The Cannes --- Film de Cannes is considered to be the biggest film festivals of the world and when a Bengali girl, raised in Kolkata, educated at Jadavpur University, bags a prestigious award at Cannes this year, then one realizes how creative juices still flow
On May 24, 1899, a ‘comet’ appeared in Churulia, a village in the Burdwan district. A rebel poet, writer, journalist, revolutionary thinker, and musician, Kazi Nazrul Islam, was born. Nazrul was deeply attracted to the traditions of folk music and poetry in rural Bengal, especially
A breathtaking sight in all its faded grandeur may be found in the Howrah region on the eastern banks of the Hooghly. Reaching the 185-year-old Andul Rajbari requires travelling 30 kilometres along the palm tree-lined Andul Road after passing over the Howrah Bridge or Rabindra
Although Kolkata is well known for being a hotspot for artistic talents, the majority of these treasures are still relatively unknown. Finding them is fascinating and enjoyable since it broadens your perspective. The City of Joy is all about finding contentment in the little things
A slice of British royalty can still be viewed on a posh lane of Alipore in South Kolkata, the Victorian mansion with a lovely driveway often given for weddings and parties. This happened to be the erstwhile City Palace of the Maharaja of Burdwan. By
TWhen a palace turns into a wonderful museum, harbouring in its depths the royal vignettes of a bygone era, it turns into a treasure trove of marbles, mirrors and exclusive statues. Among the tales of ruins that most palaces of Kolkata have turned to, one
800 food items and recipes from all across India were laid in front of the judges. But they had to be simple and nutritious food, not just spicy and tasty. Nutrition for all was the key word, and the organisation behind this Nutritious Food of
Kolkata witnessed Asia’s first cantilever hanging bridge, a result of the British empire making an effort to turn the city into a trade hub. Though a lot of those facades have been lost over time, Kolkata is still home to some of the erstwhile Raj
Renowned Bengali humorist and litterateur Sri Shibram Chakraborty has immortalised the essence of New Year celebrations by pointing out that people’s enthusiasm for ushering in a new year is somewhat misplaced. He wittily observed that, historically, each new year has only managed to last for
Bengal's early encounter with scorching temperatures, such as those soaring to 38 degrees Celsius in districts like Bankura, signals the arrival of a challenging summer ahead.Staying healthy, fit, and energized during these scorching summer months requires staying hydrated. Apart from drinking plenty of water, a