In the recent past West Bengal has often been rocked by deadly thunder and lightning, killing many working outside. Thunderstorm, accompanied by lightning has turned into the single largest fatal natural disaster in India, causing more than 2,000 deaths every year. On June 7, this
Rhinos — with their awe-inducing presence and unique appearance — are some of the most fascinating animals on the planet. They’re massive and look prehistoric, almost like looking at a dinosaur in real time. And sadly, their fate is bordering on that of the dino,
Subhashish Natua may not be a familiar name, but this young man has made our country proud with his ground-breaking research work in the development of Covishield vaccine. The Union Government has conferred the prestigious ‘International Scientist Awards on Engineering Science and Medicine’ to him
As the global cricketing fraternity is gearing up for the commencement of the remaining matches of 2021 Indian Premier League’s 14th edition to be held at UAE from September 19, the Panti family of Bongaon in North 24 Parganas is waiting with trepidation as their
The Poison Information Centre (PIC) of RG Kar Medical College has received the WHO recognition and has now been listed in the world health body’s Global Health Observatory under the directory of world poison centres. Only 9 other centres of India have bagged the place
Red Pandas are possibly the cutest animals in existence. We humans find them particularly irresistible and that’s because our brains are hard-wired to connect with these sweet creatures, which, with their big eyes, small features, and round faces remind us of human babies — characteristics
This year is very special for the people of Hatkhola village under Basanti Community Development (CD) Block in the Canning Subdivision of South 24 Parganas. A non-descript village tucked deep inside Basanti and inhabited by tribals, Scheduled caste and Scheduled tribes, those who have been
With the global warming posing a menace, food crop yield, particularly rice, is a major headache for countries like India that has to feed its teeming millions. Insect pests cause considerable damage to certain crops — forcing farmers to conduct massive chemical pesticide treatments. Radical
He was a man who was equally revered by Rabindranath Tagore and Mahatma Gandhi. Even the New York Times announced his death on December 7, 1942. So much was Kedarnath Dasgupta’s (1878-1942) influence on both sides of the Atlantic. He was a ‘godly dreamer’ of
“There is nothing like the thrill of walking through the jungle looking for a tiger and knowing they could be watching you already.” -- Ashlan Gorse Cousteau (American explorer, adventurist and journalist) Tiger conservationist Joydip Kundu would know what Ashlan wished to convey. Kundu and his