He was often called Asia’s Pele. In the ‘60s and ‘70s Maidan, his magic on the soccer fields of Maidan was legendary. Yet later in life, an ailing Poongam Kannan, afflicted by uric acid and hardly able to walk, often suffered from need of money
Just imagine gorging on Didi jhalmuri or even savouring Modi Rosogolla. How about having a bite of a Sandesh laced with your favourite party logo on it? Well, if Kolkata has witnessed football fever on its famous sweets, this time poll mania seems to have
Children of today are more environmentally conscious and aware than we were decades ago. They are not reluctant to try and save the world from the clutches of any ongoing turbulence. If you happen to pay a visit to Ayodhya in this scorching heat, you
Gone are those days when people suffering from mental illness were kept away from the society and subjected to isolation. The society is gradually embracing people who we have considered marginalized for long by creating an inclusive environment for their well-being. Recently held Rong Maatir
The Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute brings in pride by being the only institute from Bengal to bag the highest score A+++ in the recent evaluation by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). This was the first time in history that NAAC assessed
Thakurbarir heshel or the kitchen of Jorasanko Thakurbari was no ordinary place. There were many residents of this famous house who were good cooks, passionate about delicacies, many of which they created. Hemendrakumar Thakur was one of them. His hobby of cooking various dishes is
This is one place that has proved even terraces can be breath-taking. And that food can be mingled with the beauty of the hills with the mighty Kanchenjungha playing peek-a-boo through the mist, or the ever-vibrant town of Darjeeling unfurling with all its splendor below.
Who can ever forget the farmer revolt of Singur? Some say it was one of the biggest land acquisition revolt that paved history not only in Bengal, but also in India leading to the end of a 35-year-old Left rule. At the epicenter of this
Kolkata is often referred to as the Mecca of Football, and soccer enthusiasts of this city and the whole of Bengal and India can never forget their favourite Rantu Da and the magic of his dribbling. Yes, we are talking of Krishanu Dey, who reigned
Flipping through the pages of history is not confined to academics or entertainment. Just like food, clothes, housing or medical treatment, history is essential for survival. History enables us to know the society and the origin of our existence better. It also sheds light on