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A young researcher from Kolkata has created a completely biodegradable substance that can take the place of traditional plastic bags,

The West Bengal government’s flagship health assurance programme, Swasthya Sathi, has achieved a major milestone by crossing the 1-crore hospitalisation

Like her idol, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, she also plays in the middle and lower-middle order to lift the score during

Tea is something more than a drink for us—it is a way of being. From the first sip of the

Nestled in the southern part of Bengal is one of the world’s most enchanting and mysterious places - the Sundarbans. A

As she looks out over the street from her single room apartment in Bengaluru, Rekha is positioned at the balcony

Dense black clouds hover in the sky, intermittently showering steady rainfall, and while gazing at the developing saplings soaked in

“Apnare loye bibroto rohite/ ashe nai keho obonee pore/ sokoler tore sokole amra/ protyeke amra porer tore…” We all grew up

Howrah is located in South Bengal's Gangetic delta, which is made up of low-lying alluvial plains. The word "howrah" comes

The Great Knot (Calidris tenuirostris), a rare and globally endangered migratory bird, was recently sighted on the sea beach of Digha,

Aviation, rail, ships, currency, archaeology—Kolkata has museums dedicated to all of these. There are even multiple museums on science. The

In the year of 2020, Bengal received a news that Roger Penrose had won the Nobel Prize in Physics for

If you ever find yourself on the other side of the Hooghly River, away from the incessant honks and commotion of

itness is a world where consistency, determination, discipline, and sacrifice play the most pivotal roles, but these qualities often don’t

Auniversity is never just a bunch of classrooms and labs, it is a feeling, which is stamped into the heart

Once feared as a ruthless poacher who knew every hidden trail of the Sundarbans, Anil Mistry was the kind of man

The sky has always called to a few restless souls—and Suman Dutta is one of them. While others saw boardrooms and spreadsheets,

Feeding millions is no ordinary task, but Bengal’s farmers have done just that. This year, they harvested a staggering 25.653 million metric

At a busy tea stall in North Kolkata, a group of strays nap lazily in the shade. One of them, a caramel-coated dog

Fifty years ago, they were just students under the shade of Bakultala — laughing, dreaming, and shaping ideas. Today, as

He is known as the Father of Indian Boxing. Every time a greenhorn boxing enthusiast approached P.L. Roy aka Paresh

This is a story that dates back to 1959. The date was July 17. A Dakota aircraft was flying mid-air

The Supreme Court first ordered all stray dogs to be sent to shelters, which upset many people. This showed how

In the fertile, silt-rich Sundarbans, during the Kharif season, farmers used to harvest good yields of various indigenous rice varieties without using any

Rabindranath Tagore’s connection with Mungpoo goes far beyond literature. it is a place where his creativity, compassion, and scientific curiosity came together.

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,

In 1922, Rabindranath wrote: "Phire chol matir tane / je mati añcal pete cheye achhe mukher pane" (Return by the call of

There are times when the very sight of food puts you off and everything looks dull and bland and you

Bengal in the 19th century was a place with great intellectual excitement. Accepted values were closely questioned as part of

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

Not every freedom fighter needs armour—some carried law books and spoke with courage inside the courtroom. Birendranath Sasmal is one of the

Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar in his article ‘ill-effects of Child Marriage’ had highlighted how marrying off boys and girls at a young

Badal-rate dakile ‘Piya Piya Papiya/ bedanay bhore oṭhe naki re kaharo hiya,‘Piya geche kabe pordesh Piu kaha ḍake Papiya"or, ‘Chokh

The very ingredient that builds the flavour of biryani, and yet the one we push aside while eating it, is

It is a typical weekday morning at the Bishnupur market. People move on busily and the entire place is buzzing

Doctors at Kolkata’s PG Hospital witnessed a ground-breaking achievement in public healthcare by a successful removal of one of the largest known

OWhen we’re young, we’re taught that planting trees is important because they give us oxygen. However, no one tells us

On World Tiger Day, 29th July 2025, an inspiring initiative was launched at Baghbon, located in the bird haven on

Bolpur, Santiniketan, Visva-Bharati — these names instantly bring a sense of peace to the mind. It was as if Rabindranath

Producing 25.653 million metric tons of paddy is not so easy! It is undoubtedly a historic milestone in agriculture. The

‘Lota’ and ‘macha’. These two untranslatable Bengali words have come to symbolise East Bengal and Mohun Bagan, arguably the two

