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600-year-old Durga puja that starts with Muslims offering bhog to Maa Durga...
This Pujo was started by the Banerjee family who lived in Monigram, Sagardighi
Moichara – the century-old ‘secular’ rural festival of Bengal - GetBe...
Moichara is a cattle race festival, marking the arrival of monsoon
First Land mapping of India started in Bengal by none other than Radhanath ...
Radhanath was one of the first two Indians to read Isaac Newton's Principia
Famous Khansamas of Kolkata and roads named in their honour - GetBengal sto...
The meaning of the Persian word 'Khansama' in Bengali, is an attendant who serves food, but for the old Calcutta gentlemen, Khansama meant a cook
West Bengal on a voyage towards an educated society – GetBengal story
Celebrating International Literacy Day
Manchas of 18th century Bengal hold key to architectural splendour -GetBeng...
Manchas are of three types -- Dolmancha, Rasmancha and Tulsimancha
Scientist Bikash Sinha, the man who dared to defy political clout for the c...
He was a member of the Visva-Bharati University's Academic Council since 2002
Dr. James Esdaile: the Father of Anaesthesia started work at Hooghly Hospit...
After the success of the first attempt, Esdaile started performing more such surgeries using mesmerism
Stanford University calls Anjali Burman of Raniganj, the student who create...
EmaChat is a personal, secure and privacy-focused virtual room for romantic couples
Poet-playwright Dwijendralal Roy fought for the farmers of Kajlagarh - GetB...
D.L. Roy came to this place as the land settlement officer of the then Sujamutha division of Midnapore
Esther Abraham, the first Miss India, was born in Calcutta - GetBengal stor...
Abraham was crowned the country’s first Miss India in 1947
Town Hall to trace Kolkata’s journey through time - GetBengal story
The museum is structured in such a way that kids and adults alike will love the way history is represented
Kolkata's Jewish Girls’ School still preserves a slice of Baghdad
An undying legacy of the Baghdadi Jewish community of India
Hariprabha Takeda: First Indian Woman in Japan and her famous travelogue
Hariprabha Basu Mallick was born to Shashibhuban Basu Mallick and Nagendra Bala
The first plastic surgeon in India hailed from the quaint town of Chinsurah...
The first detailed description of plastic surgical procedures is found in the 'Sushruta Samhita'
Sarbamangala Temple in East Burdwan offers endless pilgrimage for the soul
This holy shrine is one of the 52 Shakti Pithas dedicated to Adi Shakti
J.B. Roy, the forgotten founder of Asia's first Ayurvedic college in Calcut...
It was the first Ayurvedic educational institution in India and the entire Asia
The 100-year-old D.M. Library was the first pan-Indian bookstore in Kolkata...
It is one of the oldest surviving bookstores of Bengal
From biscuits to cakes, the journey of Britannia started in Kolkata 130 yea...
Britannia went public in 1978 and was rechristened Britannia Industries Limited
MasterChef contestant Priyanka Kundu Biswas turns “Queen of Desserts” -...
She is well-educated and is a very good student who can also be referred to as a “geek”
Taking you through the Beadon Square – a tapestry of historical events
This park has witnessed India’s freedom struggle and played an important role
Bireswar Sen – the landscape artist who re-imagined the Himalayas in his ...
A show was held at the NGMA, Bengaluru showcasing 77 of his miniature watercolour landscapes
Balaka Ghosh’s documentary on ‘Death in The City’ wins an internation...
The Life Beyond Life Film Festival focuses on eschatological themes
Govt sponsored Somponno Café is the new address of Alipore
The Somponno Café has a multilevel parking facility that has become a great relief to the regular visitors
Re-looking at the glory that was ‘Mankar Rangmahal’
Mankar was once renowned as the ‘Temple town’ of Bengal
Jamini Roy’s Kolkata residence turned into art gallery
he most striking feature of Jamini Roy’s art is the inclusivity of people from all walks of life.
Bengal’s ancient Mauryan site of Mahasthangarh, where History takes a nap...
Mahasthangarh is one of the oldest and most traditional places among the archaeological monuments of Bangladesh
Tufanganj’s Singara Dida is an inspiration at the age of 80!
Singara Dida from Tufanganj, West Bengal has been running a snack shop all by herself
Letters written on Tagore’s Purabi by Victoria Ocampo
Purabi is an evening raga of Hindustani Classical Music signaling the onset of the dusk
Shyam Bazar: What’s in a name?
