There is a folklore about Mishmi Takin which says, “One day, the Forest God, Golo, came across an odd stone. Seeing no use for it, he threw it down on Earth. Man found the stone and chiseled it till it started looking like an animal.
‘The youth of a nation are the trustees of posterity…..’ Three youths from Balurghat proved it right yet again by creating rice seedlings through the mulching process and thereby showing new hope of employment opportunities. They have been able to gain huge profits through extensive
Birders of the ‘Lake’ have joined hands to showcase the faunal diversity of Rabindra Sarobar. If you have visited this quaint and green locality in the heart of South Kolkata or have walked through the quaint avenues, there must have been a chirping bird that
Shibpur’s Botanical Gardens is famous for its abundance of rare species of trees and plants, most significantly the Great Banayan Tree, that has lived for decades on this land. But recently the Gardens hit headlines for vanishing of certain trees. Well, do not think log
Panshkura of East Midnapore has always been well-known for its flower production. Various types of flowers, especially rose, rhizoid, gladiolas, golden rods and chrysanthemums are cultivated here throughout the year, that find place in the wholesale markets of Kolkata and other states of India. However,
‘ShobKhelar Shera Bangalir Tumi Football’…. as the song rightly says, nostalgia finds its true place in the football history of Kolkata. Kolkata is known for its madness for this very sport and has a rich history of some of the oldest clubs of the country.
The onset of winter is synonymous to fresh fruits and vegetables. Cabbage is one of the vegetables that certainly grabs your attention. What makes this vegetable stand out is the nutritional value it has to offer. This green leafy vegetable helps in combating obesity, reducing
It’s often said that tea can make you forget the din of the world. Tourists at Ayodhya Hills might soon be welcomed to a treat of refreshing tea coming from the surrounding hills itself. The authorities of Purulia District have been considering possibilities of new
Alipore Zoo is having a tough time with its tiger population, not because of diseases or their behavior, but simply because the tigresses are refusing to mate! Finally, the zoo authorities have decided to bring in five-year-old Snehashish from North Bengal to break the jinx.
Literature broadens its horizons in Calcutta University as the English post-graduate department goes through a major remodeling. Literature, Music and Films are all forms of art which have existed as separate entities and have often merged and complemented time and again, find its convergence at