Indian classical music tradition has always been a respected and the most splendid work of art. The hymns, rhythms, melody, and principally, the sweet tunes of Indian instruments have always captivated every individual around the world. Some of the famous instruments are the tabla, sitar,
Which event would you like to be a part of? GetBengal presents a list of events that you would not like to miss. EVENT: 5MM Indie Diaries Ft. Anjan Dutt & The Electric Band DATE : 10th Feb VENUE : Five Mad Men (5MM), Kolkata TIME : 7 PM
Dwarkanath Tagore is a very famous name, not just as part of the illustrious Tagore family and one of its first well-known names, but also as a remarkable man with entrepreneurial excellence, extremely wealthy, and a descendant of Rarheya Brahmins. He founded the Jorasanko Branch
Another World Wetlands Day is at our doorstep. But most of us are completely unaware of the importance of a wetland. Some consider it to be swampy worthless garbage dump while some consider it to be a disgusting abode of mosquitoes. Thanks to our ignorance! World
He had provided medical care to members of the Jarawa tribe, who hardly allowed other humans to enter their territory. But they allowed Dr. Ratan Chandra Kar to enter their territory during his posting in the Andaman Islands for years, especially during the measles outbreak
History has been scripted yesterday in the world of cricket as India’s Under-19 Women’s Cricket team won the World Cup. But behind that history, one name comes up like the star in the Milky Way --- fast bowler Titas Sadhu of Chinsurah, the pride of
Books and Bengal are inseparable. Hence no wonder the world’s 2nd largest book fair is held every year in Kolkata with great pomp and honour where hundreds of books from across the world are sold, bought, read, turning it into an intellectual melting point. This
Do not miss on the events that you like to attend. GetBengal presents a list of events that you would not like to miss. EVENT : CHINESE SPACES IN KOLKATA by Albert TANG DATE : 30th January VENUE : IR Seminar Hall, Jadavpur University TIME : 2.30 p.m. EVENT :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CB6Y6xi3An0 There are many who know that Vivek Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary, Forests & Animal Resources Development, Government of West Bengal, is a gifted singer. For those who don’t, a brief YouTube search will throw up several videos – ranging from Bengali folk songs to evergreen
It has been just a year that India has begun observing National Tourism Day on January 25. So not much history there yet. Of course, the history of tourism in India is a different matter – going back at least to the 19th century courtesy