Sutanuti, Gobindopur, and Kolkata were three neighboring villages on the banks of the Hooghly River
'Doomtullah' - the old Calcutta street with a Jewish connect
The 350m long Ezra Street located in the heart of Kolkata is a testament of the city's vibrant Jewish history
Immerse yourself in the culturally rich heritage of Bengal’s Theatre Vill...
Older generations fear that the very way of life is becoming a relic of the past
Steamer service from Calcutta that transformed British Rangoon
Rangoon became a centre for trade from a large rural village
How climate change is impacting century-old temples of Sundarbans
The latest victim is the 11th-century temple of Jatar Deul
Terracotta Tales scripted in Burnt Clay
Terracotta temples were erected in Bankura, Murshidabad, Bishnupur
Ganesh Janani dolls – a mix of divine splendour and artistic aplomb
The eternal loving bond between a mother and a son is wrapped in the form of a clay doll
Kantha coasters from The Bengal Store are a bridge between past and present...
‘Kantha’ has bridged the gap between the rich and the poor in Bengal
On the eve of Makar Sankranti
Sadhus have a unique way of life and perspectives on the meaning of life
Koustav Chatterjee becomes the 78th Grand Master. An exclusive GB interview...
Koustav won his maiden GM norm in 2021
Supreme Court of Calcutta’s judge John Hyde’s secret notes
John Hyde was a famous judge residing in Kolkata
James Augustus Hicky: The British of Calcutta who spoke against imperial ru...
Hicky started his newspaper ventures in Calcutta
House Number 13 on Cornwallis Street - a rich treasure trove of historical ...
Calcutta Training Academy functioned from this house between 1861-1890
Mahila Art Studio at 32 Cornwallis Street, Calcutta, tells the story of wom...
Women of upper caste households in Bengal used to live in the andarmahal
Chakraberia – the Dihi that was older than Calcutta
Most of the colonial structures are missing along the Chakraberia Road now
Dakshin Kalikata Sevasram: Century-old home close to Netaji’s heart
Netaji in his letters mentions Dakshin Kalikata Sevasram
Dhamsa – a sneak peek into tribal life, while in Kolkata
The restaurant has been given the shape of Dhamsa
Khudiram’s love for revolvers as depicted by close aide Hemchandra Kanung...
Kanungo first met Khudiram on one of Medinipur’s quiet roads
How was Kolkata’s famous Loreto House born?
It was founded in an era when women’s education was almost unheard of!
Back when Rev. Lal Behari Dey’s novel won Darwin’s heart
Biologist Charles Darwin reached out to Lal Behari Dey after reading his novel
Bengal’s ‘Muluk Chalo’ stir was a harbinger of the trade union moveme...
‘Muluk Chalo’ or ‘Chargola Exodus’ created a huge political stir in 1921
Girindramohini Dasi – the feminist poet who was Tagore’s contemporary
Her poems were highly praised by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
Biresh Chandra Guha took India’s biochemistry research to new heights
He focused more on applying, than on just studying
Chand Paul Ghat, where British Judges and dignitaries landed
The understated glory of Chand Paul Ghat
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Kolkata’s Grand Hotel was born from the ashes of a burnt theatre hall!
Before taking the shape of a luxurious hotel, Kolkata’s Grand Hotel was once a theatre hall
Ongoing Bangladesh Film Festival attracts Kolkata’s cine buffs in hordes
The initiative has been taken by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of Bangladesh and it is managed by Bangladesh sub-high commission, Kolkata
How did Nirmalendu Chowdhury popularise Bangla folk songs
He made Bangla folk popular across the globe
The first Solar Dome of India comes up at Kolkata’s Eco Park
GB pays a visit to this site of scientific feat
Dilapidated Raipur Rajbari of Birbhum and illustrious Sinha family
The family is well known for Satyendra Prasanno Sinha who became the first Indian member of the British House of Lords
Athlete Ila Mitra was tortured in jail instead of sprinting at 1940 Olympic...
