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Vanishing tribe of Kadma – Bengal’s own candy makers - GetBengal story
It takes skill and patience to make kadma traditionally
By TTW
Thankamani Kutty - how a dance aspirant from Kerala made Bengal her home wh...
Kalamandalam stands as one of India’s leading classical dance academies
Remembering Gour Kishore, the voice that knew no fear - GetBengal story
Gour Kishore Ghosh wrote boldly under the name ‘Rupadarshi’
Cliff Richard was once a resident of Howrah - GetBengal story
The untold story of Cliff Richard’s childhood in Kolkata
K.C. Nag, the Mathematics teacher who once was an inseparable part of Benga...
Mathematics was not the same before K.C. Nag
In memory of the man behind Bengal’s first world-class ad agency - GetBen...
Karukrit is a journey of endless reinvention
By TTW
The untold heartache behind R.D. Burman's Dum Maro Dum - GetBengal story
Dev Anand chose R.D. Burman as the music director for Hare Rama Hare Krishna
Victoria Park of Dhaka was witness to first war of Indian independence - Ge...
Victoria Park was renamed Bahadur Shah Zafar Park in memory of the last Mughal Emperor, Bahadur Shah II
By Sreyon
Remembering Narayan Sanyal, creator of lawyer detective P.K. Basu - GetBeng...
Narayan Sanyal did not fit into the archetype of the contemporary authors of his times
A century-old library struggles to stay alive - GetBengal story
The library that raised a generation, now struggles to survive
By Arpan Ghosh
Fragile Bengali snacks crafted with designs of an alpona – dying art of G...
Goyna Bori is one of the most artistic snacks of Bengal
Hariprabha Takeda: First Indian Woman in Japan and her famous travelogue - ...
Listing - Hariprabha Basu Mallick was the first Indian woman to set foot in Japan
By TTW
Garh Panchkot – still stands as a witness to Maratha Bargi attacks - GetB...
Explore Bengal’s best-kept secret
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park: A Beacon of Himalayan Wildlife Con...
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park is rewriting the future of conservation
Kolkata’s Adi Ganga set to get a facelift - GetBengal story
The Adi Ganga was a prospering river at one point in time
The legacy of the age old Selun in Kolkata – GetBengal story
Barbers were highly respected professionals in old Kolkata
By Chayan Dutta
Kolkata’s Clive Street – The Wall Street of the East – GetBengal stor...
Listing - Clive Street has been the financial artery of Bengal for centuries
How books have always turned out to be our favourite companions – GetBeng...
This World Book Day, revisit the pages that once made you laugh, cry, or dream a little bigger
By Saheli Mitra
WBLDCL's Kalyani Feed Milling Plant : a shining example of practical learni...
Practical exposure is as crucial as academic study
West Bengal Now Home to 392 One-Horned Rhinoceros – GetBengal story
Rhino population in West Bengal surges by 50%
Rammohan Roy, a feminist ahead of his time - GetBengal story
Rammohan Roy is a champion of women’s rights
K.G. Subramanyan’s Legacy: An artist who spanned worlds and generations -...
Manida brought stories of Nandalal and Ramkinkar alive in conversation
Bankura-based Kolay biscuits once competed with Parle-G! - GetBengal Story
Kolay Biscuits is now under liquidation after 76 years
Uttam-Supriya treated guests to exclusive Bengali dishes like Sagar Doi - G...
Uttam Kumar was a foodie and loved hosting dinner parties
Algarah – the gateway to the Silk Route still holds on to Lepcha traditio...
Algarah is for those who crave silence, stories, and Himalayan sunsets
Anita Mitra Revives Kantha: Blending Tradition with Contemporary Art - GetB...
From home tradition to global stage: Kantha’s journey through history and art
By Mouni Mondal
On World Heritage Day, romancing the historical ghats of Kolkata - GetBenga...
It’s high time to protect the fading heritage of Kolkata’s riverside
Blooming Against All Odds: The Bhumikanya of East Midnapore
The girl whose courage empowers society to uplift the needy
Wrestler Gobor Goho defeated world champions but British refused him ‘Joh...
Gobor Goho dominated international wrestling rings in the 1900s
From Ritual to Revival: The Calendar That Won’t Fade - GetBengal Story
A timeless rhythm of stars, seasons, and heritage returns to homes
The first biopic on Mujibur Rahman was made in Kolkata – GetBengal story
The untold story behind the first biopic on the Father of Bangladesh
Royal Recipe from Banalata Sen’s Natore! – GetBengal story
Today we bring an exclusive recipe of Natore known as Kancha Kanthaler Korma
Did you know the founder of Sreeleathers was a freedom fighter in Surya Sen...
Suresh Chandra Dey nurtured a dream to make durable and decent shoes every Indian could afford
When Sunday evenings meant Bengali classics on Doordarshan – GetBengal st...
Sunday evenings used to share a collective ritual every week in the living room
The Hooghly Imambara, rich in history from the Mughal era - GetBengal Story...
The current version of the Imambara took 20 years to complete
Gajon - the rain-invoking rural folk festival belonging to the ancient Beng...
Charak Puja is popularly known as Shib er Gajon
Harmonium’ by Dwarkin created a revolution in Bengal’s musical journey ...
If your childhood sang to a harmonium, chances are, it was a Dwarkin
This summer do not miss the rare Poppy Seed Fritters of Bankura - GetBengal...
No wonder Posto Bora is a summer favorite with panta bhaat in Bengal
Zamor, the slave boy from Bengal played a major role in bringing down Basti...
Zamor was a child when English slave traders captured him from Chittagong, Bengal
Kolkata’s telephone booths have now become mere “showpieces” - GetBen...
Internet and mobile surge are erasing Kolkata’s once-rich telephonic heritage
Thakumar Jhuli – Bengal’s very own fairytales and the man behind them -...
Thakurmar Jhuli, the first taste of homegrown Bengali fairy tales
Daruchitra – a long-forgotten wood engraving technique that was once stap...
The Sutradhars left behind a legacy deeply rooted in devotion and skill
Bholanath Pal: A hidden changemaker, tirelessly working to uplift society -...
Bholanath Pal is working for the environment and local people
The sour-sweet saga of ‘tok dal’ – a Bengal summer speciality! - GetB...
Do you think that the concept of aam dal is solely restricted to Bengal?
The Solar Man of India: Sustainable innovations by a visionary from Bengal ...
The man fuels India’s rural societies with solar energy and exceptional innovations
Surya Sen Street – As defiant as its namesake Masterda! – GetBengal sto...
From colonial roots to freedom-era rendezvous, Surya Sen Street has seen it all
By TTW
Take Bengal’s Mango Tourism trail to see how much you don’t know – Ge...
Mangoes have been grown in India for more than 4,000 years
Bengalis and sweets go hand in hand – GetBengal story
The village women of old Bengal turned sweets into art—equal to any modern graphic arts
The legacy of Radu Babu Chayer Dokan in Kolkata – GetBengal story
Listing - Radu Babu Chayer Dokan is Kolkata’s only tea outpost battling CCDs and food courts
Nilratan Sircar – the doctor who was born poor and who died poor – GetB...
Nilratan Sircar was a close friend of Rabindranath Tagore
Bidhan Sarani - where ancient Kolkata still lives! – GetBengal story
Did you know Bidhan Sarani was once Cornwallis Street?
Ganesh Pyne, a contemporary Bengal School artist from Kolkata –GetBengal ...
Ganesh Pyne is credited with creating "poetic surrealism" through his dark and evocative paintings
Virginia Woolf and her Bengal connect - GetBengal story
Read about Woolf’s unexpected ties to colonial Calcutta
Jagadananda Roy: The Forgotten Science Guru of Santiniketan - GetBengal sto...
Jagadananda Roy became the first president of the Visva Bharati Co-operative Board
How climate change is impacting century-old temples of Sundarbans - GetBeng...
Jatar Deul is linked to a lost 975 AD inscription by Raja Jayantachandra
By TTW
Why for Manohar Aich, gyms were more important than schools! - GetBengal st...
Manohar Aich believed discipline and strength shaped a person more than books ever could
Motilal Seal, the first Bengali businessman to trade with Australia - GetBe...