An apple tree on a rooftop? It may sound unbelievable, but Pulak Jowardar, a science teacher at Bardakanta Vidyapith in Siliguri, has

TJuly 15 2013, was a momentous day in the annals of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL), the government-owned telecommunications service

At the 2024 Paris Olympics, India’s Neeraj Chopra won the silver medal in the men’s javelin throw. Though many in

Bengalis and tea share an unbreakable bond. The whole world is enamoured with the charm of Darjeeling tea. However, coffee

International Tiger Day As a child vacationing in Sariya (now in Jharkhand) in the 1960s, Biswajit Roy Chowdhury was captivated by

Doesn't it feel good to know that Kolkata, a city renowned for its vibrant Bengali culture and intellectual life, hosted

The majestic capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur, is the gateway to India’s most flamboyant state. The historical city’s colourful, chaotic streets ebb

Professor Benoy Kumar Sarkar is a forgotten name today and very few of us remember this versatile and prolific author,

Jagadish Chandra Bose and Rabindranath Tagore were contemporaries, being just two and half years apart in age and they were

Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) is a major freshwater weed found in lakes, rivers, and other water bodies across the globe.

For many, Kolkata may be all about football and the Maidan, but the city’s history is inextricably linked to horses

Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore Rabindranath Tagore’s universally relevant and time-immemorial messages on the continuity of life are reassuring. Though many objects

Afew days ago, we received the news of India becoming the most populous country in the world, beating China. India

On April 8, 2022, the Department of Post held a special cover release programme at 14, Parsi Bagan Lane, Kolkata,

It seems somewhat like a coincidence that two contemporary geniuses born in the 20th century shared the same name and

Mountaineers and the authorities at the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI), Darjeeling and the Radhanath Sikdar Himalayan Museum have been pitching for renaming Mount

The beginning of the 20th century was an epoch-making period. Ominous clouds of mistrust, conflict and war loomed large over

It was the year of 1940. Not just the year of 12th Summer Olympics at Helsinki, but also a year

Jumbo Majumdar was listed among the top 12 Allied pilots by LIFE magazine during WWII

Umashankar Mandal has transformed barren riverbanks into lush, storm-defying mangrove forests

Ananda Ashram Balika Vidyapeeth Among the modern Indian religious reformers, Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902) was empathetic towards women’s oppression and worked tirelessly for

Millets, once overshadowed by rice and wheat in West Bengal, are now gaining momentum thanks to the efforts of the Switch

If you love keeping track of the actively performing NGOs based out of Bengal, then it is most likely that you have

He not only discovered the first invitro fertilization technique of India, under him the first test tube baby of India,

Tribal women of Bengal’s Jhargram are now turning trendsetters in organic indigenous rice farming that is bringing huge profits pegging

Veteran Maidan star Gautam Sarkar, nicknamed ‘Indian Beckenbauer’, is a former international footballer who captained both East Bengal and Mohun

Bengal had produced several ‘Renaissance women’ and one of them was undoubtedly Leela Majumdar --- an author, teacher, playwright, art

Remember that scene from Satyajit Ray’s famous Feluda movie, Joy Baba Felunath, where Jatayu puts up a brave face as Magan Laal

American non-fiction author and journalist Richard Louv is best known for his book, ‘Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our

An eminent scholar, from a distant land far across the sea, sent a congratulatory note to a humble author in

It still rises half a metre per century. In a joint statement last week, China and Nepal announced the highest

Once upon a time Bengal had more than 5,000 region-specific, indigenous varieties of rice, and the erstwhile Province of Bengal

The Tagore family has long been the focus of public curiosity. Like its men, the women of this illustrious family

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

The vast expanse of a lush green tea garden nestled amid dense jungles beckons the weary urban soul to let

Ever since the use of plastic dawned, waste management has become a lot more tough because plastics do not decompose

Nawab Bahadur Institution, Murshidabad, is one of the oldest educational establishments of India, and the very architecture is steeped in history. The majestic

Chitrak Pramanik and his team Industrialization and technology have changed our lives for the better. Everything is just a click away

Bina Das: West Bengal's Revolutionary Force for Indian Independence “My object was to die and if I had to die, I

Kalimpong is one of the most popular districts in North Bengal, located about 50 kilometers east of Darjeeling. It is

Ganapati Chakraborty, the first practitioner of modern magic in Bengal In ancient times, Indian magicians were often considered workers of legitimate