The story of missed Olympian Ila Mitra’s struggle is one for the books indeed
King of Bengali Folk, Nirmalendu Chowdhury
Nirmalendu Chowdhury was given a hero’s welcome when he returned from Poland after mesmerizing the West with his songs
Villagers continue Rash Behari Ghosh’s Durga Puja at Burdwan’s Torkona
The puja that Rash Behari Ghosh initiated at his residence continues to be organized by residents of Torkona
Nandotsav heralds Durga Puja at Baikunthapur Rajbari
Nandotsav at Baikunthapur Rajbari is a joyous occasion where children participate in ‘Dadhi-kado’
Shakespeare’s family members still lie in a Kolkata grave
The tomb of John Talbot Shakespear, a descendent of the Bard of Avon, lies in Kolkata's South Park Street Cemetery
Kolkata girl’s wildlife film on hoolock gibbons for BBC gets nominated at...
Ashwika Kapur aka Ash Kapur is India’s youngest Green Oscar winner and wildlife filmmaker
Kolkata Port Trust revives memory of Goalanda Ghat through steamer rides
The Kolkata Port Trust is all set to re-introduce a paddle steamer 'PS Bhopal' on the Hooghly River
Kolkata and its first bus service
In 1926, Walford & Company launched the city’s first double-decker bus
Lakshmi baskets of Bengal, sign of exquisite art
The baskets contained an idol of Lakshmi, mounted on a brass elephant
Kalimpong school makes history, takes India to Swiss global Pipes and Drums...
Kumudini Homes is one of Kalimpong's oldest schools
Hooghly student’s film gets nominated at National Science Film Festival
First Bengali film to get the honour
Bolpur’s Laxmi Janardan Temple demonstrates that an artist’s religion i...
The Sarkar family has handed over the restoration work of the temple to a group of Muslim artists from Murshidabad district
The Ramcharit Manas manuscript that travelled from Mahisadal to Kolkata
The language of the manuscript is close to the Abadi Sanskrit dialect
Bengal’s Sponge Wood Art and Malakar community
After the Partition, several Malakar artists of East Bengal had migrated to districts of Coochbehar and Jalpaiguri
Bengal's Gita Chandra, India’s first female paratrooper
Gita had para-trooped seven times as part of the training
Grand ol’ Ambassador is to be back again
HMFCI is collaborating with French automobile company Peugeot to bring out the Ambassador 2.0
Nimtita Palace of Jalsaghar fame finally gets heritage tag
The almost 200-year-old palace has received the tag from West Bengal Heritage Commission
Buddhadeb Dasgupta Memorial Trust remembers world renowned director
The Trust has quite a few projects in shaping which will cater to the philosophy of Buddhadeb Dasgupta
Matchmaking Mishti with Literature – Jugal’s unique ‘sweet’ fest
The 3-day festival will take place between December 9-11
‘Widow cuisine’ of Bengal: Vegetarian delicacies born out of oppression...
Non-vegetarian food was once forbidden for Bengali widows
Shibpur's centuries-old Roxburgh House to be restored
The project has been named as 'Roxburgh International Hub Project'
Jugi Jatra: The fading folk theatre of Midnapore
he performances are chiefly performed for the targeted rural masses
Have we forgotten the legacy of Girindrasekhar Bose?
Regarded as the Father of Asian Psychology, Dr Bose was an institution himself
Taking care of your potted plants after a cyclone and rains
For terrace planters, potted plants are more vulnerable than trees and shrubs
Branded Dooars Tea set to be your next brew
Once favourite with Russian blenders, Dooars Tea finds a market once more
Bengal’s women turned simple household items into work of art
Some of the folk arts have been handed down generations
Dhan Gopal Mukerji: Trailblazer cosmopolitan Indian modernist author
Dhan Gopal Mukerji, one of the earliest iconic cosmopolitan Indian modernists, travelled abroad in the first decade of the 20th century
Raghu Dakat – how he turned a disciple of singer Ramprasad
A three-part series on the tales of famous dacoits of Bengal in the 18th and 19th century
Raghu Dakat – why did a peasant’s son take up arms
A three-part series on the tales of famous dacoits of Bengal in the 18th and 19th century
How Calcutta’s aristocrats helped Bengali theatre grow strong roots
Support from wealthy natives did much for early Bengali theatre
‘Hare re re re’ – noble and ignoble Dacoits of Bengal
A three-part series on the tales of famous dacoits of Bengal in the 18th and 19th century
The 18th-century Russian who drove the birth of modern Bengali theatre
Our two-part series on the birth and growth of Bengali theatre
Delve into the conflicting worlds of body and mind with Titane at KIFF
The film has won a Palme d’Or at Cannes
Finnish film Compartment No. 6 a must watch at KIFF
Director Juho Kuosmanen won the Grand Prix at Cannes
After world premiere in Moscow, Adieu GODARD set for Indian premiere at KIF...
