An eminent scholar, from a distant land far across the sea, sent a congratulatory note to a humble author in India via his publisher. The book, written by an unheard-of author, had impacted the reader so intensely that he dashed a letter to the publisher
It still rises half a metre per century. In a joint statement last week, China and Nepal announced the highest point on Earth, Mount Everest’s height has changed as per a recent survey. Geologists believe that a severe earthquake that hit Nepal in 2015, might
Once upon a time Bengal had more than 5,000 region-specific, indigenous varieties of rice, and the erstwhile Province of Bengal had as many as 10,000 varieties! Surprised? Please do not be. These are hard facts and data collected from various libraries and sources. Take for
The Tagore family has long been the focus of public curiosity. Like its men, the women of this illustrious family have had a great and enduring influence on the life and people of Bengal. The women of the Jorasanko Tagore family were at the forefront
Remember India’s historic Chandrayaan 2 mission in 2019, the first-ever attempt to land a robotic lander on the moon’s south pole? It was a daring project targeting a region full of craters and rugged terrain—one few countries had dared to explore. Though the lander couldn’t make a
The vast expanse of a lush green tea garden nestled amid dense jungles beckons the weary urban soul to let off all worries and relax. But not everything is as heavenly and perfect as they seem. Herds of wild elephants from the nearby jungles often
Ever since the use of plastic dawned, waste management has become a lot more tough because plastics do not decompose for years. Plastic is still used in almost every sector around the world, principally because of its diverse nature. It is true that plastic is
Nawab Bahadur Institution, Murshidabad, is one of the oldest educational establishments of India, and the very architecture is steeped in history. The majestic Nizamat Hostel, Darbar Hall, and the dome adorning the school building, all enliven memories of the distinguished Nizam era. Nawab Bahadur Institution of Murshidabad was
Chitrak Pramanik and his team Industrialization and technology have changed our lives for the better. Everything is just a click away or simply one call or text away. It is important to understand that life was not so simple and it was a lot harder than
Bina Das: West Bengal's Revolutionary Force for Indian Independence “My object was to die and if I had to die, I wanted to do it nobly, fighting against this despotic system of government which has kept my country in perpetual subjection to its infinite shame and