toast to wild birds of Eco Park on Earth Hour Day
Earth Hour is an annual global grassroots movement organized by the World Wildlife Fund
A quick list of events taking place throughout Bengal this week
Krosswindz will be performing live at the Hard Rock Cafe in Kolkata on March 30th
Unique Coconut Fairs held in Bengal districts to encourage Coconut Farming
The board is organising special hands-on skill development for the farmers teaching them special scientific methods
The Making of the unsung fighter - Pritilata Waddedar
Pritilata Waddedar was good at academics and used to read a lot of books
This World Water Day, let us take an oath of saving 100 litres of rainwater...
The groundwater table (known as an aquifer) is drying off at a fast pace
Critically endangered Gyps vultures released in the Buxa Tiger Reserve
Among the 20 released vultures, there are 13 Oriental White-backed Vultures and 7 rescued Himalayan Griffons
Sanchari Das Mollick, the film editor from Kolkata makes all proud on the O...
Variety Magazine wrote that ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ might get the award
R D Burman clinked glasses and spoons and thus made music!
He discovered sound in every corner, from shepherds to Asha Bhonsle’s laughter
Dol Utsav at Bishnupur kicks off with a touch of classical music
Dol Utsav will be celebrated with gusto on the 7th and 8th of March this year
Murshidabad’s Lalbagh property being claimed by Pakistan’s 1st Presiden...
The quiet, semirural Lalbagh of Murshidabad often cuts a story steeped in timeless wonder
National Safety Day, a good day to stop blaming others and act for your own...
The first National Safety Day was observed on March 4, 1972
Creator of Pandab Goenda, Shashtipada Chattopadhyay is no more
Pandab Goenda was every Bengali child’s favourite
State Government to launch ‘Apon Bangla’ cards for NRI Bengali investor...
The state government wants to tap NRI Bengalis for investment and employment
Nakashipara becomes top ITI, role model for rest of India, says NITI Aayog
India now has over 13,350 ITIs
Tram Parade of Kolkata showcased century-old trams of the city
Kolkata was the first city in Asia to get trams
Brilliant actor Pahari Sanyal had a commendable mastery over Hindustani cla...
Even Satyajit Ray made him sing in his movies
Olympian Tulsidas Balaram, the once don of Maidan soccer is no more
Balaram belonged to the golden generation of Indian football of the 1950s and 60s
Dr Purnima Sinha, the first female physicist from C.U., who did her PhD way...
Dr Purnima Sinha and how she broke shackles of patriarchy
100 years of radio in Kolkata, and we didn’t even notice!
February 13 is observed as World Radio Day
Barefoot Boys: How Coach Sailen Bose helped the soccer team defeat the Brit...
In the early 1900s football had become a symbol of freedom to the Indians
Safer Internet Day is something we need to observe every day!
Safer Internet Day is observed worldwide annually in February
Mangala Kanti Ray who has preserved the obsolete Sarinda, gets Padma Shri
Each region of India has some unique musical instruments
‘Biscuit Cups’ serving tea in Nadia – an answer to land pollution?
Plastic is used in almost every sector around the world
Zero-waste shop of Newtown shows the way to future innovative disposal of w...
India has also ranked to be the 3rd largest e-waste producer in the world
Did you know Dwarkanath Tagore owned around 50 brothels in Calcutta?
He founded the Jorasanko Branch of the Tagore family
Dr. Ratan Kar who saved the Jarawas from a measles epidemic, gets Padma Shr...
Dr. Kar is now 66 years old and lives with his family in Bangalore
Bengal farmers preferring broccoli over cauliflower! Why this sudden green ...
Broccoli is a rich source of vitamins C and K
Titas Sadhu, the girl from Chinsurah scripting history on the cricket field...
The whole of Chinsurah and Bengal is celebrating this girl’s achievements
2nd largest Book Fair of the world kicks off
World’s 2nd largest book fair is held every year in Kolkata with great pomp
Rabindranath Tagore's niece controlled their estate on horseback with a gun...
Accomplished women of the Tagore household played important role in the land’s history culture
IAS officer Vivek Kumar once again wins hearts with tribute to Kolkata
In 2021, Kumar had released a single titled Amar Kolkata
On National Tourism Day, look at the vintage travel posters we found!
The stereotype of Bengalis as inveterate travellers is well founded
Swami Vivekananda influenced young Subhas Bose to fall in love with his mot...
Swamiji’s words became the guiding motto of Subhas Bose
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Turning Point: Working for specially-abled people since 25 years
Turning point is the first day-centre in Kolkata
Spence’s Hotel, the first ever hotel of Asia was in Kolkata!
Even author Jules Verne mentioned about Spences Hotel
Bengal paintings on chariots were another form of fresco painting
Wooden chariots were once a pride of Bengal and Orissa
Why Kolkata is deservedly a top global food destination
Kolkata is the only Indian city among the World's Best Food Destinations
How a 15-year publishing hiatus almost cost Sarat Chandra his career
Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay is India’s most translated author
MATER: The book that speaks saving India’s sons to save our daughters
An anthology of letters from Mother to Son edited by Saheli Mitra
Bengalis who contributed to the building of Alipore Zoo
It was Wellesley who first thought of creating a zoological garden
Swami Vivekananda on Practical Vedanta: ‘Different’ Understanding
Swami Vivekananda just lived for only 39 years
Do we remember famous historian Sudhir Kumar Mitra’s anti-communal ideolo...
Sudhir Kumar Mitra was born in Jonai Boksha village in the Hooghly district
Why ‘Shibpur Botanical Garden’ owes a huge debt to William Roxburgh
The Indian Botanic Garden is the largest in Southeast Asia
Bori Monda: Bankura’s unique dessert vies for GI recognition
Ancient Bengal was known as ‘Gauda Banga’
User-friendly Braille maps for visually impaired students brought by NATMO
AI is used for 3D embossing to get the final Braille Maps
Amrita Mukherjee’s book reveals the secret diary of Calcutta’s iconic l...
Asoke Kumar Mukherjee was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Alipore Bar Association
The Danes have left their architectural imprint on Serampore, the Hooghly t...
Serampore was known as ‘Frederiksnagar’, in honour of King Frederick V of Denmark
Pele, the king of football is no more
Pele's Kolkata visit saved the maroon green brigade from losing the match
Royal retreats, the heritage palace hotels of West Bengal
Kolkata has traditionally been known as a ‘City of Palaces’
What does GEN Y think about the traditional art of Pithe Making?
Pithe making had almost become a ritual to most Bengali households
Kolkata Street Music Festival celebrates the genius of street musicians and...
Street musicians and wandering performers are found all over Bengal
Steamships of British Bengal: symbolizing the progress of man and his maste...
In British minds steam became synonymous with civilization
Christmas Festival 2022 kicks off amid fanfare
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the mega carnival yesterday
Gobardanga’s train platform number 3 ½ evokes memories from the past
Gobardanga is one of the oldest stations on the Sealdah-Bongaon section
Messi and Kolkata, a love affair that goes back over a decade
Lionel Messi played in Kolkata on Sep 2, 2011
December in Bengal is called Poush, a season of folk festivals and art
The idol of Tusu is immersed on the last day of Poush
International Kolkata Art Festival celebrates Abanindranath Tagore’s 150t...
The Art festival has taken place in Indian Museum, Kolkata
Kolkata International Film Festival celebrates Bachchan’s 80th in style
KIFF will screen eight of Bachchan’s most popular films
Bengal’s first-ever Santhali Book Fair in Jhargram turning heads
It aimed to revive a dying language by making it popular
Bengal’s mountaineers and their continued love affair with the peaks
Remembering the pioneers on International Mountain Day
Bengal's health related initiatives become a boon for it's people
Swasthya Sathi has modelled the health sector in a unique way
Himalayan Orange Tourism Festival celebrates its 5th year in Kolkata
Winter is the season of oranges
Will Joynagarer Moa become extinct soon due to a lack of raw materials?
The jaggery used in moa-making is best if it is poyra gur
Gone with the Wind’s heartthrob Vivien Leigh was born in Darjeeling!
Against a properly dramatic background, Vivien Mary Hartley was born
Bengali scientists nail down antibiotic-resistant ‘Superbugs’
Seven scientists including three Bengali researchers identified the superbug
Rehab crucial for Parkinson’s patients, says Institute of Neurosciences K...
Parkinson’s Disease is a common neuro-degenerative disorder
In life and in death, how was Shri Aurobindo’s connect to his wife Mrinal...
Many often raised the question, why did Shri Aurobindo marry?
Darjeeling Hills set to be the new ‘Saffron’ cultivation hub
Saffron has beome synonymous with luxury
First 3D Planetarium of India coming up in Howrah this December
This planetarium will be a booster to stargazers
Can authorship be taught? Apeejay Bangla Sahitya Utsob answers
The goal of ABSU is to increase the accessibility of Bangla literature
‘Nakshi Kantha’ – how Irene Begum pilots women empowerment
Irene was forced to discontinue studies due to poverty
Thakumar Jhuli – Bengal’s very own fairytales and the man behind them
Thakumar jhuli can any time beat Western fairytales
The Bengali scientist whose efforts pioneered India’s midday meal scheme
The genesis of his research lay in the Bengal famine
Park Street bookstore promoting environment-friendliness
Earthcare Books focuses on books that cover ecological issues
Water Hyacinth – a simple aquatic beauty with a complicated back-story
Though it may seem like a simple water plant, water hyacinths once posed serious threat for the Bengal government. Here’s how.
Kolkata’s Pumpkin Shingaras invading the US snack market successfully
Pumpkin shingaras has casted spell in the US snack market and it has got its routes in Kolkata!
What made Australia call Tagore the ‘Prophet’?
Tagore was an Indian from a British colony to win the Nobel
This winter, go places you have never been before
Three easily accessible winter vacation destinations near Kolkata
Rare French photos of Calcutta on display at Indian Museum
The images are mostly reprints of originals from French museums
Tagore tried to save Bengal’s Shellac Doll Art
The demand for Shellac Dolls increases during the Rathayatra
Kolkata hosts fashion event that takes ability beyond disabilities
After Delhi and Bengaluru, this was the first time WWAD came to Kolkata
Women of Bankura and Jhargram show the way to Green bags
These bags are used extensively in Jhargram medical shops
Durga Puja art and its global possibilities, a discussion at Maya Art Space...
The post-Puja discussion is an annual feature
Calcutta Club was formed by Indians to challenge the ‘European’ Bengal ...
How a challenge paved the path for a progressive Calcutta Club
Bengali scientists discover shark fossil in Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer becomes witness to the discovery of a Hybodont shark fossil
Bengal’s Haringhata meat to satiate foodies at FIFA World Cup, Qatar
Bengal’s own ‘Haringhata’ meat brand will be present at Qatar
Behala firm to equip Qatar FIFA World Cup power transformers
Proud moment for Bengal as Kolkata firm transformers reach Qatar
Bengali geologist unearths world’s largest uncut emerald
How a Durgapur resident made his way to Zambia
Jadavpur University scientists, part of ISRO’s Chandrayaan 3
Could Chandrayaan 3 keep up with the expectations?
Feathered friends are approaching Bengal this winter; are you ready to watc...
When and where to find the vast range of migratory birds that visit Bengal each winter? Here is the complete guide
Railway coach at New Jalpaiguri gets an áppetizing’ makeover
A brand new initiative that helped turn an abandoned railway coach into a promising restaurant in New Jalpaiguri Station
Hawa, a Bangladeshi mystery-drama directed by Mejbaur Rahman
The movie based on the life of the fishermen
WB government’s Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme bags prestigious SKOCH Award
Instituted in 2021, the scheme provides financial assistance to the women of deserving families of the state
Metamorphosis of Feluda: Did Ray wish to cast Amitabh Bachchan?
Feluda has enamoured readers and film lovers for more than half-a-century and continues to do so even now
Unique art of Bengal: Diwali Dolls
One of the most attractive Diwali doll made in Medinipur is a reproduction of Ravana
Architects Ayan Roy and Soumyadeep Das to design Bhutan's Paro Airport
The architects are both alumni of IIEST Shibpur, and co-founders of the architectural firm, VBRIDGE
Trincas Ming Room comes alive again
Trincas is one such legendary restaurant that has been in business for the past six decades
Why did Visva Bharati Music Board give a fatwa against Debabrata Biswas
Remembering him on his death anniversary
Dr Shantanu Bhowmik transforms plastic wastes into utility products
Shantanu is not only a gifted scientist but he is also a painter amd an accomplished singer
Bijoy Singha, the prince of Bengal who was once the ruler of Sri Lanka
How did a Bengali prince reach Srilanka?
Did you know Tarashankar Bandyopadhyay was nominated for Nobel Prize?
According to nobelprize.org, Tarashankar had been nominated from India by author Krishna Kripalani, who was then the secretary of Sahitya Akademi
Patkheer: Deciphering lost recipes of Bengal
According to historical records, ‘patkheer' was a popular dessert of the people of Dhaka even during the Mughal era
The fascinating story of the beginning of motoring in Calcutta
The pioneers of automobile manufacture towards the end of the 19th century were Gottlieb Daimler and Carl Benz
250-year-old Puja that moved back from Narail in Bangladesh
It was started by Ramanarayan Sen of Chinsurah
Durga worshipped as Pateshwari Devi at Burdwan Rajbari
During Maharaja Mahatab Chand’s reign, betel nuts were ‘slaughtered’ as a symbolic gesture
Celebrating Durga Puja at Netaji's house in Kodalia
Maa Durga successfully becomes a metaphor for the modern women
This Durga Puja, take your pets to Kolkata’s first pet-friendly pandal
The pandal is exclusively open to pets and pet parents until tomorrow
Manna Dey and his love for kesar malai sherbet at Kapila Ashram
Kapila Ashram, century-old sherbet joint of Kolkata
Hon’ble CM to inaugurate Alipore Jail Museum
Hon’ble State Chief Minister, Ms Mamata Banerjee, initiated the move to transform Alipore Jail into a museum
350-year-old Sonar Durga idol of Purulia that leaves a bank vault with AK-4...
This Durga idol has just two hands
Six-year-old Arushi clenches gold at Int’l Science Olympiad
A resident of Khardah, Arushi receives gold for Mathematics
Bengal’s Debankita ranks 22nd in NEET 2022
Who says Bengali medium can be detrimental to higher studies?
Himalaya’s daughter: How Bengal’s foremost mountaineer became involved ...
Utkarshe Aarohan is the voice for humble, small Pujas
India’s first post office was at Khejuri in East Midnapore
The birthplace of India’s First official Telegraph line connecting Calcutta-Khejuri and Diamond Harbour
World’s first women’s liberation journal by Dwarkanath Ganguly, one who...
He who wanted all Indian women to be literate
Bengalis and sweets go hand in hand
Sweet moulds were made in the forms of objects such as fish, lychee, custard apple and conch shell
From bioplastic to NASA, this Durgapur prodigy has been there, done that
At 17, Aparup Roy is already a star scientist
If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one. A tribute to Moth...
Loving and caring soul that is still alive
When the Goddess came to the streets of Kolkata
Hon’ble CM of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee led a colourful street parade from Jorasanko in Central Kolkata to Red Road
World’s largest religious monument, larger than Angkor Wat coming up in N...
Bengal is set to get the world’s largest religious monument in Mayapur
Bengal turns self-reliant in Rohu-Katla farming following the ‘Moyna Mode...
The development has been made possible under the guidance of the Hon'ble CM, Mamata Banerjee
Indigenous paddy varieties by the women farmers of Bengal
This endeavour has also helped the villages to restore their ecological balance
Abhijit Sen, one of India’s leading agriculture economists passes away
Sen received the Padma Bhusan for public service in 2010
On International Dog Day, let’s talk about undivided Bengal’s only pure...
The Sarail Hound was first bred by Mughal generals
Photographers Manoveena and Devalena, the magical duo
The sisters debuted as photographers between 1937 and 1940
Children’s playhouse in the lap of nature in Laxmikantapur
Khelaghar project was initiated 20 years ago at Raghunathpur in Kulpi Block, South 24 Parganas
Bankim Ghosh, the Boxing Champion who turned an actor
In 1948, Ghosh made his debut in the Bengali film with 'Bhuli Nai'
Howrah’s teenager makes it to India Book of Records with miniature art of...
She took 40 days to draw 532 miniature paintings on pieces of paper
Tribute to ‘Badru’ of Maidan
Banerjee had represented West Bengal and won Santosh Trophy twice in 1953 and 1955
Amar Kutir goes online for the first time, thanks to The Bengal Store
Amar Kutir is one of the must-visit attractions of Santiniketan
The earthy and robust taste of Bengal’s favourite Kochu
Colocasia esculenta plant is ingrained in our tradition and is an integral part of Durga Puja
Bengal's Tahrina Nasrin crosses the Strait of Gibraltar
Nasrin took 4 hours and 23 minutes to cross the 15.1 km Strait of Gibraltar
Letters to Remember: Celebrating Rishi Aurobindo’s 150th anniversary thro...
Rishi Aurobindo was one of the first Indians who received education in England
Salauddin and team from Bengal gets the tricolour flags ready for this Inde...
Mondal’s company is one of the few others who have been enlisted to supply flags to various government agencies
75 years after Independence, can we stop promoting the Pingali Venkayya myt...
The first attempt at a national flag was made by Sister Nivedita
Motilal Seal, the man who made schools for Hindu girls and boy
To fight influence of Christian missionaries and western education
Naya, a village where even a toddler knows how to hold a paintbrush
Bengal’s village is an open canvas of artists
How Alipore Zoo was born, and how it could have been born earlier!
A proposal for a zoo in Calcutta was put forward 150 years ago
Bibha Chowdhury: A life spent in chasing cosmic rays
Chowdhury was the first woman particle physicist in India and, the first Indian woman to earn a Ph.D. in Physics
WB Government to preserve classic Bengali film negatives
In the initial phase, around 850 vintage films released between 1950 and 2000, have been selected for conservation
Kolkata's South Point School is set to launch its own nano-satellite
South Point happens to be the second private school in the country and first in Eastern India to go ahead with such an ambitious project
Squash player Saurav Ghosal creates a history @CWG 2022
First-ever Squash player to win a medal for India at the Commonwealth Games
‘A feeling of great sorrow overwhelmed me as we made our way to the locat...
How Nemai Ghosh escorted Satyajit Ray to the Ghare Baire shoot
Can we still save our old buildings? If not, why not?
The KMC has identified 150 ‘extremely vulnerable’ buildings
North Kolkata and its Bangiya Sahitya Parishat
Acharya Ramendrasundar Trivedi was the main influence behind the setting up of Bangiya Sahitya Parishat Library
Achinta Sheuli reminds us of Bengal’s ‘weighty’ past
Bengal’s strongmen were celebrated in their time
Journals that pay tribute to daily life in Kolkata
Humour is never far from the life of the average Bengali
Maya Art Space achieves a first, gathers three Bengal masters in one exhibi...
All three are octogenarian icons of Bengal art
Captain Suresh Biswas, the Bengali who became a Brazilian
The legendary Bengali is all but forgotten in the land of his birth
Dr Sushovan Banerjee who treated the poor for Re 1 is no more
He was a general physician who had been treating patients for the past 57 years for just Re 1
GSI’s thrust to promote geo-tourism in India
With the recent additions, there are 34 Geological Heritage Sites in India now
WB Government to set up Khadi outlets at temple premises
The first outlet will be set up at Mayapur, in the premises of the new ISKCON temple
Krishnanagar clay Durga, a work of art and a piece of history
Clay dolls of Krishnanagar date back to nearly 250 years ago
Oncologists of SSKM perform first ever double mastectomy technique
It is similar to the one which Angelina Jolie, hollywood actress, had undergone in 2013
100-year-old Deshbandhu Mistanna Bhandar downs shutters
Deshbandhu Mistanna Bhandar was established by Bibhutibhushan Chowdhury in 1921
Bengal’s Mehuli Ghosh wins Shooting World Champs
In the 2017 National Championships, Mehuli won eight gold and three bronze medals, and was judged Best Shooter
How Lakshmir Bhandar scheme helped Dipali Santra save her family from penur...
Under this project, the government provides Rs 500 per month to families from the general category and Rs 1,000 to women belonging to SC and ST
Science City Kolkata @25
Even today the Dinosaur Park remains one of the greatest attractions at Science City
Raja's Farewell
Raja was brought to the South Khairbari Tiger Rescue Center in North Bengal in the year 2008
Tale of the Padma bridge in Bangladesh
How Tagore inspired chief architects- father-son duo Abid and Jamilur Chowdhury
Bhutanghat, a paradise on earth
Bhutanghat is situated in the mountainous terrain along the river Raidak
Bolpur Railway Station to get a world-class facelift
The Bolpur Railway Station already has a place to visit- the Gitanjali Rail Museum right opposite to the station
What have we done beyond paying lip service to Michael Madhusudan Dutt?
Michael was a ‘post-colonial writer’ before the phrase even existed
North Dinajpur masks, the ongoing tradition
Diverse masks are made in different districts of West Bengal
How Tagore re-introduced Esraj, an Afghani musical instrument
Esraj, the dying instrument that needs to be revived
Tagore’s century old piano put to tune by Kolkata’s Braganza
The piano was brought to Kolkata’s famous musical instrument shop Braganza
Remembering Gour Kishore, the voice that knew no fear
This year marks the centenary of Gour Kishore Ghosh
Did you know the singer Hemanta Mukherjee was also a film producer?
Produced Mrinal Sen’s Neel Akasher Neechey and many Bollywood hits
Two centuries of Strand Road, the road carved out of a river
Work on this important road began in 1823, and ended in 1828
Murshidabad silk flags make their mark at Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubile...
Murshidabad's superfine mulberry produce may join the global silk network
Did you know Nemai Ghosh was given a role to play in Sonar Kella?
The anecdote in the late photographer's own words
A tribal tale, folk paintings by Santhals in Bengal
Santhal tribe plays a big role in development of this art
Heritage Cycling Tour, first of its kind in Kolkata
The Bengal Chamber Heritage Cycling Tour will be a knowledge sharing event
Celebrate and support the crafts of Bengal, enrich yourself and your home
Help keep the age-old artistry of Bengal alive
On this day, Oliver Kahn bid farewell to football in Kolkata
Kahn remains one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time
Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, one of the greatest Indian statisticians
Remembering the genius on Statistics Day
Special Ro-Ro Ferry to reduce pressure on Vidyasagar Setu
This service will ferry cargo trucks from Kolkata Port to Shalimar and Sankhrail
Three international synthetic tennis courts launched in North Bengal
The club, in association with BTA has plans to launch separate training camps for school children
Takipara, the Mukto Gram or Pearl Village of Hooghly
The women are being trained by members of the Nature Environment and Wildlife Society
Panchphoran Rui recipe from Jorasanko Thakurbari’s kitchen
Written by Rabindranath’s niece, Pragyasundari Devi
Swimmer Sayani Das becomes first Asian to conquer Molokai Channel
In 2017, Sayani crossed the English Channel
I made it into the classroom: Nemai Ghosh on Pratidwandi
The ace photographer on how he finally chose a career
Why Sharmila Tagore gifted Nemai Ghosh a tele-lens on the sets of Aranyer D...
Unknown stories about India’s most famous filmmaker
Firework in your stomach! Dalle Khursani from North Bengal
It is one of the hottest chilies in the world
Maya Art Space offers you a chance to brush up your art appreciation
Why art appreciation is necessary
Chander Pahar’s Diego Alvarez, a fictional character or a real-life?
Diego Alvarez was the most important part of Shankar's life
Bangitola’s heritage Monda
Monda might not have been discovered in Bangitola first, rather it was a sweet of English Bazar
BGBS 2022, the highest earning business summit in Bengal so far
West Bengal received proposals worth Rs 3.42 lakh crore at BGBS
Ancient monuments unearthed near the Sundarbans of Bangladesh
The site has been unearthed in Rezakpur village of Khulna
Bengal Global Business Summit 2022 signals hope for recovery from global sl...
The sixth BGBS was scheduled to be held in 2021
Eastern India’s premier neurosciences institute turns 13
On April 15 this year, I-NK celebrated its 13th foundation day
Anjan Chakraborty – the bibliophile of Bijoygarh
He is one of the most recognised bibliophiles in Kolkata
Celebrate Poila Baisakh with specially curated menu at The Salt House
The special menu is based on the menu of The Tangra Project
‘He was one of the best actors in the world,’ Nemai Ghosh on Satyajit R...
Excerpt from Nemai Ghosh’s book Manikda- Memories of Satyajit Ray
Mahakaran Metro Station gets Heritage Gallery for Martyrs
The entire station is being embellished with rare photographs and information on Benoy, Badal and Dinesh’s heroic deeds.
Stuck for Poila Baisakh gifting ideas? How about a box full of the essence ...
The start of the new year is the best time to buy new things
Darjeeling ‘First Flush’ sells at record price, all previous records br...
The season's first flush Darjeeling tea has received a record price of Rs 23,000 per kg.
Sukumar Sen, unsung hero of Indian democracy
Next year marks the 6oth anniversary of India’s first CEC
Jadavpur’s Raja Das creates history by climbing Gojaburu with bare hands
He did not even use the basic tools needed as he climbed up the hill
Why are we letting Bengal’s very own martial arts form die?
Bengal, more than other parts of India, has ties to the lathi
Bengal receives “Most Pro-active States for implementing RCS Scheme” aw...
The government bags the award in the category of “Most Pro-active States for implementing RCS scheme”
Sushil Sen, the teenager who sparked a plot to kill a magistrate
This year marks the 130th birth anniversary of Sushil Sen
Saradindu Bandopadhyay brought in unusual murder weapons
Unusual weapons that detective Byomkesh Bakshi looked for
Giant mural pays tribute to 100 years of Satyajit Ray
The ‘Ray Wall’ is a stone’s throw from the Rabindra Sarobar Metro station
One-man army on a cleaning drive, Prashanta Chandra of Midnapore is an insp...
He is often spotted working at all odd hours at different public zones with a broom- sweeping roads, parking lot, marketplace.
Saumyendranath Tagore, the Communist of the Tagore household
He is considered one of the pioneers of the communist movement in India
Piyali Basak -- First Indian woman set to summit Mt. Everest without oxygen...
She is the first Indian civilian to climb Mt. Dhaulagiri without supplementary oxygen
Down Syndrome Association Kolkata celebrated World Down Syndrome Day to rai...
On the occasion of World Down Syndrome Day
Empowering women alongside a Book fair: That happens only in Kolkata!
Organized by Girl Power Empowerment (GPE) Foundation on the occasion of International Women’s Day
The City of Joy etched in a box of nostalgic memories
Designed and curated by popular artist Uday Deb
Dolls that not only look great, but tell stories from Bengal’s past
The sheer variety of dolls adds to their age-old charm
The peerless Tulsi Chakraborty, and the tears behind the laughter
The legendary actor was born on March 3 in a village in Howrah
How West Bengal’s Student Credit Card scheme can help you on your way
The Student Credit Card scheme covers all higher education courses
Kolkata Book Fair 2022 will be live. What does this mean?
This is a path-breaking occurrence for an event of this size
What did author Leela Majumdar share in her Rannar Boi?
Leela Majumdar’s Rannar Boi is for the modern woman
Big news for poultry farmers as Hooghly youth starts black soldier fly farm...
He started the cultivation of black soldier fly as an alternative source of protein for aquaculture, animal feed, pet food and human nutrition
Meet Richa Ghosh, Bengal’s newest cricket sensation
Richa Ghosh has scored the fastest 50 by an Indian woman
WB Govt turns weavers of Nadia self-reliant through modern power looms
The primary target is to develop infrastructure in a bid to turn self-reliant
Innovative Palanquin Ambulances launched in North Bengal
A pregnant woman of the Dukpa community was brought down for delivery from Buxa hilltop in one such palanquin ambulance
High quality affordable art, the theme at MAYA Art Space art fair
The aim is to make art financially accessible to ordinary people
Jibanananda’s Dhanseri, a river in urgent need of rescue
The river now flows through the Jhalkathi district of Bangladesh
Meadow grass instead of tiara, basil leaves for veil: Lentil dumpling pair ...
Even today this custom is observed in different parts of Bengal by fixing a specific date based on star constellation and astrological predictions
Bengali director’s documentary selected at Oscars this year
The documentary revolves around the story of a female Dalit journalist, who runs a unique newspaper called Khabar Lahariya
Kali Temple: The new abode of learning and venue of communal harmony
Breaking religious barriers, it became a hub of knowledge and education
Graceful Trees of Dhakuria Lake – Exotic and Imported from other continen...
These graceful trees around the lake gives a spectacular view
Rare Trees of Dhakuria Lake – Lungs of South Kolkata
The rare trees of Dhakuria Lake have braved several cyclones over the years and yet still standing tall
Bangla Tappa, born from Banjara music popularized by Nidhu Babu
It has roots in the musical journey of caravan travellers of north and north-western India
State to confer heritage status to Ram Mohan’s ancestral home at Radhanag...
To commemorate the 250th birth anniversary of Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Do your bit for sustainable fashion, check out our handicrafts range
An attempt to promote local artisans and minimal design
Ramdhanu – earliest children’s periodical in Bengali
It used to feature published poems, short stories, plays and novellas and many more articles
West Bengal Forest Department’s conservation drive of rare Batagur Baska ...
It is one of Asia’s largest freshwater and brackish water turtles
Bengal Chamber award honours corporate giants of old Calcutta
The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry is the oldest in India
Commuters can access more metro trains from today, Kolkata Metro extends it...
These are few of the notable changes
The man who ‘found’ Mohenjo Daro 100 years ago did many other things to...
RD Banerji began digging at Mohenjo Daro in 1922
Manisha Granthalaya, the bookstore which still sells Russian books
Bringing back a slice of Misha and the Bear!
The Bengal recipients who kept their Padma awards this year
The Padma awards 2022 have generated controversy
Sabyasachi Haldar’s 'Free Electron Wire' receives US patent
Haldar had acquired patents for his inventions from the US, Britain and China
The winter delight of Bengal, jhola nolen gur
Its exquisite flavour makes it every Bengali household’s winter favourite
Reviving the fading glory of the Bengali cartoon
A look back at India’s first Cartoon Mela, which ended on Jan 5
Bengali, the first Indian language that Tintin spoke
Tintin has been available in Bengali since 1975
Swami Vivekananda as a Women Activist
He believed that the idea of perfect womanhood is perfect independence
Swami Vivekananda: The socialist who did not follow Marx
His idea of socialism was more of the reformist ideology
Gangotri to Ganga Sagar Walk – Meet Sanjit Das who spreads awareness
He aims to create awareness and sensitize the masses about sustainable environment and living
Swami Vivekananda could relegate Gods of his religion for greater cause of ...
Swami Vivekananda gave clarion call for strength, patriotism and man-making
State Government delivers nutritious meals for COVID families at your doors...
The service is just a WhatsApp away
The bus route between Calcutta and England that crossed 150 borders!
It is considered to be the longest bus route in the world till date.
Sundarbans farmers turn to floating farms to counter cyclone crisis
Seawater intrusion has made large chunks of coastal land useless
How are Mir Jafar and Lord Curzon associated with Kolkata’s National Libr...
Mir Jafar and Lord Curzon were instrumental in growth and development of National Library
Jashoda Mishtanna Bhandar: Tale of an iconic sweetmeat shop
It is traditionally famous for its creamy Laal Mishti Doi
The story of ‘Narasinghachandra Dawn & Co, Gun and Rifle Makers
How was Narasinghachandra Dawn & Co set up in Kolkata?
