Tales of bygone era always fascinate us though varied aspects of historyare hardly ever unearthed due to lack of resources. Technology rules the world and has made life easier and faster. Amalgamation of history and technology is a unique concept by itself. The Indian Museum
The state government is all set to bring back eco-friendly trams to Kolkata and are already working on modernising the network. Ten AC and 10 non-AC single bogey trams have already been introduced. Tram tracks at Esplanade are being repaired to resume services between North
Bengal has again been nominated for the Krishi Karman Award by the Centre. Congratulating government officials who contributed to achieving this significant milestone, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee said: “I am happy to share that West Bengal has been selected once again
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Gutteres has appointed Bengal’s pride Retired Lieutenant General Abhijit Guha to head the Hodeidah Mission of Yemen as per the Hodeidah agreement. He will also oversee the re-deployment of forces in the area as per need. Incidentally Guha has 39
It was all started by a 15-year-old Swedish girl, Greta Thunberg, who a year back set Europe on a green map. She started a green revolution from her school itself that spread to the entire Scandinavian region and has now touched the shores of Kolkata.
Nilmani Sen, proprietor of Bishu’s Kites at Banchharam Akrur Lane, Bowbazar, is busy managing his business. After all, Vishwakarma Pujo, that marks the beginning of kite flying ceremony in Bengal starts today and will continue for a week. This lane is abuzz with the sounds
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has come up with a new dengue vaccine to control the mosquito borne disease that is claiming many lives in Kolkata and pockets of Bengal every year. The vaccine set to be launched in 2020 has already been tested
And here’s to the largest street festival of the world and the grandest festival of India. The worship of Goddess Durga and her children over four auspicious days, is just a few days away and preparations for the pomp and gaiety is at high swing.
From spiritual leader Sri Ramkrishna Paramhansa to late Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee to even West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, everyone is a fan of Felu Modak’s sweets. Situated on GT Road, one gets to see long queues infront of the shop almost every day.
ITC Sonar, Kolkata is the first hotel in the world to obtain Certified Emission Reductions (CERs) issued under the aegis of the United Nations Framework on Climate Change Convention in 2007. These CERs, also known as Carbon Credits are issued under the Clean Development Mechanism