Imagine a World War II bomb still lying for decades under a mighty river of Bengal? Well, it is no fiction, but reality. A bomb of World War II era was recently unearthed from the Gangetic bed. For all those war story buffs, this is
Our pride, Kolkata’s pride, our very own Kolkata International Book Fair is knocking at our doors. And to facilitate book lovers from all over Bengal to come and browse through a plethora of books, the State Transport Department has come up with an innovative endeavor
Remember the precious words of Bob Dylan? “If your time to you Is worth savin’ Then you better start swimmin’ Or you’ll sink like a stone For the times they are a-changin…..” Well, the times have truly changed. The old-world charm of Kolkata is gradually vanishing with each passing day. This
Change is the only constant rule of life. There is no urban space in this world which has been able to escape from the clutches of such inevitable changes. But there are certain shops, houses and lanes which have a close connection to the history
When addas blend history with data and anecdotes taking you back centuries on the banks of River Indus, to an age when the first dawn of human civilisation flourished, how do you feel? Ecstatic? Curious? Or you are just held in awe? That’s what happened
After a hectic week, what do you generally do on weekends? Usually, we spend time partying or simply relaxing at home. Not many of us have the time or energy to step out of our own territory and indulge in needs of greater perspectives. Yet
Mousumi Banerjee is a researcher and professor based in USA. She is a lover of art too and spends most of her time with three M’s --- Maths, Music and Medicine. She gives an exclusive interview to GB • You are a scientist as well as
Metropolitan Institution is not just an iconic building on Prasanna Coomar Tagore Street, it also preserves the lifeline of Bengal Renaissance. This institution founded by none other than Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, had played an important role in spreading education during colonial era. However, due to
It is about time we start talking about menstrual pain. Every month, menstruation comes to every girl’s life like a nightmare. It brings in discomfort, agony and interferes the normalcy of life and often act as a major hindrance in our functionality. The clinical term
You might often notice most of us frowning in disgust while passing a particular area along the Eastern Metropolitan Bypass --- DhaparMaath. It is considered as one of the dirtiest places of Kolkata, the huge store house of the smelly garbage of the entire city