The Kali idol of Kalighat has a significance beyond religion
Temple built in Bengal aatchala architecture
Zamor, the slave boy from Bengal played a major role in bringing down Basti...
How he got inducted in the court of French Royalty
A new museum, the Mounted Police’s end-of-year gift to Kolkata
Kolkata Police’s unique heritage initiatives
Where can you see Kolkata’s tallest Christmas tree?
At 54 feet, this a fairly large tree even by global standards
Gobindaram, the nationalist who preceded Indian nationalism
Calcutta’s ‘Black Zamindar’ was also a pioneering patriot
Kolkata heralds winter with Christmas Festival on Park Street
The festival begins today and will continue until Dec 30
Netaji in books and cinema: The good and the not so good
What are the best sources to learn about Netaji?
Has the Bengal Tiger truly returned to Buxa Tiger Reserve?
A lone tiger has been spotted at Buxa reserve recently
Scientist from Bengal, Anirban Das develops special boots for Siachen Jawan...
Das recently earned the 'Best Innovator Award' from the Indian government for his major utilitarian invention
Newly re-launched Elephant Safari beckons trippers at Gorumara Sanctuary
Tourists interested in going on a safari can now book their tickets online
Ratna Chakraborty, the freedom fighter who cleaned toilets
On Bijay Dibas, the incredible story of a true braveheart
Sundarban Dibas highlights the critical need for mangrove conservation
If this ecosystem vanishes, we risk the destruction of mainland Bengal
Kolkata’s Neena Gupta wins Ramanujan Prize
Gupta is the third woman to receive this prestigious award
India’s first Bengali literature festival turns seven
The festival was conceptualized in 2015 at Oxford Bookstores
Celebrating 'laughter maker' Shibram on his birthday
His creations are a treasure trove of Bengali literature
Bengal Famine of 1943, Britain’s worst human rights violation on Indian s...
How British policies decimated Bengal in 1943
Did you know India’s 2nd Largest Church stands in Raigunj of Bengal?
St. Joseph the Worker Cathedral is popularly known as the Raiganj Church.
Rare Bird, sighted 170 years ago, seen again in Darjeeling
Satyr Tragopan is found in the Himalayan range of Sikkim and Bhutan
East Midnapore brings back native, lost fish varieties of Bengal
Flood-affected pisciculturists can finally breathe a sigh of relief
Kalna Scientist Arindam Modak features in world’s top scientist list
Arindam Modak's field of research is energy and environment
Alipurduar’s scientist Souvik Basu gets call from NASA to probe sun parti...
Basu been invited to work as a Research Scientist at Lockheed Martin company
Bengali scientist Uttirna Mukherjee joins mission to save International Spa...
Mukherjee and her colleagues are continuously advising the astronauts on board the ISS on how to avert disaster
Complex heart surgery at NRS saves child, cost only Rs 2 under Shishu-Sathi...
A brainchild of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, this scheme provides free treatment to children undergoing heart surgeries
Story of Dhaka University – The Museum of Bhasha Andolan
In this 3-episode series, GB delves into the past and present of Dhaka University, which has remained a historical landmark for the struggle for freedom
Order your pack of Mango Magic online from The Bengal Store
Mango is the king of all Indian fruits, and we show you exactly what you can do with it
New NATMO Monograph on Bengal’s Shaktipeeths to promote pilgrimage touris...
Bengal will soon have a detailed map to promote tourism along the Shaktipeeth trail
Panioty, Kolkata’s marble drinking water fountain by the Greeks!
Where is it? What is its condition?
Kolkata Police rewarded for keeping city heritage safe
Many of the buildings belonging to the force are heritage structures
Will Kolpotoru, the famous paan shop of Kolkata, survive?
Listen to the electrical engineer who runs Kolpotoru Paan shop
Cholo Kheli – A noble KP initiative to touch upon a child’s life
Kolkata Police and Trisys Foundation’s has recently launched Cholo Kheli
West Bengal becomes a forerunner in discovery of new plants and animal spec...
ZSI has enlisted 30 new animal species from Bengal discovered in the state last year
Not just a freedom fighter, Chittaranjan Das was a poet too
Remembering Das on his birth anniversary
India’s first Science Association set up by Mahendralal Sarkar in 19th ce...
On Mahendralal Sarkar's birth anniversary
West Burdwan Teacher transforms village streets into classrooms
Fondly known as ‘Rastar master’ (teacher of the streets), Nayak teaches almost all subjects
Durga Puja or art show? Maya Art Space hosts a to and fro
Maya’s seventh ‘Pujo Shilpo’ adda was held recently
The Melody, the shop that still repairs Uttam Kumar’s harmonium
Iconic Rashbehari shop that has its named entwined with legends
Anil Chattopadhyay - the man who enlivened every character that he played
GB remembers him on his birth anniversary
Walking down College Street, home to temples of learning
Our walk turns to one of the city’s most notable neighbourhoods
Azad Hind, the government that saw the future
Arzī Hukumat-e-Azad Hind was formed in Singapore in 1943
Sonachari – the new Silk woven by Bengal’s rural weavers
Sonamukhi has grown into one of the state's major silk weaving centers
Giant Jilipis of Kenjakura
'Jilipi' is believed to have travelled all the way from Persia to Bengal during the medieval age
Hooghly artist creates history by drawing CM’s miniature on palm leaf
Ghosh's amazing feat has not only made his hometown proud, but the entire state is basking in his reflected glory
The house that celebrates Durga Puja with patriotic songs
Rare Puja rituals of Kolkata's Hathkhola Dutta Bari
Chittaranjan Das to Subhash Bose – illustrious Presidents of Baghbazar Sa...
For more than a century, 'Baghbazar Sarbojanin Durgotsav' has been a silent witness to the changing times
Water ambulance service launched for residents of Sundarbans
The new water ambulance will be of great assistance to the residents of the remote delta islands
Three Kolkata Restaurants get Heritage plaque – Mocambo, Kwality & Trinca...
With the newly bestowed Heritage Plaques, these three restaurants might turn into iconic puja hotspots this year
On World Animal Day, a Kolkata hospital is asking for your help
An international day of action for animal rights and welfare
Jute Durga Idol with a difference – made by orphans of Nimtouri Orphanage...
All members of Nimtouri Home are working diligently to present a spectacular show for the audience during the Pujas
Jalpaiguri tops Bengal language list with a diversity of 98 dialects
The district is a shining example of unity despite the multiplicity of dialects spoken here
Dr Nilratan Sircar had taken up medicine to know cause of his mother’s de...
Remembering him on his birth anniversary
Where did Sri Ramkrishna come to meet his Daayar Sagar?
Iconic building still stands tall in Kolkata
Bengali scientists shine bright in India’s highest Science Award – Bhat...
Four from Bengal bag the Bhatnagar Award 2021
‘Tola, ‘Para’ and ‘Tala’: What Kolkata’s old place names tell u...
Two forces behind the growth of Calcutta were commerce and military might
Did you know Behala is older than 330-year-old Kolkata?
Part of the city that is more ancient than Kolkata! Some say 800-years-old
Sarat Bose, the older brother who stayed in the background
The eighth edition of ‘The Anita Dialogues’
Will SD and RD's home truly become a museum?
Kolkata Municipal Corporation has plans to buy the property
Kolkata Blue Plaque, a drive to make heritage part of daily life
The scheme is modelled on the London Blue Plaque
Saradindu Bandopadhyay - not just detective Byomkesh, but a master writer o...
On his death anniversary
Poison Info Centre of RG Kar gets a prestigious place in WHO list
Only Government Hospital in India to get this position
Kolkata is Safest Metro to live in as per National Crime Records Bureau dat...
Data shows Kolkata has recorded the lowest rate of cognizable offences
Euro-style Vistadome trains usher in a big boost to North Bengal tourism
North Bengal’s 'Vistadome luxury train service' has become the talk of the town, with tourists comparing the experience to that of Swiss Euro Rail
Tea stall that perennially shares food with penniless nomads: Meet the Karm...
The Karmakars have been feeding poor people every day with a missionary zeal
Burdwan boy gets prestigious US scholarship for research on growing rice in...
Akash Dutta is preparing to travel to the US to conduct research on how to genetically modify plants to generate more sustainable species
Minaret sculptors of Kanthalia in Murshidabad hold on to dying art
The potters of Kanthalia village are the exclusive minaret makers in the country
‘Pandu Rajar Dhipi’ – Bengal’s Chalcolithic site could be as old as...
An archaeological marvel signifying a rich heritage, it once ran parallel to the late Harappan era
Beliaghata Gandhi Bhavan: Epicentre of fight against communalism
The building that bears witness to a vital chapter of Indian history
Sculptor’s wonder: Creative ‘Bus House’ of Bolpur
Potter from Bengal creates a unique art form with commercial success too
GB Exclusive: Darjeeling Zoo set to be revamped on Prague Zoo model
An agreement (MoU) has been signed between the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) and Prague Zoo authorities
A walk down Sealdah and Bowbazar, among the oldest areas of Kolkata
Sealdah was intrinsic to the growth of the city
National Handicraft Award for women mat makers of Medinipur
Both women are from Sabang in Paschim Medinipur
Gumghar Lane & Hospital – Where People were Quarantined in British Kolkat...
The famous hospital in central Kolkata is currently the centre for treating covid-19 patients
Go see a Kolkata ‘mess bari’ before it vanishes
Yet another way of life is on its way out in the city
Rituparno Ghosh special, Part I: 'His bottom line was, I want it done’
Composer-music director Prabuddha Banerjee in conversation about his memories of Rituparno Ghosh
How did Bengal’s only classical music gharana originate?
Tracing the rise and fall of Bishnupur Gharana
Bankim Chandra described a different face of ‘Krishna’ in Krishnacharit...
Bengal worshipped the Lord with a difference!
After almost 80 years, perhaps Netaji can finally rest in peace
Why is Netaji’s death still a mystery?
From kebabs to fruits, walking through the bazaars of old Kolkata
Musical instruments, wigs, hookahs, attar, take your pick
As Jhulan starts tomorrow, GB takes you to Jhulan Bari of Kolkata
200-year-old heritage house with a narrow hanging lane between two houses!
In Kolkata’s 331st year, a look at its oldest road
The road supposedly took its name from a notorious robber
RYDE – ‘All Day Same Fare’ App Cab launched in Kolkata
Services will be available 24X7 and the fare will be the same throughout the day
Gold Mask for Durga Idol to spread Pandemic awareness
To raise public awareness, the Durga idol at Baguiati Pujo Club will be wearing a mask this year
Cultivation of superior quality Prawn with low Glycemic Index starts in We...
New Hatcheries in Haldia to bring huge profits
For the first time in the history of Durga Puja, women priestesses will con...
This year, Maa Durga will be invoked by mothers
Taki, the land of zamindars, has a diverse cultural legacy
Experience a relaxing weekend getaway at a Bagan Bari resort
‘Colours of Kolkata’ the new graffiti revolution launched by WBTC
‘Colours of Kolkata’ campaign starts from Park Circus and will cover most of the depots’ walls until Durga Puja
Evolution of the Bengali chorchori
A time-saving Bengali recipe that used to feed joint families once upon a time
Tree plantation drive for a greener Maidan
Kolkata has launched a tree plantation initiative in response to the devastation caused by numerous cyclones
Bengal’s MR Bangur given India’s Best District Hospital tag by Niti Aay...
During the COVID-19 2nd wave, it became the first government Covid facility to introduce virtual visiting hours for its patients
Bengal starts Tree Ambulance service
The Tree Ambulance, accompanied by plant experts, is ready to help increase Mother Nature's green cover
Season’s tallest Durga idol sets sail for USA
A 10-feet tall idol of Goddess Durga has been shipped to the United States
First robotic kidney transplant of Eastern India performed in Kolkata
Robot Assisted Kidney Transplantation (RAKT) is pushing the boundaries of robotic surgery
West Bengal kick starts CNG buses to reduce fare during diesel price rise
The dual fuel engine introduced by the State Transport Department of Bengal is both environmental friendly and economically viable
Four decades after death, India’s IVF baby pioneer gets state recognition...
Dr Subhash Mukhopadhyay was ostracized in his lifetime
West Bengal Government executes massive Mangrove Plantation in Sundarbans
South 24-Parganas district administration has finalized plans to plant 7.5 crores mangrove sapling
West Bengal Government recieves multiple SKOCH Awards
West Bengal Government's hard work brings accolades with multiple SKOCH Awards
Chandannagar Jagaddhatri Puja committees receive vaccine boost
The vaccination programme is being held at Rabindra Bhaban
Documentary with strong Bengal connect wins Golden Eye at Cannes
Payal Kapadia’s first feature ‘A Night of Knowing Nothing’ bagged the prestigious Golden Eye Award for ‘Best Documentary’ at the Cannes Film Festival 2021
‘Once Upon A Time in Calcutta’ gets selected at Venice Film Festival
National Award-winner Aditya Vikram Sengupta’s third feature, ‘Once Upon A Time In Calcutta,’ has been selected in the prestigious upcoming 78th Venice Film Festival
Graduate from Kolkata Medical College tops AIIMS entrance Exam
Another medical graduate from Malda, has ranked seventh in the same examination
On the waterfront: a walk along the Hooghly
The Hooghly made Calcutta attractive to European traders
India’s map makers to make special maps to aid disaster response in Benga...
NATMO and NDRF have signed an agreement
‘Germany only helped India as much as it suited them’
Presenting the eighth edition of The Anita Dialogues
West Bengal Tourism Department and France join hands for Chandannagar reviv...
The French settlement in Chandannagar came up in 1692
Dukoribala Devi, first female revolutionary from Bengal to be booked under ...
Favourite ‘Mashima’ for revolutionaries
Kolkata’s first linguistic interpreter recruited by East India Company wa...
How Ratan Sarkar saved the day for Basaks and Seths
Remembering the doctor who created India's first and world's second test tu...
The first test tube baby of India, Durga was born under Dr Mukhopadhyay
Walk on for a perfect balance of religion and commerce
The fifth episode of our customised walk around old Kolkata
A spectacular comeback for Bengal's Sutirtha Mukherjee
Sutirtha Mukherjee won her debut match at the Tokyo Olympics, beating Sweden's Linda Bergström
Looking back at Goutam Ghose's iconic movie 'Paar'
On his birthday, GB pays tribute to director Ghose and his protest movies
City’s beloved Prachi cinema beats pandemic blues with a new look
The ‘Prachi model’ could well become an example
The British war memorial in Kolkata built by melting enemy cannons!
Have you ever been to Pepper Pot near Prinsep Ghat?
Mirik, the magic is just beginning
Mirik is surrounded by several well-known and picturesque tea estates
Kolkata street where Rabindranath wrote Nirjhare Swapnobhanga
Sudder Street is a meeting place of multi-cultural people
Plagiarized by Spielberg, Ray’s ‘The Alien’ failed to land in Bengal!...
Spielberg’s ‘E.T.’ would not have been possible without Satyajit Ray’s script for ‘The Alien’
Negative RTPCR or double vaccination must for tourists in WB
State government steps up drive against third wave
Swami Vivekananda’s love for Khichuri and his special recipe
The term khichuri (khicṛī) is derived from the Sanskrit khiccā, a dish of rice and legumes
The quiet passing of Bengal’s double Olympic gold medallist
Keshav Chandra Dutt has left us far more quietly than he should have
Hon’ble CM launches drive to place Bengal on global tourism map
Tourism Minister Indranil Sen embarks on implementation tour
WHO concurs potency of Bengal’s sesame seeds in fighting Covid-19
Two Bengali scientists prove potency of Til
Kolkata’s Arushi Pant receives this year’s prestigious Diana Award
Since the age of 10, Pant worked on a child protection project in the rural districts of West Bengal
Kolkata Police initiates digital devices for the underprivileged pupils
Kolkata Police introduces 'Duare Shiksha'
Kurseong in the rains, an experience not to be missed
Kurseong was beloved of Netaji Subhas Bose and his family
Dokra handicraft, a thing of ancient beauty
The Bengal Store’s Dokra pieces retain all their original beauty
Octogenarian village chef Pushparani Sarkar turns Youtube Sensation
Pushparani’s channel Villfood, now boasts of 1.47 million subscribers
Remembering the mystic music of Bhaba Pagla
In celebration of Bhaba Pagla’s deeply philosophical spirit
From Jhargram to Tokyo Olympics! Pranati Nayak, India’s lone gymnast from...
Pranati Nayak is the only other female gymnast from India to qualify for the Olympics after Dipa Karmakar
State launches student credit card, following Mamata’s election promise
The scheme offers loans to students in Class 10 and above
Take Bengal’s Mango Tourism trail to see how much you don’t know
West Bengal still grows over 150 varieties of mangoes
The many good things about pure ghee
While artificial ghee can poison your system, natural ghee does the opposite
Michael Madhusudan, the genius who lost his way
Remembering one of Bengal’s greatest literary figures
West Bengal Government launches Lakshmi Bhandar scheme to help poor familie...
The scheme will provide financial aid to women heads of families
A little bit of BBD Bag, a whole lot of Calcutta
Yet more vignettes of Kolkata’s heritage on our weekly walk
Organisers, priests, idol makers to get vaccines before Pujas in Howrah
Howrah health administration has set a target of 20,000 vaccinations daily
Wooden tram of Kolkata, gets its place at the Heritage Transport Museum in ...
To be showcased at Heritage Transport Museum
Bengal and its ITIs top India’s skill development charts
The state currently has 272 ITIs, 153 polytechnics, and 21 pharmacy institutes
A lifetime in 11 years, the Netaji-Emilie saga
The June edition of ‘The Anita Dialogues’ marks the first time Emilie met Subhas
KMC starts first COVID safe home for children in Kolkata
Preparation for 3rd COVID wave in full swing
West Bengal Government to recruit 32,000 teachers this year
State Government to carry out recruitment process in the education sector
Chandannagar Assembly Constituency shows the way with 'Duare Vaccine'
Most elderly residents of the town have been covered by the programme
Enjoy the lockdown with your very own customised Kolkata Walk
Take small steps towards a post-Covid world
Mohun Bagan and Mohammedan Sporting, joint creators of Durand history
Kolkata’s Durand connection began with Mohun Bagan 1oo years ago
CM launches second phase of ‘Krishak Bandhu’, to benefit 60 lakh farmer...
The scheme also makes provisions for agricultural labourers and sharecroppers
Famous Field Recordist Deben Bhattacharya who made Music on desert roads
Meet the Bengali who introduced Bengal’s traditional folk music to the world arena
Baranti, the dream eco-tourism destination
Baranti is a small tribal village in Raghunathpur subdivision of Purulia district
Dhrupad maestro Bahadur Khan popularized the Bishnupur Gharana
Was Bahadur Khan honoured by king of Bishnupur?
First rail link between Bengal and Sikkim promises boost for tourism
The Sevoke-Rangpo Rail Project was proposed when Mamata Banerjee was Railway Minister
Did Tagore compose Jana Gana Mana in praise of King George V?
Well, the answer is NO and was clarified by the poet himself in a letter written in 1937
Barrackpore, the ancient town the British 'adopted'
Long before it became India's first British cantonment, Barrackpore was an ancient settlement
Dr. Ramendra Lal Mukherjee invents pocket ventilator as a safe alternative ...
This inexpensive ventilator can provide instant support to patients with breathing trouble
Darjeeling on foot, an experience not to be missed
Experience Darjeeling from a different perspective with a heritage walk
West Bengal Government drafts a 120-crore plan to save the East Kolkata Wet...
The plan has been drafted with the help of experts which shall be implemented in the next five years
State tourism department begins India’s first vaccination drive for indus...
A total of 6 lakh vaccine recipients have been targeted
This monsoon, put Hilsa Tourism on the map!
Drive down to a hilsa hotspot and take your pick of fresh catch
As Bengal’s Covid figures markedly improve, will life crawl back to norma...
The latest government guidelines offer partial lockdown relaxations
Meet Ujjal Pal-- the man from Siuri who cycled to the top of Chander Pahar
Real life Shankar of Chander Pahar back in action?
Mojilpur clay dolls, endangered examples of an ancient Bengali craft
Mojilpur clay dolls differ from fired-clay dolls made in other parts of Bengal
Succulent Sandesh and 200-year-old heritage ‘Makhan Lal Sandesh’
This 200-year- old sweet shop is a go-to destination for all the connoisseurs of sweets
The British beautified Kolkata with shady avenues. How?
Celebrated art historian Rathin Mitra speaks on Dalhousie Institute
Kolkata startup develops mobile app to monitor oxygen saturation and pulse ...
This app uses the rear camera and flashlight to give accurate SpO2 & pulse readings
Bengali scientist creates long-lasting disinfectant to ward off COVID-19
DuroKea sanitizer provides prolonged protection against a wide range of germs including COVID-19 virus
Chitre monastery, the place to be on Buddha Purnima
Chitre is a beautiful mountain village in North Bengal
Amphan, Yaas prove how global warming is changing cyclones
Why are tropical cyclones becoming so frequent, and so intense?
Love never dies! Nazrul's famous love letter to his lady love on his birth ...
The letter that harbours emotions hitherto unknown
Kolkata Police Hospital now a Covid hospital, general public welcome
The new-look hospital has 300 beds
L.Madeira, a 200-year-old mortuary of Kolkata
Who could run away from the clutches of the inevitable reality of life!
Gifted Artist Anirban Mishra’s colourful world of Pens and Ink
Misra’s traditional hand-made pens are a hit among the masses
Raw honey from the Sundarbans, and the story behind it
The raw honey that comes to us directly from beehives in the Sundarbans tells a tale of hardship and courage
West Bengal tightens lockdown guidelines, extended to May 30
The announcement was made by chief secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay
Mr U. Ray, Bengal’s gift to the world of printing
Like his contemporary Rabindranath Tagore, Upendrakishore Roy Chowdhury was a polymath
How Tagore was ‘stamped’ on the world
In the 160th year of his birth, here’s looking at stamps on Tagore
From St Xavier’s to Tollywood, Bengal shows rare community Covid relief
Celebrities Parambrata, Anupam, Riddhi and Rwitobroto join hands in this hour of need
Mamata retains portfolios in new cabinet, major changes in education, food ...
A total of 17 new faces are ministers in Mamata Banerjee’s third-term cabinet
Enter the world of MAli, the cartoonist by passion
Mahafuj Ali, or MAli’s works have quite often gone viral
Iconic bakery Kookie Jar shuts down factory due to COVID-19
Shop that baked Satyajit Ray’s birthday cakes for years, shuts down
Indumadhab Mallick revolutionized the kitchen with the invention of ‘Icmi...
The cooker that transformed the lives of Indian ladies
Kolkata’s iconic Mohan’s Books and Magazines downs shutters
E-books have arrived, driving the last nail on Mohan’s coffin
Mamata announces new Covid measures, suspends local trains
The announcement comes hours after the CM’s swearing-in
New Indian digital player Dialoguein presents global Bengali lit fest
‘Dialoguein Global Bengali Lit-Fest’, is to be held from May 6-8
19th Century Woodcut Print Kali Poster by Benimadhab Bhattacharya
The dark power of feminine strength
Bengali immunologist gets top honour in USA for original research
Dr Sankar Ghosh among 120 newly elected members announced by the National Academy of Sciences
Chitrakar infuses modern social atrocities in Patachitra
Bhaskar Chitrakar tries to contemporize Kalighat Pata
Scientist Dr. Prabuddha Kundu and team develop triple-antigen oral COVID va...
If approved, this will be the first triple antigen composition manufactured by India
Tea garden bungalows of North Bengal come alive in new book
The heritage homes are scattered across Darjeeling and the Dooars
Kolkata Physicist makes path breaking Solar Particle Detector to detect Sun...
Path breaking discovery to help explore the myriad mysteries of the Sun
Highest ever net surplus in a decade at Kolkata Port Trust
Kolkata Port Trust witnesses a surplus of 26 percent
IIT Kharagpur’s COVIRAP test kit to give reports in 45 minutes
COVIRAP testing is said to be more effective for community-level screening
Kolkata Police creates green corridor for transportation of oxygen
Special task force created to stop hoarding of cylinders
Chinatown’s oldest shop builds a culinary bridge
They will home-deliver home-made Chinese sauces and frozen food
Far away from the Maidan, the ‘IFA Shield’ comes alive in Harrow
Captaining the two sides will be Chima Okorie and Dipendu Biswas
A meeting with living legend and one of Netaji’s lieutenants
Asha Sahay joined the Rani of Jhansi regiment in Bangkok
Daniell’s canvas picturing elephants on Chowringhee
GB brings you some enchanting landscapes of British ruled Calcutta
Spend a perfect weekend at Diamond Harbour
Located close to the Gangasagar delta, Diamond Harbour was formerly known as Hajipur
Chilligola Rosogollas – the chilli infused sweet has attained cult status...
Made by the shop that Netaji had once visited
Prof Suman Chakraborty from Bengal gets prestigious Science Award
Chakraborty's contribution towards affordable healthcare
Domestic tourism and the travel-crazy Bengali
A tendency to go off the beaten track has taken the Bangali to all corners of the world
Mama Bhagne, the natural wonder of Birbhum
Mama Bhagne has become a tourist attraction in the Dubrajpur area
Kumartuli Turnaround – Season’s 1st Durga Idol sets sail to Sydney
With exports picking up, Kumartuli artisans breathe a sigh of relief
The house that Sarat Chandra built
Sarat Kuthi is the house where the author wrote some of his greatest works
Bengal tops India’s Small Savings with Rs 90,000 crore
Bengal is leading the way in small savings collections
Chalsa, queen of the Dooars
What truly sets Chalsa apart is its proximity to two of Bengal’s most famous forest reserves
A Library in an old fridge: It can only happen in Kolkata, The City of Lear...
Kalidas and Kumkum Halder’s new venture has turned into a hit
On World Health Day, a look back at some of medicine’s greatest triumphs
This year, the theme for World Health Day is ‘Building a Fairer and Healthier World for Everyone’
City restaurant hosts lunch in honour of Zomato delivery executives, netize...
‘Calcutta 64’ and ‘Awadhi Biryani’ recently organised a lunch for those who never taste the food they deliver
Why are people pretending as though Covid has vanished?
With cases rising daily, why are we still not following Covid protocol?
National Medical College scripts history with first snake venom oral antido...
‘Varespladib’ has shown promising results in clinical trials
Bengal’s Centenarian takes Covid-19 shot, inspires all to take the jab
Manorama Biswas from Jayantipur village creates history after getting vaccinated
Junput and Udaipur, Bengal’s hidden seaside jewels
For solitude and serenity, these two are perfect weekend getaways
‘Amit Shah runs the BJP, but can we say Mr Modi doesn’t run it?’
Election strategist Prashant Kishor on why he thinks TMC will retain Bengal
Hall and Anderson - The first departmental store of the 'City of Joy'
Tracing the first in this era of stand-alone shops
‘Nehru was noncommittal when I asked for Indian citizenship’
The second episode of ‘The Anita Dialogues’ with Netaji Subhas Bose’s daughter
Top 10 summer destinations in West Bengal - Part I
In no particular order, here are Bengal’s top 10 summer retreats
The world famous ivory carving craftsmen of Bengal, patronized by the Nawab...
Does the craft still survive?
Govt eco-resort near Sandakphu set to open doors to guests
The resort is at Tonglu, between Manebhanjan and Sandakphu
Tracing the 'Bangali gaddis' of Burra Bazar
Bengali traders were pushed out by traders from other parts of India
Jagajibanpur, Malda’s best kept secret
Had it not been for Jagajibanpur, the history of the Palas would be incomplete
Make a trip to Coochbehar Palace, a dream built in brick
Modeled after Buckingham Palace, it was built by Maharaja Nripendra Narayan
The temple in Kolkata that survived an earthquake and cyclone
‘Black Pagoda’ that withstood natural calamities
On International Day of Forests, here’s looking at Baikunthapur and its t...
For 2021, the theme of the International Day of Forests is ‘Forest restoration: a path to recovery and well-being’
All the goodness of fresh fruits in our mixed fruit jam
Our mixed fruit jams are free of chemicals and preservatives
Why Bengal is a haven for heritage tourism
Its colonial past is certainly not the only heritage that Bengal boasts of
The first biopic on Mujibur Rahman was made in Kolkata
GB brings this incredible tale on Bangobondhu’s birth anniversary
Haridhan Mukherjee – The ‘Mama’ of Bengali cinema who fought poverty ...
Satyajit Ray respected his versatile acting prowess
West Bengal's Hasimara Airbase to house IAF Rafale squadron
Rafale fighter jets are expected to arrive by mid-April
West Bengal records one of the highest COVID-19 vaccine beneficiaries
West Bengal successfully vaccinated 84,505 health workers in just 6 days
Tea tourism, a growing industry in itself
Experience unparalleled natural beauty, taste some of the world’s finest teas
Bengali author Sankar receives Sahitya Akademi Award
Sankar is also regarded as a street food expert
Why the Bishnupur Museum in Bankura is a must visit
Bankura has a history of human habitation since prehistoric times
Sonamukhi’s Sohini in US-Biden administration
The US President Joe Biden appointed Bengal’s Sohini Chatterjee
Did Victoria Ocampo turn Rabindranath Tagore into a painter?
How Ocampo inspired Tagore to explore the creative world of art and painting
Kalyani - the town that carries Bidhan Roy’s scars of unrequited love
Declared a Smart City by the state government in 2014
Gajoldoba, a tourism hotspot in the making
Located by the Teesta river, Gajoldoba is close to the Baikunthapur forest
Post COVID, Dalhousie street-food vendors get hygiene training
Dalhousie Square to turn into heritage ‘Food Street’
Sittong, Bengal’s orange and quinine county
The first sight of luscious oranges hanging from trees is delightful
Sridhar Acharya, the forgotten Bengali mathematician
Though part of an elite group, Sridhar Acharya’s name is rarely mentioned
Victoria Ocampo sold her necklace to pay for Tagore’s stay in Argentina
Ocampo’s profound admiration for Tagore and her personal sacrifice
Baba Bhootnath’s tea stall at Nimtala Ghat
‘Sadhu Baba’ Hari Shankar Pandey’s popular tea stall attracts a huge crowd, daily
Eco Park in New Town hosts workshop on its resident birds
Eco Park has evolved from just a patch of wasteland
Amidst all the gloom, Kolkata’s iconic Metro Cinema opens in a new avatar...
The hall that was built in 1935
Delivering the essence of Bengal, The Bengal Store crosses a milestone
In just eight months, The Bengal Store has reached out to 23 states across India
Buxa National Park, where nature and history live together
The incredibly diverse ecosystem of Buxa makes it a highly attractive tourist destination
Paschim Medinipur, the birthplace of heroes
From ancient archaeology to modern history, Paschim Medinipur has it all
As tourism grows, Lamahatta says no to plastic
Tourists may bring in money, but they also bring plastic bottles, empty plastic packets, and every other kind of rubbish
Hilsa tales: the good, the bad and the ugly
Shorshe ilish and ilish machh bhaja are legends in their own right, but what about an ilish bharta, or korma?
Celebrating Gorumara, Bengal’s natural wonder
Gorumara is home to some of the richest animal and plant life in the country
‘It was the most dangerous time in my father’s life’
Netaji Subhas Bose’s daughter Anita Bose-Pfaff recounts her father’s epic submarine journey
Netaji@125: Viewing India’s Subhas through the eyes of his daughter
Sampriti-A Bengali organisation in Germany aims to preserve Netaji’s legacy in Germany and Europe
JOLOSHREE -- The Restaurant Boat in Chandannagar
Chandannagar shows the way for River Tourism in Bengal
India’s Largest Buddha Statue is in the making in Kolkata
Sculptor Mintu Pal’s 100 feet tall ‘Reclining Buddha’ has created a buzz in Kolkata
State Tourism Department launches Bengal Himalayan Carnival
The carnival has come as a timely shot in the arm for the hills
Did you know that Amrutanjan, the iconic pain balm, was founded in British ...
