Keshab Chandra Nag- Mathematics legend from Bengal The great philosopher Socrates had once said, ‘I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think’ and today we shall discuss two great teachers, both pioneers in their chosen field -- mathematics, who not only taught their students
Bengal has seen many firsts, among them the first woman from India to visit Japan was also a Bengali. Hariprabha Basu Mallick was born to Shashibhuban Basu Mallick and Nagendra Bala in 1890 in Khilgaon village, Dhaka. She was born into a well-educated, liberal, and enlightened
The Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (PNHZP), popularly known as the Darjeeling Zoo, stands as a sanctuary not just for animals, but also for those who cherish nature, wildlife, and conservation. It is situated in the charming hills of Darjeeling, West Bengal. Since its founding
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has initiated a ₹700 crore project to revive the Adi Ganga, or Tolly's Nullah, in a significant move towards environmental rejuvenation. The Adi Ganga was a prospering river at one point in time, but now it has undergone extensive pollution and encroachment over the
In today's educational system, practical exposure is as crucial as academic study—particularly in the case of science, technology, and industry. One instance of this is the Kalyani Feed Milling Plant (KFMP) that has turned out to be one of the most desirable venues for education
In a rare conservation success story, West Bengal has gained a 50% increase in the number of endangered Great One-Horned Rhinoceros. In the latest census, conducted in March 2025, there are 392 rhinos in the state, up by a significant margin from the 253 in 2015. The
We have all grown up listening to that powerful Rabindrasangeet — a song that speaks of rising above fear and self-doubt, of discovering strength within and winning over life’s challenges. While many of us simply heard it, only a rare few truly live by its spirit. Pritikana Jana,
March 13, 1892. It was the night of the full moon, the day of Holi. Ambikacharan Goho’s eldest son, Ramcharan Goho’s wife gave birth to a son. When she looked at the new-born, she exclaimed, “Oh! The baby looks like a lump of cowdung (Gobar)!”
The society and the world run in collaboration with people and their actions towards each one. Each individual has the responsibility to their surroundings and society to lead them to a better place. The question is how many of us understand it and follow the
Santi Pada Gon Chaudhuri, the Kolkata-based scientist, achieved the title of “Solar Man of India”, delivering his exceptional projects of solar electrification, developing the marginalized areas of India. Solar-powered ATMs, Solar-powered bulbs, Micro Solar Pump, and Micro Solar Dome are some of the remarkable inventions of this