Exclusive interview with the director and cast
Potoler Dolma, the Bengali summer delicacy that isn’t Bengali at all
Like many of Bengal’s borrowings, the dolma comes from a distant land
Riten Mozumdar – Polymath and Artist Designer who conquered the world
Mozumdar’s body of work displayed a diversity of range and materials exemplifying a rare mastery over mediums and techniques
Howrah’s Green Revolution with first-of-its kind Japan’s Miyawaki fores...
The area chosen is Shibgunj under Shyampur Block I in between Gadiara and Garchumuk on a 1,000 square meter plo
In memory of the man behind Bengal’s first world-class ad agency
From Satyajit Ray to ITC, everyone knew Karukrit
Walking down Professor Shonku Park in New Town
The landscaped park stands just behind City Centre 2 with Ray’s immortal literary creation, Professor Shonku, as the theme
When Love is Locked in first-ever Audit Firm of India – Lovelock Lewis & ...
Arthur Samuel Lovelock was one of the partners of Lovelock & Lewis
Basri Shah Mosque: The Oldest Mosque of Kolkata
Like other religious structures, the mosques of Kolkata are important contributors to its history
Ramnath Biswas, the man with a gypsy soul
The first Bengali Globetrotter who circumnavigated the globe on his bicycle
Bengal’s Ghutiari Sharif – where faiths and belief meet beyond religiou...
It is known for the mazaar (resting place) of Pir Ghazi Mubarak Ali, a revered 17th-century Muslim Saint
Asia’s first human dissection was by a Bengali doctor in colonial Calcutt...
His path-breaking work has opened up a new vista in modern medical studies
First book fair held in Bengal was not today’s Kolkata Book Fair
It was organized in 1918 by the National Council of Education
Colesworthey Grant: World's first animal crusader started work in Kolkata
He founded The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA), the world’s oldest animal welfare charity in 1824
Kolkata has the world’s oldest polo club, and polo cup. Did you know?
The game as we know it today comes from Manipur
A Street in Kolkata that got its name from Shimul Trees
The Shimul Tress are considered the city’s oldest inhabitants
The Real Rani – How Rani Rashmoni outwitted British East India Company
Her tactics left the officials of East India Company bewildered and rattled out of shock.
Real Rani -- Rani Rashmoni merged philanthropy and business
She was a kind and generous lady who was loved by her subjects
The Real Rani -- Rani Rashmoni’s husband taught her how to run a business...
Rani Rashmoni was a fast learner and could easily pick up the. Business tricks
The Real Rani -- Rani Rashmoni, one of the first female entrepreneurs of In...
She came, she saw and she conquered the oppressive system during her time
The Englishman who started Durga Puja in Surul to succeed in business!
His profits doubled the next year and had a reversal of fortune
Bengal’s farmers cultivate high-nutrition laden Dutch cauliflowers
These colorful varieties of cauliflowers and cabbages are packed with nutritional values
What is topsy-turvy about Ultadanga?
Ultadanga is an important locality in the metropolis of Kolkata
Tipu Sultan and Tollygunge – Where do the two T’s meet?
Tollygunge derived its moniker from a colonel in the British Army named William Tolly
How come a bazar in Kolkata’s Chinatown was named after an Italian?
Tiretta Bazaar in Kolkata is famous for its Chinese street food and breakfast
Tusu on Makar Sankranti is a vibrant tribal festival of Bengal
It is a regional folk festival held on the last day of Bengali month of Poush
Presidency University, Kolkata’s eminent educational institution
A 200-year-old institution that heralded a new era of education in India
How Lord Bentinck helped in Birth & Growth of Darjeeling
Darjeeling was first acquired as a military outpost and sanatorium since it offered strategic advantages
‘Sarkarism’ – Neo-Socialism introduced by Benoy Sarkar during World W...
Sarkarism was an attempt to endow Indian Social Science with a new method and content
Who was Jadu Babu and why a bazaar is named after him?
Did you know Jadunath Chaudhuri after whom 'Jadu Babur Bazar' is named, was a relative of Rani Rashmoni?
Dawn of Christianity in North Bengal: Church that got its name even before ...
This Parish was named after the first Archbishop of Calcutta, Msgr Paul Goethals
Dawn of Christianity in North Bengal and influence of Tibetan craftsmen on ...