India’s favourite “Pain balm” and the freedom fighter who pioneered it
Why did Satyen Bose not get the Nobel Prize despite his pathbreaking resear...
Remembering the genius on his death anniversary
Susunia Hill, Bankura’s ancient attraction
Susunia Hill is an ancient geographical formation located between Bankura and Purulia
Bhorai Kirtan – The dying music of Burdwan
How the Vaishnava cult gave rise to a traditional form of music and dance
By visiting the Sundarbans, you contribute to their preservation
The Sundarbans have often been called a natural safeguard for nearly 40 million people
Why has Bengal’s Mukherjee family maintained the Jallianwala Bagh tomb fo...
How their family head escaped the massacre
Artists from Bengal still rule at Christie’s Sale
Top selling Indian art at Christie’s is from Bengal
On your next trip to Darjeeling, watch out for film crews!
Once in great demand as a shooting location, Darjeeling is reclaiming that popularity
World’s 2nd city to enact anti-air pollution legislation in 1863
Lord Curzon took serious notice of infamous ‘Calcutta Smog’
Bengal’s traditional craft of making asanas can be traced to 7th century ...
Weaved meticulously by rural women of Bengal
Economist Jayati Ghosh appointed by the United Nations to a high-level advi...
Bengali scientist help fight economic challenges in a post-Covid world
Speech of the first Bengali Christian member of the Constituent Assembly
H.C. Mookerjee helped in drafting Indian constitution
National Voters’ Day, and how India votes
This year, the ECI has launched the e-EPIC on the occasion of National Voters’ Day
On National Tourism Day, Bengal is confident of a better year
This year, the theme of National Tourism Day is ‘Dekho Apna Desh’
Sumona Guha: The Bengali-American woman in Joe Biden’s administration
A Bengali Woman’s American journey
Malda, the ancient pride of of Bengal
Malda was once the hub of Bengal’s flourishing cotton and silk industries
The Mecca of Journalism lies in neglect
This is where Keshab Sen started the newspaper Indian Mirror
Visit Bishnupur not just for its temples, but for the Heemputul
Heemputul of Bishnupur seems to be enjoying a revival of sorts
A magical cruise through the Sunderbans
Take a two-day boat trip through the world’s largest mangrove forests
Bengal’s mass immunisation success may aid Covid-19 vaccination
Covid-19 vaccination starts today in Bengal
Hetampur – the cultural heritage site of Birbhum
Hetampur is undoubtedly a tourist destination and a history lover’s delightful journey to the past
Sangeet Sarani --- Renaming the Kolkata Street where R.D. Burman was born
The iconic building where R.D Burman was born stands at 36/1, South End Park
Shankarpur, the still hidden jewel
This quiet fishing town has come into its own as a tourist destination
Better safe than Sorry: Sensitizing citizens on Road Safety
The importance of traffic rules and why it is necessary to abide by them
The art form called ‘nolen gur’, delivered to your doorstep
The delicate flavour of ‘nolen gur’ has remained an eternal Bengal favourite
Tributes to Ray, Soumitra, Ravi Shankar mark Kolkata Film Festival
The 26th Kolkata International Film Festival is now under way
It takes two to Tango – When British traditions met the native culture
From Masquerades to Bajra Rides
Bishnupur Music Festival gears up for another edition
Bengal’s only classical music gharana is alive and well
Painting that had the idea of Bharat Mata
How Abanindranath Tagore’s famous painting paved the way for an ideology
Karnasuvarna: The first capital of independent Bengal was in Murshidabad
Visiting the ruins of Shashanka
Across all its properties, the WBTDCL scripted a success story in the latte...
Despite the gloom of 2020, the state’s Tourism Department staged a remarkable turnaround in the second half of the year
“A good librarian has a task cut out for him”
Tagore explored the theme of libraries to a great extent
Take a tram ride, spread Covid awareness
Covid Care Network has brought together some of the city’s most distinguished names
Rabindranath Tagore’s love for a Library of Books
Tagore would have probably embraced modern developments of e-books and e-journals
Lamahatta, the ‘accidental’ tourist destination
One of the newest entrants on Bengal’s tourism map, Lamahatta is unspoiled and picture perfect
LOOK BACK: Sabai Grass turns into exquisite art in the hands of Bengal’s ...
Grass to Glory – only Bengal can do it!
On Christmas Day, a glimpse of Bengal's old churches
Christianity came to Bengal in the 16th century, and brought with it some truly magnificent churches
Cancer survivor and cricket icon Arun Lal gives a shocking account on pappa...
Did you know diesel is used for rolling the pappads?
‘Bonga Hathi’, a touch of Bishnupur in your home
Wish to bring home the essence of ancient Bengal to your living room?
Kolkata Christmas Festival gets underway
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the annual Christmas Festival at Allen Park
‘Duare Sarkar’ crosses 1 cr registration in 15 days
Swastha Sathi scheme is getting the maximum response
Covid or not, Kolkata will get its Christmas Carnival
Kolkata will end the year on a high with the Park Street Christmas Carnival 2020
Kolkata kicks off the winter with season’s first tourism fair
The Nandan complex has just hosted a tourism fair. Several more are scheduled across various districts
First to record the height of Mt. Everest
Radhanath Sikdar needed no computer for calculating the height of Mount Everest
Child and Infant Mortality rate reduced in Bengal
Bengal has considerably improved its Institutional Delivery Mechanism in Health
Bengali scientists get highest Infosys Awards
Scientists recognised for their contribution to Mathematics and Physics
The ‘fair’ season begins in Bengal
Like every year, the state government will organize winter fairs across the districts this year
The Bengali in Joe Biden’s cabinet
A boy from Kolkata may be one of the USA’s most influential government officials
The Nobel Prize news that came via Telegram
The gramophone record has had a deep connect with Rabindranath Tagore
Business conference on the Hooghly, anyone?
The state tourism department has launched an all new river cruise
Bengal sets a path breaking example in Plasma Therapy research
The results are certainly promising in Kolkata trials than they are in Delhi
God Particle Boson excited Tagore
Rabindranath Tagore describes Boson particle through Nataraj Nritya
Kolkata Police now takes Tejaswini online
Kolkata Police’s highly popular self-defence workshop for women goes virtual in pandemic times
Where in Bengal peacocks reign? Visit our very own Mayur Mahal
Bask in the glory of colourful plumes
New book of short stories boosts Bengal-Australia ties
Saheli Mitra is the only South Asian writer to feature in a prestigious new anthology of short stories
Animal rights redefined in colonial Bengal
When saving a dog in British Kolkata led to wrongful case against a native!
The Metro Bandhan First ever Metro-Bank tie up in Kolkata!
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Small Budget Big Film
Bengali film Ketu gets global recognition at Canada’s prestigious film festival
Hospitality and folk culture, Bengal’s perfect recipe for tourists
The next time you stay at a WBTDCL property, you may well be in for a cultural treat
As Darjeeling is set to host tourists again, let us look back at a few lost...
The Darjeeling agitation of 2017 cost the Queen of the Hills a few losses to its heritage
Soumitra and Nasiruddin in new film to address ‘intolerance’
The stalwarts join hands in movie 'Debotar Grash'
The Police Pathshala in Santiniketan
Officer-in Charge of Santiniketan Police Station as Police Didimoni
Exploring the forests of Kankrajhore
Off the beaten track, Kankrajhore is a perfect example of everything that embodies Jhargram
The perfect Tibetan monastery in the heart of Kolkata
Very few Kolkatans know about this Buddhist monastery and stupa on a quiet south Kolkata bye-lane
Kolkata gets its first F3 car racing team
Joba Racing Team, exclusive F3 Racing Team from Bengal launched
Swami Vivekananda believed Gautam Buddha was reborn as Christ
Why Swami Vivekananda thought Buddha and Christ are same?
Harmonium’ by Dwarkin created a revolution in Bengal’s musical journey
Who founded Dwarkin? Was it a Bengali or British company?
Is Ektara also played in Rajasthan and Sind?
It may be the oldest stringed instrument in the Indian subcontinent
Tyre Park- a unique art installation venture
Wealth from waste initiative by West Bengal Transport Corporation
Rishyap, from where you have the best Himalayan view
Unknown until the late 1990s, the little hamlet of Rishyap is today a gem of the mountains
Bishnupur Gharana travelled to Murshidabad
Radhika Prasad Goswami was appointed as the music teacher of Maharaja’s school
The Doon was founded by Satish Ranjan Das
The premiere educational institution of the country was founded by a Bengali
A fierce historic battle was fought on Dalhousie Square
The battle that changed the course of Indian history
Earliest sketches of Kolkata by British landscape artists
Their sketches are indeed a living testimony
Landmark 19th century Calcutta High Court case of an ‘Unchaste Widow’ a...
How Kery Kolitani was harassed after she won the case
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‘Hindutva’ was propagated in Bengal in 19th century as a replica of Bha...
Not as religious fanatism
Lepchajagat, the land of golden silence
Not too many tourists visit Lepchajagat, which is what keeps its pristine serenity intact
Shantarakshita, Bengali Prince-turned-monk spread Buddhism even before Atis...
Tracing the history of spread of Buddhism in Tibet
Bengal school-girl’s virus-killing mask wins National Award
Ushers in hope for front line Covid 19 warriors
Why Bengal celebrated highly patriarchal ritual of Sindoor Khela after Dash...
Only married women were allowed
500-year-old Durga Puja that starts on Vijaya Dashami in Raigunj!
Balaichandi Durga Puja has a special purpose
Bengalis of Toronto GTA group celebrate Durga Puja through innovative lives...
New Virtual Puja celebrating women power
Connect with a Kolkata you’ve never seen before
The West Bengal Tourism Department is launching a unique tour of Kolkata, taking in some of the city’s most prominent heritage landmarks
Every inch of Kolkata’s ITC Royal Bengal is an ode to Bengal’s splendou...
Architecture reflects Bengal Aristocracy and its regal homes
No procession while Durga idols leave Kumartuli this year for the pandals
Individual delivery through idol makers
Maa Durga’s bhog cooked and offered by Muslims in 350-year-old Murshidaba...
The legacy of Muslims offering the first bhog still continues
Famous Chhanamukhi of Brahmanberia that transcended borders as Chhanar Murk...
The sweet that is needed for every festival of Bengal
All Durga Puja pandals will be containment zones – historic judgement by ...
Steps taken to ward off pandal hopping
Meet 9-year-old Ayush Nandi of Bagbazar, who made an exceptional Durga with...
The idol will be kept at Habib’s salon
Gouri Prasanna Majumdar, the golden man of Bengali ‘movie song’ nostalg...
Did he get his due recognition even during his lifetime?
On World Food Day, a look at World’s Food Programme that got Nobel Peace ...
WFP provided assistance to 100 million people in 88 countries last year
World’s first vegetarian soap ad with Rabindranath Tagore as model raised...
Why this vegetarian soap ad created hue and cry!
First Puja Special Train that ran in 1927 between Goalanda Ghat station and...
A leaf out of forgotten history
Post lockdown, tourism in Bengal tells a story of hope
As the state government's tourism properties reopen, many of them are witnessing a surge in occupancy rates
Sovabazar Rajbari is out of bounds this Durga Puja, so let’s go on a virt...
Pujo that started in 1757!
Kolkata’s iconic Double-Decker buses launched today! Brings Nostalgia bac...
CM Mamata Banerjee flags off this special service
Saraswati Sarkar, weaver of Nadia receives President’s Medal for her exqu...
Habibpur weaver’s labour of love gets national recognition
Nobel 2020 winner Roger Penrose’s theory based on Scientist Amal Raychaud...
Yet this Bengali scientist finds no mention
India’s largest floating Solar Power Plant to be set up in Bengal
Sagardighi will have the solar power plant!
Enjoy a peaceful Puja at Murshidabad, away from the big city
The Bohor Tourism Property at Baharampur offers you a chance to soak in historic
First Muslim feminist Begam Roquiah’s Sakhawat Memorial stands for women ...
Educator who dared women to dream
Roop Sanatan’s Roshokodombo still a favourite sweet of Bengal was first m...
Sweet that was patronized by Muslim rulers
We speak of Terracotta temples, but not of Terracotta mosques of Bengal! Hi...
Why and when were they built?
Music department of Don Bosco Kolkata, creates a global musical bond throug...
We are the World spreads message of love and unity
You now have a sweet reason to visit Santiniketan
The West Bengal Tourism Department is promoting signature dishes from all its properties
Robot Maria to manage crowds during Durga Puja in Kolkata
SB Park Durga Puja Committee comes up with innovation
Century-old Tea Advertisement at the historical H.C. Dey tea stall of Dumdu...
Advertisement highlights importance of tea in fighting illness
Bengal’s Muslin in European courts! The Queen Fabric that awed all
Flourishing Muslin Trade of Bengal
Spend the Pujas at Bakkhali, without missing out on anjali and bhog
As you travel to Bengal's favourite holiday destinations, take the Puja with you
Sonali Mistry – the only lady two-wheeler mechanic of Kolkata
She wants to set up an institute to skill up girls
Kolkata’s teacher puts Bengal on international beauty pageant map as Mrs ...
Suparna Mukherjee is the beauty with brains
Pyari Charan Sircar wrote First English Book of Reading for native Indian c...
Pyari Charan Sircar and how he pioneered education
Durga Puja conducted tours by the Department of Tourism
West Bengal Tourism Department announces its Puja parikrama, 2020
Wrestler Gobor Goho defeated world champions but British refused him ‘Joh...
In 1913 he defeated world champ Jimmy Campbell in 1913
Fragile Bengali snacks crafted with designs of an alpona – dying art of G...
When artistry meets culinary delight!
On World Rivers Day, in search of the missing Saraswati River of Bengal. Di...
Tamluk port and the flowing Saraswati
Destination Jhargram, seat of Bengal's 'Rajput Malla' kings
There's much more to Jhargram than its forests, as a weekend trip will tell you
Oldest surviving auction house of India, Kolkata’s Russell Exchange!
Two brothers kept the hammer going
Lord Curzon was floored by Burdwan’s Sitabhog! Was it a sweet that Sita l...
Tracing the colonial journey of world-famous Sitabhog
Six Bengali scientists win India’s Highest Science Award, Bhatnagar Puros...
Moment of pride for Bengal’s science community
On World Tourism Day, go local with pride
Given the travel bans worldwide owing to the Covid crisis, this year is a great one to explore our own state
Sonajhurir Haat, Santiniketan, reopens its golden doors
One of the star attractions of Santiniketan, Sonajhurir Haat has remained virtually unchanged through the years
Vidyasagar not just wrote Borno Parichay but several books on widow remarri...
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar brought liberalism in Bengali literature
Dr Sekhar Basu, leading nuclear scientist of India is no more!
Immense contribution to India’s nuclear submarine venture
Kolkata’s first three storied building, why was it called Writers’ Buil...
The building that harbours many historical events
Pragyasundari Devi turned Jorasanko Thakurbari kitchen to a centre of liber...
She wrote one of the first cookbooks of Bengal
Did you know Bengali is the official language of a faraway African country?...
People of Sierra Leone speak Bengali
Hilsa oil’s Omega 3 fatty acids help reduce COVID impact! International J...
Scientific study shows effect of Hilsa oil
Sarada Ranjan Ray was called W.G. Grace of India for popularizing Cricket
He was elder brother of Upendra Kishore Roychowdhury
Not just the deaf, everyone should learn the ‘Sign Language.’ Why?
Sign language helps in better communication even among children
Film tourism in Bengal follows the shooting trail to iconic locations
Thanks to a recent initiative by a Kolkata-based company, you can now travel to some of Bengal's most famous shooting locations
Kidderpore Tram Depot -- The oldest operational Tram Depot of Asia
The only Indian city where trams still ply
St. John Diocesan lost ‘college status’ for its student, freedom fighte...
She tried to assassinate the Governor General
Bengal's Pathasathi motels make your road trip even better
This state government initiative has resulted in a series of motels along the state's most travelled highways
Mahabharat and Mangal kabya trace the entry of mutton in Bengali kitchens!
How Mangsho Bhaat became a popular dish in Bengal
Meet Prof Sumi Biswas, co-founder of SpyBiotech, that helps COVID vaccine r...
SpyBiotech’s Spy Catcher technology
IIT couple of Siliguri starts ‘Library on Wheels’ for children who have...
From competitive exams to regular lessons
New ‘Mesh’, developed by Dr Shantanu Sengupta and his team to ‘trap...
Infection detected in two-and-a-half minutes
Celebrating birth anniversary of one of India’s first modern painters –...
Gaganendranath Tagore took up painting quite late in life
From Gas Lights to Electricity – How Kolkata, the first British Indian ci...
Harrison Road was the first street to be lighted
Mathematician from 14th century Bengal, who was no less than human computer...
Subhankar Das and his made easy Subhankari formula
Majestic Murshidabad, the capital that the British destroyed
Once one of the grandest cities in the world, Murshidabad still reminds us of its former eminence
Which was Kolkata’s First Road? And which was the first road with a footp...
How the first road of Kolkata stopped Maratha bargis from invading
As Digha reopens for tourists, a road trip is in order
Now that tourists are once again making their way to Digha, why not book a stay at Dighali?
Light Makers of Chandannagar and legendary Sridhar Das. How illumination ar...
From 6.2 lights to LED
Bengal’s Rani Bhavashankari, called Raibaghini by Akbar was no less than ...
She defeated Pathans and Mughals
Dr Kanak Saha and his team discovers one of the earliest galaxies in extrem...
Ending dark age of the Universe and finding light
Barwari Durga Puja first started in Bengal to uphold Swadeshi sentiments wi...
Birashtami Puja and Khadi exhibitions created patriotic feelings
In North Bengal's forests, Aranya waits to welcome you
North Bengal's magnificent forests are only a drive away
Don Bosco Liluah – set up in 1937 under the ideology of a Saint from Ital...
Saint John Bosco’s contribution to upliftment of needy children
Wooden owls and dolls of Burdwan’s Natungram – Bengal’s craftsmen at ...
State government develops Natungram as Rural Craft Hub
Did you know Warren Hastings founded Digha and called it ‘Brighton of the...
The British were carried away by Digha’s pristine beaches and blue sea
Priyaranjan Sarkar – Bengal’s flag collector, picks thrown away Indian ...
Team of youths from different districts have now joined him
Weavers of Phulia create record by depicting entire Ramayan on one Taant Sa...
Guided by President’s Award winner Biren Kumar Basak
Bongaon’s Kumudini High School celebrates centenary uniquely by bringing ...
School set up during Swadeshi era
Maithon, a rare combination of technology and natural beauty
Maithon was independent India’s first hydel power plant. It is also one of the most beautiful weekend destinations you can find
Terracotta water bottles, your healthy lifestyle option
Not only are terracotta bottles healthy, they are pocket-friendly too
Dum Dum’s Sujoy Ghosh wins gold medal at International Yoga Olympic! He h...
This year the event was held online
Rituparno Ghosh special, Part 2: 'Ritu was never the interfering kind'
Composer-music director Prabuddha Banerjee in conversation about his memories of Rituparno Ghosh
Birbhum’s Mirati will no more have Pranab Mukherjee during Durga Puja thi...
He who believed Bengal is an assimilation of cultures
Do fusion recipes like Ilish Biriyani kill flavour of the queen of fishes, ...
What do food lovers say?
Kolkata’s Hare School, the oldest Western-styled school of Asia still sta...
Why did David Hare build this school?
Vishnu on a playing card, the 'Dashabataar tash' of Bishnupur
A nearly 500-year-old art form of Bengal needs our support to survive
Brindaban Chanda, the one-man army fighting for a dying art
The traditional art of making lac dolls will soon become extinct without our support
Paresh Lal Roy - Father of Indian Boxing, was 1914 Bantamweight champion of...
Trained by famous English coach Billy Childs since age of 10!
Bengal gets big-time investment! Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio invests Rs ...
Largest to come up in Digha
Sabai Grass turns into exquisite art in the hands of Bengal’s tribal wome...
Grass to Glory – only Bengal can do it!
Century-old Mecha Sandesh of Beliatore still survives the test of time
Loaded with health benefits, this sweet is Bengal’s pride
Prakriti Bhavan, a little gem of a museum
Rabindranath Tagore's vision comes alive in this unique museum dedicated to Nature
Adventurous journey of globetrotter ‘Shingara’ from Central Asia to Ben...
From where did our favourite Phoolkopir Shingara land up in Bengal?
Virtual tour to live stream animals twice a day from
Have fun sitting within the safety of your homes
Bengali architect Vidyadhar Bhattacharya who built Jaipur, India’s first ...
He was chief architect in Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh’s court
Dulal er Taal Misri – Bengali entrepreneur’s sweet taste of success
Dulal Chandra Bhar started the business in his teens
St. Andrew’s Church, Darjeeling's history cast in stone
Nothing, not even lightning strikes and earthquakes, have been able to diminish the beauty of this Anglican church
ITC Royal Bengal adds green feather to its cap
Luxury hotel ITC Royal Bengal has earned the prestigious LEEDS Platinum certification thanks to its eco-friendly practices
Bengali scientist Anindya Bagchi makes a breakthrough in treating deadly pa...
CU alumnus Bagchi now heads the team at Sanford Institute of USA
Bamabodhini Patrika of 19thcentury Bengal gave women of the Andarmahal a sp...
The journal opened the window to women emancipation
Is Basusree shutting down? The movie hall that screened premiere of Pather ...
Iconic movie hall of Kolkata that made memories
Wooden polo balls of Deulpur were once exported to UK, US and Australia
What happened to the Polo Ball Makers of Bengal?
Manasi Mridha, Kolkata’s first pink cab driver was abandoned by her dad f...
Tale of struggle since childhood
First professional female photographer of Bangladesh, Sayeeda Khanum, who b...
The Lady with the Camera
Tote bags, a perfect blend of beauty and utility
Our range of eco-friendly, block printed tote bags truly reflect the heritage of Bengal
Lost in divine lunacy, the Bauls of Santiniketan
Scattered across many parts of West Bengal, Bauls nevertheless have a spiritual home in Santiniketan
First neo-realistic movie of India was Nemai Ghosh’s Chhinnamool
The film attained wide acclaim in Russia but not in India
State-owned Tantuja goes online to support weavers of Bengal
Aggressive online marketing to help weavers during COVID-19
The state government has brought several measures to look after the Senior ...
On World Senior Citizen’s Day a look at the elderly population
Murshidabad’s Kherur Mosque, a vision in terracotta
Though the terracotta temples of Bengal have received greater fame, the state’s terracotta mosques came earlier
Bengal’s favourite Phuchka was introduced by the Magadha dynasty or by Dr...
The debate still continues
Moichhara, Bengal's very own fertility ritual
A little known, yet centuries-old tradition is still alive and well in many parts of the state
Walking among the clouds at Delo
Long known as an attraction near Kalimpong, Delo is carving a niche for itself as an independent destination
KP constable Arup Mukherjee called ‘Shobor Pita’ for supporting Purulia...
Selected for global award ‘Bravo International Book of World Records’
P.C. Mukherjee, the Bengali archaeologist who discovered Kapilavastu defeat...
He had no formal education in archaeology but had a hunger
Boat Makers of Balagarh --- holding on to 500-year-old craft of hand buildi...
Stuck in a timeless ¬island amidst currents of change
The first female serial killer of Bengal, Troilokya Devi, seven years befor...
1883 recorded gruesome killings by this cunning woman
When Feluda’s Sidhu Jyatha Harindranath Chattopadhyay turned lyricist of ...
He sang his way to prison captured by the British
Kolkata in a box, filled with that special brand of magic
Artist Uday Deb has created an evocative set of fridge magnets designed to celebrate the essence of Kolkata
Let’s be self-reliant, let’s be independent where it is much needed!
West Bengal government’s meaningful self-reliant projects
Trailblazer Nilima Ghosh was first female Indian athlete to compete at Olym...
Ghosh- a part of the annals of sports history
The fascinating birds of Kulik Bird Sanctuary
Raiganj Wildlife Sanctuary is gradually gaining in popularity
‘Dive & Duck’ – not Cricket, but Duck Catching Competition, a herita...
Where and how is it still practiced?
Nadia’s Narayan Majumdar who set up a Dairy Empire and cycled miles to co...
Success story of Red Cow Dairy Pvt Limited
The amazing natural heritage of Jaldapara
Famous for the one-horned rhino, Jaldapara is a treasure trove of other attractions as well
Kolkata’s Raunak and Neha topped India’s Civil Service Exam this year!
Students from Bengal shine in civil services exam
Human-Pachyderm conflict is well tackled in Bengal leading to increase in e...
How is state forest department tackling the issue
Gupi Gayen Bagha Bayen would be incomplete without Jahar Roy’s epic portr...
Immortal comedian of Bengali movie world
Mukutmanipur, the charm never fades
Mukutmanipur’s reputation as the perfect weekend destination has strengthened over time
Bengalis who fought in World War I and the first ‘only Bengali’ British...
It was in August 1924 a monument was built by British in their memory
Paying homage to the soil
Every year, the ‘Halokarson’ ceremony at Sriniketan reminds us of Tagore’s commitment to the soil and those who cultivate it.
NKDA to hold training camps for Cyclist Enthusiasts of New Town
Cycle is the answer to modern mode of transport
Creator of ‘Katum Kutum’ miniature series, Abanindranath took art to ne...
Medium of colours and alpona stimulated him
West Bengal launches tele-education helpline for school students
The helpline is primarily intended for those students who are unable to avail online classes and learning
Celebrating Tagore, and the legacy we have inherited
Rabindranath Tagore’s death anniversary as observed at Santiniketan over the years, seen through the lens of Tanmoy Chatterjee
P.N. Bose was first Indian geologist who found India’s vast iron-ore depo...
Leading to industrial revolution in the country
Biotechnologist from Kolkata part of NASA’s Mars Mission
The mission will investigate the ancient environment on Mars
The unspoilt beauty of the Ayodhya Hills
For sheer natural charm, few destinations can rival Purulia’s Ayodhya Hills
Bengal Chemical launches new hand sanitizer on Prafulla Chandra Ray’s bir...
India’s first pharmaceutical company
Unique afforestation drive – Sundarbans’ women get paid to nurture sapl...
One lakh saplings to be planted and nurtured
‘Rakhi’- the bond used by Rabindranath Tagore to bridge communal divide...
On this Raksha Bandhan Day
Bengal seeks to improve the homestay experience
Thanks to a revised policy, the Department of Tourism, Government of West Bengal can now make the homestay tourism even better.
Bengal CMO wins highest Skoch Award for unique E-Samadhan portal
Addressing public grievances online
‘Lota’ and ‘Macha’: Bengal’s football legacy
As East Bengal football club celebrates its centenary, a look at how the famed East-Mohan rivalry has evolved
25 years ago on 31st July, India’s first mobile call was made from Kolkat...
Chief Minister Jyoti Basu spoke on this call!
Giant century-old Baobab tree replanted successfully at Botanical Gardens
Almost uprooted by Cyclone Amphan
Today is the day in 1911, when Mohun Bagan lifted IFA shield crushing Engli...
Remembering the barefooted warrior players
Even after Amphan, tiger population in Sundarbans is on the rise! What’s ...
Tiger population in Bengal shows a healthy graph
New COVID call centres in Kolkata with patients who battled and won the fig...
To help create awareness and patients
North Kolkata’s Biswakosh Lane and tale of Bengal’s first Encyclopaedia...
Where is this iconic street?
Bengali scientists of IIT Kgp develop portable low-cost COVID test kits
At only Rs 400, the results will be out in an hour!
Lt Kanad Bhattacharya – the Bengali who fought from the front at Kargil W...
Today is Kargil Vijay Diwas or Kargil Day!
‘Mask Up Kolkata’ --Kolkata Police starts unique campaign to fight Covi...
Awareness message to anthem by Usha Uthup is being used for the ‘ Mask Up Kolkata’ campaign
‘Safe Home’ Covid-19 treatment in West Bengal
Rs 3,500 run by a team of doctors and COVID-19 survivors
Dr Sushovan Banerjee who treats poor for Re 1 gets his name in the Guinness...
He has treated the highest number of patients
Meet Barun ‘Bicky’ Chakraborty, CU graduate who built largest Swedish H...
How he set up the Elite Hotels
Dr Senjuti Saha, first Bengali microbiologist to be appointed in WHO board
Dhaka microbiologist to head Polio Transition Independent Monitoring Board
Exotic and endangered animal babies born during pandemic in Bengal’s zoos...
Red Panda and Anaconda reproduce and add to the population
Did you know the founder of Sreeleathers was a freedom fighter in Surya Sen...
The brand that revolutionized footwear industry in India
Nobel Laureate Abhijit Banerjee leads mass COVID-19 awareness campaign in r...
Celebrity messages help create awareness better
Class X student of Bengal launches ‘Drishti App’ on google to counter C...
Drishti will help video calls and chat with 100 people at a time
Librarian Tushar Mandal of Malda serves book-lovers through innovative PDF ...
New route to book reading
Three students from Bengal help in Mangrove Conservation in a unique way
Distributing saplings for free through social media
Bengal imports 8 Cobas machines to test a lakh COVID-19 samples a day
Machines will come from Sweden
KMC brings ‘Mist Cannon Machine’ to sanitize Kolkata Streets
Help remove Corona infected droplets during pandemic
Sumantra Chatterjee-- First Indian Neuroscientist to get prestigious EMBO h...
Global accolade for Bengali scientist’s path-breaking research
Bengal celebrates Youth Skill Day with unique Yuvasree project and Employme...
Channelizing youth potential for a better tomorrow
Durgapur teacher becomes first person to be India’s COVID 19 vaccine tria...
Chiranjit Dhibar to be given dose this week
Abheek Arjun Dutta sells his popular stories online to help Amphan victims
Unique way to garner donations
Visva Bharati University gets 2nd campus at Tagore’s Nainital retreat
The house where he took daughter Renuka before her death
Meet Kolkata’s ‘Mask Man’ who sells masks at wedding venues to create...
Rajarshi Das supports several craftsmen in this venture
Was it the British who named Kolkata’s favourite Mughlai paratha?
How did this delicacy make its way to Bengal
Bengal’s Haldia Petrochemicals makes the biggest overseas acquisition of ...
Taking over US based tech giant Lummus Technology!
PK De Sarkar, the Bengali who taught India how to master the language of En...
His grammar books are still the highest sellers
Griffon vultures of Rajabhatkhawa return with a flock of rare vultures from...
Bengal’s vultures dared to fly over to Pakistan and bring their hordes
A day before Guru Purnima, let us take a virtual tour of Mogalmari in Benga...
Buddhist site that also acted as a major international trade route
JU students make lethal masks that will kill COVID-19 virus! Soon to come t...
Uses simple technology of static electricity
Meet Chandra Sekhar Kundu, the ‘Foodman’ of Sundarbans
Computer Science teacher who runs community kitchens to feed the poor
‘Made in Bengal’— how Shabar women turned self-reliant by cultivating...
Mangoes are now being exported
When the Biswa Bangla flag flew atop Mt Kilimanjaro
Cyclist Ujjwal Pal conquers the highest peak of Africa
Water bus service between Chandernagar and Kolkata flagged off this mornin...
Relief to commuters of Chandernagore and adjoining places
Happy Doctors’ Day – Doctors of Calcutta Medical College save a 94-year...
Great job done by the team of doctors!
