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Why does Kojagori Lokhhi Puja remind many Bangaals of the aftermath of Beng...
Celebration of the refugee identity
By TTW
Duelling, or how the British in Calcutta killed each other
The Calcutta Gazette would often furnish instances of duels
'Golondaaj' is a new film based on the life of the 'Rockstar of Football’...
Nagendra Prasad Sarbadhikari's inspiring life story hits the silver screens
By Saheli Mitra
Giant Jilipis of Kenjakura
'Jilipi' is believed to have travelled all the way from Persia to Bengal during the medieval age
‘Lightning Sculptor’ Gopeswar Pal surprised British media at Wembley Ar...
The Man who brought the Paanch Chala Durga to Bengal
By TTW
New documentary pays tribute to the dhaak, the soul of Durga Puja
‘Dhak - The Drum of Bengal’ is to be screened later this year
PUJO READ: Uttam Kumar --- A Life in Cinema; Bloomsbury
This pujo, get your copy of this book
By TTW
A 500-year-old Durga Puja along the Shali River of Bankura
GB visits a pujo that is even older to Kolkata's history
By Shuvangi Dey
Hooghly artist creates history by drawing CM’s miniature on palm leaf
Ghosh's amazing feat has not only made his hometown proud, but the entire state is basking in his reflected glory
The house that celebrates Durga Puja with patriotic songs
Rare Puja rituals of Kolkata's Hathkhola Dutta Bari
Chittaranjan Das to Subhash Bose – illustrious Presidents of Baghbazar Sa...
For more than a century, 'Baghbazar Sarbojanin Durgotsav' has been a silent witness to the changing times
Water ambulance service launched for residents of Sundarbans
The new water ambulance will be of great assistance to the residents of the remote delta islands
‘Galakata Gali’ and murderous robbers, crime in old Calcutta
Early Caclutta had a large floating population
Three Kolkata Restaurants get Heritage plaque – Mocambo, Kwality & Trinca...
With the newly bestowed Heritage Plaques, these three restaurants might turn into iconic puja hotspots this year
'Nostalgia'– Germany’s Bangla Band all set to sing Rabindrasangeet in G...
'Nostalgia' intends to perform popular Bengali band hits in Germany during Durga Pujo
On World Animal Day, a Kolkata hospital is asking for your help
An international day of action for animal rights and welfare
Non-vaccinated Dhakis face difficult future as puja pandals imposes restric...
Dhakis wait with bated breath for offers from pujo committees as organizers tighten covid protocols in pandals this year
By Shuvra Dey
Jute Durga Idol with a difference – made by orphans of Nimtouri Orphanage...
All members of Nimtouri Home are working diligently to present a spectacular show for the audience during the Pujas
Hemanta Sengupta: The man who became Gandhi’s bodyguard
Mahatma Gandhi through the eyes of a young boy
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
By TTW
Jalpaiguri tops Bengal language list with a diversity of 98 dialects
The district is a shining example of unity despite the multiplicity of dialects spoken here
Dr Nilratan Sircar had taken up medicine to know cause of his mother’s de...
Remembering him on his birth anniversary
Rich beyond belief: How the wealthy of Calcutta spent their fortunes
The wealth came from trade with the British East India Company
Where did Sri Ramkrishna come to meet his Daayar Sagar?
Iconic building still stands tall in Kolkata
Why Tollywood should be grateful to an American
Long before Bollywood was even thought of, Hollywood came to India via Tollywood. How? Read on to find out
Of ‘Bazaars’ and ‘Bagans’: Old Calcutta and its place names
Trade and commerce were intrinsic to the growth of Kolkata
Bengali scientists shine bright in India’s highest Science Award – Bhat...
Four from Bengal bag the Bhatnagar Award 2021
‘Tola, ‘Para’ and ‘Tala’: What Kolkata’s old place names tell u...
Two forces behind the growth of Calcutta were commerce and military might
Did you know Behala is older than 330-year-old Kolkata?
Part of the city that is more ancient than Kolkata! Some say 800-years-old
On World Tourism Day, the Bengali is travelling again!
How and why has Covid been unable to dampen spirits?
Story of the vanishing rivers – Saraswati and Adi Ganga of Bengal
GB Exclusive with National Awardee Teacher (2013), Swarnali Chattopadhyay, on the importance of conservation of rivers
By Shuvra Dey
Sarat Bose, the older brother who stayed in the background
The eighth edition of ‘The Anita Dialogues’
'Why do we only hear the dhaak during Durga Puja?'
Inspired by tabla maestro Tanmoy Bose, Gokul Chandra Das is not merely bringing the dhaak into the musical mainstream, but inspiring others in turn
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
By TTW
Will SD and RD's home truly become a museum?
Kolkata Municipal Corporation has plans to buy the property
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"
By TTW
Kolkata Blue Plaque, a drive to make heritage part of daily life
The scheme is modelled on the London Blue Plaque
When Saree crossed borders and draped Mexican artist Frida Kahlo
Frida Kahlo was fascinated by six yards of Bengali handloom and the stylish Parsi way of wearing it.
By Shuvra Dey
West Bengal has successfully increased Rhino population in the wild
Rajendra Jakhar, Chief Conservator of Forests (CCF) Wildlife, North Bengal speaks to GB on World Rhino Day
By Shuvra Dey
Saradindu Bandopadhyay - not just detective Byomkesh, but a master writer o...
On his death anniversary
Youth from Canning makes a name with a first of its kind Coffee Documentary...
