“WThe Nightingale of India, Sarojini Naidu had once said, “It (Islam) was the first religion that preached and practiced democracy; for, in the Mosque, when the call for prayer is sounded and worshippers are gathered together, the democracy of Islam is embodied five times a
Bengal has always been the melting pot of religions and cultures and no wonder the great bard Rabindranath Tagore knew of that blend and celebrated it always. One of the most revered yet less talked about shrines dedicated to a Muslim saint lies around 40
Old Calcutta has been the city of many ‘firsts.’ From science and technology to literature and revolution, the old city was witness to several milestones. The year was 1822 when the first Native Medical Institution was established in Calcutta and Dr Madhushudan Goopta, a Bengali
Kolkata and Bengal have always been the hotbed of book lovers, probably the only city that can boast of the oldest book fair, that too more than a century ago. This fair was organized in 1918 by the National Council of Education. Publishers like Basumati
We often talk of Rani Rashmoni as the philanthropist linked to Dakshineshwar Temple. But how many of us speak of her business acumen and how she led a business empire annihilating the aspirations of the British traders? GB brings you this 4-part series on The
We often talk of Rani Rashmoni as the philanthropist linked to Dakshineshwar Temple. But how many of us speak of her business acumen and how she led a business empire annihilating the aspirations of the British traders? GB brings you this 4-part series on The
We often talk of Rani Rashmoni as the philanthropist linked to Dakshineshwar Temple. But how many of us speak of her business acumen and how she led a business empire annihilating the aspirations of the British traders? GB brings you this 4-part series on The
We often talk of Rani Rashmoni as the philanthropist linked to Dakshineshwar Temple. But how many of us speak of her business acumen and how she led a business empire annihilating the aspirations of the British traders? GB brings you this 4-part series on The
Epicurus’ paradoxical attitude towards religious observances is fascinating. Although he dismissed most of the popular notions about gods and their involvement in human affairs, he still encouraged his followers to participate in the traditional cults of their countries. He believed that, by engaging in popular
Have you recently come across something in the supermarket or local markets that look like cauliflower but instead of the traditional white, the heads are purple, orange, and green? Colorful cauliflowers have been popping up in the markets for the last couple of years and