Oife has not been easy for Sayani Das, a resident of Kalna, or Ambika Kalna, the 'City of Temples' in East Burdwan district. Harassed for practicing in local ponds, Das’s unwavering resilience has led her to victory. It certainly takes courage to swim 44 miles
The four-day Asia Pacific Yogasana Sports Championship 2024 concluded recently in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Held under the aegis of the World Fitness Federation of Yogasana Sports (WFFYSI) between August 21 and 24, the event was a mega-hit, with athletes from across the region competing. Susmita
Former Polish football player Artur Boruc, who played as a goalkeeper, once said, “Being a goalkeeper is like being the guy in the military who makes the bombs—one mistake and everyone gets blown up.” Attackers, midfielders, and defenders can all get away with making the occasional
The women of the Tagore household who chose to stay in the ‘Andarmahal’ often created works of literary and artistic genius. Although popular history has forgotten these women, they had a significant cultural impact on the arts. The residents of Joransanko Thakurbari played a very significant role in 'The
August 23 this year marked the 172nd birth anniversary of visionary, philanthropist, and dedicated physician, Dr. Radha Gobinda Kar, aka Dr. R.G. Kar, whose contributions to medical education and efforts to make healthcare accessible to all remain a testament to his pioneering spirit. His life's
If you step outside at any time of the day or night and look up, you are bound to see a world filled with limitless wonders: majestic rainbows, dramatic cloud formations, stirring sunsets, intricate constellations, captivating solar eclipses, and even the distant planets themselves. However,
If you step outside at any time of the day or night and look up, you are bound to see a world filled with limitless wonders: majestic rainbows, dramatic cloud formations, stirring sunsets, intricate constellations, captivating solar eclipses, and even the distant planets themselves. However,
The Poet being conducted to the dais by Sir S. Radhakrishnan and Sir Maurice Gwyer at the Special Convocation of Oxford University at Santiniketan On August 7, 1940, Great Britain’s renowned (and ancient) Oxford University broke a very important rule. For the first time in its
Tilakhula in Salboni is a tiny hamlet tucked in the heart of the deep forests of Jungle Mahal in West Midnapore district.Far from the madding crowd, life is tough there. People are resilient and work hard from dawn to dusk to make ends meet. However,
Have you heard of Kolkata’s first thrilling sports community that is open to all? Fans of extreme sports in Bengal have formed a community called Extreme Kolkata. However, what does the term "extreme sports" mean? Extreme sports are high-risk, adrenaline-pumping activities that are best suited