A restroom in the middle of a lush green park that throws up stacks of books! Surprised? Well, do not be so, as a security guard has turned a restroom in the park he usually protects into a free library. And all this, for the
The Asia- Oceania Parkinson and Movement Disorder Conference (AOPMC), 2023 was held in Kolkata recently. It is the largest International Congress on Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders and it was hosted by the Institute of Neurosciences Kolkata (I-NK) at ITC Royal Bengal. This stood out
The very woman who had given her all to set up Kolkata’s first public theatre and developed it further, popularizing it among the people is none other than the multi-talented actress, Noti Binodini. The recently ended International Women’s Day was celebrated everywhere with full enthusiasm.
West Bengal is a state that has always been prone to floods due to the innumerable rivers and rivulets that crisscross its territories. From Paschim Bardhaman, Hooghly, Paschim Medinipur, Murshidabad, Nadia and Howrah, all districts are flood prone, specially during monsoon, the situation worsens when
Different people tided over the financial stress that Lockdown and COVID Pandemic posed in various ways. For young siblings Debjyoti Saha and Jyotirmoyee Saha, it was a difficult tale, yet what they started as a simple means of survival, has now turned into a well-known
It is a common phenomenon these days in bustling urban cities like Kolkata, to spot old buildings being taken over by land sharks who would soon destroy the heritage and history, and memories attached to them, to build apartments or malls. And this trend is
We often hear our elders talk about their favourite cakes and their unique tastes. More so in the festive season. Most bakeries that are mentioned by the elders do not exist anymore owing to different challenges. So many new cafes and bakeries have sprung up
Winter in Kolkata is always fun, not just for the chill in the air, but also for the fun and festivities. Winters are considered as a time of amusement as well as the perfect time to relax. Added to that Kolkata turns into a hub
It is no surprise that the women of India are portrayed in the light of patriarchy. We look at our past and try to connect women with the present. It is astonishing to see a huge number of texts defining the women of India- by
How about a park that mixes one of the best literary works of Bengal with generations of emotions? Apur Sansar Park of New Town’s Action Area IB is one such wonder. The park is situated on a 1.5-acre land behind Snehodiya and is an initiative