Monsoon Getaways close to Kolkata that are ready to accept tourists post CO...
Head back to nature as life unlocks
Five Bengali youths generate business buzz with ‘Drivers for Me’ app
This students start up will encourage many more to follow their path
Bankim Chandra’s Devi Chaudhurani still alive in a Jalpaiguri Temple
Devi Chadhurani and Bhabani Pathak might have led the Sanyasi Movement
Eminent author and journalist Nimai Bhattacharya’s death will leave a dee...
He will meet his ‘Memsaheb’ in heaven
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Dr Ajoy Mistry turns a boat into his chamber to treat Amphan victims in rem...
GB Inspiration of the week!
‘Three Musketeers’ employ 200 jobless tailors for mask & PPE units in D...
Turning COVID-19 into an opportunity
‘Hakuna Matata’ --- yet the Treeman faced several worries enroute Kibo ...
Many trekkers fell ill due to altitude sickness
Head to Bengal’s Hilsa hotspots this monsoon
From Diamond Harbour to Kolaghat, this year its raining Hilsa
ISKCON virtual Rathayatra to reach more than 25,000 homes!
Stay at home and enjoy the Rathayatra celebrations
First ever linguistic movement for Bangla, started in Manbhum, leading to f...
To save Bengali from Hindi domination
Deepest annular solar eclipse of the century can be seen today!
Kolkata will get to see a partial solar eclipse post 9am
Amartya Sen to be awarded the 2020 Peace Prize of the German Book Trade
His work on issues around global justice recognised
How did the Chinese land up in Kolkata and Bengal?
On the wake of Indo-China conflict, a look at Chinese immigrants of Bengal
Treeman Diaries: Cycling to the top of ‘Chander Pahar’
When Ujjwal Pal left the last camp to the peak of Mt Kilimanjaro
Director Kamaleshwar Mukherjee dons the doctor’s coat to treat poor patie...
When a qualified doctor turned filmmaker finds his call
Kolkata’s E-buses get international recognition from International Energy...
Kolkata is the only city in India to be featured
Asima’s Pathshala for Amphan hit school children of Kultali
Housewife who keeps the candle of knowledge burning still
Treeman’s Diary: ‘Green Wheels’ reaches 500 schools across the globe ...
Ujjwal Pal was mistaken as a Tanzanian
Girindrasekhar Basu, first Psychoanalyst of South Asia, who challenged Freu...
He was the first PhD in Psychology from India
Hooghly’s poor tribal girl Chandmani Hembrom is an extraordinary musical ...
She gets chance in Indian Idol and Bollywood for her songs
In search of a forgotten zamindari --- Parbatipur near Bolpur is a historic...
Non-descript village steeped in 17th century history
Jalpaiguri’s Maxima Toppo uses street plays to create Corona awareness fo...
Toppo uses local Sadri language to motivate masses
Respect the Elderly --- Will their place be only on the roads or old age ho...
On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Howrah College girl spends her Kanyashree stipend to feed 70 starving famil...
Rina Khatun is an inspiration!
Raigunj teacher creates social distancing awareness in markets with Corona ...
From Corona scissors to sanitization
The dying art of exquisite stone carving of Susunia in Bankura
Breathing life into cold stone deftly!
Salute! Birbhum’s small-farmer Maniruddin sells all his produce to feed p...
He is our new-age messiah
Kolkata’s famous sweet shop brings ‘Immunity Sandesh’ laden with herb...
Balaram Mullick & Radharaman Mullick’s new sweet
Artificial nests set on trees in Howrah to help nestling birds post cyclone...
Many nests were broken and eggs destroyed
KUDOS! Students of Asansol Engineering college invent ‘touchless switches...
Will help in reducing spread of COVID-19 through surface touch
The Treeman’s Diary --- Reaching atop Mt Kilimanjaro on a cycle
Ujjwal Pal and his physical challenges on this breath-taking adventure
Kolkata creates milestone: Critical COVID patient recovers after Ecmo suppo...
24-year-old girl brought back to life and discharged yesterday
Bengal’s Dhaniakhali saree and dhoti are going global
Simple, yet comfortable, they are answer to Indian summer
Villagers of Birbhum still craft Bengal’s indigenous toy ‘Taalpatar Sep...
Tug-of-war between traditional toys and modern gadgets
First graphic novel series on Mahabharata based on 'Critical edition'
Artist from Bengal-- Sankha Banerjee’s path breaking initiative
Supriya’s ‘Lockdown Kitchen’ serves free meals to families of patient...
Daily feeding around 350 people for free
The Treeman’s Diary --- Ujjwal Pal on his cycle beyond Mt Kilimanjaro
Tale of a nature-lover cyclist on a mission
Director Basu Chatterjee is no more – the man who brought middle-class on...
Big loss to the film fraternity
Tree Savers of Maidan! Children of a Rugby Team save damaged trees
Amphan had partially damaged or uprooted many trees of Maidan
Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) to be headed by Krishnendu Maju...
The first ‘man of colour to get this post’
Tagore’s miraculous Panchatikta Panchan to cure students during Spanish F...
What did this ayurvedic medicine have?
Farmer’s daughter from Bengal, dances her way to America’s Got Talent s...
Bad Salsa and Sonali-Sumanth duo
State helps Sundarbans’ farmers grow salt-resistant paddy post Amphaan
Saline water that entered fields will not be able to pose threat
67th Everest Day celebrated at Darjeeling’s Himalayan Mountaineering Inst...
HMI remembers Tenzing Norgay on his 106th Birth Anniversary
Will smokers be more impacted by COVID-19? On ‘No Tobacco Day’ a GB rep...
India is now a hotbed of e-cigarettes
Cook up some Panta Bhaat with a dash of lime and onions this summer
Bengal’s indigenous ‘cool-cool’ dish
Bengal was once a seat of ancient Ayurveda which is now believed to boost t...
Recent Calcutta High Court judgement favours Ayurveda
Cyclone Amphan could not damage an inch of century old Tala tank!
Mix of science and quick thinking helped
Did you know Satyajit Ray discovered Indir Thakrun in the Sonagachhi lanes?...
Role of a lifetime for Chunibala Devi
Calcutta Medical College sets record by releasing 60 recovered Corona patie...
Very good news awaits
Eid Mubarak! Fascinating history of Royal’s biriyani of Kolkata
Due to lockdown, bringing in a virtual treat
Robots will check Corona patients in Kolkata hospital
AMRI Salt Lake introduces Robots to check COVID patients
270-year-old Great Banyan Tree of Botanical Gardens ravaged by Amfaan
A sad day for the green cover of Bengal
Corona Patachitra – How Bengal is using art to spread awareness on COVID-...
Swarna Chitrakar and her Corona scroll
Solar-powered refrigerated vans deliver daily supplies to Kolkata’s elder...
How WBCADC is helping the older people of the city
Birbhum’s Gunutia on Mayurakshi was India’s first sericulture hub more ...
Today it is just a skeleton in the pages of history!
Cyclone Amphan threatens to hit; Look at historical cyclones ravaging Benga...
Will it be worse than Bulbul?
Bridging the gap between Bankura and Spain
Bankura court rises to humanitarian gesture during Corona
Saving a museum! When Bengal rose to save Gurusaday Museum
On International Museum Day a GB exclusive
TATA Sons signs MoU to bring ‘Feluda Corona Test kit’ by end May for ma...
The rapid kit was developed by two Bengali scientists
‘Story of Teesta died long ago,’ and now Debesh Roy who brought Teesta ...
Bengal loses one of the best contemporary authors
Bengal’s Kshirode Chakraborty made India self-reliant a century ago
First electric fan manufacturing company as a Swadeshi venture
Will the dying Santhali form of puppetry, Chadar Badar, survive?
Apathy and lack of support push Santhal doll makes to oblivion
Belda’s Suman Manna sets record by creating ICC World Cup’s smallest re...
He used a single matchstick for the feat
Why Bengal’s Dalit poet Kalyani Thakur uses the surname ‘Charal’
In her quest for dignity for all down-trodden humans
Bengal makes the cheapest Corona Test Kit; WHO asks for the kits
Big breakthrough in testing COVID-19
Israel names street after Tagore; GB traces Jewish connect of Rabindranath
Why was Tagore attracted by the Jews
Teacher from Bengal to become first COVID 19 vaccine volunteer in India?
Chiranjit Dhibar writes to ICMR making the offer
On Mother’s Day, freedom fighter Dinesh Gupta’s last letter to his moth...
What did he write and why did he write a letter to his mother?
U Ray & Sons - Upendrakisor was not just a storyteller, he was a scientific...
The maker of first block printing technology of India
GB brings a virtual tour of Zakaria Street during ‘Lockdown Ramzan’
The vibrant food street of Kolkata
Good News! Burdwan University will start new Corona Testing laboratory
Ties up with Burdwan Medical College
Bengal’s ‘Shatraj Ke Khiladi’ – Chess Master Moheschunder Bannerjee...
The man who checkmated European masters in the 19th century
The poet who wrote and designed his own wedding card – Tagore at his best...
On Rabindranath Tagore’s birth anniversary a tribute
Relationship that forever remained undefined – Tagore’s Bijoya, Victori...
The poet taught Ocampo how to say ‘Bhalobasha’
Belur Math opens gates for COVID warriors -- doctors and nurses
Gives their guest house for COVID -19 warriors
MR Bangur turns 1st state-run hospital to start ‘virtual visiting hours!...
Help COVID patients interact with their families
Sutapa Sikdar takes art of letter writing to a different height after Irrfa...
Bengal’s love for writing letters
Jadavpur University students design a device to differentiate Corona cough ...
Big invention in post Lockdown phase to detect random patients
Partition and Bengal famine taught Bengali women ‘Lockdown’ cooking dec...
Using all parts of a vegetable or a plant
After 30 years endangered Gangetic Dolphins return to Hooghly amidst Lockdo...
Two spotted even near Baboo Ghat!
On his birth anniversary, not the director – but calligrapher Satyajit Ra...
He who sketched most of his characters and even found calligraphed scripts
How Satyajit Ray turned Pather Panchali into a cult movie?
The movie that defines Bengal, its ethos and its beauty
Folk singers of rural Bengal spreading COVID-19 awareness through songs
Taking Baul and Jhumur song route
Kolkata goes creative during Lockdown with first ever ‘Isolation’ movie...
What is ‘Made in Isolation’ all about?
How Prafulla Chandra Ray discovered Corona-like ‘Burdwan fever’ of 1860...
The fever that killed almost 70% of Burdwan and Hooghly’s population
On his birthday, tracing how Manna Dey started singing for Uttam Kumar
Even after a century the duo is alive
For art enthusiasts, Lepcha Museum of Kalimpong is a must visit
Preserving the culture and heritage of an ancient tribe
Kalyani’s scientists discover mutant Indian COVID strain that transmits f...
Kudos Nidhan Biswas and Partha Majumder
Work from Tree! Bankura’s teacher shows the way to rural India
Innovative way of taking online classes during Lockdown
Centre gives nod to Bengal student’s Virus Destroying Mask to prevent Cor...
Memari’s Digantika Basu does wonder with her invention
Caregiving in times of COVID-19. How stressful is it?
How are caregivers in Kolkata coping with the stress
Bengali scientist Chandra Dutta in Oxford’s COVID-19 vaccine team!
The vaccine has already gone for human trials
Corona virus shape used to spread hope beauty kindness love
Positive twist to the virus shape by artists goes global
Divine tourism circuit of Bengal – Jairambati and Kamarpukur
Seat of Ramkrishna Paramahamsa and Ma Sarada
West Bengal starts ‘Pool Test’ to track asymptomatic COVID-19 patients
The test will help identify patients in low-risk zones
NIT Durgapur students build ‘Pranesh,’ an economic ventilator for COVID...
These ventilators can be a big relief if number of cases rise
This summer do not miss the rare Poppy Seed Fritters of Bankura
Bengal’s Posto Bora can beat any yummy fritter
BREAKING! Well-known theatre personality Usha Ganguly is no more!
GB tribute to the dramatist who brought Hindi plays to Kolkata
Satyajit Ray, the man who brought out the best of Bengal’s rural life on ...
Tribute on Ray’s death anniversary
Modern day Dr Agnishwar! Doctor carries pregnant mom and delivers baby duri...
Meet Thakurpukur’s Dr Kaushik Roy Chowdhury
Tribute to Abhay Mitra, the master juggler of Joy Baba Felunath
Did you know he was the one who threw the daggers?
Dr Niladri Konar of London not just won over Corona, but dedicated his life...
Alumnus of SSKM, Dr Niladri Konar is an inspiration
Bengal – Land of Free Thinkers, where Derozio formed Young Bengal
Remembering Henry Vivian Derozio on his birth anniversary
On World Heritage Day, romancing the historical ghats of Kolkata
How and why these heritage ghats came into being?
Have you ever wondered where the policemen on the streets are getting food ...
Mobile Canteen supplying food to working police force
Alipore Zoo invents new technique to lure animals for Corona tests
How the zoo animals are also under strict vigil during Lockdown
Samsing – the land of verdant tea gardens and colourful butterflies
Enjoy the bliss of solitude at Samsing
Reclining Arjuna by Nandalal Bose in public eye for the first time
The rare painting was with a freedom fighter
Real Heroes of Bengal – Policemen donating blood daily
Meeting the huge crunch of blood in blood banks
Cab driver Md Saidul hands over Baruipur hospital he built to treat Corona ...
How a cab driver gave all his savings to fight against COVID-19
On 101st anniversary of Jallianwala Bagh massacre, Tagore’s letter giving...
GB brings that letter written to Lord Chelmsford
Jamini Roy - man with a vision far ahead of his times
How did Jamini Roy discern Tagore’s paintings?
Kolkata’s nearby Bibhutibhushan Abhayaranya --- ideal weekend getaway
Where birds, photographers and ornithologists meet
Returning from Corona hit France: Overwhelmed by Indian govt’s response
Better than their Western counterparts
Unprecedented Good Friday in Kolkata! Livestreaming of special prayers
Mankind suffers today, will Lord Jesus come to the rescue?
Get lost with feathered friends at the swamps of Gajoldoba
Birder’s Paradise to be turned into International Tourist hub
Mungpoo in Darjeeling might play a role to fight Corona
Cinchona plantations of Bengal as a game changer
Government now turns to Bengal Chemicals for COVID-19 drug Hydroxychloroqui...
Prafulla Chandra Roy’s company was earliest Hydroxychloroquinine manufacturer
Team including Bengali scientists to launch ‘Modified’ BCG vaccine to f...
The vaccine might go for human trial in 4 months
Miss England Bengali girl Bhasha Mukherjee dons her doctor cap amid Corona ...
She is a qualified respiratory specialist
Did you know Pt Ravi Shankar sang a Bengali Film song?
GB plays an exclusive recording of the song on his birthday
Bengali scientists develop a coating to contain infectivity of Corona virus...
Led by Prof Jayanta Haldar, this can be a tool to fight the virus
Two Bengali scientists of CSIR device low cost rapid testing Corona kit!
Indigenous kit will help India identify cluster infections in just one hour
How Bengal’s tribal villages are quarantining migrants
Corona awareness among them seems to be better than urbanites
New app helping city’s specially-abled children to cope with Corona menac...
How are children with special needs being educated?
On World Autism Day, here is story of a Kolkata café run only by autistic ...
Specially-abled kids run ‘Sip N Bite’
Darjeeling’s Himalayan Mountaineering Institute offers prizes for Lockdow...
Launches 21 Day Big Boss Indoor Challenge
How West Bengal is efficiently handling migrant labourer movements during L...
Strict vigil to stop any migrant labourer from leaving base
Yes, Hon’ble Chief Minister, you have really inspired us all to donate!
CM Mamata Banerjee donates 10 lakhs to COVID fund
State Fisheries Department to supply fresh fish to all localities during Lo...
Bengal’s love for fish is taken care of even during difficult times
Udaipur Beach --- virgin stretch of untamed waves and sand dunes
Best destination for a romantic honeymoon
Darjeeling’s iconic Glenary’s continue to bake bread for charitable org...
Serving during Corona Lockdown
Quarantine centre at Ffort Raichak! Business tycoon Harsh Neotia gives his ...
Luxury resort near Kolkata to turn into quarantine facility
Ancient Jain temples submerged by Panchet Dam in Purulia
Temples mentioned even in ancient scriptures
India declares 1.7 lakh crore finance package to help poor during Lockdown
Will Bengal’s poor get benefits?
Enjoy a weekend at more than two-centuries old Danish Tavern
Have a coffee date or just stay by the blissful river
CM Mamata Banerjee thanks all ‘Corona Warriors’ through a touching note...
Let us all join the Chief Minister in showing gratitude
Kolkata Corporation uses disinfectant jet-spray to sanitize streets
The world is using these germ killers to sanitize streets
GB EXCLUSIVE: A Bengali scientist talks to GB from Italy
Stay home, stay safe- the only way to win this dreadful situation.
BREAKING! ‘Ray’s photographer’ Nemai Ghosh is no more!
The man who captured Satyajit Ray in different moods
Eden Gardens offered as a quarantine centre by Sourav Ganguly
Indoor facility and players’ dormitory offered
Calcutta Medical College taken over – to turn into Corona speciality one-...
Huge number of isolation beds will be available
CM Mamata Banerjee prepares rural Bengal in advance to fight Corona
What steps are being taken to create awareness?
CM Mamata Banerjee converts a whole stadium to Quarantine centre!
In record time to fight the Corona menace
India’s super soccer star, our favourite PK Banerjee is no more!
The soccer player who got the highest FIFA honour!
Himadri Shankar Dey --- Lone crusader launches heritage museum
Shuvendu Mohan Dey Historical Museum of Barshool
How Pradeep Bhattacharya took the power of theatre to prisons
Prison inmates staging difficult Tagore plays
Bengali scientist from IIT invent ‘Infection-Free’ fabric amid Corona s...
Kudos to Professor Samrat Mukhopadhyay
Chittoprasad Bhattacharya, whose sketches on Bengal famine spoke a thousand...
Why was he not accepted in leading Art schools of Bengal?
Kolkata’s iconic double decker bus all set to stage a comeback
Which was the first double-decker route in the city?
Will Swami Vivekananda’s Plague Epidemic manifesto help us fight Corona f...
Fighting the mental stress during times of epidemic
Baguran Jalpai – the new virgin beach destination of Bengal
Secluded and un-spoilt, Baguran is paradise on earth
Bengali scientist Arinjay Banerjee part of Canadian team that makes Corona ...
Is a cure possible for the deadly virus?
Rani Putul of Bengal was made to praise Queen Victoria of England!
How the exquisite European faced dolls of Howrah are made
The heritage almost century-old Kolkata tea shop Balwant’s Dhaba
What makes this tea-shop such a big hit?
Bank of Calcutta, oldest bank of Asia never failed!
The bank that was precursor to State Bank of India
How did the British tackle 1918 Flu Pandemic of Kolkata. Shall we do same w...
Pandemic that killed millions in India
Samaresh Basu – the most prolific author of Bengal who was surrounded by ...
One of the best activist authors who relied on semi-rural and social issues
Pratima Barua who kept alive the folk music of Rajbangshis in Assam
Champion of Goalporia folk music and songs
Mayapur is not just about Rathayatra, it is also about Dol
Watch the grand celebration of Gaura Purnima
Dasghara – the Victorian village of Bengal that has terracotta temples
Blend of East and West at its best
Asia’s first zoo at Barrackpore was even older to London Zoo! Surprised?
Barrackpore Zoo was built by Lord Wellesley to preserve Indian animals
Gear up for a unique cultural pageantry in Santiniketan where world ideolog...
Celebrate Nabanna Earth Weekend (NEW) festival
How Rabindranath Tagore stopped communal divide through Raksha Bandhan!
Today’s India truly needs a man like Tagore!
Relive revolutionary Bengal in the 100-year-old ‘Young Bengal Hotel’
The pice hotel of Khidderpore that still carries age old tradition
British Jhalmuri man Angus Denoon in the city of joy!
Scotsman Angus Denoon wins hearts with his jhalmuri
Is Sri Ramakrishna’s belief that ‘all religions are same’ relevant in...
On his birth anniversary GB traces Joto Mot Toto Poth
Cancer survivor and cricket icon Arun Lal gives shocking account on pappad ...
Did you know diesel is used for rolling the pappads?
Caught in Indrajaal – the glamour of P.C. Sorcar, Maharajah of Magicians
How Sorcar took Indian magic to the world and made it famous
Vignettes of erstwhile Kolkata from Hutom Pyanchar Naksha
On birth anniversary of Kaliprasanna Singha
Enjoy a quiet summer on the banks of Reli river in Bidyang
Lose yourself amid livestock farms and orange orchards
Krishna Bose is no more! Bengal loses an erudite academician and ex-parliam...
Married to Sisir Bose, she kept Netaji’s legacy alive
Samarendra Kumar Mitra – the man who built India’s first computer!
Tracing the life and times of Mitra
Bengal’s endangered tribal languages --- are they being revived?
GB traces the languages on the verge of extinction
Documentary tracing Presidency University’s rich in-house museum
Did you know music classes were also held at Presidency?
Kolkata Police’s all women ‘Winners’ win big time against criminals
Winners successful in curbing crime against women
Ghoti-Gorom call – the Pied Piper of Bengal
Lure of Ghoti Gorom bridges generations of Bengali foodies
William Makepeace Thackeray, author of Vanity Fair had a Calcutta connectio...
How the city where he was born inspired him
If you are a foodie Bengali, you must know Rammohan Roy could eat a full go...
Chittaranjan Das had two seers of Rosogolla!
The grand dilapidated Nimtita Palace where Satyajit Ray shot Jalshaghar
How can the palace be saved from floods?
Meghnad Saha – the scientist with a vision was also a political activist
Other face of scientist Meghnad Saha
BREAKING! Buxa Tiger Reserve guide Netraprasad is hero of J.K Rowling’s n...
How did Rowling get to know of Netraprasad?
Peeping into the prismatic world of bureaucrat Atri Bhattacharya’s photog...
The man who followed his heart and passion
Lone rice crusader Debal Deb is reviving lost varieties of Bengal paddy
Why indigenous rice varieties are important for health
Kashiprasad Ghosh - unsung ‘English’ poet and author of colonial Bengal...
Ghosh was praised for his writings by European critics
Sukanya Run--- A first of its kind marathon in Kolkata
Bidhannagar Police to host a marathon on 16th of February in Kolkata with the aim of creating awareness on the growing need of making this city safe for women
Devika Rani, the Greta Garbo of Indian cinema was from the Tagore family
The first lady of Indian cinema was from Bengal
GB Exclusive interview with Russian author Anna Goncharova
Children literature is important to nurture young minds
First ever Sensory Park in Kolkata for children with special needs
Park to come up in New Town next year
Sunayani Devi – forgotten first modern woman artist of Bengal School of A...
Sibling of Abanindranath Tagore she was a self-taught artist
BITM to showcase German machine used to record Rabindranath Tagore’s voic...
Tagore’s own rendition of poetry and music to come alive
Kolkata to host unique Women Writers’ Festival this weekend
Women writers of the city will discuss on various issues
Kolkata gets India’s first underwater metro! To be operational from 2022!...
Witness this historic moment
Save ancestral houses of Ritwik, Satyajit and Mrinal in Bangladesh!
Global campaign to preserve houses on verge of being demolished
Doladanga – the new tribal paradise of Bengal
Spend the hues of Spring at the quaint hamlet of Doladanga
Miss Shefali, Kolkata’s first cabaret dancer is no more!
She fought poverty and landed in Kolkata as a refugee
Kolkata’s Hemen & Co served musical maestros from Baba Allauddin Khan to ...
Small shop on Rashbehari Avenue with global musician clients
Blood tests at just Rs 10! IIT scientist Suman Chakraborty and team invents...
Hundreds of poor patients of rural India will be benefitted
Dada’s Dadagiri as ‘Goodwill Ambassador’ at the Tokyo Olympics 2020
Sourav Ganguly is the 2nd ambassador in India’s Olympic history
Giving a voice to the voiceless --- superb tales from the animal kingdom
Spectacular wildlife photography exhibition at Nandan
Head for a fairy-tale romance in the Land of Castles, Dhanyakuria
English-styled castles and mansions built by Bengal’s traders
This book fair, celebrate the connect between Tagore and Russian poet Pushk...
Did you know several Russian students pursue their PhD on Tagore?
Canning’s Champa fights poverty to win 3rd position in Asia Karate Champs...
The tale of the Karate Kid from Canning
Chandannagar Bidhansabha Utsav starts on 3rd Feb to celebrate the town’s ...
Where cultures merge and ‘people’ meet
Bengali fashion designer Sabyasachi picked up by famous Swedish retailer He...
First Indian fashion designer to collaborate with global giant H&M
Messiah of the poor – two doctors from Bengal get Padmashree Awards
Take a look at the two doctors from Bengal -‘One rupee doctor’ Sushovan Banerjee & Sunderban’s Arunodoy Mondal who get Padmashree Awards in 2020 who are the messiahs of the poor.
Burdwan’s Shamima Khatoon chosen by ‘Nature’ journal for int’l scie...
One of 3 chosen from across the world
Eureka! Meaning of Chinese Piccaso’s paintings deciphered at last
Chinese Picasso’s daughter came down to Visva Bharati for the task
Salute to Headmaster Kazi Masoom Akhtar for standing up against fundamental...
Masoom Akhtar wins Padmashree Award in education
Netaji’s historical meet with world leaders frozen in time in this rare v...
Subhas Bose was declared as leader to lead 100 million Indians
Kolkata International Children’s Film Festival set to nurture young minds...
Visit Nandan with your children and enjoy the film carnival
Cultural capital of India, Kolkata, rediscovered at Art Villa Gallery
Art historian Debdutta Gupta and photographer Shubhomoy Mitra speak
Arun Lal- Cricketer and Cancer survivor speaks on healthy living amid natur...
Arun Lal stresses on chemical-free food
Why is a moon’s crater named after illustrious Bengali scientist Sisir Ku...
Mitra will always be remembered for his path-breaking ionosphere study
Lyricist composer Ranjan Prasad traces the renaissance of contemporary Beng...
From Tagore to present day rock performances
Nilratan Sircar – the doctor who was born poor and who died poor
One of the best doctors India had ever produced!
The Bengali shop that supplied the first ever survey equipment to IIT
Journey down Pyary Mohan Soor’s shop established in 1848!
Happy Birthday – Legendary soccer player Chuni Goswami
He will be honoured with release of his postal stamp
Bankura’s Bikna crafts a metal tale that has evolved in recent times
Dokra Art form is as old as Mohenjodaro
Mahasweta Devi was more a socialist than a communist!
Why the author distanced herself from the communist party?
107 delegates from 37 countries joined Destination 2020
An International Tourism Buyer-Seller Meet in Kolkata
When an obscure stone plaque speaks of a heart-wrenching shipwreck in 1887 ...
The silent memorial still exists!
Air Ambulance to be used in Gangasagar this year
Special arrangements for people falling sick in the mela
JU’s Debarshi Chanda among top 10 in this year’s CAT merit list; Secure...
What are his future plans?
Kolkata scientist who helped Dr Subhas Mukhopadhyay to create India’s fir...
Our tribute to Cryobiologist Sunit Mukherjee
Celebrate Bengal’s only classical music gharana at Bishnupur Music Festiv...
Festival starts on 10th January
Destination East 2020 to attract more international tourists to Bengal
Tourism extravaganza starts from 11th January
Connect to silence of the hills at Kalimpong’s Tharpa Choling Monaste...
Enjoy one of the best views of Kanchenjungha
Will Kolkata be soccer star Ronaldinho’s next port of call in 2020? ...
Maidan’s love for football to get a bigger show this year
Murshidabad’s Sagardighi paves the way for apple plantation in Bengal...
State government aids setting up apple orchards
Rajabazar Science College scientist part of Chandrayaan II
Chandrakanto Kumar is in charge of Chandrayaan II’s antennae section
Best Panoramic View of Teesta from Munsong!
The hill station of Bengal where Ronald Ross experimented with quinine!
Happy Birthday to great scientist Jagadish Bose who was denied Nobel Prize ...
Scientist who sent radio signals much before Marconi
BREAKING! Bengali officially declared the second language of London!
Can you believe Bengali is 2nd most spoken language in London?
BREAKING! 14 iconic eateries of Kolkata to get heritage tag including Mocam...
Time for Kolkata’s foodies to rejoice!
BREAKING! Muslim professor appointed by Ramkrishna Mission to teach Sanskri...
RK Mission Vidyamandir did when Benaras Hindu University students protested
KUDOS! Bengali scientist leads cancer breakthrough with low-cost detection ...
Professor Yasmeen Haque’s invention will help poor patients across the world
Charles Dickens’ son still lies in an obscure grave in Kolkata! ...
Famous author’s last letter to his son while he was in Kolkata
Sonar Kella’s Mandar Bose died in poverty and pain
Anti-hero Kamu Mukherjee was indeed a brilliant actor
All women Pink Cabs to be launched in Kolkata
Bengal government’s Gatidhara project to help women drivers
Soumya Das of Nadia makes India proud by winning Mr Universe 2019!
After Monotosh Roy and Monohar Aich
Today SSKM Hospital created history with first heart transplant
Anjana’s heart will now beat in Mrinmay’s body
IT professional from Bengal cracks Indus Valley script!
Meet Bahata Mukherjee who has used technology to decipher the script
BREAKING! Two Bengali scientists record new magnetic explosion on Sun
NASA acknowledges their discovery
Bengal’s tryst with Mihidana – history of Burdwan’s famou...
Bhairab Chandra Nag designed the new sweets
Meet the graduate farmer sisters of Habra – Deepa and Samapti Mondal ...
How they took up hoe and sickle
Intellectuals and locals of Bangladesh form human chain to save Ritwik Ghat...
House is being demolished for cycle garage
Jaan Bari of Kolkata --- Hot seat of ancient tantric rites
Did Tantra Sadhana take birth in the city’s famous Jaan Bari?
Enjoy scientific feats in the backdrop of the Himalayas at Kalimpong Scienc...
From 3D dinosaurs to science workshops!
Suvendu Chattopadhyay – The doctor who stole our hearts as an intelli...
His infectious smile was to die for!
Century old Kolkata tram gets a single car chic look this Christmas
Launch of more new-look single tramcars by March 2020
Get to see a partial Solar Eclipse today in Kolkata
Starts from 8.30 am in the morning and continue till noon
Have a sumptuous Turkey Meal as Christmas Lunch
Learn the recipe for Christmas Special Stuffed Turkey
Join the Bow Fest at Bow Barracks this Christmas!
Narrow lanes with red brick building come alive to song and dance
Anglo Indian jockeys of Race Course. Where are they now?
If you are heading to watch the races this winter, get to know the jockeys
Kolkata’s British charm relived on an Anglo-Indian palate
Dishes from kedgeree to pish pash, try any
Bengali-Bihari association of Karmatar preserves Vidyasagar’s house a...
Why Vidyasagar lived with the Santhals of Jharkhand?
Swami Vivekananda’s homecoming from Chicago and the Bawalis of Budge ...
Bawali still holds 300-year-old Rathayatra
Meet the Saldanhas --- Goan Bakers of Kolkata
Surviving in the bakery business for more than 80 years!
South Asia’s oldest dental college of Kolkata celebrates 100 years
Visionary Rafiuddin Ahmed and the college he established
First Indian to fly was from Kolkata --- Ramchandra Chatterjee
First Hot Air Balloon flight in 1836 from Garden Reach
KUDOS! Bengali scientist from IIT Kharagpur invents Cancer Vision Goggles ...