Motilal Seal donated the plot on which stands the illustrious Calcutta Medical College today
Ghatak's war between 'Man and Machine' - GetBengal story
Ghatak explores a world where humans and machines coexist with deep emotions
House where ‘Ramakrishna Kathamrita’ was scripted - GetBengal story
Mahendra Nath was inclined towards religion since his early years
By TTW
Indra Dugar: Indra Dugar reimagined the landscape of Indian art- GetBengal ...
There is no doubt that Indra Dugar was one of the foremost landscape painters of his time
By Manan Dutta
Bengal Lamp: First to manufacture electric bulbs in India - GetBengal story...
The Roy brothers founded Bengal Lamp, which once led the lighting industry
By TTW
The only ‘Samovar’ Tea shop of Kolkata - GetBengal story
Kolkata’s famous Tanki Chai Shop is run by Mahendra Singh Dhoni—but not the one you’re thinking of
By TTW
Century-old Nadia school with major contribution in Bangladesh Freedom Move...
Shikarpur locals played a key role in resisting British oppression
By Dipak Saha
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) revives morning railway service—GetBen...
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How Swami Vivekananda’s meeting with Jamsetji Tata changed India’s scie...
The Indian Institute of Science (IISC) is one of the premier research institutions in the world
By TTW
Rain gambling in 19th-century Kolkata: Babus betting on Rain! - GetBengal s...
The babus challenged the conservative style of living in colonial Calcutta
By TTW
Back when Rabindranath Tagore bonded with the Nizam of Hyderabad over educa...
The Nizam of Hyderabad funded a hostel at Visva Bharati in Shantiniketan
Anil Chattopadhyay - the man who enlivened every character that he played -...
Anil Chattopadhyay once gave up a prestigious job for his love of cinema
West Bengal Breaks Tourism Record with 18.5 Crore Visitors in 2024- GetBeng...
Bengal exceeds tourism giants Kerala and Rajasthan
Enter the world of MAli, the cartoonist by passion - GetBengal story
Mahafuj Ali (MAli) believes in using his art to reflect society’s thoughts, struggles, and humour
Bhutanghat, a paradise on earth - GetBengal story
Bhutanghat is a must-visit offbeat destination for all wildlife aficionados
Bishnupur Music Festival 2025: A timeless reverberation of melodies– GetB...
The Bishnupur Gharana traces its origins back to the 13th century
North Kolkata and its Bangiya Sahitya Parishat - GetBengal story
Acharya Ramendrasundar Trivedi played a key role in establishing the Bangiya Sahitya Parishat Library
Dr. Sambhu Nath Dey: The saviour who chased Cholera - GetBengal story
Dr. Sambhu Nath Dey's discovery of cholera toxin changed medical history
By TTW
Sarees made of water hyacinth yarn set to win hearts - GetBengal story
Swachhata Pukare works in the field of gender equality and creates opportunities for poor women to empower them economically
Kala Bhavan students put up Garbage Art installation made from the waste of...
Kala Bhavan is the fine arts faculty of Visva-Bharati in Santiniketan
The oldest port of India, Kolkata Port – GetBengal story
It's high time the glory of Kolkata port and its history is highlighted
Evolution of the Bengali chorchori – GetBengal story
Chorchori is a one-pot marvel that made use of everything from peels to stems
Georgina Haque, the first female Bangladeshi drummer – GetBengal story
Georgina Haque was the first Bangladeshi female drummer
By Mouni Mondal
Did you know Kolkata has a Chinese Kalibari where noodles are offered as pr...
The Chinese Kali Temple in Tangra showcases a beautiful blend of Kolkata’s Chinese and Bengali cultures
Biresh Chandra Guha took India’s biochemistry research to new heights –...
Dr. Biresh Chandra Guha actively participated in the freedom struggle before becoming one of India's greatest biochemists
By TTW
India’s first Science Association set up by Mahendralal Sarkar in 19th ce...
Mahendralal Sarkar supported women’s education in nineteenth-century India
Art is funny, funny is art: Humor Ink at The Bengal Store – GetBengal sto...
Uday Deb is a nationally renowned cartoon artist
Moth & Futkorai: forgotten delicacies of Dol Jatra – GetBengal story
Mot and Futkkorai are very popular during the Holi time
Dol Jatra with a Difference – GetBengal story
Let us embrace the spirit of the festival and come together to celebrate the colours of life
Kutchi Memon Community of Kolkata – a lost tribe - GetBengal story
Despite their success and impact on Kolkata, the Memon community eventually left the city
By TTW
Manchas of 18th century Bengal hold key to architectural splendour -GetBeng...
The temples have been made according to the art available in that region
By TTW
Did you know there are 26 types of payesh in Bengal? - GetBengal story
Payesh reigns supreme in Bengal
Kashiprasad Ghosh - unsung ‘English’ poet and author of colonial Bengal...
Kashiprasad Ghosh fell in love with English during his years at Hindu College
Bengali, the first Indian language that Tintin spoke - GetBengal story
The translations of Tintin first appeared in the children’s magazine Anandamela
Bengali entrepreneur who started business at 13! - GetBengal story
Bose noise-canceling headphones are used by military, pilots, and astronauts today
The women directors who shaped Bengali cinema - GetBengal story ...
Bengali cinema has been shaped by strong, visionary women directors
What did democracy mean to Ramkinkar Baij? - GetBengal story
Baij immortalised rural Bengal in his sculptures
World’s first female language martyr: Kamala Bhattacharya - GetBengal sto...
Silchar Public School Road was renamed Kamala Bhattacharya Road in her honour
By Simon Roy
Country's first disc had an Armenian singer from Kolkata - GetBengal story ...
Gauhar’s success, despite her struggles, is as compelling as her rise to fame
Kamala Bhattacharya: World’s first female language martyr - GetBengal sto...
Bengalis have always fought for their language, from Dhaka to Barak Valley
By Simon Roy
From Bengal’s heart to global homes: Sabai Grass transformed into exquisi...
Say yes to eco-friendly craftsmanship
India’s first female mechanical engineer who changed the face of the indu...
Ila made history as the first woman engineer to work in an Ordnance Factory on a production floor
Bengal’s unique Sheherwali Cuisine – the Royal Vegetarian delight of Mu...
Sheherwali cuisine is Bengal’s best-kept secret and hard to find in restaurants
First female farmer of Murshidabad - GetBengal story
Mousumi Biswas is developing new farming techniques to prevent losses and safeguard society
Bankim Chandra’s office at Jessore, the first district of undivided Benga...
Jessore was the first district of undivided Bengal
Zero-waste shop of Newtown shows the way to future innovative disposal of w...
"Zero Shop” is a one-stop ‘waste to wealth’ shop
Wish to view ‘The Sleeping Buddha’ of Bengal? Be at Tumling - GetBengal...
Chamong is a small township 17 km southwest of Darjeeling
By Anita Bose
The ‘Miracle Man of Homeopathy’ behind Kolkata’s century-old Russa Ph...
Russa Pharmacy has survived for more than 100 years
Bibha Chowdhury: A life spent in chasing cosmic rays - GetBengal story
The International Astronomical Union named a yellow-white dwarf star 'Bibha' in 2018
First Indian Vice Chancellor of CU was a Bengali - GetBengal story
A chair in the English Department still bears the name of Gurudas Bandopaddhay
Sarada Ranjan Ray was called W.G. Grace of India for popularizing Cricket -...
Sarada Ranjan Ray wrote the first cricket rulebook in Bengali
Water Hyacinth – a simple aquatic beauty with a complicated back-story - ...
Jagadish Chandra Bose was one of the seven members of the 'Water Hyacinth Committee'
Navakailasha Temple: The architectural brilliance of Raja Tejchandra - GetB...
Ambika Kalna is a picturesque temple town in Burdwan district
Manna Dey and his love for kesar malai sherbet at Kapila Ashram - GetBengal...
Hrishikesh Srimani named the shop after Kapil Muni, the revered sage of Gangasagar
Cookme --- Bengal’s 150-year-old spice brand that still goes strong on pu...
Cookme has survived on its USP—‘highest quality standard’
By Indrajit Sen
Chitrakar infuses modern social atrocities in Patachitra - GetBengal story
Patachitra is one of the rarest ancient art forms of Bengal
Celebrating 152 Years of Calcutta's Trams: iconic wooden tram to rule the c...