From Belgian Jesuits to Tibetan craftsmen, the melting pot of North Bengal Christianity
Dawn of Christianity in North Bengal and role of Canadian Jesuits
Belgian and Canadian Jesuits were instrumental in helping establish the Christian community in North Bengal
Dawn of Christianity in North Bengal and Darjeeling
Some of Darjeeling's churches were used by the British army for their religious needs
Vanishing tribe of Kadma – Bengal’s own candy makers
The pristine white Kadma sweet has been integral to all Bengali festivities for ages
Dawn of Christianity in North Bengal and its historical churches
In February 1896, Dores Alanzo Robinson became the first Adventist to enter the territory of North Bengal
Sulekha relaunches iconic Bangalipi exercise copy
Bangalipi will provide a glimpse into a chapter of history that many people are unfamiliar with
Kutchi Memon Community of Kolkata – a lost tribe
Currently, approximately 200 families of their community reside in the city.
Welcome to the World of Heritage Trees of Kolkata
GB takes you on a Tree Walk to locate these unusual trees of Kolkata.
The simple philanthropic life of Khan Jahan Ali
A large number of Hindus converted to Islam, being attracted by the humanitarian work of Khan Jahan Ali
Chugging tales of Bengal Railways: Was Bengal’s Agricultural Decline rela...
GB goes through historical data to trace the various railway tracts laid in Bengal during British India in this fourth out of the 6-part series
Hindu son of Siraj-ud-daullah: Is Satyajit Ray’s grandfather a descendant...
GB goes through historical data to trace the family of the last independent Nawab of Bengal in this and final part out of the 5-part series
Chugging tales of Bengal Railways: Eastern Bengal Railway and Chalan Beel
GB goes through historical data to trace the various railway tracts laid in Bengal during British India in this third out of the 6-part series
Hindu son of Siraj-ud-daullah: Freedom fighter Grandson relocates to Shillo...
GB goes through historical data to trace the family of the last independent Nawab of Bengal in this fourth out of the 5-part series
Hazrat Khan Jahan Ali, the crusader who changed South Bengal
The well-known 15th-century Sufi saint and ruler who promoted the spread of Islam in Bengal.
Chugging tales of Bengal Railways: Problems faced in track laying
GB goes through historical data to trace the various railway tracts laid in Bengal during British India in this second out of the 6-part series
Hindu son of Siraj-ud-daullah: Gouripur Estate of Myemenshingha
GB goes through historical data to trace the family of the last independent Nawab of Bengal in this 3rd out of 5-part series
Chugging tales of Bengal Railways, the first track of British India
GB goes through historical data to trace the various railway tracts laid in Bengal during British India in this first out of the 6-part series
Story of Dhaka University – Formed in aftermath of Bengal Partition of 19...
The University of Dhaka opened its doors on July 1, 1921, with Mr P. J. Hartog as its first Vice-Chancellor
Hindu son of Siraj-ud-daullah: Jugalkishore, the dashing feudal lord
GB goes through historical data to trace the family of the last independent Nawab of Bengal in this 2nd out of 5-part series
Story of Dhaka University – The voice for the oppressed
Dhaka University has been a hotspot of revolutionaries and demonstrators since its inception
Dr. Sambhu Nath Dey: The saviour who chased Cholera
His pioneering research set the stage for more effective treatment and control of cholera
Did you know a Muslim, Hazrat Khan Jahan Ali started the line of Pirali Bra...
The Tagore family line descended from one such Pirali family
Hindu son of Siraj ud-daula, where are his descendants now?
GB goes through historical data to trace the family of the last independent Nawab of Bengal in this 1st out of 5-part series
The Turk ruler of Bengal who learnt Sanskrit and worshipped Ganga
Zafar Khan Ghazi - The harbinger of communal harmony in Bengal
How modern traffic system was developed in Calcutta during World War II
The unsystematic vehicular mobility in Calcutta was a major source of concern for the US military forces stationed there as part of the WW II contingent
Rain gambling in 19th-century Kolkata: Babus betting on Rain!
Rain gambling was a popular pastime introduced in the 19th century by aristocratic Bengali Babus of Kolkata
Durgapur Aatbari’s complex architecture saved many freedom fighters from ...
