Kolkata is a compelling city of juxtapositions. Loved and loathed, beautiful and enfante terrible, its extremes and contrasts continue to balance the historic with the contemporary. At her heart lie people, as witnesses and living archives of Kolkata’s realities and aspirations. An extensively documented city
Do we have any respect for our heritage? The imposing building on 48 Kailash Bose Street is old with paint and plaster shedding off from parts. Yet this is a building that was witness to one of the most important historical event that left an everlasting
Two Indian origin entrepreneurs have been named in the prestigious annual Fortune List of 40 most influential and inspiring young people in business under the age of 40. Bengali woman entrepreneur Ankiti Bose, CEO and co-founder of fashion platform Zilingo has made it to Fortune’s
She started her business at 89! Yes, you heard it right. At a time when people think they are on their death bed, Latika Chakrabarty started a business. She always loved collecting old saris, kurtas, and clothes from all over India and recycle them into
Milk in plastic packages also need to be shunned! Yes, if one has to make this world Plastic Free, there is no other alternative, though it was easy to use plastic pouches and carry them home. Mother Dairy has stepped in through a new scheme
The Trekking Activities of 'Voice of World' reached newer heights when "Team Saksham" (A team of Underprivileged and Differently-abled students of 'Voice of World') scaled the Rudragaira Peak at an altitude of 19090 ft. The most interesting part of this effort was that the Team
Greeting cards have almost taken a back seat these days. Be they Pujo greeting cards or Christmas cards. In this digital age it seems we are more happy to send or receive greetings on phone, sms or whatsapp. But holding on to the tradition of
Tridhara Sammilani’s festival is one of the many attractive pandals you get to see around Durga Puja in South Kolkata, and its mesmerizing themes awe the masses with its creativity. This year, the club will present you with a point of view -- literally, ‘Drishtikone,’
The splendour and pomp of royalty is long gone, but it has left its mark on Garh Panchkot. Goddess Durga is welcomed to the Royal Panchkot Courtyard with music of many genres and ages. It is a long-standing ritual to receive Ma Uma with songs
Author Leela Majumdar was a great cook and the way she weaved stories with food has been a great favourite down generations. Today we share her recipe for Chinese Omlette. Not just easy to make, it will also serve the purpose of being a super