Pathbreaking invention by Suman Bikash Mondal
Breaking! Sahitya Akademi for Bengali professor and writer Chinmoy Guha
Guha has also won multiple French Awards
On Ma Sarada Janma Jayanti, remembering one of the greatest feminist Sara D...
How she fought against menstrual taboos
Meet Dr Santosh Kumar Biswas of Murshidabad – doctor who also holds a...
Doctor runs the primary center alone on days the staff does not arrive
Soccer’s greatest fan Pannalal Chatterjee, who witnessed Maradona&rsq...
He will no more be seen on the stands of 2022 World Cup
9th Kolkata Christmas Carnival starts at Allen Park with huge fanfare
Hon’ble CM Mamata Banerjee passes message of love and peace
Bengal produced many brave soldiers. How Lt Kanad Bhattacharya was martyred...
The brave man from Kolkata’s Baranagar
To die for --- Kapilda’s Ghugni Chaat at Girish Park
Kapil’s deft hands whipping up the chaat is like Pied Piper playing a tune
How far will Dhritiman Chatterjee do justice to Professor Shonku’s ro...
Satyajit Ray’s science fiction brought to life
One of the oldest fairs of Kolkata -- Behala’s 227-year-old Chandi Me...
Rural feel in the middle of a bustling metropolis
BREAKING! Ramakrishna Mission College wins highest NAAC grade
Another winning accolade for Ramkrishna Mission College
Do you remember sexy and sensuous actress Mithu Mukherjee who vanished at h...
Where is Mithu Mukherjee now?
Shimurali’s heritage sweet ‘Kaalakand’ made from buffalo ...
Try the century-old shop Mahamaya Mistanna Bhandar
As India fights over NRC and CAB, here’s an inspiring tale from Benga...
How Muslim family gave refuge to an abandoned Hindu woman
Did you know St Xavier’s College was established twice?
Where was the first college and why did it wind up?
State government’s MSME clusters generate employment even during econ...
CM to inaugurate MSME facility in Siliguri
BREAKING! Presidency College alumni brings back Pramod-da’s canteen o...
Crowd-funded canteen might start soon
World’s 2nd largest coal mine Deocha Pachami in Birbhum goes for oper...
CM makes big announcement at Bengal Business Conclave
Greek Orthodox Church of Kolkata still bears testimony to the city’s ...
From Grecian shores to Kolkata’s Murgihatta
Abhijit Banerjee wore a dhoti while receiving Nobel Prize! How dhoti carrie...
Tracing the history of this quintessential Bengali attire
BREAKING! West Bengal bags 2,750 cr investment on first day of Bengal Busin...
Two luxury hotels to come up in Digha
This Christmas if you are heading to St John’s Church do not miss fam...
The church of Kolkata that houses a priceless painting of Zoffany
HUMAN RIGHTS DAY: Human rights violation at Nandigram lead to international...
Amnesty International found gross human rights violation
Abhijit Banerjee will receive Nobel Prize this afternoon at Stockholm
Set your eyes on TV for the 2.30 pm IST ceremony
How Google & Alphabet Inc CEO Sundar Pichai found his lady love in Beng...
His college days in IIT Kharagpur
Baghajatin started a revolutionary storm over a class of Paramount sherbet!...
Century old Paramount got Heritage Eatery tag last week
Netaji’s kin to ask Japanese PM for DNA analysis of ashes on his Indi...
Will Netaji’s death mystery get a final closure?
KUDOS! State government launches Banglar Shiksha app with data on 1.5 crore...
Even Central Government heaps praise for this new e-portal
Forgotten Hero swimmer Mihir Sen, only man to swim oceans of 5 continents i...
How Left front government turned him to penury
This winter savour Bengal’s date palm jaggery through famous Joynagar...
Seasonal sweet of Bengal, famous worldwide!
110-year-old Dilkhusha Cabin got prestigious Heritage Eatery Tag yesterday!...
Poet Nazrul Islam was a frequent visitor at Dilkhusha
Did you know Kolkata produced the first professional female photographer of...
Photographic Society of Bengal established in 1857 with 23 female photographers
Curtains finally come down on Roxy Cinema Hall by High Court Order
City loses yet another iconic single screen movie hall
Did you know Kolkata has a Chinese Kalibari where noodles are offered as pr...
Why do Chinese community of Tangra worship Goddess Kali?
She was ‘evil or scheming’ mother onscreen, yet Gita Dey was ca...
Tracing the life and times of this legendary actress
Even Hindu rulers destroyed Buddhist stupas and built temples on them!
On Babri Masjid Demolition Day, a look at historical Hindu terror
Arjun, a platform destitute at Sealdah Station fights poverty and studies i...
Little Arjun is an inspiration to us all!
Bengal’s own Agatha Christie Prabhavati Devi and her female detective...
Prabhavati invaded male domain of detectives decades ago
State Government’s new social scheme Jaago, aims at women empowerment...
Almost 1 crore women will be helped
Ram and Sita were siblings? Linguist Suniti Kumar Chattopadhyay proved thro...
How Bhashacharya Suniti Kumar raised a furor 5 decades ago
BREAKING! Bengali officially declared the second language of London!
Can you believe Bengali is 2nd most spoken language in London?
Neil Basu, son of Bengali doctor from Kolkata headed recent London Bridge t...
He is a counter-terrorism expert of Scotland Yard!
State government medical colleges bring online test report facility
5 state run hospitals help patients get reports fast on their mobile
How Pintu Mahato fought poverty and Maoist threat to become a rising soccer...
Learn the tale of resilience from West Midnapore’s Adivasi Pintu
Sudden spurt of Mangroves in Botanical Gardens has concerned scientists
Is Hooghly water turning saline?
Breakthrough in Cancer Therapy: Bengal’s scientists discover anti-car...
Experiments on mice and rabbits complete
BREAKING! 200-year-old chest found in Sanskrit College with Vidyasagar&rsqu...
Treasure trove of how he had left money for widows!
Good news for Bengali medium students! Give JEE (Main) in Bengali
Mamata Banerjee’s government able to make Bengali a part of JEE Main
Trace Kolkata through Ink and Paper drawings of 76-year-old engineer Sandip...
Be at Golpark RK Mission today to have a look at these rare paintings
BREAKING! NRS Hospital to start free-of-cost IVF clinic in memory of Dr Sub...
Poor patients get a chance to have test-tube babies
This winter enjoy some lost Pithe recipes of Bengal
Delicacy that is intrinsic to Bengal’s own brand of desserts
CONGRATS! Suman Das from Siliguri wins prestigious World Title in Bodybuild...
Wins gold at International Federation of Body Building competition
Why Ronald Ross’ Bengali partner Kishori Mohan not get Nobel Prize? ...
Colonial apathy for Kishori not getting his due!
Royal Gallery at Victoria Memorial opens after 25 years!
Step in to see India’s largest oil painting
Revisiting refugees of Marichjhapi as Bengal gives land rights to 12k refug...
Kudos to Mamata Banerjee government for recognizing victims of partition
Promising Bengal diver’s mother drives mini-bus to fund her sports ca...
Daughters are budding divers from Bengal
On Heritage Week, GB brings the story of how Deb Sahitya Kutir building was...
Purono Kolkatar Golpo took the fight against demolition
‘Human Computer’ Shakuntala Devi wrote India’s first book...
Maths Genius who married Bengali IAS Paritosh Bannerjee
Bengal’s food love in moving images! Watch out GB Ahaare Bangla Video...
Mammoth Food Fest at Kolkata’s Central Park
First look of Avijatrik, the newly-made monochrome last leg of Apur Sansar ...
Apu, Aparna and Kajol return to silver screen in a B/W mode
Sharadendu Mukherjee, ex-Indian team cricketer speaks to GB on today’...
When two Bengals will come together and create history
Pratima Devi, unsung talent of Tagore household brought to limelight by Suj...
Did you know Rabindranath Tagore’s daughter-in-law was an author?
BREAKING! Ancient Jain temple found under Kangsabari River in Purulia!
Archaeologists say they belonged to10th-11th century
History today at Eden Gardens – HIV kids to bring in cricket players ...
Paratroopers to deliver pink balls
Almost century-old Barua’s Cakes of Bow Barracks! Try out this Christ...
Not to miss the Chhena Pora Cakes
GOOD NEWS! Kazakhstan looks for $5 Billion trade target with Bengal
Agriculture, Tourism and Mining are sectors to look into!
After 43 years, Sarat Chandra Chatterji’s Datta is being remade
Rituparna Sengupta in the lead role!
120 years of Kolkata’s Electric Trams celebrated with special cover r...
Tracing the history from horse trams to electric trams
Big boost for Kolkata’s logistics infrastructure! World Bank to pump ...
Bengal features in World Bank’s South Asia connectivity plan
Wow! Darjeeling’s Green and White Tea get GI tag
Big boost for international tea trade from North Bengal
CONGRATS! Bandhan Bank’s Chandra Shekhar Ghosh gets ‘Banker of ...
Business Standard Banker of the Year 2018-19 goes to this Bengali
Centre’s NCRB records show Bengal fared best with 90% drop in women &...
Kudos to social welfare schemes of CM Mamata Banerjee
Pujo Shilpo -- MAYA Art Space hosts famous installation artists today
From Bhabatosh Sutar, Sanatan Dinda, Susanto Pal to Partha Dasgupta
Sanjay Sen, a Bengali Engineer is contesting British elections!
Candidate of Wales Conservative Party
200-year-journey of Agri-Horticultural Society and how it introduced winter...
Founder William Carey brought cauliflower and cabbage from England
Kolkata Comes up with its first Zero Waste Shop
The shop that is adding to environment protection awareness
Tagore’s Ghare Baire was powerful, has Aparna Sen lived up to it in G...
Even Satyajit Ray came up with a rare and weak cast!
Bengal government launches outreach programme for beneficiaries of welfare ...
Mahaparidarshan Abhijan for all districts
Meet the family with a Baghdad connect! All roads lead to Nahoum’s th...
A look at when and how this iconic New Market shop started
India’s first international cargo ship starts journey from Haldia
Follow the maritime path of MV Maheshwari
Statue vandalised in JNU! Didn’t Swami Vivekananda preach tolerance? ...
Bigotry and hate were what Swami Vivekananda always protested against
KIFF celebrates Children’s Day with ‘Child’ movies
Film-makers from across the world pay homage to children
Bengal’s Sandeshkhali gets honour of most child-friendly Panchayat
Sandeshkhali tops the India chart
GB Children’s Day Special – Tagore’s Minnie and a child&r...
Children are hotpots of unadulterated love
Raj Kapoor wanted to produce Gupi Gayen Bagha Bayen with Shashi Kapoor as G...
Satyajit Ray turned down the proposal
Rakhee Gulzar’s new movie Nirban being screened at KIFF
Why did Gautam Halder’s Nirban take so long to release?
GB KIFF SPECIAL: Celebrating 100 years of Jahar Roy
KIFF pays tribute to 100 years of legendary comedian
Burdwan Medical College doctors perform first ever uretero-duodenal fischul...
Patient’s life saved in a first-of-its kind operation
‘Na Jeo Na’ -- Lata Mangeshkar was hospitalised with pneumonia ...
We wish Lata Mangeshkar a speedy recovery
Play a game of hide-and-seek like Nawabs at Malda’s Lukochuri Gate
Ancient gate of Bengal’s Gaur kingdom
Kolkata to host first-of-its-kind Global Internet Meet
Chance to meet more than 300 IT brains from all over the world
Sagar Island’s Kapil Muni Temple is at stake after Cyclone Bulbul
How the cyclone impacted erosion of the islands!
Amitabh Bachchan completes 50 years in Bollywood! Kolkata’s role in s...
Amitabh Bachchan and his Big Kolkata connect
KIFF showcases international film shooting locations of Bengal
Documentary made by Parambrata Chatterjee
Bengal embraced Lord Rama not on religious lines, but as a product of Bhakt...
Krittibasi Ramayan gives social picture of Bengal in middle ages
Wish to see a Portuguese village in the heart of Bengal? Visit Mirpur
Band of ‘Portuguese-Bengalis’ will welcome you this Christmas
Will Cyclone Bulbul be as severe as Aila? When will it hit Sunderbans?
Severe Cyclone Bulbul brings back memories of Aila
Ayodhya Verdict Day: The case Siddhartha Shankar Ray fought for Muslim Law ...
Kolkata’s legal eagle ‘Manuda’ was intrinsic part of this historical case
Flipkart’s largest Indian warehouse to open at Haringhata next year ...
Flipkart to generate 10,000 plus employment in Bengal next year
Bengal’s answer to terrorism: Village that lost 5 to terrorists in Ka...
Tropical Murshidabad will start growing apples!
Eden Gardens Buffet with 50 dishes from Ilish to Posto for Bangladesh PM Sh...
Indo-Bangladesh Cricket Match at Eden will be a gourmet delight!
Longest serving Mohun Bagan Secretary Anjan Mitra dead
Renowned CA and a Mohun Bagan man at heart and work
GB EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: 25th Kolkata International Film Festival
What’s new brewing at the international film festival?
Kolkata students create Guinness World Records by making world’s larg...
Big scientific feat by city students!
Did you know Bankim Chandra depicted Jagadhhatri as ‘Bharat Mata?&rsq...
Krishnanagar’s Jagadhhatri Puja stated by Maharaja Krishnachandra
Feluda is back! Director Srijit Mukherjee brings new series Feluda Ferot! ...
Who will be the new Feluda? Who will be Jatayu?
Why not Bengali? JEE 2020 will have questions in Gujrati, English & Hin...
All India examination with a whiff of provincialism
Santiniketan’s Poush Mela to be held at the same location this year! ...
PMO clears whiff of uncertainity
119-year-old Jagaddhatri Puja at ‘Medicine Man’ BK Pal’s ...
BK Pal helped freedom fighters while supplying Edward Tonic to the British!
CM Mamata Banerjee brings back historic Ban Rajar Dighi to life
Tapan Dighi of South Dinajpur was dying
Is Haryana-Punjab’s stubble burning similar to Bengal’s straw a...
Will Kolkata soon take the Delhi-NCR route?
GB shares a rare poem of Chittaranjan Das and how it was translated by Auro...
Our tribute to Chittaranjan Das on his birth anniversary
India’s youngest IAS Ansar Shaikh, who worked in tea-stalls becomes S...
Ansar brings a ray of hope to youths of Coochbehar!
Founder of the first women’s organisation of India and Asia was a Ben...
GB tribute to Sarala Devi who ruled the feminist movement of India
Famous Santragachhi Lake being revamped to draw more migratory birds this y...
New islands being added
Bangladesh Book Fair begins in Kolkata – bridges two Bengals
Literary tie that binds across the border
Rural Bengal Innovation! Purulia Doll Makers spread plant seeds through cla...
How rural women of Bengal bring environmental awareness
Kolkata’s iconic Nandan gets a facelift after 33 years before KIFF in...
Take a look at the revamped classic Nandan
Bengal’s Tea Tourism gets a big revenue boost: State Government eases...
Rule Rejig for Allied Tea Tourism Industry
Blanket ban on Gutka & Pan Masala! Look how they almost destroyed Howra...
West Bengal Government takes a bold step by banning gutka from Nov 7
Bengali scientist Pratik Mukherjee’s AI to detect brain haemorrhage i...
Path-breaking invention of US based scientist
Madhyamgram’s housewife gets accolades in Mrs India Contest in Mumbai...
‘Mrs Elegant India’ Sarmistha Chakraborty
Will Behala and Salt Lake sink or swim? IIT Kharagpur-JU research warn...
Bay of Bengal rising much faster than Arabian Sea
Debi Choudhurani Temple as described in Bankim Chandra’s novel gets a...
New temple circuit coming up in North Bengal
‘Bharat’ Salman Khan might come to Maidan for East Bengal&rsquo...
What value will the Dabaang star add to Maidan soccer?
Breaking! Last ICS of India Monishi Sen dies 51 days before his 100th birth...
End of an era of British groomed ICS officers of India!
Santiniketan’s Pushparani turns You-Tube sensation at 78! Earns in la...
Tale of a rural housewife earning lakhs through food videos
India’s first day & night cricket test match to be held in Eden G...
BCCI wishes to hold this test match
Bohoman to bring back Aparna Sen- Soumitro Chatterjee chemistry!
What is the movie to be soon launched about?
On his birth anniversary GB explores England trained Print Technologist Suk...
Abol Tabol creator was a multi-faceted talent
IIT student Debayan Saha’s Minus 2.5 to combat Delhi pollution this w...
Proud of Saha’s technological discovery to fight rising pollution
KUDOS Institute of Neurosciences! Student recovers from 3-month paralysis a...
How JEE student Souvik Mukherjee got back from the jaws of death
To save Rabindra Sarobar from Chhath revellers, KMC creates artificial pond...
3.3 lakh litre pond created in South Kolkata
Meet ‘Housewife’ Sushmita, First Female Ola Bike Taxi Driver of...
She fought patriarchy to earn her own living
Congrats! Jadavpur University’s Pramit ranks 2nd in UPSC IES Examinat...
Indian Topper Pramit is from JU and makes Bengal proud
Did you know Kalighat Temple has a special architecture found only in Benga...
Special Kali idol of Kalighat that only had a face!
OYO goes for massive expansion in Bengal, to generate 15,000 jobs
Company plans to treble room count in Kolkata by next year
South Kolkata’s Lake Kalibari – where Goddess has a seat of fiv...
The Kali Temple established almost 60 years ago
Which Kali Temple of Bengal was razed by a cyclone in 1737?
Tracing the history of the cyclone through letters by British
Did Anthony Firingi establish the famous Firingi Kali Bari?
The European kabiyaal who made Kolkata his home
SPOOKY! Ghostbuster team of Kolkata’s Paranormal Society face aggress...
Crematorium at Siuri proves presence of six kinds of ‘spirits’
BREAKING! Baloch leader tells India Sati peeth Hinglaj Temple in Pakistan i...
This Sakti peeth is in Balochistan province and controlled by Pak army
Today is Bhoot Chaturdashi. Why do Bengalis have 14 saag on this day? ...
Bengal’s own Halloween follows scientific norms
Did you know a Dinosaur fossil in India is named after Rabindranath Tagore?...
Recent tweet reveals this surprising truth!
His family was follower of Ram, yet Ramakrishna Paramhansa took Maa Kali as...
How Goddess Kali became a favourite of Ramkrishna Dev
Happy 74th Aparna Sen. On her birthday, GB tribute with her directorial deb...
The brilliance of 36 Chowringhee Lane
CM Mamata Banerjee to give Bhai Phonta to WB Governor
Season of good wishes and brotherhood in Bengal
KIFF Special: Ronny Sen’s Cat Sticks, to compete in KIFF Int’l ...
Will it win the Golden Royal Bengal trophy?
Trio at Eden Gardens next month? Mamata, Modi and Hasina!
The three might grace Indo-Bangladesh cricket match at the Eden Gardens
Powder to stop bleeding in 20 secs! DRDO honours Burdwan rice-mill owner&rs...
Discovery of young scientist from Bengal will save many soldiers!
Crime rate down by 31%, Kolkata safest Indian city as per National Crime Re...
Bengal too has improved in crime ranking!
KIFF Special: Hollywood celebrities might be present in Kolkata
Andie MacDowell might throw up a surprise!
Singur’s Kalyan Koley, impacted by TATA agitation brings new hope for...
New business boost for Bengal’s Meat Industry
How a woman refugee from Bangladesh built a Diwali cracker empire
Remember ‘Buri Ma’ chocolate bombs?
This winter be at second oldest tea estate and highest tea factory of the w...
GB takes you on a trek to Happy Valley Tea Estate
Nobel Laureate Abhijit Banerji lands in Kolkata, look at his book launch
Will Good Economics for Hard Times answer to India’s economic slowdown?
Today is the day when Jibanananda Das died. What happened to the tram that ...
Was it accident or suicide?
BREAKING! MBBS Course to start at IIT Kharagpur from 2021!
The course will have 50 students in the beginning!
Want to meet Abanindranath Tagore’s grandson? Be at MAYA Art Space to...
Amitendranath Tagore is a Chinese language specialist
Raidighi housewives fight poverty, yet hold on to the art of ‘Diya Ma...
Buy country-made diyas this Diwali and light up homes of poor women of Bengal
Renowned photographer Raghu Rai, who made Kolkata his muse, wins French Awa...
50 years of ‘Behind his Lens’ has enriched the world of photography
Bengal’s dying art of alpona revived through children of ‘Khowa...
Chalchitra Academy holds special workshops for rural kids
Despite saving more than 50 lakh lives from Kalazar, U.N. Brahmachari was d...
British gave him knighthood in recognition
KIFF Special: Who is the chief guest at KIFF this year? Yes, he is an Oscar...
German filmmaker Volker Schlondorff is the Chief Guest at KIFF 2019
1 crore poor patients get free medical benefits under Swasthya Sathi Scheme...
7.5 crore more people to be added under this state government scheme
Kolkata Int’l Film Festival brings back ‘celluloid’ films...
Old projectors of Nandan revamped to show these movies
After Tagore, author Mahasweta Devi was nominated for 2012 Nobel Prize in L...
Why no more Literature Nobel came to India?
Bengal tops in largest recruitment of engineers and IT professionals in Ind...
All India Council for Technical Education brings out the list
Iconic Kolkata Port turns 150! GB traces its rich history
The port that played a major role in British India
Bengal govt. plans ‘co-living places’ to help IT professionals ...
New Town and Rajarhat to have such places built by joint venture
‘Ambulance Dada’ Karimul donates money of biopic to build...
Bollywood biopic on Karimul’s incredible way of ferrying patients
Tarun Niketan, the century-old pice hotel near Rashbehari
Established in 1915, the hotel still serves meals at throwaway prices
Nominated 8 times, why Bengali scientist Meghnad Saha never got a Nobel!
Not just science, he had a huge contribution to education of India
Breaking! PwC to set up AI hub in Kolkata, generates 1,200 jobs!
First IoT lab of India to start in Kolkata
Ramchandra Guha is 3rd Indian historian to get highest honour at American H...
Another Indian scholar makes us proud!
Lady Don of Kolkata’s Tangra! Meet Liu, owner of famous Chinese eater...
Salute to this women entrepreneur who fought poverty and mafia
Institute of Neurosciences sets milestone! Rare operation on Scoliosi...
Spine surgeon Dr Anindya Basu and his team perform a rare feat
18th-century Bengali Poetry Book discovered from Australian Desert!
Book thought to be Quran is in reality a poetry book!
Scientist Sambhunath De, the unsung hero who never got a Nobel Prize
Despite being nominated many times for Nobel Prize in Medicine!
Lincoln Center to host a complete retrospective of Ritwik Ghatak
Big recognition to the visionary Bengali director’s career
Nobel winner Abhijit Banerjee says India economy doing ‘badly’ ...
He believes Indian economy’s slowdown is a big cause for concern
Visva Bharati’s Kala Bhavan celebrates 100 years!
This is centenary year of the art revolution started by Tagore in 1919
Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo are 6th married couple to win Nobel
Did you know Esther spent many years in Ballygunge?
Did you know Bengal’s Durga Puja did business worth Rs 15K crore!
Largest employment generator for 6 months
BREAKING! Bengali economist Abhijit Bandopadhyay wins 2019 Economics Nobel ...
He is student of Amartya Sen
Nadia’s govt school grows own vegetables and fish for mid-day meals ...
Barnia Abhaynagar Vidyalaya is a role model for mid-day meal solution
BREAKING! Sourav Ganguly to be BCCI president after midnight drama
Kolkata’s Prince of Cricket to get the highest post of Indian Cricket
Howrah’s Suchorita fights poverty and studies under street-lights!
Courage and grit has taken Suchorita to College
How Lakshmi Puja of Bangaals and Ghotis of Bengal are different!
Did refugees from East Bengal, bring Kojagori Lakshmi Puja to Kolkata?
Paramita of Birbhum fought poverty to win gold at World Karate Champs.
Paramita Bhattacharya’s parents took loans to send her to Moscow!
Meet Sudipta Sengupta, first Indian woman to conquer Antarctica
Professor of Structural Geology in Jadavpur University
Bengal’s Handloom brand Tantuja has made a turn around!
Huge profits in the last and current financial year!
If you are in love with Kolkata, do not miss People Called Kolkata launch ...
55 people-centric stories of a City with a Soul!
Kolkata house where first widow remarriage took place is in shambles!
Plaque stating Vidyasagar married off first widow is also stolen!
CONGRATS! Entrepreneur Ankiti Bose in 2019 Fortune ‘40 Under 40&rsquo...
Co-founder of Zilingo, Bose is one of world’s most influential young entrepreneur
Mother Dairy shuns plastic packaged milk through ‘Token Milk!’ ...
Learn how leading dairy chain joins ‘Plastic Free’ drive in Bengal
Visually challenged teenager from Bengal climbs 19,000 ft high peak
While we were pandal hopping, a feat created atop Rudragaira peak
Royal Panchkot Durga Puja where even Gauhar Jaan had performed
Month long musical Durga Puja at the Royal Panchkot Thakurdalan
If you are home cooking this Pujo, try this Leela Majumdar recipe
Author Leela Majumdar was also a great cook! Try her breakfast recipe
Significance of skull under Mahatma Gandhi’s feet in Ramkinkar statue...
On his 150th birth anniversary, look at Gandhi’s statue at Santiniketan
Handwriting expert Carl Baggett concludes Gumnami Baba was Netaji
With release of Movie Gumnaami today, a look at the controversy
Around 450-year-old Haldarbari Pujo of North Kolkata
Famous Bonedi Bari pujo with Koshtipathhor idol
What is famous artist Bhabatosh Sutar whipping up at Naktala Udayan?
Kabir Sumon sets the music of the pandal
Kamarpukur’s Chatterjee Bari serves Machher Jhol as bhog!
Have you ever heard fish being given in Durga bhog?
Why did Gokul Chandra break patriarchy and train women?
How a man from a Bengal village made a Team of Women Dhaakis
Samaj Sebi Sangha on Lake Road pays homage to labourers
Look what’s brewing at South Kolkata’s famous Samaj Sebi
Shonagachhi sex workers celebrate Durga Puja in a different way!
How Kolkata’s infamous ‘Red Light Area’ brings awareness through Devi Durga
Durga Immersion! Watch from a launch at Taki on River Ichhamati
WBTDCL Packages for Dashami Ichhamati immersion
New Lightning Arresters for Kolkata – Coconut Tree plantation!
HIDCO to plant series of coconut trees in New Town
Landmark initiative to give ‘Gene Cards’ to Kanyashree girls
First in India! Students under Bengal’s Kanyashree scheme to get Gene Cards
From Tea Bush to Tea Cup – Enjoy Damdim’s Super Tea Trail!
Far from the madding crowds, serene nature and experience awaits!
Bengali IFS officer Vidisha Maitra gives befitting reply to Pak PM
IAS rank holder Vidisha Maitra nailed every lie of Imran Khan at UNGA
Hooghly electrician’s daughter, 10-year-old Srija is Yoga Asian Champ...
She wins the prestigious gold medal in South Korea!
Youngest Bhatnagar Award winner is a Kolkata Mathematician
Neena Gupta of Kolkata’s Indian Statistical Institute makes us proud
Good over Evil is need of the hour! Relevance of Mahalaya in modern India ...
Do you still tune in to ‘Mahisasur Mardini’ on Radio?
Iconic Trincas on Park Street celebrates 60th anniversary this weekend! &n...
GB traces nostalgic trip of this iconic restaurant where music bands were born
BREAKING! Bengal tops India’s 2019 Bhatnagar Science Awards list!
Out of 12 scientists awarded, 5 are from Bengal
Bengal develops world’s 2nd largest coal-mine; Operations to start so...
12,000 crore plan complete, 1 lakh jobs to be created
CONGRATS! Low-Cost Breast Cancer detectors by NIT Durgapur
Check yourself for any Breast Cancer signs!
Enjoy a Kolbalish hug at West Bengal Tourism hotels
Romancing Bangaliana, enjoying with the side pillow
UN climate change body claims Kolkata will face major disaster by 2100
Melting Himalayan ice will act as the culprit
Why Santhals of Bengal mourn during Durga Puja?
Did you know Mahishasura is regarded as their leader?
Lathiyal of Birshingha who protected Vidyasagar from Brahmin goons
Though we could not protect even a statue of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
If the NRC axe is hanging on you, visit the Rajdanga Durga Puja this year ...
Theme Pujo highlighting plight of ‘stateless people’
Bonedi Bari Bakulia House Pujo started by famous Bengali entrepreneur
House of Bishweswar Mookerjee serves a special Panta Bhog
Bengal’s dying craft Talpatar Shepai gets a boost! How?
Chalchitra Academy revives this palm toy through a workshop
Usha Uthup will again perform live at Trincas this month!
Mark the 50th anniversary of Usha Uthup-Trincas reunion
Father a grocer, Bengal’s Shweta Agarwal had topped IAS exam
Meet Marwari girl Shweta Agarwal who broke ceiling of patriarchy
Have a glimpse of Bengal’s ancient capital of Gaur
Malda at its historical best in this exclusive video
Muslim MLA crafts Maa Durga – sends message of religious unity
In a rare show a Muslim MLA of Bengal has made a Durga idol
HIDCO makes area around Eco Park ‘No Horn Zone’
In a bid to protect the wildlife and birds of the Park
State government launches Patha Bandhu app for accident victims
Accidents on Highways to be tracked through this app
Bengali architect Rajendranath Mookerjee builds Victoria Memorial
Why the British asked him to build Palta waterworks?
World’s largest e-commerce giant launches biggest centre in Bengal
Amazon launched largest fulfilment centre in Bengal
Join Bhaswati Bose in recycling Durga Pujo flowers to organic fertiliser
Dumped garbage of Durga Pujo flowers will turn to fertilisers
With the monsoon still hovering, try some Ilish Paturi
Recipe from Beyond the Borders -- Narayanganj
When Religion Unites: Dutta Bari worships Muslim girl as Maa Durga
Even Swami Vivekananda worshipped daughter of a Muslim boatman
Not to miss the Durga Puja conducted by Sri Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa ...
Be at Janbazar’s Rani Rashmoni household
St Xavier’s Law School starts in Kolkata promising new opportunities ...
Good news for city students pursuing a law degree
Rogue biker drags cop and injures him in front of Quest Mall!
Police to use technology to arrest such bikers to save their force from assault
No Durga Puja pandal this year to block Kolkata roads
State government sends strict instruction to all police stations
In just 12 minutes donor kidney reaches SSKM today via green corridor
Another medical emergency handled with aplomb in Kolkata
New ‘Bus Boxes’ on Kolkata roads to reduce fatal accidents
How will these boxes help in stopping racing buses?
Want to buy a recently-seized bike on e-auction? Try Lalbazar’s aucti...
Rogue biker crackdown piled up several high-end bikes; Police plans sell-off
Jadavpur University students crowd-source books and start women’s lib...
First crowd-funded only-women library of Bengal starts at Sheoraphuli
Kolkata gets the first multi-sports museum of India!
This World Cup season catch a glimpse of Virat Kohli’s bat at Fanattic Museum
Beware of the ‘Laughing Gas’ gang in Kolkata
The Delhi robbery gang that are a new menace on city streets
Blood Shot eyes, rupture of blood vessels, new monsoon disease hits Kolkata...