Pratik Dey Chowdhury met a variety of people, including café owners, coffee planters, roasters, and consumers, to learn about their perspectives on coffee
By Shuvra Dey
Bengal’s unique Sheherwali Cuisine – the Royal Vegetarian delight of Mu...
One of Bengal's best kept secrets is the royal vegetarian cuisine of the affluent Jain families who migrated to Kolkata nearly 300 years ago
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
By TTW
Babu Baisnab Charan Adhya, the Bengali who played Othello
In 1848, Adhya made history at Sans Souci Theatre
‘Batasha’ making art is on the verge of extinction due to lack of entre...
This popular sweet, which is part and parcel of any religious ceremonies, is now facing stiff competition from the modern confectionaries
By Shuvra Dey
Daily wage earner’s son from Bongaon becomes ‘Scorer’ at IPL: Meet Ta...
Tanay Panti is a professional electronic scoreboard monitor
By TTW
Poison Info Centre of RG Kar gets a prestigious place in WHO list
Only Government Hospital in India to get this position
Darjeeling Zoo breeding programmes help in preserving Red Pandas
Exclusive GB interview with Saurabh Chowdhury, Secretary, West Bengal Zoo Authority
By Shuvra Dey
After Pather Panchali, there is Talnabami
A little-known film captures the essence of Bibhutibhushan
Kolkata is Safest Metro to live in as per National Crime Records Bureau dat...
Data shows Kolkata has recorded the lowest rate of cognizable offences
How did Wajid Ali Shah bring his favourite sport Kite Flying to Kolkata?
Let the kites fly high today redefining your freedom
Euro-style Vistadome trains usher in a big boost to North Bengal tourism
North Bengal’s 'Vistadome luxury train service' has become the talk of the town, with tourists comparing the experience to that of Swiss Euro Rail
Tea stall that perennially shares food with penniless nomads: Meet the Karm...
The Karmakars have been feeding poor people every day with a missionary zeal
Shiksha Ratna for Canning’s Nitai Mali – the teacher who fights for tri...
This year, he has received the Shiksha Ratna Award 2021
By TTW
The drinking houses of old Calcutta, and a Bengali who dared step in
Why we should know the name of Srikrishna Dutta
Burdwan boy gets prestigious US scholarship for research on growing rice in...
Akash Dutta is preparing to travel to the US to conduct research on how to genetically modify plants to generate more sustainable species
A Heritage Medical Shop that supplied medicines to Rabindranath Tagore on h...
‘Mahatma & Co. Chemists and Druggists’, is a pharmacy with a long history and connection to Tagore's final days
By Shuvra Dey
Kolkata breaks new ground, hosts India’s first solo AI art exhibition
The show is titled ‘EXO-Stential – AI Musings on the Posthuman’
Tarashankar's iconic creation – Krishnendu-Rina Brown chemistry in Saptap...
The movie deviated from the original novel
By Shuvra Dey
The Swiss woman who wrote the first Bengali novel
‘Phulmani o Karunar Biboron’ was published in 1852
Minaret sculptors of Kanthalia in Murshidabad hold on to dying art
The potters of Kanthalia village are the exclusive minaret makers in the country
Bengal to get 13,000 crore investments in IT: GB exclusive interview with I...
Mr. Swarup Roy talks about the development of the IT industry in Bengal
By Shuvra Dey
‘Pandu Rajar Dhipi’ – Bengal’s Chalcolithic site could be as old as...
An archaeological marvel signifying a rich heritage, it once ran parallel to the late Harappan era
Malda district throws up Buddhist wonder – in Jagjivanpur
Excavation at Jagjivanpur opens up the archaeological splendor of Bengal
By TTW
Theatre Man Kedarnath Dasgupta bridged India & UK through Oriental producti...
A ‘dreamer of peace’, he believed that art and literature could unify all humans
By Shuvra Dey
Sukumar Ray and the magical world of Pagla Dashu
One of Bengal's most loveable young characters
By Shuvra Dey
‘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
By TTW
Where do the ‘ghosts’ of Garstin Place come from?
Garstin Place is one of Kolkata’s most famous ‘haunted’ locations
Beliaghata Gandhi Bhavan: Epicentre of fight against communalism
The building that bears witness to a vital chapter of Indian history
Sculptor’s wonder: Creative ‘Bus House’ of Bolpur
Potter from Bengal creates a unique art form with commercial success too
Niranjan Agar: ‘King of Egg Devils’ from colonial Kolkata
The centuries old ‘Niranjan Agar' cabin in North Kolkata has a long and illustrious past
By Shuvra Dey
GB Exclusive: Darjeeling Zoo set to be revamped on Prague Zoo model
An agreement (MoU) has been signed between the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) and Prague Zoo authorities
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
By TTW
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.
By TTW
Gomira Mask Makers of Dinajpur – Skilled Wood Workers
The wood-crafted Gomira masks represent the two forms of the divine dance- the Gomira and the RamVanvas
By Shuvra Dey
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
By TTW
A walk down Sealdah and Bowbazar, among the oldest areas of Kolkata
Sealdah was intrinsic to the growth of the city
Will single-screen halls become a slice of nostalgia?
Gone are the chips sellers and tea sellers, coffee, ice-cream and popcorn
Meet Raju Nepali, North Bengal and North East India’s anti-human traffick...
