Since our very childhood, we realise that a mother plays a very important role in raising a child. Unfortunately, not everyone gets the privilege to experience the love and care of a mother. Yet, many become lucky to find a person in their life who
On May 1, International Labour Day, 44-year-old Mahasweta Ghosh became the only Indian female contestant to triumph over all odds and touch the finishing line of Marathon Des Sable (MDS), a six-day, 250-kilometer ultra-marathon that is believed to be the equivalent of six regular marathons.
Purnima Mondal with her two daughters The rural economy is the backbone of Bengal’s financial resources. It holds significant potential for creating decent and productive jobs, eradicating poverty, ensuring food security, and achieving social justice. Marginalized people are forming self-help groups in various sectors like handicrafts,
Are you aware of the flora and fauna of the State? In our busy lives, we often tend to forget about the ecosystem and how big a role it plays in keeping our atmosphere in check. Animals play a crucial role in maintaining the balance
The district of Malda is traditionally known for its mangoes which have an international reach. But now the farmers of Habibpur block have introduced a new medicinal herb cultivation that has shown great promise as a cash crop. Recently, Malda District Magistrate visited Habibpur to inspect the
The thrill that you feel when you explore the city and find a new bookstore is unmatched. A paradise of books waiting to be explored by book lovers, Kolkata bookworms have got a New Haven. Different genres starting from fiction, non-fiction, thriller, comics, paperbacks, hard
In 2021, the dissension between firecracker manufacturers and environmentalists in West Bengal led them to knock at the door of the Calcutta High Court. The High Court ordered a total ban on the sale, use, and purchase of all types of firecrackers in the state.
Most human beings have an inborn desire to look pretty and attractive. But nobody is born ‘perfect’ and hence people start focusing on their appearances as they grow up and feel the need to fix up their body and facial features. This is where cosmetic
‘In a forest of a hundred thousand trees, no two leaves are alike. And no two journeys along the same path are alike’ ― Paulo Coelho Trees cannot speak in human language, they cannot voice their grievances, their protests and hence political manifestos choose to look
In the world of fantasy, shoes have a special connect with magic and the supernatural. There are many children’s stories where elves or ghosts with special magical powers seem to do the most extraordinary deeds with shoes. One of the earliest fiction, ‘The Elves and