It seems Kolkata’s single screens are shutting down one after the other and a time will soon come when only multiplexes will reign this City of Joy as it loses its heritage cinema halls. One such hall is Ellora, that started in the ’70s in
Their fight is legendary in Bengal and several movies and stories have been written on these arch soccer rivals of India. Yes, we are talking of the East Bengal and Mohun Bagan soccer clubs that are not only heritage clubs with their history tracing back
The first outdoor statue of Sister Nivedita was installed at Great Torrington in London inside the family cemetery of Sister Nivedita. It will be unveiled on 27th July by Swami Girishananda, treasurer of Ramakrishna Mission. This bronze statue has been sculpted by Nirjan Dey and
The State Education Department is bringing in a huge change in the recruitment process of the teachers of state-run schools. The entire process can be now completed online. The government has addressed the importance of a quick recruitment process and acknowledged the required changes to
A grand building stands on 36/1 South End Park. It no more looks like it was once upon a time, rather it is in a shabby state and has been bought by someone. Yet this is a house where legendary musician and composer Sachin Dev
If you want a heady mix of heritage, tradition, culture and nature, Jhargram is one of the best possible destination. The thick canopy of Teak, Sal, Mahua and Sal keeps welcome you to the wilderness of the hills and forests. Amidst the enthralling beauty and
The first day of Rathayatra is also known as Gundichayatra and is considered extremely auspicious. On this day, Lord Jagannath comes in the mode of Shree Krishna of Vrindavan Dham. Visiting the main temple for ten times is equal to one-time darshan of Gundichayatra. Below
Her unique speech on the rising signs of fascism in India has created quite a stir. Yes, we are speaking of TMC MP Mahua Moitra who has been giving one firebrand speech after another at the Parliament. The passion and undying confidence with which this
Are you acquainted with the term gotra? It is a Sanskrit word which is synonymous to clan and refers to people who are descendants in an unbroken male line from a common male patriline. After the overwhelming response of Konttho, the director duo Shiboprosad Mukherjee
Yes, it’s horrifying, yet, it is sad. The sad tale of a middle-class family succumbing to disease and lack of funds for treatment, leading to extreme mental trauma and actions that no sane person could ever do. The family of an 82-year-old Behala woman stayed