Author Amales Tripathi Eminent academician and author Professor Tapan Raychaudhuri in his book Bangalnama says, “Many people speak of his (Nirad

The State Forest Department deployed seed bombs to restore vegetation in the Susunia Hills Bengal’s hills are filled with greenery and

He was probably the man who made the West aware of the world-class science talent pool that India harboured down

Rabindra Sarovar or Dhakuria Lake is undoubtedly the lungs of south Kolkata. But more than just a haven for morning

More than 150 years ago around 1847, a club was found in the heart of British Kolkata that would go

India has been abuzz with a special Japanese mango, Taiyo No Tamago, being cultivated in Jabalpur under tight security, including

With over 60,000 different types around the world, trees provide us with everything essential for survival, including clean air, access

In a breakthrough supported by Artificial Intelligence, international scientists have recently confirmed that plants produce sounds—inaudible to the human ear—validating

Anita Bose is a well-known researcher and academician of South-East Asia and an ardent follower of Ramakrishna Paramhansa. She has

While he defended Hinduism against the hostile criticism of the missionaries, he sought to purge Hinduism of the abuses that

“The grand Continental menagerie, which occupies the center of the Hall, and which is open to all, contains a really

In every game, there is one winner. Yet all teams have a factor that binds them together - their supporters,

Currently, France is hosting the XXXIII edition of the Summer Olympics, officially branded as Paris 2024, from July 24 to August

When we talk of women empowerment in modern India, we often fail to take names of so many women scientists

How conveniently we have forgotten the pioneering entomologist and naturalist, Gopal Chandra Bhattacharya. Born on August 1, 1895, in Lonesing,

Rajshekhar Basu, better known as Parashuram, once gave her the nickname “Kalo Pakhi” (The Black Bird). From then on, her Santiniketan home

‘Bhau Bhau', Bengal's first ‘dog magazine' The human-canine bonding can be traced back to at least 15,000 years ago to the

Many of us know of Kadambini Basu nee Ganguly, who was one of the first female graduates of India and

Way back in the 1960s, Satyajit Ray’s debut sci-fi short story, ‘The Alien’ was published. It is alleged that the

Of late, both print and audio visual media have been rife with the ‘Maharaja’ of Kolkata’ aka the ‘King of

Over the last decade or so, the rural women of Bengal, especially those living in the tribal belt, have silently

Arnold Schwarzenegger once remarked, “In our society, the women who break down barriers are those who ignore limits.” One such woman

Hardly did I imagine while taking a cab from Durgapur, that my quest to explore Bengal’s traditional paddy would end

If mangoes of summer are rightly attributed as the ‘King of Fruits,’ Bengal’s Jackfruit is not far behind. In many

The date was May 29, 1918. A ship loaded with Indian troops from World War I anchored at the port

After Cyclone Amphan, Kolkata lost a massive portion of its greenery, and over 15,000 big trees were uprooted, according to

Cristiano Ronaldo or CR7 is ‘The Ultimate’ in sports when it comes to fitness and wellbeing. If there is any player

As soon as the sun rises high in the sky, everything around feels like it’s burning. Summer holidays in schools

Keshab Chandra Nag- Mathematics legend from Bengal The great philosopher Socrates had once said, ‘I cannot teach anybody anything, I can

Bengal has seen many firsts, among them the first woman from India to visit Japan was also a Bengali. Hariprabha

The Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (PNHZP), popularly known as the Darjeeling Zoo, stands as a sanctuary not just for

The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has initiated a ₹700 crore project to revive the Adi Ganga, or Tolly's Nullah, in a significant

In today's educational system, practical exposure is as crucial as academic study—particularly in the case of science, technology, and industry.

In a rare conservation success story, West Bengal has gained a 50% increase in the number of endangered Great One-Horned Rhinoceros.

We have all grown up listening to that powerful Rabindrasangeet — a song that speaks of rising above fear and self-doubt, of

March 13, 1892. It was the night of the full moon, the day of Holi. Ambikacharan Goho’s eldest son, Ramcharan

The society and the world run in collaboration with people and their actions towards each one. Each individual has the

Santi Pada Gon Chaudhuri, the Kolkata-based scientist, achieved the title of “Solar Man of India”, delivering his exceptional projects of solar electrification,

The Assam saga continues…. Ageneral strike was called in the towns of Karimganj, Hailakandi, and Silchar in the Barak Valley from

The youngster missed his mother terribly. She lived far away from him at Khulna with his father. He and his

December 22, 1901 (7th Poush, according to Bengali almanac). It was an epoch in the annals of 20th century history.