The run-down ancestral mansion stands as a silent witness of its own glorious past
Kabir Suman remembers Pannalal Ghosh --- The ‘Flute God’ of India
Ghosh reinvented the classical flute, elevating it to the level of any other solo instrument in classical music
Why does Kojagori Lokhhi Puja remind many Bangaals of the aftermath of Beng...
Celebration of the refugee identity
‘Lightning Sculptor’ Gopeswar Pal surprised British media at Wembley Ar...
The Man who brought the Paanch Chala Durga to Bengal
Healthy Bhaka Pitha of North Bengal is a Rajbanshi delicacy
These rice cakes which have been in tradition for over a century are very popular among the local community
Kalimpong’s bustling markets offer phumbi, churpi and many lesser-known p...
Kalimpong's colourful haats, or weekly bazaars, are well recognised for their distinctive culinary delicacies that can be stocked all over the year
Class VI student of East Midnapore builds a ‘Lightning resistant Umbrella...
The youngster's discovery has prompted him to enter a national competition, the theme of which is "Science for Sustainable Living 2021"
Scientist from remote Sundarbans, Subhashish Natua honoured for COVID-19 va...
The exceptionally talented scientist from a remote village in the Sundarbans has made all Bengalis proud of his achievements
Daily wage earner’s son from Bongaon becomes ‘Scorer’ at IPL: Meet Ta...
Tanay Panti is a professional electronic scoreboard monitor
Shiksha Ratna for Canning’s Nitai Mali – the teacher who fights for tri...
This year, he has received the Shiksha Ratna Award 2021
Malda district throws up Buddhist wonder – in Jagjivanpur
Excavation at Jagjivanpur opens up the archaeological splendor of Bengal
‘Truck Art’ to be used to ‘Save Tigers’ of Sundarbans: Famous Pakis...
The 'Truck Art' campaign by Joydip Kundu to promote tiger conservation in India will raise awareness among people
Nabadwip Cuisine boasts of Lal Doi, one of the best curds of India
Kalipada Modak’s Chakku Doi is famous across the globe for its creamy texture and delicious taste
Olympia Sporting House -- Oldest Javelin shop of India still runs at Bowbaz...
This heritage sporting equipment shop has been manufacturing javelins for more than a century now.
Lozenge Mashi of Maidan – Jamuna Das and her love for soccer
A GB exclusive with Jamuna Das, a household name in the city’s footballing circles
Armenian Street: Tale of a Kolkata Street that preceded British by centurie...
The Street that represents one of Calcutta’s oldest trading community
Two boys from Darjeeling put Bengal on the Racing Map of India
They are all set to represent Bengal at the upcoming Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship in Chennai
Transgenders and Gay feature in Kalighat Patachitra for the first time
Timeless art gets a twist from Uttam Chitrakar
Parimal Kanji – Kolkata’s green crusader and his cycling expedition acr...
Penniless yet young at heart, Kanji, in his mid-fifties, sets an example
Best kept secret of Nawabi Bengal – Kohitoor
Exclusively created for the Nawab of Bengal, Kohitoor is one of India’s most expensive mangoes
Was Topsia named after local fish Topshe?
Famous for its tanneries, Topsia was once also a flourishing fishing ground
Bankura craftsman gets National Award for exclusive Conch Shell carving
An entire episode from the ancient Indian epic, ‘Mahabharata’ comes alive on the surface of a conch shell
As Kabul falls to Taliban, Afghans of Calcutta pray for their nation
A GB exclusive on the Kabuliwalas of Kolkata
Bengali scientist invents unique biodegradable plastic that can even be eat...
A group of young scientists have created a plastic bag made of potato starch
Only Kolkata lines up for Books
Even in the midst of a pandemic, Bengal is experiencing long queues in front of bookstores, consisting mainly of young people
Is Chowringhee older than Kolkata?
The first road of Calcutta where pavements were built to facilitate erection of gas lamps
‘Shashi Kapoor Room’ opens to guests at Kolkata’s iconic Fairlawn Hot...
Kolkata was so close to the hearts of Shashi Kapoor and Jennifer Kendal, that they even spent their honeymoon at Fairlawn Hotel
Sromona Chakraborty on her ‘Bapi’ Kishore Kumar
Sromona and her family always shared a wonderful relationship with Kishore Kumar
Bengal’s ‘Arjun’ Atanu Das defeats 4-time Olympic medalist at Tokyo O...
