The combination of beauty and brains of dusky Bengali brunettes have always been raved by the global audience and what started as Sushmita Sen’s dream walk as Miss Universe in 1994 gave wings to many aspirants to test the waters and explore a potential career
Author, columnist and food critic Vir Sanghvi recently wrote, “…..Almost anything of consequence that has happened to Indian food in this century has owned its inspiration to the flavours of the street.” Kolkata boasts an eclectic array of dishes to suit every pocket and every
In January 2004, Iranian Nobel laureate Shirin Ebadi had proposed to the United Nations for an International Day of Non-Violence and he suggested October 2, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi to be declared as The International Day of Non-Violence. Since the UN declaration, Gandhi’s birthday
Many people in this city know that during Durga Puja, the state government's Tourism Department organises all-night tours of Kolkata's most popular and famous Puja pandals, for a nominal fee. For locals and tourists alike, these tours are an excellent opportunity to experience the vibrancy
“Rivers are the arteries of our planet; they are lifelines in the truest sense.” The Indian subcontinent was the scene of dramatic upheavals a few thousand years ago. The Northwest region entered an arid phase, and erosion coupled with tectonic movements played havoc with river courses
The COVID-19 pandemic has indeed taught the whole world, specially communities of India who are more dependent on religion and superstitions, that Science is more important than anything else. Kolkata knew it for centuries, hence Bengal produced the first science female PhD of India, one
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCteKAzRleE How many destinations have you heard of that offer hills, forests, meandering rivers, ancient palaces and temples, and unique cultural traditions, all in one place? For all those interested, Jhargram is the place to go, and the recently reopened Jhargram Rajbari Tourist Complex the place
The Auction House – A tale of Two Brothers. That’s how British film-maker Ed Owles’ documentary starts, featuring the oldest surviving Auction House of India – Kolkata’s Russell Exchange where “everything is saleable.” In a part of the documentary, the brothers are seen debating the
Those sweet, sugary white strands with the perfectly geometrical round brown balls dashed into it --- one of the most exclusive sweets made in Colonial Bengal. Guess what? Sitabhog ofcourse. Speak of Burdwan and the plates of Mihidana and Sitabhog are to die for once
This is indeed a moment of pride for the whole of Bengal as Bengali scientists literally swept the prestigious Bhatnagar Awards this year, that happen to be the Highest Award in Science in India. Six Bengali scientists have won this year. Out of them two