Things are not looking too good for the architectural treasures of Sundarbans. It is not just the people of the

Istill remember Little Hercules, the legendary body-builder of Bengal, Manohar Aich. Yes, I had the good luck of meeting this

Esplanade House, Bombay. 23rd Nov. 1898 Dear Swami Vivekananda, I trust, you remember me as a fellow-traveller on your voyage from Japan to

(Left to Right) Sir Amin Jung with Maharajah Sir Kishen Pershad & Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, at Amin Manzil.- Image

When well-known scientists and medical practitioners attend college seminars in India on cholera, they often conclude their lectures with two

Swachhata Pukare and Naturecraft collaborated to create water hyacinth sarees “Be a part of the solution, not part of the pollution.”  We

Every person, in their formative years, learns that "cleanliness is next to godliness." The students of Kala Bhavan, Santiniketan (Institute

Nowadays, Biochemistry is a well-known subject and is sought by many students. It is a sub-discipline of both chemistry and

He was the second MD graduate from the Calcutta Medical College during British rule --- a brilliant student and doctor,

Every person, in their formative years, learns that "cleanliness is next to godliness." The students of Kala Bhavan, Santiniketan (Institute of Fine

First Indian woman to work in an ordinance factory Mechanical Engineering – the study of mechanical systems has always been thought

Conservation and intensifying cultivation of traditional crop varieties is a prime way to cope up with future food crisis. Genetic

Living as I do in the Hazra area, one of the oldest localities of South Kolkata, I have often walked down Ashutosh

In Hindu mythology, the cosmic dance of Shiva symbolises the interplay of dynamic and static divine energy flow, containing the

He is known as the Father of Cricket in Bengal. His contribution to cricket in India was also immense that

With the age of computers invading our modern lives almost in every space, one Bengali scientist’s name is often forgotten

“When world-renowned German bodybuilder/strongman and physical culture pioneer Eugen Sandow came to India on an eight-month tour between 1904–1905, he

“Nehru’s haste [in wanting India’s first general election] was understandable, but it was viewed with some alarm by the man

The year was 1905. The first of Bengal’s two partitions was underway, courtesy Viceroy Lord Curzon. Typically impervious to popular

Until now, were you living under the impression that the first zoo in Asia was in Kolkata? Well, all of

As tributes poured in from across the world for the Argentine legend Diego Maradona, one news caught all attention. That

About 7-8km from Chinsurah, off Delhi Road lies a small hamlet called Rajhat. This is where one gets to find

It was 1913, the year when an Indian won the Nobel Prize for Literature, news that had turned heads across

On February 20, 1888, Florence Nightingale wrote to a friend: “Do you know or could tell me anything about Mrs

Organic Haat, Rajarhat Here is some good grand news for health freaks of Bengal. The first Organic Haat has been opened

The familiar sharp whistle of the pressure cooker emanating from the kitchen sounds so comforting at times. The trusted pressure

It was the First Book of Reading for Native Children published in 1850. Even Rabindranath Tagore was initiated to the

Mental health seems to be the buzzword today with negative thoughts and feelings surrounding all and depression skyrocketing. Psychoanalysis and

There was something about Dolly Roy, the first woman tea taster of India, as well as about her quaint shop

Orphans who survived the Bengal famine of 1943 If you run a Google search for Sasank Sekhar De, chances are you

There is a common tradition in India of naming places after well-known and successful personalities from different walks of life.

Local women of Takipara or ‘Mukto-Gram’ village have been cultivating pearls in the ponds in Dumurdaha-Takipara area since 2016. Initiated by the Government of

Both January and February are special months for a very special Kolkata landmark, so we figured this was a good

He came, he saw and he changed the course of India’s history in the 6th century BC. He was the

Meghnad Saha – the scientist with a vision was also a political activist He was one of the most prominent

In the bustling academic milieu of the University of Chicago, amidst the plethora of cultural clubs that dot its landscape,

It is most unlikely that people are familiar about a place in Bengal called Gobordanga. It is also unlikely that

Loreto House - a school that has catered to thousands of women from elite Bengali families over generations. A school