Nepali has been a beam of hope to many in terrible times as
By Shuvra Dey
Saptapadi, not just a romantic masterpiece, but a message against hatred
Revisiting one of Uttam Kumar’s most memorable films
Armenian Street: Tale of a Kolkata Street that preceded British by centurie...
The Street that represents one of Calcutta’s oldest trading community
By TTW
Mujtaba Ali’s ‘Deshe Bideshe’ describes life in Kabul as never seen b...
Syed Mujtaba Ali spent a year-and-a-half teaching in Kabul from 1927 to 1929
By Shuvra Dey
Kolkata girl offers first peek into Indus Valley language mystery
This could well be a revolutionary breakthrough
National Handicraft Award for women mat makers of Medinipur
Both women are from Sabang in Paschim Medinipur
Gumghar Lane & Hospital – Where People were Quarantined in British Kolkat...
The famous hospital in central Kolkata is currently the centre for treating covid-19 patients
Go see a Kolkata ‘mess bari’ before it vanishes
Yet another way of life is on its way out in the city
A Stanford graduate had launched Margo soap a century ago as part of Swade...
Khagendra Das' answer to British supremacy in FMCG goods
Rituparno Ghosh special, Part I: 'His bottom line was, I want it done’
Composer-music director Prabuddha Banerjee in conversation about his memories of Rituparno Ghosh
How did Bengal’s only classical music gharana originate?
Tracing the rise and fall of Bishnupur Gharana
Bankim Chandra described a different face of ‘Krishna’ in Krishnacharit...
Bengal worshipped the Lord with a difference!
Seven Bengali films make it to Melbourne 2021
Each film chosen presents a completely different genre
Bankura, a wildlife paradise apart from everything else
The next time you visit Bankura, take in some of its forests
Sib Chandra Nundy: The Telegraph Man of India
In 1883, Nundy was awarded with the title of Rai Bahadur
By Shuvra Dey
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
By TTW
After almost 80 years, perhaps Netaji can finally rest in peace
Why is Netaji’s death still a mystery?
Transgenders and Gay feature in Kalighat Patachitra for the first time
Timeless art gets a twist from Uttam Chitrakar
By TTW
‘Detectives of Supernatural,’ a Ghostbuster team joins hands with Kolka...
Exclusive Interview with ghost busters on the launch of ‘Rise above Fear’
Kolkata Partition Museum prepares for virtual avatar
A virtual museum is scheduled for a 2022 opening
Parimal Kanji – Kolkata’s green crusader and his cycling expedition acr...
Penniless yet young at heart, Kanji, in his mid-fifties, sets an example
By TTW
Plot No 5 was Uttam Kumar’s Last Movie. Not Ogo Bodhu Sundori
Plot No. 5 was a hit in Bengal and it ran for as many as 10 weeks in Elite Cinema Hall
As theatres reopen, here’s looking at two very different Bengali releases...
Profiling Binisutoy and Mukhosh
Best kept secret of Nawabi Bengal – Kohitoor
Exclusively created for the Nawab of Bengal, Kohitoor is one of India’s most expensive mangoes
By TTW
Was Topsia named after local fish Topshe?
Famous for its tanneries, Topsia was once also a flourishing fishing ground
By TTW
From kebabs to fruits, walking through the bazaars of old Kolkata
Musical instruments, wigs, hookahs, attar, take your pick
As Jhulan starts tomorrow, GB takes you to Jhulan Bari of Kolkata
200-year-old heritage house with a narrow hanging lane between two houses!
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
By TTW
In Kolkata’s 331st year, a look at its oldest road
The road supposedly took its name from a notorious robber
RYDE – ‘All Day Same Fare’ App Cab launched in Kolkata
Services will be available 24X7 and the fare will be the same throughout the day
Gold Mask for Durga Idol to spread Pandemic awareness
To raise public awareness, the Durga idol at Baguiati Pujo Club will be wearing a mask this year
Glowing brightly in the rich history of the delectable world of Sandesh: Gi...
Did you know Nakur tried his hand at wine Sandesh a century ago?
By Shuvra Dey
As Kabul falls to Taliban, Afghans of Calcutta pray for their nation
A GB exclusive on the Kabuliwalas of Kolkata
By TTW
Cultivation of superior quality Prawn with low Glycemic Index starts in We...
New Hatcheries in Haldia to bring huge profits
For the first time in the history of Durga Puja, women priestesses will con...
This year, Maa Durga will be invoked by mothers
Taki, the land of zamindars, has a diverse cultural legacy
Experience a relaxing weekend getaway at a Bagan Bari resort
Why could Bagha Jatin not be the father of our nation?
How Bagha Jatin almost pulled off an 1857 repeat
‘Colours of Kolkata’ the new graffiti revolution launched by WBTC
‘Colours of Kolkata’ campaign starts from Park Circus and will cover most of the depots’ walls until Durga Puja
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
By TTW
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
By TTW
Bagha Jatin, the freedom fighter who sought to capture Fort William
Thinking of the underrated revolutionary on Independence Day
Kolkata 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
By TTW
Evolution of the Bengali chorchori
A time-saving Bengali recipe that used to feed joint families once upon a time
Is Chowringhee older than Kolkata?
The first road of Calcutta where pavements were built to facilitate erection of gas lamps
By TTW
Tree plantation drive for a greener Maidan
Kolkata has launched a tree plantation initiative in response to the devastation caused by numerous cyclones
Bengal’s MR Bangur given India’s Best District Hospital tag by Niti Aay...