Today, Das defeats 4-time Olympic medalist, Korea’s Jinhyek OH in a shoot-off
Girl students exceed boys in West Bengal
Only state in India where girl students are more than the boys
State launches low-cost IAS study centre to boost aspirants from Bengal
West Bengal was the state that produced the first Indian ICS
Americans and racial divide on the streets of 1942 Calcutta
American soldiers landed in Calcutta during World War II
Is Kolkata’s Yellow Taxi losing the battle with the App Cabs?
The Iconic yellow ambassador taxis are slowly vanishing from the city
Modhu Bose, the man who brought ‘Parallel Cinema’ to India
Bose, at times known as the Renaissance Man of Indian cinema
Legends Never Die! Dilip Kumar’s love for Bengal and his presence in Beng...
Dilip Kumar was always a huge fan of Uttam Kumar's captivating screen presence
Bengal launches new mobile app to control Dengue and Malaria
‘Protirodh App’, a beacon of hope for victims of vector-borne diseases
‘Duare Vaccine’ in remote Alipurduar villages
Health workers go all out in their effort to make vaccination drive a success
Soccer sensation Subho Pal from Salkia signed by FC Bayern Munich U-19 team...
Seventeen-year-old Subho Pal is all set to fulfill his dream
Basak’s Poor Pharmacy – Colonial Kolkata’s first charitable pharmacy
The pharmacy of Kolkata that provided a ray of hope to the downtrodden during the British Raj
Abdul Ahad –Rabindrasangeet exponent who directed even Pankaj Mallick and...
The Bangladeshi musical talent who helped Rabindrasangeet gain fame among the masses
Subhajit Mukherjee leads “Mission Green”- India’s mango seed plantati...
Recognized as ‘Innovator of the Year 2019’, Mukherjee’s initiatives have been praised by the Prime Minister of our country
Chhota Bristol or Shaw Brothers – Kolkata’s oldest bar and how it still...
Filmmaker Ritwik Ghatak was often found here at a table, indulging in heated arguments with his friends
Bengal’s ‘Machher Jhol’ travels all the way to Masterchef Australia
Kishwar Chowdhury’s ‘Machher Jhol’ wins the hearts of the judges at Masterchef Australia
RKM teacher and scientist Swapan Ghosh invents plastic degrading microbes
The most startling of his inventions is the permanent and radical solution to the menace of plastic waste
How a century-old pandemic boosted India’s fight for freedom
How did India’s British administration deal with the Spanish flu pandemic?
Meet home chefs who are cooking free meals for COVID patients
During these crucial times, Good Samaritans are feeding the affected
Kanyashree student Digantika Bose’s COVID-19 mask wins global recognition...
Anti-viral mask gets global 'Top 10 Inspirational Design Award' by Google
Harry Hobbs, the English chronicler who fell in love with Calcutta
73 years in Kolkata & H Hobbs & Co Ltd.
First Indian ‘Man of Letters’ of USA was a Bengali
Dhan Gopal Mukerji, a Stanford graduate and his children’s books
House where ‘Ramakrishna Kathamrita’ was scripted
Mahendranath Gupta: The annalist of the doctrines of Ramakrishna
Kiriti Roy, created by Dr. Nihar Ranjan Gupta
Dr. Nihar Ranjan Gupta’s ‘Kiriti Roy’ is a hit among readers of all age
Surya Sen Street – As defiant as its namesake Masterda!
A name which immortalize the revolutionary struggle for Indian independence
KP Chaudhuri, who with just $8 in his pocket went on to buy a hospital in U...
A road in USA is dedicated in his name
Tulsi Chakraborty: The actor who ruled the Bengali cinema with pure comedy ...
Demand for Heritage status of Tulsi Chakraborty’s Howrah house
Bengal’s Jabakusum Hair Oil - First Asian brand advertised in The Bengal ...
Marketed by princesses as ‘The Royal Toilette’
Chitpur Bridge — The Bridge that protected Kolkata from Maratha Bargis
A 3-mile long moat was dug to protect Calcutta from the marauding Bargis
How Swami Vivekananda’s meeting with Jamsetji Tata changed India’s scie...