On December 19, 2024, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated a development centre of IT giant Infosys in Kolkata’s

People have much become health conscious nowadays, many are aware of the negative effects of hybrid farming and other such

Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay (1876-1938) was one of Bengal’s most prolific and popular novelists and short story writers of the early

Bengal's skies long for the flutter of migratory wings The misty mornings no more bear the cacophony of different winged species

He was practising right in front of our eyes. Live, in flesh and blood. Sitting in the Argentina camp, we

Calcutta during the mid-19th century was still in its formative stage. British settlers missed their homeland while struggling to get

The West Bengal Livestock Development Corporation (WBLDC), a state government undertaking, has introduced a diagnostic service for pets to enhance

Aground-breaking innovation to combat global warming and industrial pollution has been achieved by a young Bengali scientist, Mainak Ray, who obsoleted

Kunsang Chhopel lives in Nagaland’s Dimapur. He has travelled from Nagaland to a small village situated in Siliguri, to train

If dreams had wings, they would fly, and for centuries, humans have yearned to fly in different formats. With the

As dawn breaks and the first rays of the morning sun softly caress the evergreen leaves of the tall Sal

Established on 14 August 1958 in the Birch Hill neighbourhood of Darjeeling, the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park has quietly

At an age when most toddlers are busy with cartoons, games, or colourful toys, Anish Sarkar from Kolkata is racking

As Americans head to the polls today, US time, to elect the 47th president, New York City’s diversity shines through not only

ITI trainees from West Bengal have once again excelled in the All India Trade Test (AITT) 2024, a prestigious national-level

An app that could change the way we perceive police services, the Bharosa App is an initiative by the East Bardhaman police that

The women-led Sundarini cooperative in the Sundarbans is transforming lives with the aim of empowering local women. The West Bengal state government launched

India celebrates Teachers' Day on September 5 annually to honour the memory of the country’s second president, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan,

The idea of a library is extensively explored in two writings by Tagore, the first of which was written at

Oife has not been easy for Sayani Das, a resident of Kalna, or Ambika Kalna, the 'City of Temples' in

The four-day Asia Pacific Yogasana Sports Championship 2024 concluded recently in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Held under the aegis of the

Former Polish football player Artur Boruc, who played as a goalkeeper, once said, “Being a goalkeeper is like being the

The women of the Tagore household who chose to stay in the ‘Andarmahal’ often created works of literary and artistic genius. Although

August 23 this year marked the 172nd birth anniversary of visionary, philanthropist, and dedicated physician, Dr. Radha Gobinda Kar, aka

If you step outside at any time of the day or night and look up, you are bound to see

If you step outside at any time of the day or night and look up, you are bound to see

The Poet being conducted to the dais by Sir S. Radhakrishnan and Sir Maurice Gwyer at the Special Convocation of

Tilakhula in Salboni is a tiny hamlet tucked in the heart of the deep forests of Jungle Mahal in West

Have you heard of Kolkata’s first thrilling sports community that is open to all? Fans of extreme sports in Bengal

Hemantabala had the moxie to challenge Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore in a battle of letters. She would write her missives using rhyming

Four Bengali radio astronomers have recently discovered 34 new giant radio sources (GRSs) using the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT). This discovery,

The National Commission on Macroeconomics and Health reports that there is a severe scarcity of medical resources in West Bengal.

The ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter, or π (/pa˪/; abbreviated as "pi"), is a mathematical constant that

Mangoes are a refreshing treat during the harsh summers. Indians love relishing a juicy mango and are always in high

“The Government of India announced the names of 33 esteemed recipients of the annual Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP) Awards 2024

Concerns have been raised by the recent spate of cyclones that have repeatedly struck the Bengal coast. This exposes us

Since ancient times, people have settled in areas around waterbodies. Rivers served as a means of transportation and were the centre

“Great things are done when men and mountains meet; this is not done by jostling on the street.” William Blake There is

“Trees are the best monuments that a man can erect to his own memory. They speak his praises without flattery,

“Outgoing West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee lost to Trinamool Congress nominee Manish Gupta by 16,684 votes from Jadavpore constituency.