Beware, this is not Conjunctivitis, but Sub-congenital hemorrhage
Super advanced Robotic Surgery to be introduced in SSKM
First of its kind in Eastern India, state run SSKM Hospital’s robotic unit
Kolkata Metro allows commuters to use staff toilets
So long basic washroom facilities were not available at metro stations
SSKM scripts history today with liver transplant through organ donation
Green corridor brings liver and kidney from Park Clinic to SSKM in record time
Doctors of SSKM Hospital perform rare surgery to save boy
Advanced Fibreoptic Bronchoscopy on young Rohit Dolui saves his life
East-West metro comes with a series of safety nets to avoid tragedy
After the horrific death last week, East West Metro to have modern devices
Kolkata’s Premier Clubs are first in the country to implement green n...
Calcutta Club, CCFC, CRC, Tolly and many clubs follow green initiatives
New museum ‘Ami Kolkata’ that reconstructs the soul of Kolkata ...
Do not miss the new museum at Metcalfe Hall
New Town to get first Tree Library of India
One stop destination for information on all species of trees
Kudos! Calcutta Medical College doctors remove rarest of rare foetus
Baby was growing between stomach and intestine!
World class air purifiers set up by KMC to help Calcuttans breathe easy
Like New York and Washington, Kolkata will soon get such air purifiers
Join Chief Minister today in ‘Save Green, Stay Clean’ walk ...
Green awareness is a necessity in Kolkata
Good News! Wipro to start 2nd campus employing 10,000 in Bengal
Microsoft to follow Wipro and work with handloom weavers of Bengal
Earthquake in Kolkata today! The city sits on a major tectonic plate
Earthquake was predicted in Kolkata in next 2 months!
IIM Kolkata gets first female director, Anju Seth to head the institut...
Controversy over appointment of a US citizen as head of IIM in Kolkata
Miracle! Calcutta Medical College oncologists cure 4th stage cancer! ...
State run medical college praised for this path-breaking feat
India’s first Underwater Metro to run in Kolkata soon!
Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal congratulates Kolkata in a tweet
Institute of Neurosciences creates history! Patient recovers from coma
Doctors use classical music therapy for treatment
Kolkata Municipal Corporation to provide rice meals at only Rs 6!
Rice hotels to be opened across the city!
Turkisyano – first Turkish ice-cream outlet of Kolkata
Do not miss this slice of Turkey in the middle of the city!
India’s deepest metro station now in Kolkata!
Metro station 30 metres below Howrah station is now complete
GOOD NEWS! Majerhat Bridge to be complete by February 2020
New bridge will look like Vidyasagar Setu!
Why are lightning strikes increasing in Kolkata? Listen to scientists
Rising pollution behind increasing lightning strike deaths in Kolkata
GOOD NEWS! Salt Lake Metro to start journey before Puja; Tickets at ...
From Sector V to Salt Lake Stadium
World’s first Museum on Chaitanya Mahaprabhu opens at Baghbazar...
Walk through the museum to know the unknown and for divine bliss
On first anniversary of Majherhat Bridge collapse! Today is the day when So...
History of iconic bridges of Kolkata
25 years after his death, Kolkata gets a street named after Shakti Chattopa...
Is the poet getting his due honour?
SAVING THE HOOGHLY! Volunteers from New Zealand take up mission of cleaning...
Kolkata’s aquatic eco-system needs to be saved
Breaking News! Rail board passes proposal to run high-speed classy Private ...
Between Howrah-Delhi and Howrah-Mumbai
JU works on first historical online dictionary in Bengali!
Mammoth task of recording evolution of every Bengali word
Touch, feel and buy the Best of Bengal at MAYA Art Space
Do not miss exclusive exhibits of The Bengal Store starting today
First online OPD vending machine for patients at SSKM Hospital
Steps to help patients from waiting in queues
Institute of Neurosciences Kolkata make people aware of spinal disorders
Symposium on creating awareness about Ankylosing Spondylitis
Open-air Double Decker buses for foreign tourists in Kolkata
London styled buses to ply in Kolkata this winter
KUDOS! International honour for KMDA at Copenhagen!
Successful implementation of zero polluting vehicles in Kolkata
Kolkata to have all-electric bus fleet by 2030!
Not just E-buses, even battery-operated ferry services to start soon
Kolkata Trams set to make a comeback with new AC carriages!
City Mayor lays the plan for tram route revival
South Point School that groomed a Nobel Laureate has name in Guinness Recor...
The school that produced achievers in different fields!
BREAKING! UNESCO will join next year’s Red Road Durga Puja Carnival!&...
Durga Puja might be announced as world’s greatest festival
BREAKING! Calcutta University and JU rank 1st & 2nd! QS India Govt Rati...
CM tweets on the success of the two Universities
Baazi Bazar back to Maidan this year!
Get a chance to browse through the best of firecrackers closer home
Kolkata comes up with new eco-friendly utensils made of lotus and maize lea...
These ‘Green Utensils’ will help fight plastic pollution
KMDA to create ‘Land Banks’ around Kolkata for industries
KMDA gets hold of its land along EM Bypass and other parts
BREAKING! Kolkata’s IIM gets top rank in India, 17th in the world
Rankings were given recently by Financial Times Masters
One of world’s largest science festival IISF starts in Kolkata today!...
350 students to replicate Jagadish Bose’s wireless communication
On Bengali New Year, new Majerhat Bridge might be operational!
It will come as a big relief for South Kolkata
HISTORIC! Calcutta University finally includes Third Gender option in all a...
From graduation to post graduation for all colleges under CU
Kolkata to get back Rawdon Square after 30 years of lockdown!
KMC restores the iconic park that was once saved by Mamata Banerjee
Established in 1836 iconic La Martiniere school to open co-ed campus in Beh...
Expansion of La Marts will give boost to city’s educational institutes
Legendary singer Debabrata Biswas’ Kolkata house turned into a cafe ...
Listing to his songs all day long as you take a bite
Join the Green Rhinos Fundraiser Lunch at Z’s Precinct tomorrow
Help to spread awareness for saving the fragile Sundarbans
Old Tallah Bridge to be replaced by high resistant Bowstring Girder Bridge&...
How will the bridge look like?
KMC converts Dhapa, largest open garbage dump-yard into a green plateau
How Dhapa turned into a Green Valley
Today St Xavier’s inaugurates state-of-the-art Finance Lab on Park St...
First of its kind in any college of Bengal
Institute of Neurosciences Kolkata is closer home on AJC Bose Road!
Inaugurates new outpatient department for South Kolkata patients
BREAKING! From March Kolkata will get CNG buses to curb air pollution
Clean fuel CNG to drive in Kolkata
GEAR UP! 9th edition of Kolkata Christmas Festival starts on 16th December ...
CM Mamata Banerjee to inaugurate the festival
Will Kolkata’s Tibetan woollen market survive climate change and vani...
Wellington Square annual market was city’s icon
Vidyasagar and Tolstoy join hands at 44th Kolkata Book Fair
Celebrating 200 years of Vidyasagar and theme country Russia
Kolkata is fast moving away from Chinese to Korean
Korean cuisine makes inroads in biriyani-noodles bastion
Kolkata and districts to get more Kaviar meat shops
Now buy ready-to-eat exotic meat dishes from state’s Kaviar shops
Kolkata’s South Indian dishes are not always vegetarian
What about the non-veg South Indian dishes of Kolkata?
The city will soon enjoy Duck sausage and Duck pickles!
Thanks to experiments by Bengal’s agricultural scientists
What is Jadavpur University’s Dhoper Chop?
JU canteen’s Milan da is no more, but his creation still exists
Biryanishk – the new address for Biriyani lovers of Kolkata
Exclusive GB interview with founder Saugata Banerjee
Sip n Bite café run by specially-abled children and their mothers
Do not miss this inspiring and exclusive GB video on how they run the show
Kolkata’s century old ‘pice hotel’ Siddheshwari Ashram of...
Elaborate fish dishes at throwaway prices
Century old Kolkata Café where freedom fighters met in disguise!
Not to miss the nostalgia of Favourite Cabin of Kolkata
Good News for Kolkata’s Fish Lovers! New destination for fish dishes ...
Nalban to turn to the best fish destination
Cooking something Fishy in Kolkata? Head to Nalban’s brand new AC Fis...
Good news for fish loving Bengalis!
Have a slice of Kashmiri cuisine and get transported to Paradise on Earth! ...
Where to get authentic Kashmiri food in Kolkata?
Fresh from Athens! First Greek Restaurant in Kolkata
If you wish to have a slice of Greece, drop in at Zeusopolis
Winter is almost here! Want to have some Golbarir Kosha Mangsho?
Iconic Kolkata eatery at Shyambazar crossing
Dhiren’s Cabin – where even Uttam Kumar visited for their famou...
The old-world charm of this Shovabazar eatery is still a showstopper
Did you know poet Nazrul Islam’s music was rejected by Viswabharati? ...
Rabindranath Tagore finally came to his rescue
Actor Sujoy Prasad Chatterjee lends his soulful voice to Tagore’s son...
New digital album of his songs
Goddess of Music, Saraswati, was worshipped in brothels of Kolkata
How babus of Kolkata patronized the music deity’s worship
RD Burman’s Dum Maro Dum had upset SD Burman. Why?
RD Burman’s Dum Maro Dumhad upset SD Burman. Why?
Famous song ‘2441139, Bela Bose’ almost landed Anjan Dutta in c...
Did the telephone number 2441139 actually exist?
Santiniketan’s Udayan comes alive with Shataborsho Porey
Eclectic evening with Sujoy Prosad Chatterjee’s magical performance
Burdwan’s 9-year-old Priti is the new Indian ‘Superstar’ ...
Priti Bhattacharya wins coveted ‘Superstar Singer’ reality show!
Dama Dam Mast Qalandar girl Runa Laila to perform at Eden from 8pm today! ...
How this popular Bangladeshi singer had taken Indian audience by storm
Queen of Christmas songs & pop, Usha Uthup teams up with Bappi Lahiri ...
Duo reunite after 3 decades
Cruelty against the city’s stray dogs is no stray incident
GB speaks to citizens of Kolkata to address the inhuman face of humans
Celebrate photographs that are more real than reality
Do not miss The Kolkata International Photo Festival
Gautam De tells GB why ICCR is a chosen venue for KIPF
Kolkata’s largest photography festival will hold show at ICCR
Kolkata’s two new proposed flyovers can be an environmental menace
Proposed Alipore Flyover can damage Adi Ganga and cause flooding
Famous percussionist Tanmoy Bose to promote KIPF
GB spoke to Tanmoy Bose to find his take on this photography festival
KIPF showcases Mother Teresa’s amazing journey
Documentary on Sunil K. Dutt who captured Mother in different moods
Alternative to Dumdum airport coming up at Barrackpore
A new airport to soon come up at Barrackpore. Good news for Kolkata
Unique app on artefacts and history launched by Indian Museum
Kolkata’s Indian Museum brings you closer to the lost eras
Ice jackets to give relief to police dogs this scorching summer
Elite dog squad of Kolkata Police will play an important poll role
Next time you are at Sealdah Station, be treated royally
State’s first Executive Lounge at Sealdah Station
Celebrate ‘Shakespeare Feast’ and not fest in Kolkata
Food platter with names of Shakespeare’s immortal characters
First state-run film school to start in Kolkata this August
Aspiring directors and actors get a new film institute in the city
Monginis is back on Kolkata’s confectionary map
Will the new Monginis give tough competition to others?
In the Line of Cyclones: Worst Bengal cyclones since 1737
Did you know Calcutta Cyclone of 1864 killed around 60,000?
Calcutta University throws open its century-old library to public
Everyone can browse through priceless books
Kolkata Airport with a new flyover extension to ease traffic snarls
Now you might reach the airport on time!
Almost a century old paddle steamer to return to Hooghly
Heritage paddle steamer of yore might soon set sail with a restaurant
New AC trams of Kolkata generating huge revenue
After Shyambazar they will also run in the Maidan and Gariahat sectors
French firm gives green signal to Kolkata Metro underwater
Now ride on East-West Metro under the Hooghly
New Q-cabs to hit Kolkata streets and challenge Ola and Uber!
They are believed to be as reasonable as metered taxis
On Doctor’s Day SSKM Kolkata comes up with world-class trauma centre ...
Inaugurated today by Chief Minister of West Bengal
CONGRATS! Bengal bags Krishi Karman Award six times in a row!
Phenomenal increase in maize and oil seed production!
Son of Bengal, Army veteran Abhijit Guha appointed by UN
Lieutenant General Guha will head the Yemen Mission
Inspired by Swedish girl, Presidency & JU join to make city plastic fre...
Green Revolution of Sweden touches Kolkata’s college campuses
Visiting the Oldest Kite Flying clubs of Kolkata
Know of the famous kite flying competitions that still exist
BREAKING NEWS! Dengue vaccine to be launched in Bengal
ICMR vaccine based on serotype survey in Bengal
Even Sri Ramkrishna Paramhansa praised Felu Modak’s sweets
170-year-old sweet shop of Bengal that still tops the list
Kolkata’s ITC Sonar is world’s first hotel to get UN’s Ca...
ITC Hotel, Kolkata champions responsible luxury.
13K Lotus flowers to be exported by Bankura farmers to London
Durga Puja brings a huge profit to farmers growing lotus in their ponds
Bengali doctor who invented the first Bangla computer typing Avro
Dr Mehedi Khan believes language should not be a bar to knowledge
Bangladesh names road after famous neurosurgeon Dr Robin Sengupta
Chittagong now has Prof R.P. Sengupta Sadak
Meet Bengal’s own Sudha Chandran, who lost a leg to cancer!
A look at Anjali’s Kathak recital with a prosthetic limb
35th convention of Indian Association of Tour Operators held in Kolkata
Is tourism Thriving? Challenges and Opportunities
Kulik Bird Sanctuary is the largest Heronry of India!
Next time you are in North Bengal, drop in at this birder’s paradise
Hungry Calcuttans love gorging on crispies at century old Dilkhusha Cabin ...
110 year old eatery where poet Nazrul Islam frequented
Extinct Indian Wolf sighted in Sunderbans!
Thought to be foxes, there is a herd of wolves living in Sunderbans
Why Rabindranath Tagore went to meet a dying Sukumar Ray?
Tagore had a great respect for Ray’s versatile talent
Meet the quintessential Kolkata boy Jayant Kripalani at MAYA adda today
He speaks on his incredible journey
Tracing the history of Bengal’s famous sweet Chom Chom!
Unique sweet, that has an interesting brown appearance
Childhood nostalgia brought back with Nitish Roy’s Buddhu Bhutum
Tales of Thakurmar Jhuli or Harry Potter?
Chandrayaan II Lander is intact! Meet Birbhum scientist Bijoy Kumar Dai who...
Bengal is proud of this farmer’s son
Bengal’s Aushgram celebrates a different Muharram today!
Instead of self-penance, they proposed blood donation
Food for Plastic! Siliguri NGOs find innovative way to make city’s po...
If you give plastic waste, you get two square meals!
When you watch timeless Basanta Bilap or Saptapadi on a sweet frame!
Cadbury sweets of Kolkata shops designed on timeless movies
After Chandrayaan II, India’s Sun Mission Aditya will have a Bengali ...
Meet Dipankar Banerjee, ex-student of Rajabazar Science College
Walk through the exquisite Rose Garden of Kathgola Palace
Pray at the quiet temples within the palace ground before a 900-year-old idol
Happy Birthday Feluda, Sabyasachi Chakraborty!
He probably was the second best to Soumitro Chatterjee
First Translator of Quran into Bengali was a Brahmo Samaj scholar
Tracing the extraordinary talent of Girish Chandra Sen
Not Cinderella’s carriage, Kolkata has its own old-world horse carria...
Exclusive video on horse carriages that ply around Victoria Memorial
Shei Shomoy! On Sunil Gangopadhyay’s birth anniversary, a GB tribute ...
One of the most illustrious books on Bengal Renaissance
Saksham – Special High Altitude Trek for differently-abled underprivi...
Organised by Voice of the World, you can also help in this endeavour
Armenian Street of Kolkata --- yet a community that has vanished from the c...
When and why did Armenians come from a distant land to this City of Joy!
Chandrayan II launched! Rajabazar Science College scientist Chandrakanto wi...
Rajabazar College scientist Chandrakanto will control Chandrayaan’s antennae
Lunar Treat for Burdwan’s Yusra Alam as Chandrayaan II lands on moon ...
Student from Bengal will join PM to watch the feat!
INSPIRATION! Two Class XII students of St Xavier’s bring science lear...
Students set up STEM Labs in schools for poor children
Did you know Pather Pachali’s Sarbajaya was a revolutionary communist...
She immortalized the character of Durga’s mother through her acting!
Swiss Dairy of Kalimpong that made world famous cheese and lollipops shuts ...
Will heritage Kalimpong Lollipops now get lost?
Who was the teacher of Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and CV Raman? None other th...
Celebrating Teacher’s Day with the teacher of the great teacher!
Salute to the Piano Teacher who makes wheelchairs for stray dogs!
Prasenjit Goswami is not just a music teacher, but a teacher who teaches compassion
Did you know the British paid less to teacher Acharya Jagadish Bose despite...
The teacher who was a victim of racial discrimination!
INSPIRATION! Durgapur’s retired Headmaster takes free classes even af...
70-year-old partially blind teacher Rabilal Garai is a living legend
Video of two self-taught school children gymnasts from Garden Reach goes vi...
Even gymnast sensation Nadia Comaneci praises them on Twitter
Rubbles everywhere! Durga Pithuri Lane of Bowbazar looks like a bombarded w...
East West Metro’s defective plan destroys a middle-class Kolkata neighbourhood
College Street’s heritage sweet shop Santosh Mistanna Bhandar will cl...
Shop that was famous for its Misti Doi and Labanga Latika
Rs 3 lakh bank loan to feed stray dogs! Meet Kalyani’s Nilanjana Bisw...
Woman with a canine mission, who has even sold her ornaments to raise money
Bengali Scientist Biman Mondal invents lab meat in IIT Guwahati
GB tracks this path-breaking invention that will bring a revolution for meat lovers
Are days numbered for world-famous Kalimpong lollipop and cheese?
The Swiss dairy supplying the products shuts down!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY UTTAM KUMAR! Tracing the Suchitra-Uttam enigma on the actor&...
Why Uttam wanted to meet his ‘Rama’ a week before his death?
BREAKING NEWS! IVF legend Dr Baidyanath Chakraborty donates his institute t...
He refused to give it to corporate hospitals who offered large amounts
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s Howrah house in neglect! Despite Rs 5 ...
Bankim Chandra stayed in this house and met Tagore here
BREAKING NEWS! Sustainable solar energy introduced at Tarapith Temple
Tarapith temple goes green! Solar energy replaces fossil fuel for cooking bhog
NRC IN ASSAM! Did you know even British rulers were concerned about immigra...
Tracing the colonial history of illegal immigration in Assam
Chalchitra Academy celebrated a vibrant Potochitra Painting workshop at Jha...
Chalchitra Academy celebrated a vibrant Potochitra Painting workshop at Jhargram!
Death penalty for lynching in Bengal, new Prevention of Lynching Bill 2019 ...
State Assembly passes New Bill in wake of lynching deaths
On his birth anniversary GB celebrates Rituporno Ghosh’s talent throu...
Some of the best movies ever made in Bengali Cinema
State government wins prestigious SKOCH Health Award for making ‘wait...
A big laurel for Bengal’s Health Sector
CONGRATS! Kolkata’s nephrologist Dr Pratim Sengupta gets prestigious ...
Exceptional work in kidney transplant and rural kidney health schemes
HAPPY BIRTHDAY RITUPORNO GHOSH: Read this excerpt from his autobiography! ...
GB pays tribute to one of the most talented actors of Bengal cineworld
Meet Purulia’s ‘Pad Girl’ Kiran. Join on her journey as s...
Learn the daunting tale of how Kiran is also stopping child marriages
Visit the award winning Phuchka Stall of Kolkata
Rajendra’s phuchka stall at Dhakuria has won several awards!
Central government sends letter to close down 100-year-old Santiniketan Pre...
When and why Rabindranath Tagore started Santiniketan Press
Japan’s Mitsubishi Corporation to invest 100-crore in Kolkata based S...
Brings affordable healthcare to your doorstep
36 Chowringhee Lane revisited – Aparna Sen’s cult film was rele...
Directorial debut of Aparna Sen left a mark
Remembering 100 years of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre through poetry
IPPL meet at ICCR speaks of the martyrdom
Pulitzer winner Jhumpa Lahiri appointed as new creative writing director of...
She will head unique undergraduate program celebrating its 80th anniversary
Cabin restaurants of Kolkata and whiff of nostalgia at Anadi Cabin!
Why are eateries with secluded cabins getting lost from the city?
No More Killing Animals! IIT scientist Biman Mondal invents lab meat
GB tracks this path-breaking invention that is good news for animal lovers too
BREAKING NEWS! India’s longest road tunnel to be named after Shyama P...
Chenani-Nashri Tunnel on Jammu Srinagar National Highway
CONGRATS! Siliguri’s Sarbari Das becomes first woman commander of Por...
We are proud of Marine Officer Sarbari Das for breaking the gender sealing
BREAKING NEWS! Chandrayaan II spots moon crater named after Bengali scienti...
What is the Mitra Crater? Who is Sisir Kumar Mitra?
Going back to the days of Chor Police and Gilli Danda!
Rural games of Bengal had their own charm and fun
EUREKA! Paper from Field Moss! Scientists of Burdwan University work wonder...
Farmers of Bengal can earn now by making paper from field moss
Remembering ’60s Badminton Sensation from Bengal -- Dipu Ghosh
He was the 4th Badminton Player of India to receive Arjuna Awards!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Did you know Bhanu Bandopadhyay was scientist Satyen Bose's...
Actor who made generations laugh with his Bangaal was a bright student
Young Tamilian Doctor of Kolkata sets Tagore’s poems to tune!
Meet Madan Mohan Raj, Tamilian doctor who fell in love with Tagore’s creations
Nabadwip and Coochbehar get Bengal’s First Heritage City tag
The rich cultural heritage of these two cities make them famous
ALARMING! Geological reports say Bengal’s ports top in rise of sea le...
Diamond Harbour is in the danger zone
One of the last shops in Kolkata to sell the famous Dhakai Paratha!
Food brought from Dhaka during partition
Police ‘kaku’ of Murshidabad giving free English coaching to st...
OC of Raninagar is an inspiration to all
How Calcutta High Court ruled: Today Is Not Kolkata’s Birthday!
Why many celebrate the city’s birthday on 24th August
18-year-old Ballet Dancer from Siliguri puts India on World Ballet Map
Meet Dipesh, the male ballet dancer of Bengal who is going global
BREAKING NEWS! Netaji’s daughter writes to PM for DNA test of ashes ...
Netaji Subhash Bose’s daughter Anita wants an end to the controversy
WOW! Digha to get Sea-Plane services soon like Maldives!
Even a Jagannath Temple resembling that of Puri
Kolkata’s artists and architects discuss on sustainable architecture ...
Drop in at Kolkata Centre for Creativity
Two college students mend broken street taps with pocket money to save wate...
Saving water wastage and promoting water conservation!
On his birth anniversary Sombhu Mitra --- a cult by himself
The man who brought a new wave in Bengal’s theatre circuit
CONGRATS! Chandrima Shaha is first woman to head Indian National Science Ac...
Chandrima was also a cricketer and a commentator!
NADIA TO ATLANTA! Bengal’s idol makers cross seven seas
Artisans of Nadia get recognition in USA cities
Princess Diana’s secret letter reveals she wanted to work in Kolkata ...
Diana was keen to uplift condition of AIDS patients of the city
Landsharks trying to grab YMCA Heritage Hostel of Kolkata?
Purono Kolkatar Golpo group tries to save this Grade 1 Heritage
Actor Soumitro Chatterjee recovers, released from hospital today
We all pray for his return to the screens and stage
Salute! Bengal cricketer helps India win Disability Cricket T20 Cup!
If Virat Kohli’s team failed, cricketers on prosthetic legs made us proud
Chandrayaan II enters Moon’s Orbit! Kudos to Bengali scientist Chandr...
Chandrakanto Kumar has controlled the crucial antennae of the spacecraft
Artist who froze Kolkata through sketches -- Rathin Mitra passes away
Market to College Street, Mitra sketched a different Kolkata
Why Sibram Chakraborty could never forgive Sarat Chandra?
How the two authors split on monetary deals!
From Cancer Survivor to Mrs India Finalist – Incredible Tanisha Roy ...
The girl from Bengal who will head to Greece for the worldwide finals
Saswata Chatterjee gets Best Actor Award at Madrid Film Festival
He is one of the most versatile actors of recent times
Pranjit Haloi, Kolkata’s Zomato Delivery boy raises musical storm
Pranjit’s songs can beat any seasoned Bollywood singer!
Bengal’s veggie Kochu gets huge export boost to Britain and Italy!
Arum or Kochu now travels from Birbhum to London
Path-breaking discovery! Asansol professor finds anti-venom in oranges
Bengal’s snake-bite victims to get a new life
Celebrate World Photography Day with ‘Blink’ at MAYA Art Space ...
Photography and painting by Suvomoy Mitra
CONGRATULATIONS! Arjuna Award for Swapna Barman!
Bengal’s athlete Swapna gets one of the highest sports honour of India
GB Exclusive Video on Kumartuli – Abode of the Goddess of Clay
Watch out how artisans at Kumartuli are preparing for Durga Puja
Happy Navroz -- Why Parsis of India celebrate New Year today?
For Paris of India, celebrations start 200 days after vernal equinox
World class Neuro-Rehab centre in Kolkata’s Inst. of Neurosciences
Recently a coma patient recovered and is now walking
Actor Rudranil Ghosh to feature in Badhaai Ho director’s next film&nb...
Bollywood calling! Rudranil Ghosh gets a big break
Kudos to scientist Moumita Dutta who was part of real Mission Mangal
Calcutta University scientist was ISRO project manager
Join Kolkata Cloud Chasers chasing clouds and storms this monsoon!
Unique city group that chases storms and clouds and sends information
Great Calcutta Killings! Today is that Black Day in the city’s histor...
Massacres on ‘Direct Action Day’ turned Kolkata into a river of blood
Freedom celebrations at Institute of Neurosciences Kolkata
Independence Day celebrations at city’s leading neuroscience hospital
Sleepy hamlet of Mongpu still preserves Rabindranath Tagore’s dreams ...
Not to miss more-than-a-century old Cinchona factory
Kolkata’s heritage gate built by Dhaka’s Nawab is now a litti- ...
Are we protecting the heritage of Kolkata?
Reconnect missing child beggars of Kolkata to families!
Actor Prosenjit Chatterjee endorses ‘No More Missing’
Bilkis Bano – First woman cab driver of Kolkata
How she overcame domestic violence to prove her worth!
Are we really free in a Free and Independent India?
Watch this video and ask for freedom from atrocities
Eco-Friendly Seed Rakhis of Kolkata, turn your brothers eco-warriors!
How about rakhis with cotton threads and seeds that grow into a garden
GB brings a secret recipe of Thakurbari, given by Rabindranath Tagore
Jorasanko Thakurbari’s Royal Kofta
IIT Kharagpur’s incredible invention! Blood tests with your Smartphon...
Prof Suman Chakraborty and team invented this path-breaking device
MAYA Art Space brings exciting Independence Day adda
Purono Kolkatar Gaan O Golpo with Devajit Bandopadhyay
Love and live the Bengal charm with The Bengal Store
GetBengal’s insight into the new online portal on products from Bengal!
Akhilchandra Sen – the man behind toilets on long distance trains
Why and how he forced the British to create toilets on trains
Engineering students of Durgapur BC Roy College invent solar pump
Kudos to the Mechanical Engineering students for this feat!
Rajabhatkhawa, the gateway to Buxa Tiger Reserve has a rich history
Not to miss the museum and orchid garden!
Why Khudiram Bose has been referred to as terrorist in history books?
Hanged today by the British just at the age of 18!
Ranaghat railway station’s beggar singer Ranu gets call from Mumbai ...
Lata kanthi Ranu’s songs have taken Bengal by storm
Bengali film Runanubandha awarded at prestigious film festival of Canada
GB Exclusive with director Amartya Bhattacharyya
Founder of Bengal’s famous Ayurveda chain was killed by Pakistani Arm...
Tale of Jogesh Chandra Ghosh and Sadhana Oushadhalaya
Jalpaiguri’s Govt. Engineering College turns first tobacco-free colle...
How did the students achieve this goal?
Why are promising students of Kolkata’s best colleges committing suic...
Learn of the insecurities from the students themselves
Bong beauty with brains Sushmita Sen finally to get married
Vogue claims she and her boyfriend Rohman will get married by year end
TEAlicious – the new tea destination of Kolkata
Sip on your favourite blend and buy your Darjeeling Tea packs
Beware! Tourists at Digha will be spot fined for using plastic
State government takes new move to save the beaches of Digha
Kolkata’s orthopaedic surgeon gets int’l award for music induce...
Meet Dr Sumanta Thakur who has performed more than 100 musical surgeries
Tiff between Dr Bidhan Roy & Dr Nilratan Sarkar on Tagore’s opera...
The operation after which Rabindranath Tagore never recovered
Former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee to get Bharat Ratna today
Award to be given to one of the best politicians of India
Lady Abala Bose – inspiration behind Jagadish Bose’s success
GB remembers Lady Abala Bose on her birth anniversary
How good will our Dada Saurav Ganguly fare as Indian cricket coach?
Will Saurav Ganguly be coaching Team India soon?
Aban Thakur’s book on alpona endorsing alpona art by Bengal’s w...
On his birth anniversary, GB remembers Abanindranath Tagore
Demand to change name of Bagdogra Airport! Why?
Business community of Siliguri raise demand to change name
Remembering Sushma Swaraj through her fiery speech ripping Pakistan
Here is Swaraj’s full speech she gave last year at UNGA
Want some Mughlai Paratha of Anadi Cabin this monsoon?
The Kolkata restaurant that brings memories of the city’s cabin culture!
CU scientist proves black cumin can cure breast and lung cancer!
Our very own Kalo Jeere has anti-carcinogenic properties
Bilkis Bano fought poverty and domestic violence to become a driver
Sheer grit and courage made Bilkis a winner!
Enjoy Bengal’s tribal life at Jhargram’s Tribal Museum
Drop in for a taste of tribal dance, music and food
Shyama Prasad Mukherjee’s dreams about Kashmir finally comes true?
Why was Bengal’s Shyama Prasad Mukherjee’s wish so controversial?
Miss England 2019 is a Bengali girl! Kudos to Bhasha Mukherjee
Beauty with Brains! Bengali girl rules England’s glamour world!
In wake of scrapping Article 370, look at Kashmir’s Bengali Kshatriya...
Famous Dar community of Kashmir are Dhars of Bengal
Wish to dine in a floating restaurant? Soon coming up in Kolkata!
The floating restaurant on the Ganga will draw hundreds of tourists
This Sunday learn from GB how mutton came on Bengal’s plates
Mangsho-Bhaat of Bengal can be traced to the times of Mahabharata
On his birthday, a look at ‘lover boy’ Kishore Kumar and his 4 ...
How romance and marriage played a different role in Kishore’s life
Meet Ankita of Gobordanga who won Saregamapa 2019 crown
Student of Ichhapur High School, Ankita is now concentrating on studies
Burdwan University scientists discover chemical-free mosquito repellant
Big breakthrough this dengue season
Rosogolla! Both Orissa and Bengal get GI tag! Choose one
Orissa Rosogolla also gets GI tag, which one you prefer?
Mandeville Gardens to be named after author Sunil Gangopadhyay!
KMC names the locality honouring the great Bengali poet and author
Hatibagan, North Kolkata’s cinema para got its name from elephants? ...
How is Kolkata’s Hatibagan thriving today?