Celebrate 152 years of Kolkata’s trams with a nostalgic ride on Tram No. 498 from Gariahat to Shyambazar
Maithon, a rare combination of technology and natural beauty – GetBengal ...
Maithon is a perfect weekend getaway
O Alor Pathajatri: A Cultural Journey of Hope and Healing – GetBengal sto...
“O Alor Pathajatri” highlights the power of art in mental health recovery, showcasing a journey of resilience and social reintegration
Poet Mirza Ghalib's love for Kolkata - GetBengal story
Ghalib's time at Haveli No. 133 in Simla Para is immortalised in his writings
The language movement that led to freedom - GetBengal story
In 1999, UNESCO declared February 21 as International Mother Language Day
By Daud Haider
He held three automobiles with his bare hands - GetBengal story
Bhabendra Mohan Saha received the accolade “Bheem-Bhavani” from Amritalal Basu
Mahalis of Birbhum – the tribe that weaves bamboo wonders - GetBengal sto...
In India, basket weaving is an ancient art
Sukumar Sen, unsung hero of Indian democracy - GetBengal story
Sukumar Sen was also the first Vice-Chancellor of Burdwan University
The world famous ivory carving craftsmen of Bengal, patronized by the Nawab...
The Murshidabad carvers were declared to be the best in India
Bengal farmers preferring broccoli over cauliflower! Why this sudden green ...
Broccoli is now a household staple among health-conscious Bengalis
The Sugarr & Spice: A Woman-Led business that changed Kolkata’s bakery sc...
Sugarr & Spice was one of the pioneers in the personalized cake industry
Beautiful Lamahatta – a peaceful eco-paradise nestled in the Eastern Hima...
Lamahatta is a quiet village with scenic beauty, vibrant orchids, and panoramic views of Mt. Kanchenjunga, all set in a serene eco-park
Sushil Sen, the teenager who sparked a plot to kill a magistrate - GetBenga...
Sushil Sen was a brilliant student throughout his life
How did Hemango Biswas pick his tunes - GetBengal story
Hemango Biswas had composed songs for Utpal Dutt’s drama, Teer
Asia’s first zoo at Barrackpore was even older to London Zoo! Surprised? ...
Barrackpore no more has traces of this historical zoo created by Wellesley
Mahal Restaurant: Carrying a century-old illustrious legacy - GetBengal sto...
Mahal Restaurant was once a student boarding house
Bengal’s Rani Bhavashankari, called Raibaghini by Akbar was no less than ...
Akbar named Bhavashankari Raibaghini
Maradona of Kolkata Maidan - GetBengal story
Krishanu Dey brought Maradona’s magic to Kolkata’s Maidan
Mayur Mahal of Chinsurah – where peacocks reign - GetBengal story
Chinsurah indeed can be developed as a great tourist spot
Burra Bazar did not belong only to Marwaris community - GetBengal story
Burra Bazar has been Kolkata’s trading soul for centuries
What made Australia call Tagore the ‘Prophet’? - GetBengal story
Tagore’s influence on Australia runs deep
Cabin restaurants of Kolkata and whiff of nostalgia at Anadi Cabin! - GetBe...
This century-old eatery still serves its iconic Mughlai Paratha
Dulal er Taal Misri – Bengali entrepreneur’s sweet taste of success - G...
The jaggery extracted from date palm was the raw material for making ‘Misri’
Why potato was added to Calcutta Biriyani by Wajid Ali Shah’s cooks? - Ge...
Wajid Ali Shah was a great connoisseur of food
Kadambini Ganguly, first female doctor from Bengal who fought patriarchy - ...
Kadambini revolutionised Bengal’s healthcare by introducing Western medicine to women
Naya, a village where even a toddler knows how to hold a paintbrush - GetBe...
Naya’s talented Patuas have kept this ancient art alive for generations
Buxa National Park, where nature and history live together - GetBengal stor...
Buxa National Park is a paradise for bird lovers
Park Street bookstore promoting environment-friendliness - GetBengal story
Earthcare Books' collection is a treasure trove for those who care about the planet
Goyna Bori of Bengal: Eat it or wear it as a jewellery? - GetBengal story ...
The Bengal Store is bringing back the lost culinary art of Goyna Bori
Does keeping faith in Sundarban’s Bonbibi help wildlife conservation? - G...
Bonbibi is revered by both Hindus and Muslims in the Sundarbans
Was the police headquarters of Kolkata really red? - GetBengal story
Lalbazar stands as a symbol of Kolkata’s colonial past
Haridhan Mukherjee: The ‘Mama’ of Bengali Cinema Who Overcame Poverty -...
From a struggling youth to a legend in Satyajit Ray’s films, Haridhan Mukherjee’s journey is one of resilience and talent
Indumadhab Mallick revolutionized the kitchen with the invention of ‘Icmi...
Mullick is a forgotten hero now whose name is buried somewhere in the annals of history
Jashoda Mishtanna Bhandar: Tale of an iconic sweetmeat shop - GetBengal sto...
Jashoda Mishtanna Bhandar is famous for its rich, creamy Laal Mishti Doi, popularly known as “Jashodi Doi.”
Pyari Charan Sircar wrote First English Book of Reading for native Indian c...
Sircar played a significant role in Bengal Renaissance
Girindrasekhar Basu, first Psychoanalyst of South Asia, who challenged Freu...
Girindrasekhar Basu was the first president of the Indian Psychoanalytic Society
Where terror meets history – the ghosts of Garden Reach - GetBengal story...
A look at the less ‘famous’ ghosts of Kolkata
Dolly's tea shop redefined cafe culture in Kolkata - GetBengal story
Roy's mission was to elevate Kolkata’s street tea into a world-class experience
The Bengali scientist whose efforts pioneered India’s midday meal scheme ...
India’s Midday Meal Scheme is one of its largest nutrition programmes
Karan Chhatu mushroom of Bengal costs more than mutton! - GetBengal story
Villagers encounters with wild elephants and snakes to harvest Karan Chhatu
Hetampur – the cultural heritage site of Birbhum - GetBengal story
Hetampur was conferred the Royal status in 1877 by the British Raj
Kolkata’s first linguistic interpreter recruited by East India Company wa...
Shaista Khan, maternal uncle of the emperor Aurangzeb, promoted trade and commerce with European companies
Tamralipta port played a crucial role in spreading Buddhism - GetBengal sto...
Tamralipta port was of great importance during the Maurya dynasty
Radhaballabhi --- Bengal’s delicacy made for Radha’s paramour - GetBeng...
Putiram is one of the best culinary heritages at College Street that serves delicious Radhaballabhi
None in Bengali literature reinterpreted history so poetically as Sunil Gan...
Gangopadhyay authored more than 200 books over six decades
Nadia’s Narayan Majumdar who set up a Dairy Empire and cycled miles to co...
Red Cow Dairy Private Limited is now one of the largest suppliers of milk and milk products in Eastern India
Germany Debuts as Theme Country at Kolkata Book Fair 2025 - GetBengal story...
Experience Germany’s literary and cultural legacy at the Kolkata Book Fair 2025
The Bengali shop that supplied the first ever survey equipment to IIT – G...
This quaint shop opened in 1848 by Pyary Mohan Soor in Calcutta’s China Town
Kolkata street where Rabindranath wrote Nirjhare Swapnobhanga – GetBengal...
Sudder Street was once the world of hippies during 1960s
India's first railway station was named after a Bengali woman – GetBengal...
Bela Bose led daring operations for the INA during the freedom movement
Samarendra Kumar Mitra – the man who built India’s first computer! - Ge...
Samarendra Kumar Mitra's contributions to India’s scientific progress are monumental but often overlooked
Netaji sent written messages in bread slices through his attendant - GetBen...
Was Netaji’s love for bread and pudding just a preference or part of a clever plan?
By Jayatri Nag
A flavour of Barishal-- Gulab Pati Sandesh - GetBengal story
Ready to recreate the magic of this sweet treasure?
Bengal’s Alpona has its roots in Harappan Civilisation! - GetBengal story...
Bengal's alpana is a 40,000-year-old tradition of freehand art
Saptapadi, the most romantic, and perhaps the most important Bengali film e...
One of Uttam-Suchitra’s most memorable films, but much more than a film
Chander Pahar’s Diego Alvarez, a fictional character or a real-life? - Ge...