Three Bengali scientists who have been researching lithium-ion batteries, devising ways to make them more agile and clever by decreasing charging time,

The Indian plains are notorious for their long, harsh summer months. But summer also brings mangoes, something that Indians look forward to

In 1873, Jesse James and his gang pulled off one of the most daring train robberies in the history of

Even if the colonial hangover fails to leave the bloodstream of an average Bengali babu, who dons hats and suits

West Bengal’s social support scheme, Lakshmir Bhandar, has again brought a positive change in the life of a student who

The Barefoot Historian of Kolkata has passed away, but he leaves behind a legacy of around 70 books that meticulously chronicle the

India has turned its focus and resources to sports, sports academies, sports management courses, and generally excelling at sports. With

Jorasanko Thakurbari, the ancestral home of the Tagore family, has been renowned for its intellectual richness, with stalwarts in every

World Environment Day, started by the UN on June 5, highlights the importance of nature and how it is imperative

OThere's nothing quite as satisfying as the first bite of a sweet, juicy, freshly picked apple. Apples, one of the

The masterminds of the project Access to reliable clinical information is essential when managing chronic conditions such as various kinds of

Jack Preger ,the man who silently dedicated 40 years of his life to providing medical care and attention to the

Animals are either deified in our culture or reduced to disdain. There is no in-between. Awareness about animal care is

The Calcutta Tram Users Association (CTUA), under the leadership of its president Mr. Debasish Bhattacharya, a retired scientist, has been steadfastly advocating

The man who sought to build a house in Chinsurah, adjacent to Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's residence at Vande Mataram Bhavan, and was a dear

And here is a lush green hamlet tucked amidst the barren topography of red laterite. Who could have ever thought

IDebjit Saha is a pride for all of us and an inspiration for all aspiring UPSC students. This boy from

Say it with your heart and not with your head! Often said but not always followed, for even today despite

Gharial, also known as gavial or fish-eating crocodile Just imagine a green corridor being made for Gharials! We have heard of

"Run for Tribals", a marathon organised by Kushal Educational Foundation, Ayodhya Hilltop, Purulia Purulia's Ayodhya Hills is an amazingly serene place.

Biker duo Madhuritu and Arunav The sight of an injured stray dog's pleading eyes or the cruelty of boys kicking barn-born

Ai Yugo is a 20-year-old who has come from Tokyo to Kolkata to study Bengali. He is currently a student

If Jallianwallah Bagh massacre was General Dyer’s inhuman blot in the history of British India, the macabre incidents of torture

Bhakta Toto pioneers the first Toto dictionary, ‘Toto Shabdo Sangraha’ or ‘Collection of Toto Words’ TThe illusive paintings on the rocks

Winters become vibrant with the arrival of colourful vegetables in the Bengal markets. Carrots, beans, cauliflower, beetroot, and broccoli brighten

The very fragrance of Govindobhog is to die for.  It was a washout monsoon day in Kolkata with the streets flooded

Nabanita Mandal, a resident of East Midnapore was diagnosed with cancer in 2015 when she was only 17 years old.

Gangasagar Mela, Gangasagar, West Bengal The depth of the sunrise could not be fathomed across the vast horizon of the river

When Army Day is celebrated every year across the country on 15 January to commemorate Field Marshal Kodandera M. Cariappa

Thanks to Alipore Zoological Park, you can now easily become a guardian for any animal or bird of your choice.

Boi-Thek Khana,a library by the Jadavpur Shramjeevi Trust Do you remember the Jadavpur Shramjeevi Canteen that took shape during the Pandemic

The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) scientists have been researching the Sericini species of beetle since 2019. Sericini, incidentally, is

Come winter and all roads seem to lead to the Alipore Zoological Garden, also known as the Calcutta Zoo, the

‘Frequency’ is a 2000 American science fiction thriller film featuring Dennis Quaid and Jim Caviezel. A rare atmospheric phenomenon leads

Samarendranath Pandey, under the pen name Swapan Kumar, created the fictional detective Dipak Chatterjee. Trained in intelligence and martial arts, a

Bongaon High School, Bongaon, North 24 Paraganas Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay, one of the greatest novelists of Bengal was born on 12th September,

Lapland Longspur In the early hours of a wintry morning a few weeks ago, Sourav Haldar and his companion Shubhro Pakhira

Book Bank of Vivekananda College, Thakurpukur It is a harsh truth that pursuing higher studies is still a dream for many,

The Sundarbans, one of the largest mangrove forests in the world Way back in 2016, the world-renowned ‘Nature Journal raised the

Scottish Church Collegiate School, Bidhan Sarani, North Kolkata The grandiose structure of Scottish Church Collegiate School, a famous landmark of Bidhan