During the COVID-19 2nd wave, it became the first government Covid facility to introduce virtual visiting hours for its patients
Bengal starts Tree Ambulance service
The Tree Ambulance, accompanied by plant experts, is ready to help increase Mother Nature's green cover
Season’s tallest Durga idol sets sail for USA
A 10-feet tall idol of Goddess Durga has been shipped to the United States
First robotic kidney transplant of Eastern India performed in Kolkata
Robot Assisted Kidney Transplantation (RAKT) is pushing the boundaries of robotic surgery
West Bengal kick starts CNG buses to reduce fare during diesel price rise
The dual fuel engine introduced by the State Transport Department of Bengal is both environmental friendly and economically viable
Four decades after death, India’s IVF baby pioneer gets state recognition...
Dr Subhash Mukhopadhyay was ostracized in his lifetime
West Bengal Government executes massive Mangrove Plantation in Sundarbans
South 24-Parganas district administration has finalized plans to plant 7.5 crores mangrove sapling
‘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
By TTW
Should Bengal’s Sarbhaja and Sarpuria join the GI tags club?
Applications pending for Tangail, Jamdani, Garad-Korial, Muslin, and Kalonuniya rice
On DD Bangla's birthday, a chat with two very familiar faces
In DD Bangla’s 45th year, some of Bangla television’s best known faces re-visit the day it all began
Foundation Day of Doordarshan Kolkata
Forgotten documentaries to be telecast on Doordarshan Kolkata
By TTW
West Bengal Government recieves multiple SKOCH Awards
West Bengal Government's hard work brings accolades with multiple SKOCH Awards
Remembering Kolkata's 'Japani' bombs on Hiroshima Day
Hiroshima and Nagasaki were part of the Allied plan to make Japan suffer for its attack on Allied territories in Asia
Chandannagar Jagaddhatri Puja committees receive vaccine boost
The vaccination programme is being held at Rabindra Bhaban
Gifted Athlete Ila Mitra was tortured in jail instead of sprinting at 1940 ...
The story of missed Olympian Ila Mitra’s struggle is one for the books indeed
By TTW
‘Burdwan stew’ and ‘loll shraub’, what the sahibs of old Calcutta a...
An army of servants was a feature for more than a century
Sromona Chakraborty on her ‘Bapi’ Kishore Kumar
Sromona and her family always shared a wonderful relationship with Kishore Kumar
By TTW
Documentary with strong Bengal connect wins Golden Eye at Cannes
Payal Kapadia’s first feature ‘A Night of Knowing Nothing’ bagged the prestigious Golden Eye Award for ‘Best Documentary’ at the Cannes Film Festival 2021
Naren Hansda – Pied Piper of Purulia
Hansda’s ‘Sidho Kanho Mission School’ is on a mission to educate Santhals and weed off superstitious beliefs.
Dodo’r Dushtumir Class -- Virtual exploration outing for kids in Kolkata
The weekly class, hosted by Dodo himself with well-known mentors coming once a week, has already created quite a stir among both children and their parents
By Shuvra Dey
‘Once Upon A Time in Calcutta’ gets selected at Venice Film Festival
National Award-winner Aditya Vikram Sengupta’s third feature, ‘Once Upon A Time In Calcutta,’ has been selected in the prestigious upcoming 78th Venice Film Festival
Graduate from Kolkata Medical College tops AIIMS entrance Exam
Another medical graduate from Malda, has ranked seventh in the same examination
On the waterfront: a walk along the Hooghly
The Hooghly made Calcutta attractive to European traders
Global recognition for Hrid Majharey, and our take on Shakespeare
Hrid Majharey was screened at the World Shakespeare Congress
India’s map makers to make special maps to aid disaster response in Benga...
NATMO and NDRF have signed an agreement
‘Germany only helped India as much as it suited them’
Presenting the eighth edition of The Anita Dialogues
West Bengal Tourism Department and France join hands for Chandannagar reviv...
The French settlement in Chandannagar came up in 1692
Nazrul’s century-old ‘Bidrohi’ remains the voice of protest against i...
‘Bidrohi’ was first published in ‘Bijli’ and later in other periodicals
By Suman Sadhu
Celebrating Coochbehar on Mohun Bagan Day! Why, though?
Mohun Bagan Day is celebrated on July 29
By Suman Sadhu
International Tiger Day, and one man’s quest to photograph the beautiful ...
A four-decade career in chasing wildlife for 40 years
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
By TTW
Dukoribala Devi, first female revolutionary from Bengal to be booked under ...
Favourite ‘Mashima’ for revolutionaries
Bring ‘Nature’ within your home and conserve it in your way
On World Nature Conservation Day
By Saheli Mitra
Tables turned: how an Indian bought the East India Company
Once responsible for furthering Britain's colonising dreams, the East India Company was dissolved in 1874. Or so we thought
Girl students exceed boys in West Bengal
Only state in India where girl students are more than the boys
By TTW
Kolkata’s first linguistic interpreter recruited by East India Company wa...
How Ratan Sarkar saved the day for Basaks and Seths
Umashankar Mandal- the 'Mangrove Man' of Sundarbans
International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem
Remembering the doctor who created India's first and world's second test tu...