Chander Pahar is the adventure of a lifetime
Saradindu Bandopadhyay brought in unusual murder weapons - GetBengal story
Sometimes, Byomkesh Bakshi’s ingenious crime-solving tricks resemble Sherlock Holmes’ brilliance
Did you know that Amrutanjan, the iconic pain balm, was founded in British ...
Initially priced at just 10 annas, the balm quickly became a bestseller
The fascinating story of the beginning of motoring in Calcutta - GetBengal ...
India is the 4th largest automobile market in the world
The famous Sundial of Hooghly Imambara came from Big Ben’s makers of Lond...
The imambara once used to be a one-storied, lavish Muslim residence of the Motahar family in its place
Bangla Tappa, born from Banjara music popularized by Nidhu Babu - GetBengal...
Ramnidhi Gupta introduced Bangla Tappa, which is popularly known as Nidhu Babu r Tappa
How the British were mesmerised by Bengal’s ‘Palanquins’ - GetBengal ...
Once the peak of luxury, the “Mohona” or “Miyana” palanquin made every journey feel like royalty
By Mouni Mondal
The American 'inspiration' behind Tollywood - GetBengal story
It was Bollywood that imitated Tollywood, not the other way round
Two centuries of Strand Road, the road carved out of a river - GetBengal st...
it was once the heart of social evenings and promenades for Calcutta society
Rabindranath Tagore's poetry helped Sampooran Singh Kalra become Gulzar - G...
Gulzar's creative journey began with an old Urdu translation of Tagore’s The Gardener
India’s First Non-Profit Café where the employees are either rescued or ...
Opportunity Café supports the education and livelihood of rescued children and differently-abled individuals
Healthy Bhaka Pitha of North Bengal is a Rajbanshi delicacy - GetBengal sto...
Bhaka Pitha is a traditional Rajbanshi delicacy
By TTW
Colours and charm of Gangasagar Mela behind the lens - GetBengal story
Have you ever felt the pull of a place so sacred, so vibrant, it stays in your soul forever?
Takipara, the Mukto Gram or Pearl Village of Hooghly - GetBengal story
How Takipara Women Are Crafting a Better Future
Women Entrepreneurs in Bengal’s MSME - GetBengal story
Bengal has the highest number of female workers in MSMEs in India
Folk traditions come alive in Bengal’s Poush season - GetBengal story
Bara Thakur is a popular deity of the South 24-Parganas district, symbolizing Dakshin Roy or Kshetrapal
The Melody, the shop that still repairs Uttam Kumar’s harmonium – GetBe...
Did you know Uttam Kumar not only ruled the silver screen but also charmed with his voice?
This winter enjoy some lost Pithe recipes of Bengal – GetBengal story
It’s that time of the year when Bengal’s kitchens are alive with the aroma of Pithe
Did you know Nemai Ghosh was given a role to play in Sonar Kella? – GetBe...
Discover the untold stories behind Sonar Kella
The man without whom Alipore Zoo would never have been – GetBengal story
Ram Brahma Sanyal, a name almost nobody remembers today
P.C. Mukherjee, the Bengali archaeologist who discovered Kapilavastu defeat...
Read about the century-long quest for Kapilavastu
Swami Vivekananda’s love for Khichuri and his special recipe - GetBengal ...
Swami Vivekananda introduced the ‘Bhog’ offering to deities during Durga Puja at Belur Math
Meghnad Saha – the scientist with a vision was also a political activist ...
Do you know Saha’s name was proposed for the Nobel Prize?
The first State Government ‘Organic Haat’ opened in Rajarhat - GetBenga...
Organic Haat is a community effort supporting farmers from Sundarbans, Jangal Mahal, and beyond
By TTW
Tagore’s Gitanjali in Kurmali language - GetBengal story
Abhimanyu’s brilliant translation of ‘Gitanjali’ in Kurmali has brought smiles on the faces of the marginalized people
By Suman Sadhu
Kolkata got its airport 100 years ago, but not its first flight GetBengal s...
We ought to have commemorated 100 years of the first recorded flight in 2010
Tatini Haat of Bhadreshwar brings local art and craft to the forefront. ...
Haats are gradually losing their relevance
The Bengali Kheyal Story – GetBengal story
From Poila Baisakh to Durga Puja, Kheyal brings Bengal’s vibrant culture to life on campus
The Kali idol of Kalighat has a significance beyond religion - GetBengal st...
The Kalighat Kali Mandir showcases the classic Bengal architecture
North Dinajpur masks, the ongoing tradition - GetBengal story
The use of masks in rituals or ceremonies is a very ancient human practice across the world
The unusual bond between Hemanta and Uttam, though bent but never broken! -...
The magical bond between Hemanta Mukhopadhyay and Uttam Kumar created magic for decades
This winter be at second oldest tea estate and highest tea factory of the w...
The original factory has now been turned into a working museum
This Burmese Buddhist temple in Kolkata is a must-visit - GetBengal story
This century-old temple is the only temple with Myanmar origins in the entire city of Kolkata
Kolkata’s Coffee Man – Whipping up art with coffee - GetBengal Story
Partha Mukherjee is also an IT professional
By Mouni Mondal
How did Calcutta ring in the New Year, 200 years ago? - GetBengal story
Parties were held either at Old Court House or at the Theatre, since Government House was not deemed large enough
Zoffany’s Last Supper adorns a Kolkata church - GetBengal story
Johann Zoffany was a famous German neoclassical painter
P.N. Bose was first Indian geologist who found India’s vast iron-ore depo...
P.N. Bose was the unsung hero behind India’s iron and steel industry
The China Man of Bengal – GetBengal story
Tong Achew, or Achi, is worshipped as the first ancestor of the Chinese in Bengal
Meet the Saldanhas --- Goan Bakers of Kolkata - GetBengal story
Innovation is the secret of Saldanha Bakery's success
Will Joynagarer Moa become extinct soon due to a lack of raw materials? - G...
‘Joynagarer Moa’ is a seasonal Bengali sweetmeat delicacy
Calcutta Club was formed by Indians to challenge the ‘European’ Bengal ...
The Prince of Wales, later King Edward VIII, was the first royal guest at the club
What does GEN Y think about the traditional art of Pithe Making? - GetBenga...
Pithe making is like a tradition in winter
Steamships of British Bengal: symbolizing the progress of man and his maste...
Steam engines were the symbols of progress and power
The winter delight of Bengal, jhola nolen gur - GetBengal story
Jaggery is rich in minerals and antioxidants
Tusu festival, celebration of harvest season involving the worship of the G...
The unmarried girls and women are the main priests of this festival
By Nilanjan Ray
On Christmas Day, a glimpse of Bengal's old churches – GetBengal story
Christianity came to Bengal with the Portuguese in the 16th century
Shadow World: The Question of Being and Nothing, Reflected in Art – GetBe...
Sabyasachi Mullick's exhibition at Gallery T-93
The man who can get a church to celebrate Christmas with alpona - GetBengal...
For Mudar Patherya, his labours are not just aesthetically pleasing, but a way of paying back to the city he loves
Almost century-old Barua’s Cakes of Bow Barracks! Try out this Christmas ...
Barua’s Cake Shop is open all night on Christmas Eve
After a four-year hiatus, Shantiniketan is all set to welcome back Poush Me...
Debendranath Tagore initiated this fair
How was Kolkata’s famous Loreto House born? GetBengal story
Mary Ward founded the institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary
By TTW
Public executions were once held in Kolkata's 'Fancy' Lane — GetBengal st...
Before the East India Company, India lacked formal legal procedures
Shyamali Khastagir, The woman behind Santiniketan’s Shonibarer Haat—Get...
Khastagir helped establish the renowned ‘Shonibarer Haat’ in Santiniketan
By Subhomoy Roy
Kolkata transforms into a winter wonderland as Kolkata Christmas Carnival b...
The Kolkata Christmas Carnival is one of the city’s most beloved annual events
Bengal’s Silicon Valley dream gets a boost with Infosys’s New Developme...
Infosys will be a gender-sensitive workplace
Kukur Tihar – celebrating the existence of man’s best friend - GetBenga...
