He is known as the Father of Indian Boxing. Every time a greenhorn boxing enthusiast approached P.L. Roy aka Paresh Lal Roy, requesting him to take him as a trainee, Roy would ask, “So you want to learn boxing from me?” The moment, the boy
This is a story that dates back to 1959. The date was July 17. A Dakota aircraft was flying mid-air in North India. The aircraft door was ajar and four paratroopers stood in a row, all set to take the plunge. The first three members
The Supreme Court first ordered all stray dogs to be sent to shelters, which upset many people. This showed how much citizens care for the animals. After the public outcry, the Court revised its order. Now, the dogs will be sterilised, vaccinated, and returned safely to their local areas. Even
In the fertile, silt-rich Sundarbans, during the Kharif season, farmers used to harvest good yields of various indigenous rice varieties without using any chemical fertilizers or pesticides. Different local types of rice that could withstand floods and salt were grown and maintained for generations on high, medium, and
Rabindranath Tagore’s connection with Mungpoo goes far beyond literature. it is a place where his creativity, compassion, and scientific curiosity came together. Even today, his legacy lives on through people like Shishir Routh, who has dedicated his life to preserving the poet’s memories. Shishir Routh of Mungpoo has
Birbhum, the land of red soil, has long been known as Rabindranath Tagore’s workplace, Tarashankar’s birthplace, the Kopai River, Sonajhuri Haat, Shantiniketan, Tarapith, and Kankalitala—but now a remarkable new chapter is being added to this legacy, as tea cultivation has recently begun in Sriniketan, an initiative undertaken by
In 1922, Rabindranath wrote: "Phire chol matir tane / je mati añcal pete cheye achhe mukher pane" (Return by the call of the soil / The soil that spreads its lap, waiting to face you). Through this song, Tagore repeatedly wanted to express the innermost stirrings of
There are times when the very sight of food puts you off and everything looks dull and bland and you really can’t figure out what exactly you want to have, then perhaps you could try out a unique food. But you need to brace yourself
Bengal in the 19th century was a place with great intellectual excitement. Accepted values were closely questioned as part of the reaction to changes brought about by the imposition of colonial rule. There was heated debate among men on matters such as widow burning, child
When winter arrives, the look of Bengal’s fields, countryside, and forests changes. Many villages and rural areas turn into safe shelters for birds. Although winter is still a long way off, without talking about birds, Bengal’s biodiversity feels incomplete. Hearing their chirping when you wake makes the morning feel peaceful, and the