The first test tube baby of India, Durga was born under Dr Mukhopadhyay
Walk on for a perfect balance of religion and commerce
The fifth episode of our customised walk around old Kolkata
A spectacular comeback for Bengal's Sutirtha Mukherjee
Sutirtha Mukherjee won her debut match at the Tokyo Olympics, beating Sweden's Linda Bergström
Looking back at Goutam Ghose's iconic movie 'Paar'
On his birthday, GB pays tribute to director Ghose and his protest movies
How Labhpur influenced the writing spirit of Tarashankar Bandopadhyay
He who brought a slice of Rarh Bengal to life
By Shuvra Dey
City’s beloved Prachi cinema beats pandemic blues with a new look
The ‘Prachi model’ could well become an example
The British war memorial in Kolkata built by melting enemy cannons!
Have you ever been to Pepper Pot near Prinsep Ghat?
Bhutanghat, paradise on earth
Bhutanghat is situated in the mountainous terrain along the river Raidak
The story of Bengal's all-time favourite snack
Modern techniques helped favourite chanachur Mukharochak's survival
By Indrajit Sen
Can India please stop disrespecting its flag with a fake image?
On July 22, 1947, India officially adopted its national flag
The Darjeeling Mail was run by bullocks!
During British era Darjeeling Mail had a bullock engine!
By Bapi Ghosh
How a rural housewife ‘Alpona Mistri of Satkhira’ is helping preserve i...
Seed preservationist shows the way for sustainable organic farming
By Shuvra Dey
Mirik, the magic is just beginning
Mirik is surrounded by several well-known and picturesque tea estates
Dwijendralal Ray, the genius we forget to remember
Looking back at a super achiever on his 159th birthday
Kolkata street where Rabindranath wrote Nirjhare Swapnobhanga
Sudder Street is a meeting place of multi-cultural people
The places of worship in old Calcutta, and what we learn from them
A walk around Canning Street and Brabourne Road
State launches low-cost IAS study centre to boost aspirants from Bengal
West Bengal was the state that produced the first Indian ICS
By TTW
Plagiarized by Spielberg, Ray’s ‘The Alien’ failed to land in Bengal!...
Spielberg’s ‘E.T.’ would not have been possible without Satyajit Ray’s script for ‘The Alien’
Some terror, some history, the ghosts of Garden Reach
The ghosts that aren’t so frequently talked about
Negative RTPCR or double vaccination must for tourists in WB
State government steps up drive against third wave
Potata vs All-Rounder- the new brand war on Bengal’s Snack turf
Pran Potata or ITC All Rounder?
By TTW
Entrepreneur brings British Land Rovers home to Darjeeling
Dawa Tenzin offers a unique tour of the Queen of the Hills
Bengal’s Sulekha Ink and a story of resilience
Turn around story of India’s first Ink Business
By Indrajit Sen
Subrata Mitra, the pioneer behind Ray, finally gets his due
He remains one of India’s best cinematographers
West Bengal generates environmental awareness by adopting endangered specie...
Bengal Government brings Mother Nature closer to common man
Slice of Baghdad lives on, at Kolkata’s Jewish Girls’ School
An undying legacy of the Baghdadi Jewish community of India
By TTW
How Kolkata-based spice business reached European shores!
Dhannalal Jain: The success story of the Masala King of India
Americans and racial divide on the streets of 1942 Calcutta
American soldiers landed in Calcutta during World War II
By TTW
Tagore too had a biographer- Prabhatkumar Mukhopadhyay
Prabhatkumar founded the Rabindra Parichay Sabha
Chamurchi, home of the musical cave
Described as the Gateway to Bhutan, Chamurchi is filled with awe-inspiring biodiversity
WHY ARE BENGALI ACTORS RUSHING TO BOLLYWOOD?
Every creative artist, consciously or subconsciously, dreams of going beyond borders
Hilsa is not just for taste, but also for health benefits!
The health benefits of this fish surpasses many super foods
By Shuvra Dey
Rath Yatra or not, Lord Jagannath of Mahesh is a miracle
This year marks the 625th anniversary of the Mahesh Rath Yatra
Posto’s journey from Chinese opium farms to Bengal’s kitchens
Rolf Bauer, Professor of Economic and Social History at University of Vienna, wrote an exhaustive history of the opium trade in India
By Shuvra Dey
Is Kolkata’s Yellow Taxi losing the battle with the App Cabs?
The Iconic yellow ambassador taxis are slowly vanishing from the city
By TTW
Why we remember Franz Kafka on Safe Drive Save Life Day
The Safe Drive Save Life campaign was launched in 2016
Modhu Bose, the man who brought ‘Parallel Cinema’ to India
Bose, at times known as the Renaissance Man of Indian cinema
By TTW
The ‘Maharaja’ of Indian cricket – Sourav Ganguly
Dada’s Dadagiri on and off field has always attracted all
Swami Vivekananda’s love for Khichuri and his special recipe
The term khichuri (khicṛī) is derived from the Sanskrit khiccā, a dish of rice and legumes
The quiet passing of Bengal’s double Olympic gold medallist
Keshav Chandra Dutt has left us far more quietly than he should have
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
By TTW
Hon’ble CM launches drive to place Bengal on global tourism map
Tourism Minister Indranil Sen embarks on implementation tour
WHO concurs potency of Bengal’s sesame seeds in fighting Covid-19
Two Bengali scientists prove potency of Til
Kolkata’s Arushi Pant receives this year’s prestigious Diana Award
Since the age of 10, Pant worked on a child protection project in the rural districts of West Bengal
Alipore, the posh Kolkata locality named after a ‘traitor’
A curious bit of history unknown to most modern Kolkatans
Kolkata Police initiates digital devices for the underprivileged pupils
Kolkata Police introduces 'Duare Shiksha'
Village Kirtaniya from Mangalkot takes Bengal’s Sreekhol online to overse...