Tihar is analogous to the Indian festival of Diwali
Why Organic farmers are doing great in West Bengal - GetBengal story
Bengal is the second-largest organic food market in India
Fish Kochuri of Nilachal, where taste meets innovation – GetBengal story
Fish Kochuri is a must-try for all foodies
By Shouvik Ray
Strange as it may seem, Bollywood diva Meena Kumari was related to the illu...
Meena Kumari was also an accomplished ‘shaayar’ (poet)
Will Pyari Pandit’s historic pathshala where Sarat Chandra studied be res...
“Sarat Kuthi” is a major tourist attraction along with the entire village of Deulti
Bishnu Dey, the fearless poet who brought in a unique dimension in Bengali ...
Bishnu Dey was known as the first atheist poet of modern poetry
Howrah bridge look-alike on the lake to connect to a mosque – GetBengal s...
The Lake Mosque is India’s only mosque on a water body
The story of Bengal's all-time favourite snack - GetBengal story
Mukharochak Chanachur pioneered the snacking industry of Bengal
By Indrajit Sen
This winter, head to Sittong - 'The Orange Village of Darjeeling' - GetBeng...
Sittong is 'The Orange Village of Darjeeling'
Tales and memories woven in the brick-red quilts - a Bengal staple – GetB...
The tradition of the red lep dates back to the time of Nawab Murshid Quli Khan
The saga of Bengal 'shiuli's, and their bittersweet relation with Nolen Gur...
Khejur gur is the secret to Bengali sweetness
The Ghots of Bengal are a piece of Art – GetBengal story
These painted Ghots showcase Bengal's timeless folk art tradition
Purna Das Baul, the man who took Bengal’s baul songs to the global stage ...
Purna Das Baul redefined baul music
My encounter with Diego, the divine – GetBengal story
The time I watched and filmed the legendary Diego Maradona at Italia 90
By Indrajit Sen
Radhatilak rice – the one indigenous paddy variety that warms the heart a...
Rediscover Bengal's heritage paddy variety Radhatilak
The British had dreamt of a metro tract in Kolkata way back in 1921!
Kolkata was one of the cherished cities during the British India era
A Bengali played ‘Othello’ in the last play that took place in Sans Sou...
Sans Souci Theatre was designed by J.W. Collins
‘Just Baked!’ Krishnadas Pal and his dreams
At present, Bisk Farm holds the fourth position in the bakery business in India
Winter is incomplete without the Nolen Gur and Pithe
Winter is the customary time for Pithe in Bengal
By Kaulik Ghosh
The long-forgotten history of Kolkata's Metropolitan Building – GetBengal...
The Metropolitan Building stands as a witness to history
Kenjakura: Bengal’s hub of exquisite bronze utensils—GetBengal story
Kenjakuralies is 18 kilometers away from Bankura City on the banks of the Dwarkeshwar River
Want to try out Rabdigram’s Rabdi this winter?
Rabdigram is 1 hour 50 minutes away from Kolkata
By Sourav Das
Jhargram Rajbari retains all its past glory
Jhargram Palace is a timeless symbol of Bengal’s regal past
"Is Your Best Friend Abused?" – A Discussion by Buddhadeb Dasgupta Memori...
An insightful program on abuse awareness, featuring experts in psychology, law, and social activism
Zamindars of 19th century Bengal, played Cricket with ‘Gora Sahibs’ as ...
The British brought cricket to India
Advanced pet diagnostics in Bengal – GetBengal story
WBLDC introduces the much needed pet diagnostic network in Kolkata and suburbs
Sutradhars of Notungram narrate tales from folklore and mythology through w...
The wooden dolls crafted by the sutradhar narrate myriad stories
Bengali entrepreneur F.N. Gooptu’s venture, Jharna Fountain pen
Jharna Fountain Pens were an iconic product of India’s Swadeshi movement
30th Kolkata International Film Festival: A Celebration of Cinema and Tribu...
The 30th edition of KIFF will feature 175 films from 29 countries, special screenings, and tributes to legendary filmmakers
Bengali scientist's groundbreaking invention transforms global industry –...
Industrial caustic waste is a significant pollutant in the global oil refining and petrochemical sectors
The ‘Songhs’ of Old Calcutta were not just mere entertainers, but also ...
Were the ‘Songhs’ of Old Calcutta Buffoons or Truth-Tellers?
A hidden gem on Mirza Ghalib Street selling vintage records—GetBengal sto...
Mirza Ghalib Street is one of the many music hubs in Kolkata
Sri Krishna Hotel of Serampore reminds us of Indubalar Bhaater Hotel
Sri Krishna Bhaater Hotel is reminding people of the series Indubalar Bhaater Hotel
Eye of Horus: A vignette of Egypt in Kolkata. An Exclusive GB interview
Eye of Horus is the only shop in India selling exclusive products from Egypt
Kaantha: Kunsang Chhopel: The Man who trains indigenous dogs in the Dooars
For the first time, the Himalayan breeds are being trained by Kunsang
The city of joy ranked 11th globally in the Growth Hubs Index —GetBengal ...
Kolkata is expected to rise to global prominence by 2033
The man behind India’s first e-flying taxi—GetBengal story
Flying E-Taxis are a futuristic alternative to traditional modes of transport
The lost heritage of Chaplin Hall: India’s first single screen movie thea...
Jamshedji Framji Madan was the torchbearer of the Indian film industry
It took years to build Mahajati Sadan, the dream project of Netaji - GetBen...
Mahajati Sadan was the dream project of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
Unique Recycled Jungle Gym in the middle of Bankura’s Forest
Exercise is an integral part of modern life
A magical trail to winter wonderland
Tonglu is a small settlement inside the Singalila National Park area
Panchakanya of India's first all-female artists’ group – GetBengal stor...
The Group challenged gender norms in art
By Mouni Mondal
Chhenar Kalia – the savoury Bengali cuisine that became a part of Mahabho...
Chhenar Kalia is one of the Mahabhog at Girish Bhaban's puja
The topsy-turvy journey of eggs in Bengali households, traced through Benga...
The transformation of eggs in Bengali households
Wheeling straight into nostalgia – hand-pulled rickshaws of Kolkata
Soumya Shankar Ghosal is a Kolkata based street and documentary photographer
The places of worship in old Calcutta, and what we learn from them
Armenians were one of the most prosperous community in Calcutta
The woman who led one of the most successful textile businesses in West Ben...
Raunaque Jahan received an award for her entrepreneurial spirit from VFS Capital, Kolkata
Bagbazar, the ghat neighbourhood of Kolkata
Bagbazar Ghat was once known as the Old Powder Mill Ghat
Bengal's Haringhata Blue drinking water partners with Indian Railways – G...
Haringhata Blue is a West Bengal Government undertaking company
Sports Collector Sukanta Sensharma and his prized possessions- GetBengal st...
Sukanta Sen is passionate about preserving India's rich sports history
By Soumik Das
Red Panda programme gains global recognition for conservation excellence ...
Darjeeling’s Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoo is a home to Red Panda
Referred to as the 'Oxford of Bengal', Nabadwip offers much more than relig...
Explore the rich history and diverse cultural tapestry of Nadia, West Bengal
Anish Sarkar - World’s Youngest FIDE-Rated Chess Player – GetBengal sto...
FIDE is the global governing body for chess
From having Rs 100, to setting up a 200-crore business empire – Malay Deb...
Malay Debnath, Business man, Delhi, Debnath Caterers and Decorators, Rag to riches, North Bengal
Bengali included in NYC for US Election 2024 election ballots – GetBengal...
New York City is one of the most linguistically diverse places in the world
Uttam Suchitra and their mesmerizing off screen chemistry
Bengali cinema's legendary couple charmed audiences for decades with their camaraderie
By Suman Gupta
How a Marwari businessman in the 1890s protected modesty of Kolkata’s wom...
The Zenana Ghat in Kolkata stands as a symbol of respect and empathy for women
Bengali entrepreneur who explored business ideas across industries some 129...
Hemendra Mohan Bose was known as the ‘father of indigenous cylindrical records’
By Indrajit Sen
Bengal’s flute dolls - blend of folk art & technology – GetBengal story...
Flute doll-making is an age-old craft tradition of Bengal
By Shouvik Ray
West Bengal ITI trainees shine nationally – GetBengal story
All India Trade Tests (AITTs) is a competitive exam for trade apprentice
Kizom and its historic monastery by the river Rangeet - GetBengal story
Kizom is a quant village tucked away 30 kms from Darjeeling
The Bengal Store: A celebration of the art, crafts, textiles and agro produ...
