Bhaiphonta, Bhratri Dwitiya, Bhai Dooj, Yama Dwitiya (if you are in South India), whichever name you choose to give it, this traditional celebration of the bond between brother and sister has long been an integral part of India's festive calendar. And since a picture does
It is said Santiniketan always brings out a difference in those who reside there. The magic of Rabindranath Tagore and his influence still seems to be alive even at Santiniketan Police Station, that not just handles crime and related cases, but is deeply involved in
How about blending a heritage tram car ride and encouraging book reading habits in children? Such thoughts indeed are the need of the hour. And Kolkata again shows the way forward. The world’s first Library on Tram dedicated to children will be virtually inaugurated today
Jhargram district in West Bengal is popular for its forests, wildlife, royal palaces, and ancient temples. Carved out of Paschim Medinipur in 2017, it is the 22nd district in Bengal. And while most of its tourist attractions are fairly well known, a relatively less frequented
If you were to compile a pie chart showing the numerous ethnic groups who call Kolkata home, Tibetans would perhaps not even show up as a dot. Which is strange, considering the mark they have left on the city’s cultural landscape. One such mark is
Negative school dropout in primary level… highest percentage of school going children in government schools among all states in India, 90 percent of state’s schools are government or government sponsored schools and not private institutions… Well the above figures are not of the most educated state
About two years ago, the state government formally announced Fishing Cat as the State Animal of West Bengal. However, the common man in the state is unaware of this fact and there is considerable apathy towards the cat amongst policy makers. The logo of the
Holding on to the adrenaline rush and racing a car down the Formula Three Circuit, was always a passion for John Mukherjee, and now he gifts his city Kolkata, the first F3 car racing team, exclusively from Bengal who will sweat it out not on football
It will be a historic ‘Silent Diwali’ and Kali Puja this year. COVID-19 has changed it all for sure, even the celebrations in the festive season. In a landmark judgement today, Calcutta High Court held that sale of all kinds of crackers, both sound and
Rishyap (most Bengalis think of, and pronounce it, as Rishop) isn't what you'd call a typical tourist destination. Having made its way into the tourism map in the late 1990s, it remains a small hamlet in Kalimpong district's Lava-Loleygaon circuit. Nestled among the Eastern Himalayas,