Bengal’s khol goes to the West through online lessons
By Shuvra Dey
Kurseong in the rains, an experience not to be missed
Kurseong was beloved of Netaji Subhas Bose and his family
Dokra handicraft, a thing of ancient beauty
The Bengal Store’s Dokra pieces retain all their original beauty
Octogenarian village chef Pushparani Sarkar turns Youtube Sensation
Pushparani’s channel Villfood, now boasts of 1.47 million subscribers
Remembering the mystic music of Bhaba Pagla
In celebration of Bhaba Pagla’s deeply philosophical spirit
From Jhargram to Tokyo Olympics! Pranati Nayak, India’s lone gymnast from...
Pranati Nayak is the only other female gymnast from India to qualify for the Olympics after Dipa Karmakar
Outstanding International Award for SSKM’s Dr. Sujoy Ghosh
Kolkata Doctor draws international accolade
By Shuvra Dey
State launches student credit card, following Mamata’s election promise
The scheme offers loans to students in Class 10 and above
Bengal launches new mobile app to control Dengue and Malaria
‘Protirodh App’, a beacon of hope for victims of vector-borne diseases
By TTW
Take Bengal’s Mango Tourism trail to see how much you don’t know
West Bengal still grows over 150 varieties of mangoes
The many good things about pure ghee
While artificial ghee can poison your system, natural ghee does the opposite
Michael Madhusudan, the genius who lost his way
Remembering one of Bengal’s greatest literary figures
“It’s late in God’s house, but it’s not dark’ proves Malda’s vi...
Bhagaban Mali has been felicitated by the Community Policing Wing
West Bengal Government launches Lakshmi Bhandar scheme to help poor familie...
The scheme will provide financial aid to women heads of families
From Baans to Bottle Taranga, Somnath Bandopadhyay creates musical instrume...
Bandyopadhyay’s miniature replicas of musical instruments are an instant eye-catcher
By Shuvra Dey
When Pancham da called Sivaji Chattopadhyay for 1942: A Love Story
On RD Burman’s birth anniversary a GB exclusive
A little bit of BBD Bag, a whole lot of Calcutta
Yet more vignettes of Kolkata’s heritage on our weekly walk
Mithun at 71, the man behind the politics
Over nearly four decades, Mithun has broken every rule in the Bollywood book
Organisers, priests, idol makers to get vaccines before Pujas in Howrah
Howrah health administration has set a target of 20,000 vaccinations daily
Wooden tram of Kolkata, gets its place at the Heritage Transport Museum in ...
To be showcased at Heritage Transport Museum
Royal retreats, the heritage palace hotels of Bengal
The ‘Rajbari Hotel’ phenomenon has rapidly gained ground in West Bengal
Bengal and its ITIs top India’s skill development charts
The state currently has 272 ITIs, 153 polytechnics, and 21 pharmacy institutes
Kakali Ghosh, the messiah policewoman from Baruipur
Ghosh looks after Anti-Human Trafficking Unit in her sub-division
A lifetime in 11 years, the Netaji-Emilie saga
The June edition of ‘The Anita Dialogues’ marks the first time Emilie met Subhas
KMC starts first COVID safe home for children in Kolkata
Preparation for 3rd COVID wave in full swing
‘Duare Vaccine’ in remote Alipurduar villages
Health workers go all out in their effort to make vaccination drive a success
By TTW
West Bengal Government to recruit 32,000 teachers this year
State Government to carry out recruitment process in the education sector
Jagannath Sadak, the ancient path to divinity
Once the only route from Calcutta to Puri, Jagannath Sadak is an integral part of Bengal and Odisha
Bob Dylan and Bengal’s favourite Baul, an immortal friendship
A tribute to Purna Das Baul on World Music Day
By Suman Sadhu
Chandannagar Assembly Constituency shows the way with 'Duare Vaccine'
Most elderly residents of the town have been covered by the programme
Enjoy the lockdown with your very own customised Kolkata Walk
Take small steps towards a post-Covid world
'Nilkantha Pakhir Khonje' and the circle of life
Atin Bandyopadhyay's masterpiece is like a slow moving stream
The Greco-Roman lion taps are still found on the streets of Kolkata
Lion taps were installed by British Royal Water Supply
Mohun Bagan and Mohammedan Sporting, joint creators of Durand history
Kolkata’s Durand connection began with Mohun Bagan 1oo years ago
CM launches second phase of ‘Krishak Bandhu’, to benefit 60 lakh farmer...
The scheme also makes provisions for agricultural labourers and sharecroppers
Famous Field Recordist Deben Bhattacharya who made Music on desert roads
Meet the Bengali who introduced Bengal’s traditional folk music to the world arena
Baranti, the dream eco-tourism destination
Baranti is a small tribal village in Raghunathpur subdivision of Purulia district
Dhrupad maestro Bahadur Khan popularized the Bishnupur Gharana
Was Bahadur Khan honoured by king of Bishnupur?
Should Mt. Everest be named Sikdar Parvat after Radhanath Sikdar?
The mathematician from Bengal who measured the height of Mount Everest
'Mera Har Din Keo Karpin!' How a Bengali brand survived more than a century...
B.N Dey thought of 'Make in India' 110 years before Modi
By Indrajit Sen
Calcutta Police trumped Scotland Yard with world's first fingerprint bureau...
