April 13, 1919 was a watershed moment in the nation’s history when the tyranny of the British imperialists was exposed. British troops butchered at least 379 unarmed demonstrators meeting at the Jallianwala Bagh. Described as “the darkest stain on British rule in India” and as
Image Courtesy : Facebook - Nirmala Mishra - FanPage Emon Ekti Jhinuk Khunje Pelam Na… That mellifluous rendition of a widely popular song down generations had opened up a vista of waves taking you to the shores of a roaring sea. That was the power
Not many in West Bengal, forget the rest of India, are aware of Kumudini Homes Higher Secondary School, spread across a vast campus in the beautiful hill town of Kalimpong. But the days of anonymity may soon be a thing of the past. For the
A curious mind in the 21st century has been swayed by the feat of a 19th century doctor attributed to have performed the first human dissection in India. Many might wonder the children of today are more focused on what they wish to achieve, from
The many attractive designs created with this ingredient to serve as ornamental decorations and articles needed for ceremonial occasions can be counted among some of the rare instances of rich cultural heritage of Bengal’s traditional folk art. It is amazing how sponge wood are trifling
Kolkata’s Ambassador car is to be back again, in a new avatar and that probably makes every Bengali proud. Hindustan Ambassador, the quintessentially “Made in India” car is a symbol of India’s automotive history and there is little else that defines motoring in the country
Here is good news for the residents of Suti, Murshidabad. The almost 200-year-old Nimtita Palace, immortalised by Satyajit Ray’s Jalsaghar, has finally received the heritage structure tag from the West Bengal Heritage Commission. This will ensure that the location will be developed as a tourist
He had left us on 10th June. Internationally acclaimed ace director Buddhadeb Dasgupta’s demise undoubtedly created a void in the world of cinema, the last of the doyens of Bengal’s filmmaking circuit perhaps. To remember this day, Sohini Dasgupta, wife of Buddhadeb Dasgupta on behalf
In 2020, director Meghna Gulzar’s feature film ‘Chhapaak’ was released and it made quite a splash and brought to the fore the traumatic battle of acid attack survivors. The biographical film was based on the life of Laxmi Agarwal, then a 15-year-old girl, who was
When you succumb to the culture, history and cuisine of Bengal in the middle of a magical penthouse overlooking the lush green grounds of Victoria Memorial, you get to realise something phenomenal is taking place. The world’s first ever Literature Festival on Bengal’s Mishti is