The last king of Awadh, Nawab Wajid Ali Shah The lanes and bylanes of Metiabruz came to life this weekend as history buffs congregated to attend an exhibition and participate in a heritage walk as well as a discussion session to mark the bicentenary of Nawab
The year was 1914. Balai Chand Mukhopadhyay was studying at Sahebgunj Railway School. One day while in class, he received a summon from the headmaster’s office. The news spread like wildfire and all his friends were worried. What had he done? Satya Doctor’s son (his
The tourism department of the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration has declared Tiger Hill a plastic-free zone Perched in the heart of Sinchel Wildlife Sanctuary at an altitude of more than 8,000 ft (2590 meters), and a distance of 13 kilometres away from Darjeeling, Tiger Hill offers one
Sabudana, aka tapioca pearl papad, is the easiest and most adored snack savored by Bengalis Bengalis are known for their utmost love for food. The ingredients and techniques used in preparing Bengali foods depend on the seasons, timings (morning, afternoon, evening, or night), and various festivals
Badal Sarkar, aka Sudhindra Sircar - an iconic Indian playwright and theater director While talking about theatre thinkers of 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, can you name one individual who had a greater impact on the theatre movements of India than Badal Sircar? Born into a protestant
Chhabi Biswas- the legendary yesteryear actor from Bengal Whenever one thinks of a quintessential Bengali aristocrat or a feudal zamindar, the one and only name that flashes across our minds is that of Chhabi Biswas. That zamindar of Satyajit Ray’s Jalshaghar, who loses all, yet holds
Plastic bottle craft contest arranged by the kolkata Municipal corporation Plastics contribute to the climate crisis due to their fossil-fuel-based supply chain. When making plastics, the extraction and transportation of fossil fuels emit an annual estimate of 12.5 to 13.5 million metric tons of carbon dioxide—a
Children's park by Panchet Forest Division in the midst of sal forest in Bishnupur A five-hour drive from Kolkata leads to a lush forest and a refreshing break from the bleary cityscape. A dense forest teeming with sal, palash, mahua, and neem trees beckons the weary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glL-01XZ7x8 The thrilling moment after the successful completion of their mission Mount Everest - a place of wonder, mystery and legend. The majestic peak has remained an icon of beauty, a symbol of magnificence and an expression for the relentless zeal of the human spirit. However, beyond
Day after day we are getting bad news about nature and its creatures. Due to man made disasters and wastes left behind, many animals are endangered today and unfortunately, are also getting extinct. The national aquatic animal of India, dolphin, is one such animal facing