A British Inspector General and two Bengali sub-inspectors will forever be remembered as the pioneers who established fingerprinting as a science
Hemanta-Uttam, a bond that bent, but never broke
Inseparable on the silver screen, the two were fast friends in real life too
First rail link between Bengal and Sikkim promises boost for tourism
The Sevoke-Rangpo Rail Project was proposed when Mamata Banerjee was Railway Minister
Bengal shows caste and gender equality by choosing Adivasi women in State C...
Tribal women are leading the way in politics as Bengal appoints three Adivasi women to its cabinet
By Suman Sadhu
Did Tagore compose Jana Gana Mana in praise of King George V?
Well, the answer is NO and was clarified by the poet himself in a letter written in 1937
Are we appreciating the way our children have coped with Covid?
Our children are in a situation for which nothing has prepared them
Potoler Dolma – from the shores of Mediterranean to Bay of Bengal
A delicacy that traversed the sea route to reach the ports of Bengal
By TTW
Khejuri Post Office – India’s first post office
The birthplace of India’s First official Telegraph line connecting Calcutta-Khejuri and Diamond Harbour
Barrackpore, the ancient town the British 'adopted'
Long before it became India's first British cantonment, Barrackpore was an ancient settlement
Who is a prostitute, asks Pramita Bhowmik’s short film
Not many films deal with the sex worker vs housewife dynamic
Dr. Ramendra Lal Mukherjee invents pocket ventilator as a safe alternative ...
This inexpensive ventilator can provide instant support to patients with breathing trouble
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
By TTW
Trinamool Congress, a baptism by youth
The jibes against him from the country’s two most important men have created a national identity for Abhishek Banerjee
Remember the Rum Ball of Jalajog? Or was it Flurys?
Ranjini Guha, a food blogger from Kolkata, shares her love for Rum Balls and her easy recipe for homemade ones
By Ranjini Guha
The man who made only the films he wanted to
Until the end, Buddhadeb Dasgupta worked and lived on his own terms
Darjeeling on foot, an experience not to be missed
Experience Darjeeling from a different perspective with a heritage walk
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
By TTW
Mrityunjay Ghosh & Sons- for the connoisseurs of Kochuri in Kolkata
Kolkata’s heritage street food shop and its lip smacking Kochuris
By Shuvra Dey
West Bengal Government drafts a 120-crore plan to save the East Kolkata Wet...
The plan has been drafted with the help of experts which shall be implemented in the next five years
The man who gave India its first map, and named Meghalaya
In memory of pioneering Bengali geographer S.P. Chatterjee
Kolkata boy Rishav Ghosh receives prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke Award
Rishav receives the award for the Best Director in ‘Student Category’
Abdul Ahad –Rabindrasangeet exponent who directed even Pankaj Mallick and...
The Bangladeshi musical talent who helped Rabindrasangeet gain fame among the masses
By TTW
Pleasure of a Kolkata Summer – Phalsa on the Rocks
Food blogger ‘Ranjini Guha’ shares her favourite Phalsa cocktail recipe with GB
By Ranjini Guha
State tourism department begins India’s first vaccination drive for indus...
A total of 6 lakh vaccine recipients have been targeted
This monsoon, put Hilsa Tourism on the map!
Drive down to a hilsa hotspot and take your pick of fresh catch
Turn your terrace into a herb garden, the Coochbehar way
On World Environment Day, 100 terraces become herb gardens
By Suman Sadhu
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
By TTW
Sundarbans ecosystem restoration on World Environment Day
Seasonal cyclones are posing a major threat to the largest riverine delta of the world
As Bengal’s Covid figures markedly improve, will life crawl back to norma...
The latest government guidelines offer partial lockdown relaxations
Meet Ujjal Pal-- the man from Siuri who cycled to the top of Chander Pahar
Real life Shankar of Chander Pahar back in action?
June, the month of the ‘Black Hole tragedy’
Where Kolkata’s GPO stands today was where the Black Hole allegedly once stood
Mojilpur clay dolls, endangered examples of an ancient Bengali craft
Mojilpur clay dolls differ from fired-clay dolls made in other parts of Bengal
How Rabindranath Tagore comes to our rescue in these trying times of bereav...
How the great poet coped with the loss of his loved ones with poems and songs
By Shuvra Dey
How a transport strike changed Calcutta’s traffic for good
In 1827, Calcutta saw what was probably India’s first transport strike
Succulent Sandesh and 200-year-old heritage ‘Makhan Lal Sandesh’
This 200-year- old sweet shop is a go-to destination for all the connoisseurs of sweets
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
By TTW
‘TNG Sir’, the Narayan Ganguly we know so little about
Last year marked the 50th death anniversary of the literary icon
Qualifying in 73 Mathematics Olympiads, Kharagpur’s Archisman Nandy sets ...
GB exclusive with Math Genius Archisman Nandy
What did Rituparno Ghosh have to say about Death?
On the director’s death anniversary in his own words
The man who made Mount Everest famous
Renowned mountaineer Debashis Biswas on why it is important to remember Tenzing Norgay
Messiah of the poor-- Meet Dr. Swapan Roy of Siliguri
Dr Roy conducts free health camp weekly at the hospital at Dooars
By Bapi Ghosh
Bhola, the cyclone that gave birth to a nation
The Bhola cyclones remains one of the world’s worst natural disasters
The British beautified Kolkata with shady avenues. How?
Celebrated art historian Rathin Mitra speaks on Dalhousie Institute
Kolkata startup develops mobile app to monitor oxygen saturation and pulse ...