The Bengal Store is a treasure trove of Bengal’s rich handcrafted products
The City of Joy is conferred global recognition – GetBengal story
Kolkata is the cultural and intellectual hub of India
A new mobile app, launched by East Bardhhaman police to help lodge complain...
The Bharosa app is available on the Google Play Store
Sundarini Naturals from Bengal wins International award in Paris – GetBen...
Sunderbans’ Sundarini is a women-driven dairy brand in Bengal
Satyajit Ray’s 'Maa Dugga': Exploring divergent essence of life – GetBe...
Movies are a reflection of the real world
Bankura’s heritage cinema hall caught up in the throes of extinction – ...
Rabindranath Tagore named the cinema hall Chandidas Chitra Mandir
Alipore Zoo, India’s Oldest Zoological Garden, Celebrates 150 Years—Get...
Alipore Zoo was originally called The Prince of Wales Zoological Garden
Primary school headmaster honoured with the National Teachers’ Award 2024...
Prasanta Kumar Marik is a pioneer in child-centred education
How Pujabarshikis became an intrinsic part of Bengal’s Durga Puja—GetBe...
Durga Puja is the foremost socio-cultural festival in Bengal
Ganesh Pyne, a contemporary Bengal School artist from Kolkata –GetBengal ...
Ganesh Pyne's paintings are now highly sought after by collectors
The First Ever ‘Ladies Special’ Bus Service Introduced by the State Gov...
Ensuring women’s safety has become a top priority for everyone
Village in Murshidabad selected as the “Best Tourism Village in India”
Baranagar gets selected in the “Agri-Tourism Village Category”
Plastic Decorations ambush markets of organic Sholapith flowers – GetBeng...
Shola craft is an age-old tradition of Bengal
By Shuvra Dey
Rabindranath Tagore’s Writings Reveal his Philosophy on Libraries – Get...
Libraries are the keepers of centuries of knowledge
Swimming Against the Tide: Sayani Das, The First Indian Woman to Swim Five ...
The Oceans Seven is a marathon swimming challenge
Nemai Ghosh’s first book of photography from the French Riviera – GetBe...
The book is a collector’s gem that immortalises Ray’s brilliance
Howrah Girl Wins Gold at the International Yoga Championship in Sri Lanka ...
Yoga is an art and science of healthy living
Has Tagore’s global fame diminished over time? - GetBengal story
A giant among Bengalis but virtually unknown to the rest of the world – is this the legacy we want?
A Grandfather’s Pop-Up Books Bring Whimsy and Wonder to the Next Generati...
Pradeep Sengupta is trying his best to popularise pop-up books in Bengali
By Shouvik Ray
Tarun Bose: One of the Finest Goalkeepers of Bengal Forgotten by Time – G...
Last year Tarun Bose received the Lifetime Achievement Award
By Shuvra Dey
The Forgotten Tagore Sisters: The Untold Stories of Binayani and Sunayani T...
The residents of Thakurbari played a significant role in 'The Bengal Renaissance
By TTW
Reviving scented silk quilts from the Nawabi era – GetBengal story
These quilts are a part of Bengal's heritage
Dr. R.G. Kar: A visionary who made healthcare available to all – GetBenga...
This year marked the 172nd birth anniversary of Dr. R.G. Kar
By Shuvra Dey
From Utopia to Dystopia: 'Sultana’s Dream' Reveals a Haunting Reflection...
‘Sultana's Dream’ is now part of UNESCO’s “Memory of the World” list
Srijani Shilpagram, the art village of Santiniketan – GetBengal story
This place is known as the cultural centre of Santiniketan
‘Bioscopewala’ Doctor helps Bengal’s tribals wage war against superst...
Dr. Partha Pratim is a homeopathy doctor
By Bapi Ghosh
When Oxford came to Santiniketan - GetBengal story
On Teacher’s Day, looking back to when Oxford bent a rule for Rabindranath Tagore
Ghore Ghore Durga: The Divine Essence of Matriarchy – GetBengal story
‘Ghore Ghore Durga’ is a campaign initiated by The Bengal Store
Dom Woman of Baruipur Redefines Expectations by working at a Crematorium ...
Doms are the conferrers of moksha upon the departed souls
By Shuvra Dey
‘A Chairy Tale': Ravi Shankar, Chaturlal, Norman McLaren, and Claude Jutr...
A Chairy Tale was released by the National Film Board of Canada
By Mouni Mondal
Women of the Sundarbans Revive Lost Patachitra Art Amid Monsoon Struggles ...
The revival of Sundarban's patachitra is a story of women’s empowerment
By Sanhita Roy
Bankura University Girl Drives a Funeral Van to Dispel Superstitions and In...
Pooja is ready to take up cudgels against societal misconceptions
By Shuvra Dey
Moushumi Murmu: Salboni’s civic volunteer turned India’s women football...
Moushumi works as a Civic volunteer at Shalboni Police Station
By Shuvra Dey
Heritage buildings in Kolkata are being illuminated to breathe new life int...
The Calcutta Illumination Project was created by Mr. Mudar Patherya
How West Bengal Celebrates National Small Industry Day – GetBengal story
National Small Industry Day is celebrated on August 30th
Tagore the teacher, Tagore the humanist – GetBengal story
With Teachers’ Day coming up, a look at the maestro’s unique philosophy
Kolkata's First ‘Extreme Sports’ Community - GetBengal story
Rahul Chakraborty is the visionary behind Extreme Kolkata
Hemantabala, Rabindranath Tagore’s dear Penpal – GetBengal Story
Hemantabala refused to be confined to the Andarmahal
Four Bengali astronomers discovered 34 new giant radio sources – GetBenga...
A radio galaxy dominates the sky over Earth with radio waves
By Shuvra Dey
Government doctors provide doorstep medical services by adopting Bankura vi...
The Health Systems Development Initiative is a five-year reform and investment program
Shukto, Bengal’s ancient stew, makes a comeback – GetBengal story
Shukto is an age-old recipe referred to in many scriptures
Two Bengali physicists find a path-breaking new series representation of Pi...
The research aimed to model particle interactions with more precise parameters
Jasmit Singh, the Gutli Man from Bengal, is bringing about a mango revoluti...
Mango trees benefit the ecosystem
By TTW
Malda has the last railway station in Eastern India where no trains halt ...
Singhabad has been a silent witness to history
By Shuvra Dey
How films like Chokher Bali and Sati helped change people's perspectives on...
Widows in India faced harsh societal norms
Bengali scientists Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar - GetBengal story
The Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar is one of the highest recognitions in the field of science
When the Statesman refused to publish Tagore’s letter – GetBengal story...
In 1931, Tagore expressed the anger of millions in a letter to the editor
The Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden successfully transp...
Can we, as citizens, reduce the impact of cyclones?
By TTW
Baker from Darjeeling wins a gold medal at the Asia Cake Oscars 2024 – Ge...
Yolmo’s customised cakes have put Darjeeling on the map
The district council strives to revive Birbhum’s Serpai – GetBengal sto...
The serpai has now become a piece of flair or a prized collector’s item
By TTW
Boithakata Bazar - One of the largest floating wholesale markets of the wor...
Thousands of farmers and wholesalers rely on this market for their livelihood
By TTW
Tracing the story of sculptor Chintamoni Kar, also an Olympian with a silve...
The 1948 Games were the last time art was a part of the Olympics
The Kyd Street in Kolkata – GetBengal story
From the British Isles to Indian shore , legacy of the Kyds Family of Kolkata
The first Bengali cyclist’s expedition to Mt. Everest Base Camp creates h...
The south base camp in Nepal is located at an altitude of 5,364 feet
Dashavatar Rakhis of Bishnupur revive the ancient tradition of Bengal’s D...
Rakhi, or Raksha Bandhan, is a celebration of the bond between brothers and sisters
By TTW
The Tagorean vision which India forgot
Rabindranath Tagore was among the first to advocate dissociation from the British government
The Famous Clocks of Kolkata are still Timeless – GetBengal story
Around the 11th and 20th centuries, hundreds of clock towers were built worldwide
By TTW
Joyrambati, the Birthplace of the Holy Mother, Sri Sarada Devi – GetBenga...
