For those who grew up amidst Kolkata’s colonial charm, will forever remember deep melodious renditions of popular Western songs in the ‘70s and ’80s, coming from a female singer at Park Street’s iconic Trincas. And how that voice fascinated all, so much so that 50
Bhog with a difference? If you are used to having the khichuri bhog every year along with that sweet savoury payesh and ofcourse the begun bhaja, the quintessentially Bangali platter, then here you are in for a surprise! Surrounded by dense Sal forests, taking you
She comes from a family that has hardly ever read newspapers. When she was born, her parents were told by her grandparents that being the only daughter, she will soon be married off and hence either they produce a son or adopt a son who
With artists scratching heads to come up with original and revolutionary themes to inspire and attract the masses, it's no wonder that one or two pandals are sure to be jaw-dropping every year. This year, however, one Puja association has decided to cherish memories and
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At times celebrations bring strong messages through simple acts. This time it is the bridging of a Hindu-Muslim divide. And now an MLA from Murshidabad, Bonu Khan, who is a Muslim is crafting an idol of Maa Durga. From carving the eyes of Durga, alongside
Western world knew of Laughing Gas as a means to control crowds just like tear shells are launched in India to disperse mobs. But using this gas for painless normal delivery is definitely a new discovery for the Gynaecology Department of Calcutta Medical College. A
Now you can no more blow a horn or make a noise on the Biswa Bangla Sarani that goes beside the Eco-Park at New Town. It has been turned into a strict No Horn zone, keeping in mind the rich fauna of the Park. In
A new app that can be downloaded on your smartphone will start before the Puja. Named as Patha Bandhu app, this new technological application will ensure a medical team reaches an accident victim quickly, specially accidents that happen on Highways. Many a time, victims die
If you thought the Victoria Memorial, one of the famous places of interest of Kolkata, that is flocked all the year round by domestic and foreign tourists, was built only by British architects, then you are wrong! Many do not know that a Bengali architect