This app uses the rear camera and flashlight to give accurate SpO2 & pulse readings
Bengali scientist creates long-lasting disinfectant to ward off COVID-19
DuroKea sanitizer provides prolonged protection against a wide range of germs including COVID-19 virus
Mahalis of Birbhum – the tribe that weaves bamboo wonders
Artisans and craftsmen of Bengal excelling in bamboo craft
Chitre monastery, the place to be on Buddha Purnima
Chitre is a beautiful mountain village in North Bengal
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
By TTW
Kolkata boy Pubarun Basu wins Youth Photographer of the Year 2021 at the So...
Pubarun is the first Indian, in the 14-year-old history of the Sony World Photography Awards, to become the winner
Rash Behari Bose made Bengal’s Murgir Jhol famous in Tokyo
Bengali freedom fighter introduced this delicacy in Japan
By Indrajit Sen
Amphan, Yaas prove how global warming is changing cyclones
Why are tropical cyclones becoming so frequent, and so intense?
Love never dies! Nazrul's famous love letter to his lady love on his birth ...
The letter that harbours emotions hitherto unknown
Kolkata Police Hospital now a Covid hospital, general public welcome
The new-look hospital has 300 beds
Kabiraj Ganga defied the British by popularising Ayurveda
Ramakrishna Paramhansa described him as a doctor with a Midas touch
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
By TTW
The Manik who never made it big on the big screen
This year marks the 113th birth anniversary of Manik Bandyopadhyay
Cancer and anti-inflammatory medicines from Marigold petals!
Scientist Suhrita Charabarty generates income for marginalized farmers
By Shuvra Dey
L.Madeira, a 200-year-old mortuary of Kolkata
Who could run away from the clutches of the inevitable reality of life!
'Khoka’ then and now, Kolkata’s notorious Pagla Murder Case
What if the Khoka of celluloid were to have a real-life counterpart?
Andrew Yule and his love for Bengal’s Golden Fibre
How Andrew Yule amassed huge wealth by trading in jute!
How a century-old pandemic boosted India’s fight for freedom
How did India’s British administration deal with the Spanish flu pandemic?
By TTW
Why was Manik Bandopadhyay’s writings influenced by Marxism?
Bandopadhyay’s writings dealt with the wretchedness of existence in the context of rural Bengal
Why was Sambhu Mitra a living legend of Bengali Theatre?
Biplab Dasgupta remembers him on his Death Anniversary
Meet Dr. Swapan Jana, JU alumnus and Director, R&D, Serum Institute
Learn how he steered the COVISHIELD manufacture
By Shuvra Dey
Gifted Artist Anirban Mishra’s colourful world of Pens and Ink
Misra’s traditional hand-made pens are a hit among the masses
Raw honey from the Sundarbans, and the story behind it
The raw honey that comes to us directly from beehives in the Sundarbans tells a tale of hardship and courage
Sangay Sherpa puts Darjeeling’s adventure sports on global map
Thrill seekers have always made Darjeeling their stomping ground
Dr Sambhu Nath De beat Europeans in stopping global Cholera Pandemic in Bri...
An unsung hero of the Nation
By TTW
West Bengal tightens lockdown guidelines, extended to May 30
The announcement was made by chief secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay
Uttarpara archive celebrates 99 years of Mrinal Sen with unique tribute
The Mrinal Manjusha Museum will have a virtual launch this year
The Mrinal Sen films we can no longer watch
As far as history of cinema goes, Bengal has almost nothing to show before 1930
Meet home chefs who are cooking free meals for COVID patients
During these crucial times, Good Samaritans are feeding the affected
By TTW
Can the Bengali diet boost your immunity?
The thing about Bengali cuisine is that many immunity-boosting foods are inbuilt
Ray-Uttam’s 'Nayak' celebrates 55th anniversary this May
What was so special about Ray's 'Nayak'?
By TTW
Hatibagan, Kolkata’s ‘cinema city’
From morning until midnight, Hatibagan was a hub of showbiz glamour
By Mouni Mondal
Mr U. Ray, Bengal’s gift to the world of printing
Like his contemporary Rabindranath Tagore, Upendrakishore Roy Chowdhury was a polymath
Kanyashree student Digantika Bose’s COVID-19 mask wins global recognition...
Anti-viral mask gets global 'Top 10 Inspirational Design Award' by Google
By TTW
How Tagore was ‘stamped’ on the world
In the 160th year of his birth, here’s looking at stamps on Tagore
From St Xavier’s to Tollywood, Bengal shows rare community Covid relief
Celebrities Parambrata, Anupam, Riddhi and Rwitobroto join hands in this hour of need
Mamata retains portfolios in new cabinet, major changes in education, food ...
A total of 17 new faces are ministers in Mamata Banerjee’s third-term cabinet
West Bengal Integrated COVID Management System (WBICMS) comes as a boon
Online portal helps monitor Covid facilities across the state
Notir Puja: Rabindranath Tagore’s Only Film Nears Century
Pujarini was recast in dramatic form as Notir Puja in 1926
Enter the world of MAli, the cartoonist by passion
Mahafuj Ali, or MAli’s works have quite often gone viral
Iconic bakery Kookie Jar shuts down factory due to COVID-19
Shop that baked Satyajit Ray’s birthday cakes for years, shuts down
Covid black market is a reflection of the blackness within us
The black market in both oxygen and Covid drugs is thriving