Gear up for century old Durand Cup, starting today and Bengal plays host! ...
The Soccer cup started by the British to entertain their troops
Prafulla Chandra Ray’s dream Bengal Chemicals and its downfall
Central government to privatize Bengal’s pride Bengal Chemicals
This Durga Puja, priests will take classes on water conservation
How will water be conserved by various city Puja Committees
Kolkata Police directs houses of all old couples to get CCTV
In a bid to save elderly of Kolkata from being robbed and murdered
Birder’s Paradise, Coochbehar’s Rashikbil is a haven for feathe...
Pack your cameras and head to exotic and quaint Rashikbil
CM says buildings of childless murdered couples will not go to promoters
Bid to stop land sharks from grabbing lands and buildings in Kolkata
Centre will not rename Burdwan station after freedom fighter Batuk Dutt
Why have we forgotten the sacrifice of freedom fighters like Batukeshwar Dutt?
Autistic Shounak’s art creations remind us of Taare Zameen Paar
Shounak Ghosh is an inspiration for all
Bengal’s khichuri is India’s super food
Bengal produces a variety of khichuri dishes including Aamish Bhog
Once hounded out Rathindranath Tagore finally honoured by Visva Bharati
Rabindranath Tagore’s only surviving son Rathin, gets his due respect at last
How Howrah’s Ishrat Jahan’s fight helped Triple Talaq Bill to b...
Ishrat was given talaq over phone by her husband from Dubai
Victoria Memorial shows up cracks! Need immediate attention!
Daniel Room crack spotted two decades ago
Teachers at Raghunathpur provide meals to patients’ families at Just ...
Society truly needs teachers like them
Good News! Dial the Chief Minister directly to voice your grievances
Now you will be surely heard, new Dial in Bengal CM
Today in 1911, Mohun Bagan first lifted IFA shield from hands of British
First Indian football club to get status of premier club under British Raj
On World Tiger Day, take this quiz on Tigers of Sunderbans
Bengal’s Sunderbans is the only salt-water habitat of the world where tigers rule
Burdwan to introduce machine cooked hygienic mid-day meals!
Students now stands a chance to a healthier lunch
Train to Bangladesh! Launch of Benapole Express
Here is good news for all who wish to travel to Bangladesh on train
Exclusive video on scion of Cossimbazar Rajbari who restores vintage cars ...
Meet Pallab Roy and Saurav Roy and know about their work on historic car models
Purulia’s Chau makes a mark at Germany’s greatest festival
Chau dance has received UNESCO Heritage tag
At last a ray of hope! Kolkata to experience monsoon showers from today
After the longest ever summer in the last 10 years!
Path-breaking jute sanitary napkins by Kolkata’s Jute Research Instit...
Jute based pads will prevent cervical cancer and revive Bengal’s jute industry
Memories of his last journey from Santiniketan to Kolkata for treatment
Memories of his last journey from Santiniketan to Kolkata for treatment
Ichhamati is dying; Lone crusade of a 26-year-old to save his beloved river...
Meet Sabarna Saraswati who has travelled more than 130 km along its banks
How Bengal is reviving lost varieties of paddy
Ever heard of varieties like Dui Satin and Teen Satin? Why were they so named?
Only ‘Whites’ were allowed in New Market during British era!
Surprised? Do not be so! Apartheid in the heart of Kolkata
Engineer Souresh Pal from Katwa controlled fuel tank of Chandrayaan II
Not just Chandrakanto Kumar, another engineer from Bengal make us proud!
Kolkata Police stops man from suicide tracking his Facebook post!
Kudos to Kolkata’s police force for saving a life
Bengal’s Aihika scripts history at Commonwealth Table Tennis Games
Aihika Mukherjee is first Indian woman to win gold at Table Tennis singles
Week before he died, Uttam Kumar wished to meet Suchitra Sen! Why?
Did she meet him? If not why? How did Uttam’s ‘Rama’ react on his death?
Utkarsh Bangla creates promising job opportunities
Apply before July 26 and stand a chance to get a state government job
CU MTech, ISRO scientist Moumita Dutta’s Mission on Mars
After Chandrakanto Kumar of Chandrayaan II, another Bengali ISRO scientist
250-year-old Dhatridebata; novelist Tarashankar Bandopadhyay’s house ...
Restored house will have a museum. Do not miss this gem of Labhpur!
Birdman of Bengal, Amaresh Mitra is no less than Salim Ali!
Meet the 82-year-old passionate man with rare collection of bird eggs
Kolkata now has pet cabs to ferry pet dogs to clinics
All women pet cab service gives hassle free rides to your pet dog
Actor Kali Banerjee wanted to become a freedom fighter
He was beaten up by his father for getting into sports
Exclusive GB video of the first Bengali chair umpire at Wimbledon
Abhishek Mukherjee of Belur has umpired more than 37 grand slams
Looking back at 21st July and how police fired on a peaceful march!
Why is 21st July observed as Shahid Divas?
HIDCO campaigns to stop people from eating ‘Khoka Ilish’
New Hilsa slogan; Eat Large Save Small at two hilsa festivals
Try a typical Bengali breakfast at 250-year-old Adi Haridas Modak
Bangaliyana on a Kolapata – luchi and kochuri to die for
Bene or pukur? Beniapukur is as old as Mangal Kavya’s inception
Did you know Michael Madhusudhan Dutta lived in a house in Beniapukur?
Bantala Leather Complex to become Asia’s largest leather hub
CM Mamata Banerjee inaugurated this integrated leather complex
Raigunj baby prodigy names countries, capitals and more at 21 months!
Baby Mayukh has created a stir in Bengal and scientists are visiting him
The Baklava Box ---- A Slice of Turkey in Kolkata
Now enjoy Turkish delights sitting in this city itself
100-year-old Beltala School to get college and English medium branch
CM Mamata Banerjee proposes 1.25 crore for the iconic school’s development
Kaushik Ganguly’s Nagarkirtan bags several awards at SAARC Film Fest ...
The movie on transgender love has some great performances and music
HIDCO brings new Urban Forest with hundreds of trees to Kolkata
Newtown will have acres of trees creating one of the largest urban forests of India
US based Bengali scientist invents world’s first implantable artifici...
Shuvo Roy is co-inventor of an artificial kidney that can be transplanted
Actress Ritabhari Chakraborty starts library for hearing impaired children ...
You can also donate books for the speech and hearing impaired kids
Coolie to Crorepati – amazing tale of Harun Mondal and his honey busi...
Inspiring tale of a coolie from Baduria who runs a business running into millions
Aponjon actor Swarup Dutta no more!
Iconic actor of Tapan Sinha’s movie who was known for his ‘difference’
Do not miss the partial lunar eclipse over Kolkata today!
When can you witness this celestial phenomenon from the city?
Uttam-Supriya treated guests to exclusive Bengali dishes like Sagar Doi
Kishore Kumar to Sanjeev Kumar, Bollywood idols at Uttam’s parties
East Bengal Club flags to fly in 100 cities across the globe
Proud moment for the Kolkata soccer club on its centenary year!
Two British era cannons lying in neglect restored by PKG
Purono Kolkatar Golpo group help to restore two historical cannons
8-year-old Bengal boy beats cancer to win Table Tennis gold at world event&...
Aronyatesh Ganguly is our GB inspiration of the week!
150-year-old Burlington Hospital of Asansol served World War II soldiers
This Asansol hospital gets a makeover
No saplings in polythene bags! Use coconut shells instead
Siliguri Forest Department brings an innovative project
Bangladesh starts producing ‘Polythene’ bags from Jute
West Bengal can follow this model and create bio-degradable ‘polythene’ bags
While India watched World Cup Cricket, Hima Das again made us proud
Invincible Hima Das claims second international gold within a week
First Bengali Crorepati, two centuries ago and his trade with America
More than two centuries ago Ramdulal Dey had turned a crorepati!
Santosh Mitra Square to have 18 crore gold Durga this year!
Kolkata’s big budget Durga Pujas a splurge of money only?
If you are a history-heritage addict, do not miss Bengal’s Andul Rajb...
185-year-old grand palace of Howrah
Academician Pabitra Sarkar gets 3rd highest civilian award of Japan
On July 15th he will receive ‘The Order of the Rising Sun’
Real life Life of Pi --Kakdwip fisherman survived 4 days on choppy sea
Adrift for four days, without food and even a life jacket, fisherman rescued
Bengali language left out from verdict list of Supreme Court!
Lawyers of Calcutta High Court writes a letter in protest to Chief Justice
This Hilsa season try some lip-smacking Ilish recipe
Bengal’s kochu and hilsa go so well! Like fire on ice!
Underground water depletion poses serious threat in South Kolkata
South Kolkata’s groundwater level is abysmally low
Satyajit Ray made a bride of Jorasanko Thakurbari sing for his movie
How Amiya Tagore came out of the andarmahal to sing for Kanchenjungha
State government focuses on rainwater conservation to combat scarcity
After Chennai it can be Kolkata, one day. Save water!
Behala’s well-known Ellora cinema hall shuts down
Just 5 people watched the last show in the 950-seater hall!
East Bengal and Mohun Bagan unitedly write a letter to PM
Ghotis and Bangaals join hands to make ISL a happening premier league
State-RKM joint initiative: Sister Nivedita’s statue installed at UK ...
First outdoor statue of Sister Nivedita to be unveiled on July 27 at UK
State government brings big change in process of recruiting school teachers...
The entire procedure turns online to stop malpractices
Saving RD Burman’s house in South End Park built by Sachin karta
WB Heritage Commission proposes to name the road as ‘Dev Burman Sarani’
GB’s exclusive interview with ISKCON’s Vice President
On the first auspicious day of Kolkata Rathayatra Festival
New Parliament sensation Mahua Moitra questions Aadhar privacy
After her fiery and controversial speech on fascism, she now turns to Aadhar
Nigel Akkara features in Shiboprasad-Nandita’s next movie Gotro
Not birth, not religion, embrace humanity
Behala family lived with mother’s corpse, Robinson Street memory back...
Repeated tales of ‘House of Horrors’ in Kolkata send shivers through society
Meet Biswajit Ghosh, the ‘Nail Man’ who removes nails from all ...
His mission is to save wounded trees whose barks are nailed with advertisements
Iskule Bioscope- Bhalobashi Bangla creates a buzz in city schools
Inculcating love for Bengali films among students
Bishnupur is not just about terracotta temples
The land of Mallas is famous for Baluchari, Taash and Music
Giant catfish weighing 120kg caught by fishermen at Teesta barrage
The fish was sold in the market today for more than 60K!
Doctor-patient jugalbandi in operation theatre while operating on tumour
First of its kind music therapy during operation at Thakurpukur Cancer Hospital
Author Buddhadeb Guha to receive D.Lit
A proud moment for all Bengali readers who have loved his books
Children of Champahati help in making eco-friendly bricks from plastic
Jadavpur University’s Pradip Mondal motivates the whole area to donate plastic
Century-old telebhaja shop of Kolkata that was Netaji’s favourite
Lakshmi Narayan Shaw & Sons still distributes free telebhaja on his birthday
Kolkata gets new sheriff – our favourite author Shankar
Author of Chowringhee and Koto Ajanare will now don a new role
Howrah-Delhi trains to run in just 12 hours!
Very soon you might wish to travel the distance on train and not flights
Rabindranath Tagore called ‘Notun Bouthan’ after Greek goddess ...
On Kadambari Devi’s birthday, GB finds out why she was always an outcast
7-year-old Rishika chops off her long hair to donate to cancer patients
Now she is inspiring her friends and running a hair donation drive!
Kolkata woman at MIT invents world’s first underwater drone
Meet Sampriti Bhattacharya, one of Forbes’ top 30 young talents
Why is Prodosh C. Mitter or Feluda still relevant to us?
‘50 Years of Ray’s Detective’ traces this emotional connect
250-year-old Silver Rath of Murshidabad
Bengal’s famous businessman Jagat Sheth’s connection with this Rath
Hi-Fashion clothes this Puja being made by Tiger Widows of Sunderbans
Meet Prasenjit Mondal who is helping poor women turn to skilled tailors
‘Educating the Educator,’ city workshop for teachers
Held by Krishnamurti Foundation, the workshop addresses student issues
World renowned neurosurgeon Dr Robin Sengupta in a candid interview with GB...
Listen to his visions and future plans for Bengal
Actress Nusrat Jahan to be special guest at ISKCON Rathayatra
ISKCON impressed by her religious inclusiveness ideology
Rushmita Oraon of Jalpaiguri brings home the National Rugby cup
Daughter of a driver and tea worker who is the Rugby Champ this year!
Kolkata scientists discover new protein to treat breast cancer
Scientific breakthrough by scientists of Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics
Electric supply might be shut every week for half an hour to save power
State Government takes commendable step to save environment
All India IMA headquarters named after Dr Bidhan Roy
On Dr Roy’s birth anniversary Bengal again rules over Delhi
Conference on Diabetes organized by HELP foundation tomorrow
Kolkata has one of the largest incidence of diabetes
Iskule Bioscope popularizes Bengali children movies in Kolkata schools
Well-known schools participate in the film extravaganza this week
Students embrace their favourite tree crying to save it from felling
Young students of Aushgram remind us of the Chipko Movement
Did Ramkrishna Dev die of cancer? Death certificate states ulcer
Today KMC will handover his controversial death certificate to Belur Math
Fake news on special dining halls in minority dominated state schools
State government urges citizens not to spread distorted news on social media
How KMC saved a 100-year-old tree at Medical College
Haritaki Tree transplanted yesterday on the campus
Kolkata’s Green Taxi to scatter seeds on way to Delhi
Meet Bapi’s Green Taxi and his continued effort to make the city green
Meet the first woman train mechanic of India from Bengal!
Pritilata Mandal keeps trains of Santragachhi fit and fine
How Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu describe Jagannath form?
Tale of Krishna and his spiritual transformation
Just 100 more days to Durga Puja!
A look at this year’s Puja calendar and Durga Puja’s role in old Calcutta
Bankim Chandra’s Devi Chaudhurani still alive in a Jalpaiguri Temple
Devi Chadhurani and Bhabani Pathak might have led the Sanyasi Movement
Dr Sushobhon Banerjee treats patients for just Re 1!
The doctor who is treated as God by tribals of Bolpur
Killing marijuana fields of Bengal on Int’l Day against Drug Abuse
Why farmers take to illegal Ganja cultivation
Park Circus, Tiljala and Topsia are pockets where bike gangs operate
Authorities identify Kolkata pockets to strengthen checking
Reach Bakkhali in record time from Kolkata. How?
New AC buses to reach you in half the time required before
State government introduces ‘Sukanya’ to teach students self de...
State police officials to impart training
Iconic Bengali publishing house of Kolkata saved from land sharks
Deb Sahitya Kutir that published first Borno Porichay saved from demolition
Why are idols of Lord Jagannath armless?
The lord that was made from wood sent by divine intervention
Almost century old Basanta Cabin of College street holds on to its charm
An eatery loved by Uttam Kumar and Basanta Chowdhury
Nabarun Bhattacharjee’s voice could never be silenced
Remembering the revolutionary writer on his birthday
Kumortuli sees a sudden demand for Vidyasagar statues
College street is selling Borno Parichay in hundreds
Regular brutal handling of 85-year-old Kolkata woman by ayah
Do nurse and ayah centres of Kolkata keep a tab on those they hire?
Child of a sex worker, Sushila Sundori showed tiger stunts a century back
Meet the brave-heart woman from Bengal who was the first tiger trainer
Even Imran Khan needs Tagore for public administration!
Rabindranath Tagore’s views on nationalism are still relevant today
Why prominent Kolkata Muslims wrote a letter to punish the Bike Gangs?
Urge to bring waylaid Muslim youths of Bengal to mainstream
Bengal’s eye of the needle – Kantha fabric art
From bedspread to ashon, Kantha has a universal appeal
British chef who visited Kolkata is now jhalmuri seller of UK
Scotsman Angus Dennon learnt to make the tangy snacks from Kolkata streets
Tarapith temple flowers are being used to produce bio-fertilisers
Flowers offered to the deity being used for a good cause
Kolkata’s toto driver distributes food to patient families
Partha Chowdhury is an inspiration to all
Bengali’s favourite Hilsa being reared in a pond!
Thousands of Hilsa are being reared along with Rui-Katla
‘Dhoni’ Hotel of Alipurduar serves free meals to MS Dhoni fans ...
The World Cup Cricket fever catches up!
Mother names newborn ‘Andolan’ respecting junior doctors ...
Baby was born during ongoing strike at Midnapore Medical College
While on strike today junior doctor gives blood to patient
Need for O positive blood urges doctor to donate blood
Visit New Town’s Feluda Park to meet your favourite detective
Enjoy a tea break with Jatayu and Topse in tow
Pagla Dashu, our childhood nostalgia shot as a movie on mobile
Abhirup Ganguly of Jalpaiguri makes a wonder film on his android phone!
Doctor of Kalna who still treats patients for only Rs 5!
Dr Goswami is like Uttam Kumar of Agnishwar
Alipore Zoo to have the first virtual animal park of India
Bengal Safari Park of North Bengal to follow suit
It was NRS Medical College where Kalazar’s medicine was discovered
The first germ killing medicine even before penicillin!
Why did Vidyasagar throw his shoe on the stage of Nildorpon?
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay compared it to Uncle Tom’s Cabin
Malda school gives fee concessions for students who collect plastic
The plastic is recycled and bottles made into flower pots
How much of Barna Parichay do Bengalis still follow?
New Vidyasagar statue to be unveiled at Vidyasagar College today
Why did Sharmila Tagore remove all posters of An Evening in Paris?
She did not want her future mother-in-law to see her bikini clad image
Online OPD appointments for state run hospitals in Bengal
New facility from state health department for all patients
Swimmer Sayani Das from Kalna conquers Catalina Channel
Swimming for more than 12 hours, she again makes us proud
Visva Bharati requests Central Govt. to take up Poush Mela celebrations
As fear of shutting down of the mela looms large
Here is a Kolkata shop that still sells kochuri at just 25 paisa!
How could Lakshmi Narayan Ghosh stick to the original price?
Saanjhbaati brings Soumitro Chatterjee and Dev on the same screen
A movie about sublime relationships
Zomato delivery man who feeds poor children with cancelled orders
Food wasted by us, enjoyed by them
Transgender from Kolkata, Annie, bags crown of Miss India Trans 2019
Salute to Annie Dutta Chakraborty
Biswa Bangla Restaurant: Kolkata’s world-class food hangout
Get an unforgettable view of 300-year-old Kolkata from the top
Poverty could not stop this Jadavpur book seller from writing
Book on Sunderbans earn international praise
Newly launched electric buses might save Kolkata from pollution
Centre for Science and Environment lauds Bengal government
How ball room dance steps helped Darjeeling Toy Train journey
Engineer’s wife discovered how train could run on reverse
Due to lack of funds, HS 9th rank holder might have to leave studies
Beliatore’s Ishita Chattopadhyay is fighting poverty
The Ganga still flows, but Ruma Guhathakurta will never sing again
GB travels down memory lane with her famous songs and celluloid roles
Animal trafficking along Bongaon border is worse than women trafficking
Rare lion cub and monkey rescued last week enroute from Bangladesh
Adrija of Bardhaman selected for Under 17 Football World Cup
She will be part of India’s women world cup team
Sip that exotic cuppa and enjoy the lush Makaibari Tea Estate
The Estate of Kurseong that produces the world’s most expensive tea
Drop in at Mohan Bhandar, the sweet joint where Piku was shot
Amitabh Bachchan stopped here to have kochuri and jilipi
Ninety plus, still running. Anadi Cabin’s Mughlai Paratha
The old-world charm of this cabin restaurant still holds true
If you are a Haleem addict, do not miss the Fishy Iftar this year!
Fish and Iftar? Zakaria Street opens up to a new food choice
Trendsetter Bethune College, make ‘Humanity’ a religion choice ...
In the admission forms ‘Humanity’ is a religion column
Enjoy a heady tribal dance and nature’s splendour at Kankrajhor
The new travel destination near Jhargram
Quiz competitions in Siliguri to stop criminal activities
Innovative approach to maintain peace and order
Her husband partitioned Bengal, while she danced in her peacock gown ...
Lady Curzon and India’s needle work art on her gown
Vegetable vendor’s daughter stands 3rd in Higher Secondary
Barnali has fought poverty, yet reached heights of academic success
Child turned ice-cream seller to fund his dad’s medicines
He travels miles to sell ice-creams this summer
A Black Hole in the Universe gets a Bengali name
Gobhir Mallika takes Bengali language to a universal high!
How the passion of one man helped discover 2,500-year-old city
City of Forts unearthed in Bangladesh!
Gayatri Devi, Princess of Coochbehar on 100th birth anniversary
Maharani’s story comes alive through year-long celebrations
Shyam Benegal to direct biopic on Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Indo-Bangla feature film on founding father of Bangladesh
Youngest member of US Congress wants to learn Bengali! Why?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez had also campaigned partly in Bangla
Saptapadi or Basanta Bilap? Movie themed Cadbury Mishti
Celebrating 100 years of Bengali Cinema the sweet way
Meet ‘Lake Mamata’ --- The saviour of Rabindra Sarovar
Sumita Bandopadhyay keeps a strong vigil daily to stop pollution
Kolkata comes up with first-ever Trans Clinic of Eastern India
The city recognizes health issues of transgenders
Gigantic Black Hole gets a poetic name in Bengali!
Imagine the black hole being named as Gobhir Mallika
War of letters between Mrinal Sen and Satyajit Ray!
On his birthday, an ode to Sen’s creative thoughts
Kundu Sir, the ex-Naxalite and demi-god of Basirhat
How his institute for poor students coaches for free
Bourne & Shepherd captured Kolkata’s babus behind the lens
The iconic photography studio giant mentioned in Satyajit Ray’s Feluda
World-renowned handwriting expert concludes Gumnami Baba as Netaji
After examining letters written by both
Disabilities could not stop Kritiman from securing 92% in his tenth grade C...
Tale of courage and grit
Mystery of the lost pen and Lalbazar’s summons to Tagore
Why was Rabindranath Tagore called to Lalbazar?
Salute to rural women entrepreneurs of Bengal
Women of Bonhooghly beat all odds to establish profitable turkey business
Bombay Kulfi Joint of Bhowanipore is a calming refuge in summer
Try out some kulfi – Bengal’s answer to western ice creams!
Lost son to cancer, mother builds school for slum children
Shimanti Das dedicates her life to hundreds of children
The palace in Murshidabad where Satyajit Ray shot Jalshaghar!
On his birthday, let’s visit Nimtita Palace
Dutta Barir Haat was a unique event at a 200-year-old house
Showcasing the secret recipes and talents of women
This poll season Didi Jhalmuri and Modi Rosogolla
How Kolkata gears up for polls through gastronomical delights
Child brigade in Ayodhya Hills make the region plastic free
Children of some forest hamlets of Purulia show the way
RK Mission Belur bags highest NAAC score
Creates history as the only institute from Bengal to get this honour
TATA returns to Kolkata a decade after Singur
Shift headquarters of a key company to Kolkata from Odisha
Bakarkhani made by Murshid Quli Khan’s general immortalizes lost love...
Tale of love scripted on a flat bread
Burdwan Medical College doctors perform miracle operation
Extract a growing foetus from the stomach of a baby
Jiben Bose – the famous doctor’s son who turned an actor
What motivated Jiben Bose to join acting against his father’s wishes?
Look-alike of Dakshineshwar Temple – Barrackpore’s Annapurna Ma...
On Annapurna Puja, travel to the famous temple of Barrackpore
Shreya Sen turned a well-known architect despite losing an arm
Victim of the ill-fated Gyaneshwari train accident
State government starts ‘Jit’ Project to identify tuberculosis&...
Patients are being registered in Kolkata
This summer do not miss the 100-year-old sharbat joint of Kolkata
Paramount was once a meeting place for revolutionaries
Poll graffiti in Mandarin adorn Kolkata’s China Town
City’s Chinese community show support to the ruling party
Horbola art of Bengal being used in poll campaigns
Meet Horbola Idris Ali, poll campaigner for all parties
In this IPL season, hear the tale of a kabaddi captain living in poverty
Sangita was a national player, yet she makes thongas for a living
Kolkata’s Apni Roti brings a roti revolution for the poor
Supplying 7,000 rotis and sweets to the poorest of poor
Kantha – The intricately embroidered quilt of Bengal
Do not miss a visit to the Kantha Museum of Kolkata
Rituporno Ghosh returns on celluloid with his unfinished work
Jeshthoputro of Kaushik Ganguly is a must watch
Wari Club that went up in flames was born after Partition
A look at the century old club of Kolkata’s Maidan
What Flury’s is to Kolkata, Glenary’s is to Darjeeling
Yummy pastries that whip up childhood memories
‘Lion’ poll graffiti gives sleepless nights to Forward Bloc
None to draw lions on walls before polls
South Asia’s biggest floating solar power plant in Bengal
The power plant will attract an investment of 2,500 crore
Kolkata’s innovative Green Auto with foliage and flowers on top
Driver Vijay Pal creates an auto with greenery
Six Shirish trees to be chopped down in Kolkata’s Rabindra Sarobar
This squall season these trees might pose a threat
Karan Chhatu mushroom of Bengal costs more than mutton!
This wild mushroom of Bishnupur is a season’s delicacy
Dadpur – the musical village of Bengal that set a business model
The biggest exporter of stringed instruments
Paralysed tea estate worker’s son from Bengal tops English MA exam
The tribal boy who is an inspiration
Mental Hospital patients in Bengal gain the right to vote
64 patients of Baharampur Mental Hospital will vote
Viswa Bharati brings back the lost glory of Panchabati
Five trees that were planted by Rabindranath Tagore
Bengal is fast catching up on Tea Tourism
Sourenee Tea Estate of Darjeeling is one such upscale destination
Ban on Palash ornaments in Santiniketan this Basanta Utsav
Viswa Bharati issues notice to stop exploitation of Palash trees
Basanta Utsav of Santiniketan was started by Tagore’s ‘Shomi&rs...
The festival of colours that attract tourists from across the globe
Maximum women candidates from Bengal in upcoming elections
More than 40% of Lok Sabha TMC candidates are women this year
India’s first indigenous supercomputer designed by IIT Kharagpur
Tech wizards of IIT again make us proud
Scientist from Bengal makes snake venom antidote from oranges!
Professor from Asansol will save many lives
Rickshaw-puller from Bengal travels to Lahore to promote peace
In the wake of unrest after Pulwama attack
Service to the nation stood above marriage for this Purulia jawan!
Rajesh Gope of Indian Army kept his motherland above his wedding
What makes Mimi Chakraborty the most sought-after Tollywood heroine
The other face of TMC candidate from Jadavpur
More than 70-year-old Sabir’s restaurant and Kolkata Rezala!
Did you know Hazi Ali Sabir first cooked the Kolkata Rezala?
Shoojit Sircar’s new biopic on an unsung hero of Indian independence ...
Vicky Kaushal to play the role of Udham Singh
How will Sohini fare as athlete Swapna Barman in Srijit biopic?
The new biopic on Bengal’s golden girl
Classical maestros perform at the Bishnupur Music Festival
Bring to life the oldest classical gharana of Bengal
Singapore takes lesson from Kolkata to create ‘Art from Chaos’ ...
Connect between Kolkata and Singapore under British India
Satyajit Ray’s Ek Dojon Goppo is being used by Election Commission&nb...
A whiff of nostalgia or poll mania?
Bengal’s Alipurduar produces Purple Tea and sets in a revolution!
Now enjoy this special tea from Bengal
Lost glory of Atreyi River and its Raikher Fish!
How are locals trying to save this historic river in Balurghat
SPCKraft’s Vaama was a women’s festival with a difference
Talented women of Kolkata were felicitated
West Bengal Tourism Department awarded at the national level
Mangrove Forests of Sunderbans are the ‘Most Iconic Landscape’
On International Women’s Day tale of a different ‘Kanyadaan&rsq...
Bengali wedding that deconstructs age-old beliefs
Spirit of yuletide at Kolkata Christmas Carnival
Do not miss one of the largest Christmas Carnivals of India
Jalpaiguri stops country liquor sale with mushroom cultivation
Innovative idea to stop liquor addiction of tea estate workers
Goopi and Bagha turn peace messengers in a new animated movie
Do not miss the animated version Goopi Gawaiya Bagha Bajaiya
The man from Asansol who researched on 422 flags of the world
Flag researcher Kalishankar Bhattacharya
Bengal’s tourism festivals in districts prove to be a big hit!
An umbrella where all converged and made it a success
Where have all the Bhistiwalas of Kolkata gone?
The men who supplied water to homes and offices once
Kolkata’s stray ‘Neri’ dog proves herself in the dog squa...
Stray dogs overshoot the foreign bred sniffer dogs!
India’s first integrated tourism hub comes up at Gajoldoba
Bhorer Alo – the mega-tourism hub of North Bengal
Santhal women of Bankura unite to fight log poachers
Adivasi women showed the way to protect forests with just sickles
Why did Satyajit Ray choose actress Kanika Majumdar?
She will always be remembered as a classy actress with a difference
Grass cultivation in Rajarhat help farmers earn in lakhs
Bengal government help farmers to make remarkable profit
‘West Bengal Poised to Lead’ --- CII meet in Kolkata
Various sectors in Bengal throw up endless opportunities
Siliguri to have Singapore styled Marine Aquarium
Underground tunnel aquarium of North Bengal to draw tourists
Cancer Treatment for the poor in Bengal free of cost!
Calcutta Medical College comes up with ‘State Cancer Centre’
Golden era of actress Bharati Devi and her personal struggles
Not just an actress, she was one of the first Indian models
Bengal Ultra Marathon takes Purulia on global map
Participants from different countries on first ever Trail Run
Subhomoy Biswas of Nadia invents a solar bike
Eco-friendly bike will help in curbing environmental pollution
CM launches all-women pink cabs in Kolkata today
State government ensures women safety and women empowerment
Gudiya’s dreams – from a beggar to a Madhyamik student
GB traces the courage of a child beggar who dreamt of going to school
Bengal’s new travel destination Biharinath
Local block and Panchayat turns this tranquil place to a tourist hotspot
Netaji’s ancestral home in Kodalia gets a major revamp
The state government restored this ancestral home
How did the Hakka Chinese community learn Bengali
The community that settled in Kolkata more than 200 years ago!
Solving the doctor-patient conflict in Bengal
Civic volunteers in government hospitals will resist attacks on doctors
West Bengal has potential of a new Buddhist Tourist Circuit
Travel India 2019 brings forth Bengal’s link with Buddhism
Kolkata’s SSKM hospital saves a woman with blood tears!
How doctors of Institute of Psychiatry treated a rare ‘blood’ tear disease
Soumyadeep Jana did not succumb to terrorist bullets
The 14-year-old from Midnapore who came out of come
Kolkata’s ‘Saint of Slums’ receives Légion d'H...
Father Franchois Laborde inspired Lapierre’s City of Joy
Donot miss ‘The Bengal Ultra Run’ tomorrow at Purulia
Engineer Saikat Dutta tries to showcase unknown facets of Purulia
BGBS opens up new dimensions to steer Bengal’s tourism
Digital and social platforms to play an important role
Modern Bengal stands upon ‘Vision, Perception and Action’
Global and national industry leaders admit that at BGBS
Fifth edition of Bengal Global Business Summit starts today
UK and Luxembourg to attend summit with biggest Indian delegation
The sublime world of Satyajit Ray’s Heroes and Heroines
Amitava Nag explores multi-faceted characters of Ray’s films
Raju ‘Joker’who brings a smile to the poor of North Bengal
He has overcome his own poverty to make the poor happy
Unique discovery of life in India by IIT Kharagpur researchers
Earliest life flourished in India 2,500 million years ago
Kolkata to witness a grand Literary Gala Party tomorrow
Literoma community brings in new literary festival to the city
Celebrate convergence of all communities at Milan Utsav!