The Sri Sri Matri Mandir attracts thousands of devotees every year
Kamarpukur - The Birthplace of Sri Ramakrishna - GetBengal story
Kamarpukur has become a popular tourist destination
Shyamal Jana of Contai—Banyan Tree Man on a Mission – GetBengal story
The banyan tree is an unsung hero in the fight against climate change
Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee: Legacy of a conflicted ideologue - GetBengal story...
In 2004, Wipro chairman Azim Premji declared Bhattacharjee India’s best Chief Minister
The rich heritage and revival of Bengal's handloom weaving - GetBengal stor...
The Bengal Store celebrates the art of handloom weaving
Delhi’s Dalmoth vs. Bengal’s Chanachur? The ongoing war over superiorit...
Dalmoth and Chanachur are very popular evening tea-time snacks in India
By Shuvra Dey
A Bengali scientist trio discovers superior lithium-ion batteries to tackle...
Lithium-ion batteries are crucial for solving the energy crisis and vital for 21st-century energy storage
Howrah’s Rushdah Humaira: Bengal’s first bean-to-bar chocolate maker ...
Rushdah Humaira is the only one who sells cocoa tea in India
By Shouvik Ray
Bankura mango cultivator wins big at Delhi International Mango Fest – Get...
The Delhi International Mango Festival is a spectacular event for mango lovers
Moumita Mistry’s first all-women run momo-brand – GetBengal story
Moumita redefines Bengali entrepreneurship
By Shouvik Ray
The daring train robbery and the Bengali nationalist mastermind – GetBeng...
Kakori is a small, nondescript village in Uttar Pradesh
The Panchkot Dynasty’s Purulia Palace was built by Chinese masons – Get...
Damodar Shekhar established the Panchkot Royal Dynasty in 80 AD
By Shuvra Dey
The Rise and Fall of Satyajit Ray's Calcutta Sci-Fi Cine Club – GetBengal...
Satyajit Ray re-imagined the sci-fi genre in Bengal
Rangaroon is a hamlet near Darjeeling that produces the best tea in the wor...
Rangaroon Tea Garden produces some of the world’s best-quality tea
Kolkata to celebrate film maker Budhadeb Dasgupta's works and his contribut...
Buddhadeb Dasgupta was an Indian filmmaker and poet
Book review: ‘People of India are more similar than different’ – GetB...
A sequel to Sajal Ghosh’s ‘India in Celebration’
Digambari Devi set an example of women empowerment – GetBengal story
Digambari Devi was only 9 years old when she was married to Dwarkanath Tagore
By TTW
Lakshmir Bhandar helps a poor Birbhum boy study on the internet and crack t...
Lakshmir Bhandar offers financial assistance to the women of the state
P.T. Nair, the Barefoot Historian of Kolkata is no more – GetBengal story...
Explore the life of P.T. Nair, the Kolkata chronicler
By Saheli Mitra
Success Stories of Kolkata’s Transgender Community – GetBengal story
Pride Month is crucial for boosting trans visibility and raising awareness
Book review: From the outside, looking in – GetBengal story
A corporate hotshot muses on all things ‘Bangali’
Reimagining Tagore: Non-Bengali Singers and Rabindrasangeet – GetBengal s...
When Rabindranath Tagore’s compositions were rendered by national legends
By Indrajit Sen
When India issued a special postal levy for Bengali refugees - GetBengal st...
On World Refugee Day, a look back at a very special Indian tax
Kolkata street art and graffities transform the cityscape – GetBengal sto...
Street art of modern Kolkata and how it has turned the city into an open air
The first sports management course in India started in Bengal – GetBengal...
Kolkata introduced the first diploma in sports management at IISWBM
Somra Palace and the Sukharia village in Hooghly district of Bengal – Ge...
Mrinal Sen’s iconic film, Akaler Sandhaney, was shot in Somrabazar
By Saheli Mitra
Prayag Film City : The film city in Bengal which is yet to spread its wings...
Prayag Film City is still a fascinating place for film enthusiasts and tourists
Girindranath, the lesser-known Tagore who was creatively crazy! – GetBeng...
Girindranath Tagore was the uncle of Rabindranth Tagore
A Unique Tram Event Held in Kolkata to Preserve the Environment—GetBengal...
Let’s support our trams for a cleaner and greener future
The Garhbari of Bansberia with its unique Hansheswari Temple – GetBengal ...
The Hanshewari temple is a must-see for history and architecture enthusiasts
By Saheli Mitra
The Palace of Maheshadal – Country life redefined in Bengal – GetBengal...
Maheshadal Rajbari has been converted into a royal guest house
By Saheli Mitra
Growing apples in Beldanga: School teacher’s amazing feat – GetBengal s...
Rupesh Das is making waves with his apple-growing success in Murshidabad
Anasuya Sengupta becomes the first Indian to Win the Top Acting Award at Ca...
Anasuya dedicated the award to the queer community and other marginalised communities
New Biopic on ‘the rebel eternal’ Nazrul to trace his entire life – G...
The first biopic of the rebel poet Kazi Nazrul Islam will start shooting this winter
Rural Palaces of Bengal: The forgotten Andul Rajbari – GetBengal story
The royal palace of Andul in Howrah still mesmerises us
By Saheli Mitra
The cartoonist who sells coffee: – GetBengal story
Shyam Prasad Dey’s coffee stall is a rendezvous for artistic experience
The magnificent façade of Basu Bati reminds us of a lost heritage – GetB...
The Basu Bati was designed by a well-known Bengali engineer, Nilmoni Mitra
By Saheli Mitra
Culinary Trendsetters of Tagore Household – GetBengal story
Know about the gastronomic heritage of Jorasanko Thakurbari
City Palace of Burdwan Maharaj – GetBengal story
Bijay Manzil was once the City Palace of the Maharaja of Burdwan
By Saheli Mitra
Know Your Kidney, the all-purpose app for your kidney health - GetBengal st...
The app has been created by two nephrologists from Kolkata and Patna
Jack Preger, the street doctor who took care of Kolkata’s poorest for 40 ...
This World Red Cross Day, let's remember The Pavement Doctor of Calcutta
Declaration of the Independence of the Mind. A proclamation signed by lumin...
Rolland and Tagore united in their quest for intellectual freedom and artistic expression
The Marble Palace in Kolkata speaks of the grandeur of the Mullicks – Ge...
The Marble Palace in Kolkata was built by late Rajendra Mullick
By Saheli Mitra
Arshad Shamim – Kolkata’s ‘Sultan Kurtas’ takes India’s textile i...
Arshad Shamim's goal is to establish Sultan as a textile and apparel brand
Housewife from rural Sundarbans reach top 5 in all India Nutritious Food Co...
Ganga Rani Haldar, from Sundarban, wins the spotlight with her cooking skills
By TTW
"Like a Dog Foundation’- Treating animals with care—GetBengal story
‘Like a Dog Foundation’ is a Kolkata-based non-profit organisation dedicated to take care of stray dogs
Gooptus of Middleton – First Native family to move to Calcutta’s ‘Whi...
The Gooptu Palace House was built as a blend of Indian and European aesthetics
By Saheli Mitra
Save Kolkata’s Trams- mission by a retired biochemist
Kolkata boasts of India's only city with operational trams
By TTW
The enduring charm of pantabhaat in Bengali cuisine—GetBengal story
Panta bhaat traditionally is a cuisine from rural Bengal
The Life of Abadhoot- Rebel and Recluse to become a bestselling author —G...
Dulal Mukhopadhyay's transition into the enigmatic Abadhoot
By TTW
The Staircase Bridge—175-year-old Thanthania Laha Palace—GetBengal stor...
The cantilever staircase of Thanthania Laha Palace echoes tales spanning three centuries
By Saheli Mitra
The Bengali Panjika: A timeless tradition intrinsic to the Bengali New Year...
Poila Baisakh feels incomplete without a panjika
Gondhoraj Ghol: The Perfect Summer Cooler! - GetBengal story
Ghol with Gondhoraj lime is a quintessential Bengali summer drink
Millet cultivation in Bengal – GetBengal story
Revival of millet cultivation in Bengal, promoting healthy alternatives
By TTW
Rishav Ghosh breaks taboo by singing on the streets—GetBengal story
Rishav Ghosh's Street Symphony Lights Up Kolkata's Nights
Paharkol – how the barren land of Bankura turned green in a govt-public d...