On Jamsetji Tata’s birth anniversary
Isa Guha: First Asian in the England cricket team
A three-time Ashes Winner, Isa Guha is a real inspiration to young female cricketers across the globe
Biswajit Chatterjee: The evergreen tinsel star of all seasons
One of the first male movie actors in India to portray a woman’s role
Suhasini Biswas’ Gitanjali Diary – The Anne Frank of Bengal
How Tagore’s Gitanjali helped her survive in a Japanese Detention Camp
Kolkata has turned many penniless dreamers into successful entrepreneurs
The fairytale rise of the Linc Pens
The famous Nabagopal Mitra’s gymnasium where Swami Vivekananda practiced ...
Swami Vivekananda’s favourite gymnasium
Bengal Soap Factory— Pioneering entrepreneurship in Bengal in early 1900s...
Founded in 1902-03 by late Abani Mohon Ghose at 4 Raj Kumar Chatterjee Street
Cornwallis Street’s legendary shop: Kar-Mahalanobis
The first sports equipment store on Chowringhee by Bengali entrepreneurs
The House where Sandesh Magazine was born
At present, Athenaeum Institution functions from this house
Abala Barrack: A house that epitomizes Bengal’s glorious past
The building on Cornwallis Street that once housed Upendrakishore Ray Chowdhury
Deviprasad Roychowdhury: The Maverick Sculptor of the Twentieth century
An artist immortalized through Gandhiji’s “Dandi March” sculpture
Harsh Neotia- Leader with diverse business interests
“We are considering 2021 as a year of hope and betterment”
Transformation of Old Trams
Tram World at Gariahat Depot all set to highlight Kolkata’s heritage and culture
Bengal paved the way for the first Peasant Revolution in India
Farmers forced the British to pass new act
Asit Haldar - Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, London
He was the first Indian to be elected a Fellow
How was Bengal’s favourite ‘Posto’ born as ‘left-over’ of British...
Agricultural land in Bengal Presidency transformed into poppy fields
Joransanko Thakurbari’s ‘Glutton Club’ where voting happened on basis...
Abanindranath Tagore cooked Josi Kebab
Susanta Paul, famous installation artiste juggling themes in 3 major pujas ...
From Loukik to Lokhit
Did you know Tata Steel supplied the steel that made Howrah Bridge!
The quality steel was called Tiscom
Durga Puja is not just fun, it sustains a huge unorganized sector – Liste...
Installation artists of famous Arjunpur Amra Shobai Club speak to GB
Famous Installation artist Asim Paul creates ‘natural’ barricades to ke...
Santoshpur Trikon Park Sarbajonin Durgotsab follows social distancing norms
AGOMONI – Corporatization of Kolkata’s theme Durga Pujas
How commercial needs infiltrated into a festival
Artist Debasis Barui stuck to social distancing installation at Barisha Sar...
No artisans from villages could be brought, locals were used
AGOMONI -- How Street Installation Art became part and parcel of Modern Dur...
Who brought in installation art to Bengal’s festivals?
Samaj Sebi Sangha celebrates Diamond Jubilee by helping 75 Amphan ravaged f...
Installation artist Pradip Das speaks to GB
Kolkata’s Hindu School is a shrine of modern education since 19th century...
An epitome of Bengal Renaissance
Father of Bengali sci-fi fiction Jagadananda Roy wrote in 1892, even before...
Travels to Venus was one of the earliest sci-fi book of Bengal
Armenians of Kolkata – community brought to Bengal by Mughal Emperor Aura...
Do they still stay in Kolkata?
Nanking Restaurant – first Chinese Restaurant of India started in Kolkata...
Why did this famous restaurant close down?
Agomoni -- Bengal’s Pata Durga reflects amalgamation of all religions
Some even look like Mughal art miniatures!
State Govt directives for low key Durga Puja amid Covid-19 pandemic
Maintaining all safety protocols
Swami Vivekananda was at Hathras a century ago where he met trusted discipl...
Sharat Gupta was the additional station master of Hathras
AGOMONI – Why Durga’s Chalchitra of Rani Rashmoni’s zamindar house wa...
Bengal’s Chalchitra artistes are facing a bleak future
19th century Bengali Sufi poetry book discovered in Australian deserts! Who...
Kasasol Ambia is a famous book printed in Kolkata
“I have a dream--” Rupa Chowdhury’s lone battle, first woman Swiggy g...
She fought poverty, disease and torture
Bengal’s first newspaper Bengal Gazetti and Ganga Kishore Bhattacharya, t...
First Bengali to establish a printing press
‘Afghanistan is my watan, but Kolkata is my mulk’ – stateless Kabuliw...
How are the Rahmats of Tagore’s Kabuliwala fame doing?