Have you ever heard of a Tree Library? Where you get to read only about trees? Well, a soon to be opened Tree Library at New Town will be a treasure trove for all naturalists and environmentalists for sure. The library being set up by
In the wake of heart-wrenching lighting deaths of a father at Victoria Memorial, GB delves into the scientific reasons behind the sudden spurt in lighting deaths Lighting deaths in Kolkata is on an alarming rise. But is it just a coincidence? Well, scientists say ‘no.’ Atmospheric
The Institute of Neurosciences Kolkata has been striving to bring in awareness to the city regarding various spinal and neurological disorders. With that aim in mind, they organised a symposium recently where world renowned doctors spoke on lesser known spinal disorders like Ankylosing Spondylitis that
The 5th edition of India International Science Festival (IISF) starts in Kolkata today and will run till November 8. IISF is the largest science festival in the world and focuses on youth to inspire and motivate them to learn real science in motion. The theme
It happens to be Eastern India’s largest garbage dumping yard. Usually it is overtaken by garbage burning, ragpickers scavenging through heaps of leftovers and a stench that is overpowering. But that scene would be no more. Instead you will come across a Green Plateau and
February in Kolkata these days ushers in the colours of Spring, unlike the March ‘Holi’ that played with myriad hues even a decade ago. Thanks to global warming, the city sees a change of season and already the Palash and Simul trees are budding turning
This scorching summer the dog squad of Kolkata Police will get a new feather --- ice jackets to protect them from the cruel summer months as they go outdoors to protect citizens from bombs, drugs and much more. Their responsibilities increase all the more during
Kolkata trams have been an iconic and antique feature of the city. It is an integral part of the heritage of Kolkata and maintains eco-friendly commission standards too, and now the trams have a modern edge, with A/C services recently introduced. The introduction of the
Lalbazar wants to sell off two-wheelers through an e-auction planned on July 19 between 12 noon and 3pm. These were primarily bikes confiscated during the recent drive of the traffic police against rogue bikers of Kolkata who had been terrorizing the streets since long. Around
Pratima Bag was admitted to Calcutta Medical College hospital with a stomach ache that was refusing to die down. Several tests including ultra-sonography did not help doctors to understand her ailment. It was then that one doctor suggested a pregnancy urine test that came positive.