Every corner of West Bengal—every district—has its own unique story, most of which never come into the limelight. But what if all the treasures of Bengal, across cities, villages, blocks, and neighborhoods, could be accessed from anywhere in the world? It was from this very idea
The language of Alakananda Sengupta’s sculpture is disarmingly simple — as though it wraps us in a blanket of affection. Her mode of expression is candid. It speaks while looking straight into the eyes, striking directly at the viewer. Though she works with metal, wood
Aranyer Din Ratri is the well-known polyphonic narrative of Sunil Gangopadhyay, a narrative published in 1968. In 1970, it was adapted into the medium of cinema by Satyajit Ray. But Ray moved through the narrative's surface purposefully changing characters and their relationship, their ends, and
Along the busy Strand Road in Kolkata, a grand structure has quietly witnessed the evolution of India’s financial history. Samriddhi Bhavan, now the headquarters of the State Bank of India, is not just a building; it is a symbol of time, endurance, and the beginning
The West Bengal government’s flagship health assurance programme, Swasthya Sathi, has achieved a major milestone by crossing the 1-crore hospitalisation mark since its inception. The state has so far spent ₹13,156 crore on beneficiaries under the scheme, which was officially launched by Chief Minister Mamata
The bustling streets and serene villages of West Bengal are home to a unique form of radio – a radio that not only provides music but also listens to people, shares their stories, and helps address their issues. This is a community radio station, a
Bengal has a long existence as an incubator for exhibitions of the arts, culture, poetry and storytelling. From Tagore to Girish Ghosh, from baul geets to contemporary plays — a Bengali has always found joy in the listening and telling of stories, where it is
“Nana bhashaa nana mot nana poridhan, bibidher maajhe dekho milono mohan!” - Since childhood, we all have heard this beautiful line.It really shows us how India is a nation of different languages, cultures, and colours. Every few kilometers, there is something that changes - the
There was a time when the word "celebrity" carried a distinct and tidy connotation. Celebrities were your movie stars, TV actors, singers, cricketers or any other figure from the media-generating publicity. Admiration was tied to their talent, lifestyle, and achievements. Their lives appeared faultless, glamorous,
Like her idol, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, she also plays in the middle and lower-middle order to lift the score during the death overs. Also, like Dhoni, she has chosen wicketkeeping as her priority. 22-year-old Richa Ghosh has etched her name in history through India’s victory