Globalization has had a significant impact on rural India over decades. Through urbanization, the light of modernity has been able to reach the remote villages. Efforts have been made to educate the underprivileged residing far away from the world of ‘enlightenment.’However, at times such modern
Change is the only constant rule of life. There is no urban space in this world which has been able to escape from the clutches of such inevitable changes. But there are certain shops, houses and lanes which have a close connection to the history
When addas blend history with data and anecdotes taking you back centuries on the banks of River Indus, to an age when the first dawn of human civilisation flourished, how do you feel? Ecstatic? Curious? Or you are just held in awe? That’s what happened
Lord, no longer are You and I apart. I laud holiness,cherish trusted one. As water mingles with water, I have become one with God….. Thus, spoke Jaidev through his immortal creation Geet Govinda…. But it seems the temple erected for his beloved Radhagovinda, on the banks
After a hectic week, what do you generally do on weekends? Usually, we spend time partying or simply relaxing at home. Not many of us have the time or energy to step out of our own territory and indulge in needs of greater perspectives. Yet
As you enter a luxurious room of Taj Bengal, the sophisticated décor would be ready to welcome you with all its extravagant warmth. The centre table made of teak with a marble top and the bedside table featuring magnificent granite designs make the room lavish
Shibpur’s Botanical Gardens is famous for its abundance of rare species of trees and plants, most significantly the Great Banayan Tree, that has lived for decades on this land. But recently the Gardens hit headlines for vanishing of certain trees. Well, do not think log
In every field, there are people who work silently throughout their lives, but their works and contributions remain unheralded. They are the unsung heroes whose love and sincerity for their work remain untarnished without acknowledgement or glorification. They are simply invincible whose love for their
Have you ever imagined a human face with the ears of a goat? Reminds you of bizarre Abol – Tabol imageries? No, here we are talking about medical science, that has turned such unimaginable ideas into reality. Ears of goats have been added to the
Wish to try a hand at Nakshipithe? Try out the following recipe: INGREDIENTS • Ground short-grained rice • Banana leaf • Oil • Date palm thorns or needles • Paddy blades and bamboo sticks METHOD OF PREPARATION • Mix ground rice in boiled water till a paste forms and then flatten it with the