The festival that rings in the true essence of Bengal
Leela Roy – the first woman post-graduate of Dhaka University
She saved many Hindu women during Noakhali riots
How did Jisshu Sengupta fare in Manikarnika as Gangadhar Rao?
Actor from Bengal who is making a mark in Bollywood
Will Apu find a closure through ‘Abhijatrik?’
Madhur Bhandarkar makes a movie to close Apu Trilogy loop
Fight of immortal 11 of ‘1911’ Mohun Bagan on celluloid
John Abraham brings legendary film on Mohun Bagan
Bishnupur Festival being launched with greater grandeur this year
Bengal government revives lost glory and heritage of Bishnupur Gharana
Goyna Bori of Bengal: Eat it or wear it as a jewellery?
Dying culinary art of Goyna Bori revived at a recent workshop
Jhulan Goswami and Indian team create history in New Zealand
India’s women cricket team has won today!
Meet Charles, Danny, Rock and their sisters at Darjeeling Zoo!
Legendary Mishmi Takins of Germany are new residents of the zoo
West Bengal is a role model in empowering backward classes
The state has implemented various schemes for their upliftment
International-standard tourist hub coming up at Mirik
Infrastructure development makes way to new tourist centre
Do not miss Bengal’s tableau tomorrow at Republic Day parade
Tableau to feature the meeting of Rabindranath Tagore and Gandhiji
Young scientists from Bengal sweep Science Congress Awards
Bengal bags the highest number of awards, ahead of other states
World War II bomb discovered during dredging at Kolkata port!
Reliving the dark tales of colonial rule and Japanese bombings!
Student Rupam from Chandannagar wins National Award
Made cheap Beat the Heat Cooling Jacket while in school
Did Netaji Subhash Bose die in a Vietnam Prison?
What has a French historian find recently about Netaji’s death?
Why Ross Island has been named after Netaji Subhas Bose?
First hoisting of Indian National Flag 75 years ago
New paddy cultivation technique brings profit to Balurghat
Youths helped by State Agriculture Department introduce mulching
Emotional letter by Netaji’s wife written to his brother
The letter that first mentions the presence of Anita
Did you know a century back 1 crore was spent for Bally Bridge?
The bridge that bears memories of Vivekananda
Innovative packaged tours for Kolkata Book Fair
State government comes up with Book Tours to attract crowds
City’s favourite ‘cheap’ South Indian Club canteen shuts ...
Gone is an era of simple South Indian delicacies
Unearthing Indus Valley Civilisation at MAYA Art Space
Archaeologist Rajesh Purohit shares tales of new artefacts
Geet Govindam poet Jaidev’s temple endangered
How and why the famous temple needs immediate attention!
Know the man behind Kolkata’s Anti-Hunger Squad
Zeeshan Majeed single-handedly feeds patients and their families
RG Kar Hospital of Kolkata creates history
Successfully transplants goat ears on humans with deformities
Scientists from Bengal discover electricity in spider webs
New green energy can be generated from webs and egg shells
Chattagram Astragar Lunthan! Hang Surya Sen!
How Master da was brutally tortured and hanged on this day!
New year calendar that spreads wildlife conservation awareness
Imagine a calendar with 12 hand-painted endangered species
Prof Aloke Kumar gives 360-degree view of Kalighat Pat
He speaks on this indigenous art form of Bengal
How personal grief framed the personality of Chhaya Devi!
Did you know she took her song lessons from Krishna Chandra Dey?
State government starts renovation of Metropolitan Institution
Vidyasagar-founded institute saved and brought to past glory
Ashapurna Devi – Feminist or ‘kitchen writer?’
On her birth anniversary GB delves into her world of words
English medium schools re-introduced by Bengal government
Huge boost in primary and secondary education sector
Bagbazar rises to the first ever Rosogolla Utsav
Rich cultural heritage of Bagbazar showcased through sweet festival
Paid menstrual leave for Kolkata’s working women
How a city organisation comes to the aid of working women
Celebrating 100 years of East Bengal Club
Renowned director Goutam Ghosh makes an in-depth documentary
Kalyani Palui and her girl gang’s fight against hooch dens
Despite death threats, the team has destroyed 60 cholai shops
Revolutionary online mutation process in Bengal
Now property owners will have a hassle-free online mutation
Mountaineer Satyarup Siddhanta embarks on a world record attempt
MAYA Art Space flags off his historic summit journey
Enjoy a mix of Rabindrasangeet and Chinese music
At Nicco Park’s special Chinese illumination festival
Murshidabad sets record in cabbage production this winter
Special nutritious cabbage being grown in Bengal
Bengal government focus on malnutrition in tribal belt
Lodha and Sabar communities getting special protein food
What lies behind the Doric columns of Greek Orthodox Church?
Rare connect between Greeks and Kolkata
What secret does Kolkata’s St John’s Church harbour?
World famous artist Johann Zoffany’s Last Supper!
Secret behind building of St Paul’s Cathedral
Did you know it was in memory of an assassinated Viceroy?
Bengal government’s unique effort to boost Hilsa production
Hilsa sanctuary soon coming up in Bengal
Jaynagar girls fight out gender discrimination on the football ground
They formed Shakti Vahini to stop child marriages
How a tigress even slapped a young tiger who tried to mate!
Why tigresses of Alipore Zoo are not mating?
Pakistan Army's inhuman atrocities against Bangladesh’s women
Today is 16th December, the day Bangladesh was liberated
Swimmer Bula Chowdhury and her dream Swimming Academy
Bula Chowdhury pours her heart out in this exclusive GB interview
Why is Young Adult the fastest growing genre in fiction today?
Writer and columnist Jashodhara Sen speaks to GB
‘Crab Man of Sundarbans’ is GB Inspiration of this week ...
Sukumar Mahato, a school drop-out, earns in lakhs
Netaji’s flag hoisting at Andamans completes 75 years!
New 75-rupee coins to commemorate the historic event
Septuagenarian headmaster cleans Churni bridge single-handedly
Swachh Bharat campaign needs to learn from his dedication
Bengal’s Alosree is India’s benchmark to solar power
Schools and colleges of Bengal save lakhs in electricity bills
Fragile mangrove forests cut down mercilessly by land sharks
Mangrove forest deforestation in Bakkhali-Henry Island
Will Jagadish Bose’s face feature on the new 50-pound note?
Will Bose finally get his due recognition?
Kala Bhavan celebrates 100 years with unpublished paintings
A look at exclusive art works by various artists at Kala Bhavan
100 years of Bengali Cinema unfold at MAYA adda
Film scholar Sanjay Mukhopadhyay in a candid conversation
English students to take lessons on Saptapadi and Sholay!
Calcutta University English syllabus to be revamped
Cement companies to invest 3K crore in Bengal
Three cement companies open job opportunities in state
West Bengal Radio Club reunites lost man with family
Group of amateur radio enthusiasts work wonders
Publishers from Pakistan may join Kolkata Book Fair 2019
Plethora of Urdu books at the Book Fair to be an added attraction
Why are we averse to breast-feeding in public?
Kolkata’s shopping mall compares breast-feeding to ‘household chores’
Now breathe easy at Uttarpara’s oxygen parlour
Uttarpara Municipal Corporation starts an oxygen parlour
GB Opar Banglar Kitchen section brings a Bogura, Rajshahi District recipe ...
This winter cook mutton with pumpkin!
Darjeeling Hills now grow coffee and orchids!
Directorate of Cinchona Plantation Mungpoo experiments
Tagore Castle of Kolkata was built according to Windsor Castle
But why is this grand building in shambles today?
Organic lipstick grown in Bengal from Lipstick Tree!
To all beautiful women – Here is Bengal’s Rupbriksha
Autumnal Lines by Jogen Chowdhury at MAYA Art Space
Rare sketches and line drawings of the master artist
After Rosogolla, Bengal’s bonde claims GI tag
Kamarpukur’s succulent white bonde is a unique delicacy
KIFF brings to screen Supriya Devi of Meghe Dhaka Tara
A tribute to the legend Benu di and her outstanding performance
Café Positive celebrates the cause of HIV positive patients
Only café in India managed by HIV positive people
On Children’s Day KIFF brings award winning Child Movies
From undying spirit of a dying child, to one who travels far and wide
Child prodigies from Bengal who beat all odds and made it big
Do not miss the tales of Babbar Ali, Tuhin Dey and Saifa Khatun
Catch Amitabh and Waheeda on the KIFF stage today!
Kolkata International Film Festival will feature 321 films!
Bengal’s own Halloween: Bhoot Chaturdashi
Households in Bengal drive away evil forces in a scientific way!
Why so many Shakti Peeths are concentrated in Bengal?
GB visits Shakti Peeths of Bengal on eve of Kali Puja
Artist Sanatan Dinda speaks to GB on nudity and body painting
Why body painting is still not popular in India
Kaun Banega Crorepati crown for taxi driver from Sunderbans
Gazi Jalaluddin runs orphanage and schools for the poor
Did you know Sukumar Ray was a print technologist?
GB delves into the other face of Sukumar Ray on his birthday
Have a poetic Sunday with translations of post Tagore poems
Ruma Chakravarti from Australia shares with GB her translations
Pritha Sen weaves stories through Bengali dishes across India
Bringing sociological and historical treasures of Bengali cuisine
First Ever International Poetry Extravaganza in Kolkata
Poets from across the world to converge in the city this November
Kanyasree Yoddhas of Bengal is GB’s ‘Lakshmi’ brigade&nbs...
They stop child marriages, they save girls from doom
Two Bengal farmers who taught us how to make ‘wealth’
GB traces inspirational tales of Sukumar Mallick and Harun Mondal
Malda’s orphan Rohim wins international brick-laying competition
Abu Dhabi crown goes to Rohim who fought many odds
Bengal government focuses on higher income for farmers
A recent CII meet throws up how farmers’ income is increasing
Pujor Gaan: Do music albums still create a stir during Durga Puja?
GB traces the musical trends this Durga Puja from Asha Bhonsle to Baul
Bengal builds first bus-stand for breastfeeding mothers
Mothers can breast-feed their babies at Bishnupur’s new bus-stand
Let’s celebrate Mahalaya with ‘Onyo Durga’
Tales of five women who can only be compared to Goddess Durga
Which kurta will you don this Durga Puja?
Check out the latest trends in kurtas and Panjabi this year
Imagine a Kolkata ‘Chop’ shop is named Apur Sansar!
What led to naming a shop selling chops, Apur Sansar!
Bengal’s Noakhali riots drowned Gandhi into ‘darkest despair&rs...
Gandhi’s non-violence shed to ruins on Noakhali’s bloody paths
GB visits one of the oldest Collectible Store of Kolkata
Konark Collectibles is all about the bygone era
First time in India! New Town bags ‘Green Cities’ gold certific...
Check out what makes New Town different!
Amitabh Bachchan to flag off ‘Movie Restoration’ project in Kol...
Hundreds of films will be restored to their past glory
‘Dugga Pujo and Me’—How kites ushered in Durga Puja
On Rituporno Ghosh’s birthday, GB brings his first-person account
Transported to India’s Independence Day at MAYA Art Space
Rare documentary on Kolkata and collectors’ pride
He preached ‘Power of the Pen’ is greater than divisive politic...
Atal Behari Vajpayee knew how to hold a nation together
Pather Panchali's 'Harihar' Kanu Bandopadhyay refused Ray at th...
Did you know Kanu Bandopadhyay donated his earnings to Swadeshi Movement?
How much respect did Bengal show to Tagore on his ‘Last Journey?&rsqu...
Baishe Srabon from Rani Mahalanobis’ diary
Which mask to use this Swine Flu season?
Just any mask does not help to avoid Swine Flu contamination
Beating loneliness with Art Therapy at Maya Art Space
How art therapy is the new solution in treating depression
GB visits a century-old restored South Kolkata bungalow
Rajesh Sen’s The Zs’ Precinct proves old homes can be a revenue earner
GB visits Asim Paul’s Kumartuli Studio
In the age of theme pujo, are traditional idol makers taking a back seat?
Mapping a map at the Maya Art Space adda
Exciting adda session on how route to Kedarnath changed after disaster
After Mishti hub, Kolkata might soon get a Street Food Hub!
Kolkata ranked top in global street food survey
Scientist from Bengal saves Australians from sharks!
Is the movie Jaws relived by a man from Bengal?
Maya Art Space revives the Bengali culture of ‘positive adda’ ...
Art, theatre, music, trekking and much more
France is World Champions; Is Bengal’s French pocket worth a world vi...
GB travels to Chandernagore to assess universal appeal of Bengal’s French homes
Five Calcuttans remember the nostalgia of Rather Mela
Listen to them about one of the most colourful fairs of Kolkata
After Floating Market, now it’s Mishti Hub
Kolkata’s largest Mishti Hub inaugurated today in New Town
Messi is out, but Bengal’s football craze is still on!
World Cup fever and Bengal’s Football Mania in movies
Students of ten city schools grow their own vegetables for mid-day meals
Innovative project that teaches students about environment
Not all fans have written off Messi
Specially-abled artist of Bengal paints Messi portraits with his feet
Kansat, a Bengali sweet, was a favourite of Indira Gandhi
Why did Indira Gandhi ask Ghani Khan to bring Kansat to Delhi
Kolkata once witnessed Peruvian coach Gareca’s skills
Gareca played against the Indian team at Salt Lake Stadium
Watch World Cup Football in Russia with a plate of bhaat-dal!
Mukherjees of Moscow catering Indian soccer fans in Russia with Bengali dishes
First ever commercial Bhetki hatchery of India coming up at Henry’s I...
Why Bengal is shifting from prawn to Bhetki fishery?
Tollywood pairing is not just about Uttam-Suchitra
Take on Bhanu-Ruma, Biswajit-Sandhya and Soumitro-Sharmila
Wishing for some weekend peace? Where to go to?
Weekends are not just about parties, it is also about unwinding
Bengal still boasts of the finest Muslin
Let’s go on a Muslin trail to Murshidabad, Burdwan and Nadia
Spot where Satyajit Ray shot Udayan Pandit’s Pathshala
Rural Bengal has often hosted some of the best film locations
Another Bengali from NASA who makes us proud
Anita Sengupta, brain behind creating coldest spot in the universe
Despite Nipah virus scare, Bengal is a safe haven for bats
Bat’ pockets of Bengal; where are they found?
Did you know there are 26 types of payesh in Bengal?
Dessert that is loaded with legends and traditions
Peep into newly opened Bangladesh Bhavan of Santiniketan
Priceless artefacts and letters housed in the Bhavan
Meet the Bengal boy on Trans-Himalayan cycle mission
Jyotishko is out to spread environmental awareness
Does Indian political scenario need Lalon Fakir today?
His songs have always mocked identity politics
Konnagar municipality saves Aban Thakur’s home
Residents and authorities join hands to keep promoters away
250-year-old resident of Bengal under termite attack!
Great Banyan Tree of Botanical Gardens is heading to death?
Will 100-year-old Charu Market be another revamp victim?
High street retail space and apartments to replace Charu Market
She won against cancer, and still she dances
Anjali Roy is our inspiration, who lost her leg to cancer
Do not miss this heritage symposium at an old Kolkata building
Reclaiming the City: Built Fabric of Kolkata RECLAIMING THE CITY:
From Rabindra Jayanti to Kolkata’s political heritage
GB brings an extensive event calendar for the week
Choose between Moong Jalebi and Babarshah of Midnapore
Agriculturally rich Midnapore still makes indigenous sweets
Old Stone Age tools found in Kolkata museum’s vault!
Indian Museum unearths 1.5 million-year-old tools
Visva Bharati’s Desikottam Honour for Amitabh Bachchan
Big B to receive highest honour from Visva Bharati, Santiniketan
Darjeeling Toy Train to have Palace-on-Wheels facility
Now you can get down at ‘Tea Halts’ and stay at Tea Estates
New bacteria to stop dengue outbreak in New Town
A new bacteria proposed by a Zoology professor is on trial
Kolkata girl nominated for international sci-fi award
Jadavpur University alumnus eyes for Hugo Awards
Company that built Shahid Minar shut down and sold off
Why shutting down of Burn Standard means end of an era?
Do you remember Bangladesh’s Gayanather Baalish Chomchom?
Undivided Bengal’s Gayanather Baalish was a famous sweet it?
Birbhum’s famous century-old Tantipara Jalebi!
Dey family of Tantipara still sells Jalebi during Urs Festival
Project K2 launched to save dying idol-making tradition of Kolkata
Photo-journalist Kounteya Sinha starts scholarships for Kumartuli kids
Bankura’s remote Susunia villages get an ‘all women library&rsq...
Library with a difference to recreate old world of ‘Mahila Mahal’
Antique machines and artefacts of Cinchona Plantation
Next time you visit Mungpoo, you might get to see these treasures
From elephant sirens to speed-breaker electricity
Students of North Bengal are at their innovative best
How log poaching was stopped in North Bengal forests?
Youths guard the very forests, where they once cut trees
The girl from Kalna who swam across international channels
Sayani Das, the swimmer and pride of Bengal needs funding
Can poetry bring a social movement in Kolkata again?
GB brings to you WE and Rhythm Divine Poets’ Festival
Massive archive to save Bengal’s fading tribal scripts
Attempt to revive the tribal folk culture of Bengal
Bengali woman’s andarmahal to be part of post-graduate syllabus
This move will help highlight Bengal’s lost heritage
Rhythm Divine poets bring a poetry revolution to Kolkata
Do not miss Woman Scream Int’l Poetry & Arts Festival
Flipkart to build 600-crore hub in Bengal
Flipkart creates 5,000 direct jobs in Bengal with a new project
Bengal puts women health and hygiene in front seat
Bengal government brings sanitary napkins at just Re 1
World Bank appreciates achievements of Bengal’s Panchayat!
Bengal has completed 3 years’ work in one year
How Bikramgarh Jheel got saved from land sharks?
Bikramgarh Jheel got Kolkata’s first floating Solar Power plant
Sharmila Tagore’s ancestor praised by poet Madhusudan?
Dwijendranath Tagore --- Bengal’s little-known poet and researcher
Kolkata comes alive through photographs of old buildings!
Do not miss VIVA -- Kounteya Sinha’s 2018 summer repertoire show
Did you know explorer Rakhaldas Banerjee was from Murshidabad?
Even Pakistan’s First President was born in Murshidabad
Why did Vidyasagar praise kaviyal Bhola Moira?
Kavi-gaan was an intrinsic part of Bengal’s entertainment industry
Former Indian President calls youth to remove inequality
Ex-President Pranab Mukherjee at a CII meet
New book on ‘Journey of Science in Bangla’
Two city educationists come up with iconic Bengali Science Book
Why is pre-1857 Santhal revolt of Bengal never mentioned?
Bengal had revolted way back before Sepoy Mutiny
Taxi driver from Baruipur who built a hospital
Meet Saidul Laskar, who drives a taxi, but thought of the poor
Special train remembering Vivekananda’s Chicago speech
When Swamiji returned to Kolkata through Budge Budge
What is Tagore’s bronze bust doing in police cell?
The statue was made by famous sculptor Rodenstein
Author Tarashankar’s house saved from promoters!
This is the house from where he wrote Hansuli Baker Upokatha
Saswata Chatterjee to act in Indo-Danish film
Bengali producer with Kolkata connect returns to her roots
She sold vegetables, yet this woman from Bengal serve the poor
Subhasini Mistry built a free hospital for the poor
Saline river water of Sunderbans to turn sweet
Bengal govt. on a massive project to bring safe drinking water
Bengali professor in Guinness Book for frog stamps
Ballygunge boy sets world record by collecting 1,600 frog stamps
Bimal Roy ---The Man Who Spoke In Pictures
Daughter of veteran film-maker remembers father Bimal Roy
Why were Darjeeling oranges smaller in size this year?
Viral attack or lack of scientific organic farming?
What was a Kolkata rickshaw puller doing at Jaipur Lit Fest?
Rickshaw puller Manoranjan Byapari has many published books
Why is Bengal losing its indigenous fish varieties?
Where have all the parshe, topshe, gurjali and tyangra gone?
IIT scientist from Alipurduar brings letter revolution!
Bengal man’s letter route to build bridges among children
Bengal’s 98-year-old revolutionary who gets Padma Shri
How Sudhanshu Biswas turned a social reformer from a revolutionary
Challenges to Kolkata’s first ever floating market
India’s first ever floating market in a metro inaugurated
Jhargram scientist turns ‘Make in India’ dream true
Discovered raw material to make anti-landmine vehicles
How Kolkata’s Asiatic Society commissioned Padmavat translation
Around 130 years ago British India was celebrating Padmavati
When will Kolkata learn to protect heritage structures?
City monuments that are neglected and harbor laundry drying
Son et Lumiere at Jorasanko Thakurbari from next week
A rare experience for the first time in Kolkata
How about having luxury liners and cruises in Bengal?
Vijay Dewan came up with new ideas at CII’s Destination East
Kolkata gets a cattle shelter for stray cows
New shelter was prompted by accidents caused by stray cattle
West Bengal rural development a role model for India
Bengal’s panchayat development is being taken up as case study
West Bengal to get 7K crore investment in green fuel
New natural gas project comes up along Digha coast
Infosys Mathematics Award goes to a Kolkata scientist
Ritabrata Munshi of ISI has made a name with numbers
West Bengal’s biggest tourism summit starts on 18th Jan
CII’s Destination East focuses Bengal before global audience
Young city entrepreneur brings lotion bars this winter
The first ever winter lotion bars for your skin
CII ‘Destination East’ highlights Bengal’s tourism potent...
A meeting place for international buyers
‘Destination East’ brings foreign tourist interaction
State government uses CII meet to attract foreign investors
Arsenic toxicity is a great threat to West Bengal
How is state government fighting the arsenic menace
Strawberry Fields and Bengal! Yes, we are growing too
How a North Bengal farmer is growing succulent strawberries
Crowd-funding to save Chandernagar’s heritage building?
This French colony’s Registry Building to be restored
Migratory birds are flocking to Narja and not Santragachhi
Learn how Narja villagers are protecting their feathered guests
After Kanyashree, comes up Bangla Gramin Abas Yojna
State government promises home for 5 lakh people
Kolkata boys get US invite for their cancer studies
School boys use a chemical to stop cancer from killing good cells
Did you know Nadia’s original capital was Matiyari?
Nadia Raj family is one of the oldest families of Bengal
EU New Year Calendar features Kolkata boy’s photographs!
Famous photographer Kounteya Sinha’s unique photographs
Did you know India’s oldest NGO started from Kolkata?
To support weavers and Bengal handlooms since 1917!
How North Bengal villagers are taking lessons from Bangladesh
Art of gur making taught by traders from Rajshahi
Why is state government auctioning old film reels?
Lack of proper storage led to damage of priceless films
This asthma patient from Kolkata scaled seven peaks!
How Satyarup Siddhanta overcame health issues to achieve his dream
How a Bengal village turned fertile from fallow
Australian expertise and state’s agricultural scientists work wonders!
South Korea starts Eastern India’s first trade office in Kolkata
Korean companies look forward to invest in Bengal
Braveheart Kolkata traffic cop with a prosthetic leg!
Sergeant Sudip Roy is first in India to work with an artificial limb
Why Kalu Moira’s Kaju Barfi is better than its Northern cousins?
On your next travel, carry Jonai’s Manohara, it will never spoil
Why do we all say ‘Gouri Sen will bail us out!’
Gouri Sen was not a fictitious character, he was a generous man
What a variety of meat at Ahaare Bangla!
Chef Atrei Chatterjee savours some rare meat and fish at Ahaare Bangla
Finally, a medicine to stop cancer metastasis!
Scientists at Bose Institute Kolkata make a path-breaking discovery
Indian Wild Dog sighted for the first time at Buxa
They can tear your flesh like a lion, and now they are reigning in Buxa
Kanyashree girls stop minor’s marriage
Kanyashree Scheme is not just on paper, it is showing results
Journey of a poor student from Ghatal to Oxford, England
He had no money to buy books, but he always stood first
Colourful crabs are the new attraction at Ahaare Bangla!
Coloured crab dishes to be introduced for the first time at Food Fest
Did you know Morabba of Siuri is a Portuguese sweet?
Or Babursha of Midnapore honoured a British soldier
Technology helped this hearing-speech impaired couple find love
How Tulsi and Subhendu interacted through sign-language videos
How poet Madhusudan Dutt’s Kidderpore house got saved
Recent RTI case saved the house from demolition
How about finding a passionate writer squatting on a street?
Extraordinary pavement book seller of Kolkata
Want to marry Sherpa-style with dung-chen and tomba?
Bengal to develop Himalayan hamlets for ‘destination wedding’
On World Disability Day he got the ‘Role Model Award’
Basam Sonar of Jalpaiguri has overcome disability to work for disabled
Path-breaking research: Bengali scientist duo in Nature
Father-son duo make Kolkata proud with path-breaking discovery
US Consulate Kolkata calls young entrepreneurs from East!
You stand a chance to be mentored and work on you start up!
‘Holy Forest’ around Jhargram declared Bio-Heritage Site
Chikligarh gets the National Bio-diversity Heritage tag!
Winner of Infosys Award is a scientist from Bengal
Meet Sanghamitra Bandopadhay, who works with cancer cells
Paint the town red! Kolkata feeder boxes get facelift
Famous movie paintings on electric boxes catch city’s fancy
Lopa Banerjee’s ‘The Broken Home’ (Nastanirh)
This weekend read an extract from USA based author’s translations
Lara Croft of Bengal: Kolkata’s paleontologist Devapriya
Scientist balances motherhood and fossil hunting in remote Kutch
Struggles of a female rickshaw puller on Kolkata streets
Mithu Pandit took up a rickshaw after her husband’s paralysis
Sri Chaitanya first took rosogolla to Orissa
Dela-rosogolla of Bengal was introduced by Vaishnavites
Kolkata fashion designers who make dresses of paper!
Kreativ -- run by students, making waves in the fashion world
Now that Rosogolla is ours, let’s try it in many flavours
Rosogolla is Bengal’s but it can be flavoured universally
Domestic help from Bengal who became an author
Baby Haldar, best-selling author, who works as a maid
Architectural conservationist Kamalika Bose speaks to GB
On how to preserve Bengal’s architecture and Kolkata’s buildings
Panchanan Mondal, ‘manuscript seeker’ of Bengal
He went from door to door, collecting rare manuscripts
Why watch a Godard movie at Kolkata Film Fest?
KIFF to feature Jean Godard’s movie for the first time
Calcuttans get a chance to hone shooting skills
Police Training School offers citizens a chance to shoot
What to watch out for at Kolkata Int’l Film Fest?
There are many firsts this year, including Jean-Luc Godard’s movie
Salil, Sudhin, Soumitra to find place at Jorasanko museum
A new museum coming up at JorasankoThakurbari
Bengali NRI girl who made it to Fortune list this year
Meet Divya Nag, who dropped out of Stanford at 20
Bengal introduces ‘Moyna Model’ of pisciculture
We shall no more depend on neighbours for our fish supply
Is Tagore’s Visva Bharati falling prey to ‘Cow Politics?’...
‘Goshala’ to be set up at Visva Bharati
Young city entrepreneur who started business at 19
Meet entrepreneur Abheri Sen and her start-up MYRA
Did you know poet Sukumar Ray was also a technologist?
Ray was a science graduate from Presidency College
Bengali girl gets NASA’s highest honour this year
Mahmooda of Bangladesh receives NASA’s IRAD Innovator award
The man from Bengal who first signed with FIFA
Indrajit Sen tried 27 years ago to bring FIFA matches to India
New ropeway to take you directly to Darjeeling
How about reaching Darjeeling from the plains on a ropeway?
Bengal’s geri-gugli and shutki make way to Int’l Food Fest
State government to showcase goynabori and morobba too
Malda girl who assisted Physics Nobel-Prize winners this year
Meet Nairwita Mazumder, the astrophysicist from Malda
Missionary who translated Bible to Bengali is no more
Father Christian Mignon taught Bengali at St Xaviers
Muslim crusader of Bengal who restored Hindu Temples
Meet Pathan of Midnapore and his relentless battle
GB travels to Nepal to view the largest Vishnu idol
GB travels to Nepal to view the largest Vishnu idol
Healthy snacking this Diwali and Bhai Phonta
Why not try these healthy snacks and care for your waistline?
Lalon Fakir’s songs have always mocked identity politics
On his death anniversary, GB recalls Lalon’s relevance in present India
She still sings and paints, meet this freedom fighter
Today is Jyotirmoyee Mukherjee’s 100th birthday
How farmers of Alipurduar are keeping elephants away?
Harvesting some fruits can keep elephants at bay
It isn’t something fishy in Bengal’s tourist circuit!
It is a new and upcoming eco fish tourism arena
Was Ekla Cholo Re the only song sung by Bachchan?
Amitabh Bachchan sang around five songs for Bollywood
Wish to sip coffee at a Danish Tavern in Serampore?
Enjoy a holiday at a Danish heritage building of Bengal
Kaun Khichudi and Mashkalai Khichudi of Bangladesh
Try these off beat recipes of the Chakma tribe and from Pabna
Mushroom of Bishnupur that costs more than mutton
Karan Chhatu: Rare wild mushroom winsinstant stardom
Neuroscientists on verge of inventing ‘Love Pills’
Did you know you can fall in and out of love with pills?
Pune-based designer Aparna Sastry on Bengal Handloom
Countdown to Weaves and Hues’ Diwali collection
How was scientist Meghnad Saha as a Parliamentarian?
Was this Bengali scientist a victim of provincialism in Indian politics?
Bengal government gifts handicraft store to transgenders
Handicraft store showcasing work of transgenders
GB shares recipe of NarkelNarufor Bijoya Dashami
The quintessentially Bengali sweet that tastes heavenly
Branding Bengal – success of Biswa Bangla
Tracing the success story of Bengal’s own brand, Biswa Bangla
74 years after his submarine journey
Eastern Naval Command inaugurates Netaji statue to honour his submarine journey
Kolkata Police offers citizens water sports on Hooghly
First police force in India to bring community policing
GB speaks to Kolkata’s celebrity designer Raja Biswas
A look at Black is the New Orange collection this pujo
Bengal bags top project awards from Skoch Foundation
Six top awards for innovative projects go to Bengal
How poet Sukanto Bhattacharya’s teacher inspired him
Poet Sukanto had a mentor in his school teacher
GB checks out Diana's 'Royal Secret' on her 20th death annivers...
As a child, Diana called Queen Elizabeth, ‘Aunt Lillibet’
Bengal’s rifle factory makes first indigenous sniper
Rifle Factory Ishapore with first sniper ‘made in India’
New reptile fossil of India 100m years older than dinos
A new reptile fossil unearthed by ISI Kolkata
All ration shops of Bengal will use digital ration cards
Aim to end theft of crops from ration stores
Tragic queen Meena Kumari was a victim of Triple Talaq
She had to marry again to return to first husband
Bengali NRI doctors help to upgrade city hospital for poor
London NRIs pitch in for Thakurpukur hospital
Assam's BJP govt to pull down Ram Kinkar Baij's statue of Mahatma ...
They feel the statue is distorted
Bengal’s Veteran Scroll Painter sings of Rabindranath
80-year-old Dukhushyam, paints scrolls that tell stories on socio-political issues