Sabita Haldar, Howrah Station Announcer In the bustling heart of Howrah station, where the symphony of urban life plays its complex

Bhabla Tantra Sir Rajendra High School was built by a famous Bengali engineer who had also built iconic buildings across

Monika Santra, aka Moni Dreams, those ethereal whispers of hope and ambition, are the lifeblood that courses through the veins of

There are many Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) aspirants who work hard every day in order to achieve their dream

Kharagpur IIT alumni and researcher/ Professor Chinmay Chakraborty, a native of Sabang, a remote village in the Kharagpur subdivision of West Midnapore district,

Shamit Shome, a Canadian soccer player of Bangladeshi origin Like most Southeast Asian countries, Bengal is yet to display its prowess

Hindol Roy, the antique gadget collector Every year, at the crack of dawn, millions in Bengal usher in Durga Puja as they switch

East Kolkata Wetlands, widely known as the "Kidney of Kolkata How about spending a serene ‘me’ time for a few hours

At the end of every autumn and the onset of the long-awaited winters, many migratory birds flock to different districts

The horrifying incident recently at one of the premier institutions of India and Kolkata yet again opened our eyes to

Teachers and doctors are considered noble professions as they serve the society as a whole. GetBengal has celebrated those altruistic individuals who

Deep Narayan Nayak, nominated for the Global Teacher Award Two Indian educators, Deep Narayan Nayak, a primary school teacher from West

Sea-robin species found in Digha Digha has hit the headlines again, not just for the new additions to this tourism hub,

Matchbox collector Srijan De Sarkar The word ‘phillumeny’ was first used by the British matchbox collector, Marjorie S Evans in the

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The education sector in West Bengal shines bright. It did so forever as we have always given priority to education.

Professor Asok Das received D. Lit. at The University of London It was mid-1970s and Dr. Asok Kumar Das, was working

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Javelin thrower Mishti Karmakar with her father - Image courtesy : News 18 Malda Residents of Malda district are basking in

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August 12, World Elephant Day Elephant corridor. This is a phrase that has increasingly become part of our general lexicon. Which

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Salim Mian, aka Chand Mia of Kuthibari in Murshidabad, protecting parrots from poachers We humans are destroying and consuming nature at

Professor Ashok Kumar Das has been conferred an honorary Doctor of Literature (DLit or Doctor of Letters) from the University

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Few years ago, a well-known media house initiated a unique campaign as a global crusade to promote inclusion of women

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State government to set up pocket gardens of sandalwood trees across Kolkata Santalum album aka chandana in Sanskrit, is a valuable

Anjali Burman, co-founder of EmaChat Are you familiar with EmaChat? EmaChat is a virtual room for romantic couples. It's personal, secure

The tourism department of the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration has declared Tiger Hill a plastic-free zone Perched in the heart of Sinchel

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Children's park by Panchet Forest Division in the midst of sal forest in Bishnupur A five-hour drive from Kolkata leads to

The thrilling moment after the successful completion of their mission Mount Everest - a place of wonder, mystery and legend. The

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As the summer’s blistering heat soars up by the minute, the only solace you can find in is: Mango! ‘Every

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"Inever hoped my scribblings would bring me awards or accolades. And this time, what I have been bestowed with, is

This year on June 5, during a programme organized by the West Bengal Pollution Control Board to celebrate World Environment

Bengal does it once more! As the Institute of Neurosciences Kolkata, INK as it is known, completes ten years; it is

Have you heard of Mahalanobis Distance? Even though most of us are taught in school about the palladium-iridium bar that

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Since our very childhood, we realise that a mother plays a very important role in raising a child. Unfortunately, not

On May 1, International Labour Day, 44-year-old Mahasweta Ghosh became the only Indian female contestant to triumph over all odds

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The thrill that you feel when you explore the city and find a new bookstore is unmatched. A paradise of

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In the world of fantasy, shoes have a special connect with magic and the supernatural. There are many children’s stories

Our ways of communication have come a long way from telegrams to the telegram app, from letters to emails, from postcards to Instagram, from

Shibu Ghosh is one such person who wanted to make a name for himself since his childhood. He had participated

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For almost 17 years now, I have single-handedly collected almost 400 seeds of indigenous paddy, out of which 14 varieties

For almost 17 years now, I have single-handedly collected almost 400 seeds of indigenous paddy, out of which 14 varieties

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