A scene that was so familiar every year infront of Sealdah station even a few years back --- Dhakis in groups landing in Kolkata from distant villages and congregating in front of Sealdah station, playing their ‘dhak’ in unison and reaching a crescendo now and
World Rivers Day is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of September every year to increase public awareness about rivers and to encourage their conservation. This year September 26 heralds the World Rivers Day. The annual event is marked by celebrations in more than 60 countries,
Rhinos — with their awe-inducing presence and unique appearance — are some of the most fascinating animals on the planet. They’re massive and look prehistoric, almost like looking at a dinosaur in real time. And sadly, their fate is bordering on that of the dino,
“When life gives you lemons, trade them for coffee,” or that’s what young photographer/ documentary filmmaker Pratik Dey Chowdhury would have connoisseurs of coffee believe. There’s something sacred about making someone a cup of coffee and the beverage plays a vital role in the life
As a child, I had witnessed many rituals at home or in the local temples that involved throwing of the humble feather-light sweet ‘batasha.’ They flew off like airy brittle puffs of spun sugar, white or brown and led to a mad scramble among devotees
Red Pandas are possibly the cutest animals in existence. We humans find them particularly irresistible and that’s because our brains are hard-wired to connect with these sweet creatures, which, with their big eyes, small features, and round faces remind us of human babies — characteristics
Historic Jorasanko in North Kolkata is best known for Jorasanko Thakur Bari, former home of poet Rabindranath Tagore and his illustrious family. The entire stretch from Jorasanko to Rabindra Sarani is dotted with traditional Bengali mansions and local markets. A colossal building stands close to
Down generations Ei poth jodi na shesh hoy, has inspired the romantic soul, pure unadulterated emotions swinging over a two-wheeler with Krishnendu and Rina Brown enjoying the whiff of the wind and a journey that never ends. Who can ever forget that iconic ride of
At the inaugural session of the 4th Bengal Global Business Summit in 2019, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had announced that our state would soon be the new digital technology powerhouse of India. She had unveiled the state’s new IT policy with a focus
He was a man who was equally revered by Rabindranath Tagore and Mahatma Gandhi. Even the New York Times announced his death on December 7, 1942. So much was Kedarnath Dasgupta’s (1878-1942) influence on both sides of the Atlantic. He was a ‘godly dreamer’ of