The Paharkol hillock, situated in Bankura's Hirbandh block, lacked any vegetation previously
Amartya Bhattacharya’s ‘Son of Adam’ gets prestigious award at the Ma...
'Son of Adam' is an attempt to adapt a musical album into cinema
Debarata Chattopadhyay: A Bookaholic who bought books worth Rs 3 lakh from ...
This year, Debarata has proved himself to be the Kolkata Book Fair’s grandest icon
The Recipes and Rituals of Ramazan – GetBengal story
The Islamic lunar calendar heralds the start of Ramadan
Five products from Bengal get the prestigious GI tags – GetBengal story
Sunderban Honey, Kalo Nuniya rice, Tangail, Garad and Korial sarees are GI tagged
Bengal’s Ras Malai gets 2nd position among the world’s best cheese dess...
Ras Malai is now set to delight palates and captivate hearts worldwide
By Saheli Mitra
Eden Gardens to Lord’s cricket stadium: Journey of a Lifetime! – GetBe...
‘The Drive of Dreams’ expedition is a tribute to the erstwhile Kolkata- London bus service
‘Bawa-Bhonu Gupshup’ promises to bring Kolkatans closer to the dwindlin...
Parsi heritage to be celebrated in Kolkata in the ‘Bawa Bhonu Gup-Shup’ event
By TTW
Lesser known ports along Hooghly river played an important role in Bengal t...
The "River-Time Silk Banners" project sheds light on the historical significance of ports along the Hooghly River
Uttam and Suchitra, an unbeatable romantic pair - GetBengal story
They shared an intimacy that was difficult to decipher off-screen
Debdut Saha, son of a farm labourer, tops UPSC Statistical Exams – GetBen...
He is an all-rounder in studies and gives education immense importance
Is Women’s Day Still Relevant? Gen Z Speaks Out: - GetBengal story
Is Women’s day just another creation of the patriarchy?
“Parama: A journey with Aparna Sen” – the new documentary on Aparna S...
The documentary recently had its world premiere at the International Film Festival Rotterdam
By TTW
Book on ‘One Less-than-a-crore Rock carvings of Unakoti’ released – G...
Launched on 2nd March at the city’s Middleton Art Gallery
By TTW
60-year-old mystery solved: Molecular model of heart discovered by Bengali ...
For the past 60 years, scientists across the globe have been researching the molecular formation of the heart
By Shuvra Dey
Juveline gharials moved to new habitat through first-of-its-kind Green Corr...
Sadly, these unique crocodiles face a multitude of threats
Ayodhya Hills Tourism gets a boost with unique marathon ‘Run for Tribals...
The prize money was quite alluring to encourage the runners
Historical exhibition at Sabarna Sangrahashala with a special display on tr...
This museum is a preservation of forgotten history
Biker duo Madhuritu and Arunav spreading love for stray animals and birds
The duo, passionate animal lovers since childhood, run a travel agency
Ai Yugo - the Japanese student who came from Tokyo in a quest to learn Beng...
Yugo studied in a Tokyo school and was brought up there
By Suman Sadhu
Scottish Church College to get its 2nd Campus in the restored Duff College ...
The new campus building has 28 rooms, and 1000-1200 students can study here at the same time
By TTW
First Toto dictionary, keeping an endangered language alive :Interview with...
Bhakta Toto is the ‘language scientist’ trying to preserve his mother tongue
By Saheli Mitra
The Bengali trio who designed the Grammy-winning album of Shakti! – GetBe...
Their pride in acknowledging their roots and hometown goes to show how Kolkata has shaped them
Kurkut chutney - bridging the gap between the tribal and mainstream Bengal ...
Kurkut is a red weaver ant that people usually avoid in fear of its acidic prick
By TTW
Bengal’s Gobindobhog &Tulaipanji rice to get the global export grading ta...
Gobindobhog and Tulaipanji variety rice got the Geographical Indication tags on August 28, 2017
Chandannagar Museum now open to public - GetBengal story
Chandannagar College is the country’s only educational institution that was shut down from 1908-31 in view of the revolutionary activities
Where have all the letters gone?- GetBengal story
Letters have always played a crucial role in Bengal’s rural and urban lives
Takdira Begum received Padma Shri for astonishing work on Nakshi Kantha sti...
She is not just a craftsperson being awarded, but rather an inspirational story to be heard and told
17-year-old Nabanita Mandal, who waged war against Haematological Cancer - ...
Many were inspired by her real-life story
‘Boro Lok er Beti Lo’ original singer & composer Ratan Kahar gets Padma...
He is more concerned about the poverty he has fought, yet keeping the folk songs of Birbhum alive
Gangasagar Mela: Does Faith override the ‘Environmental Sustainability’...
Sagar Island is part of the Sundarbans island complex with an area of nearly 240 sq. km
By Saheli Mitra
Putul Naach – Preserving the lost art of Doll Making, by Chalchitra Acade...
Many Majilpur dolls were crafted to mock the arrogance and superficiality depicted in the Babu culture
By TTW
Are Bengalis 'Army Shy?' The question persists - GetBengal story
Army veterans give their views on the perception
By TTW
Joynagarer Moa, not just a sweet, but a brand in itself
Joynagar is also about stalwarts and an illustrious past
By Shuvra Dey
Kolkata hears the story of Bo Thet Htun, whose films got him expelled from ...
KIFF: Broken Dreams is the creative output of eight filmmakers
By Suman Sadhu
The Life and Times of David Hare by Sarojesh Mukerjee – GetBengal story
The book launch event was graced by renowned novelist and poet Amit Chaudhuri and acclaimed historian Dr. Rosinka Chaudhuri
You too can now adopt animals from Alipore Zoological Park - GetBengal stor...
In 2013, Alipore Zoological Park flagged off their ‘animal adoption’ program
By Shouvik Ray
Bina Das, the fearless 21-years-old who asserted rebellion against British ...
Her actions consequently inspired many young women to participate in the freedom struggle of India
Rajdeep Mahant and Lisa Dutta become messiahs for stray dogs - GetBengal st...
Beating stray dogs is the most common form of assault, followed by their confinement and maiming them
Boi-Thek Khana: New Library by Jadavpur Shramjeevi Trust - GetBengal story
Fiction and non-fiction books will also be available along with children’s literature
By Shouvik Ray
New beetle discovered in Behala: An interview with Zoology head of Ballygun...
The newly discovered beetle has been christened 'Maladera Kolkataensis' Bhuinya, Gupta, Sarkar and Ahrens-2023
By Shuvra Dey
Alipore Zoo gears up to house green anacondas and penguins: Will they survi...
The challenges are daunting but Kolkata zoo authorities are ready to provide the best possible habitat for the animals and birds
By Shuvra Dey
WB Ham Radio club reunites lost father with son - GetBengal story
Ham radio is a popular hobby and service that brings people, electronics and communication together
Detective Deepak Chatterjee & Swapan Kumar: Poster Boys of Bengal
Churning out detective stories by the dozen was only one of Swapan Kumar’s daily chores
By Shuvra Dey
Raimatang: Enjoy a stay at the forested butterfly village near Alipurduar -...
Located by the river Raimatang in Dooars, this region is very close to the Buxa Tiger Reserve
Bongaon High School gets new arch in Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay’s name -...
The history of Bongaon is intertwined with the literary legend, Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay
Bangladesh’s ‘Nona Pani’ to be screened at 29th KIFF - GetBengal stor...
The narrative depicts the profound impact of Cyclone Aila on the lives of Khulna’s inhabitants
By Suman Sadhu
New bird species spotted by Bengali bird enthusiasts in Arunachal - GetBeng...
The Lapland Longspur inhabits the Sumeru region
Sourav Sarangi’s Bagh Bahini at KIFF 2023 talks about unknown Tiger Savio...
Sourav Sarangi has been visiting the Sundarbans for 7 to 8 years now
By Suman Sadhu
The Book Bank of Vivekananda College is a big hit for needy students - GetB...
Book banks provide the students with books throughout the semester without any cost
Upcoming Symposium focusing on ‘The Lives of Sundarbans’ - GetBengal st...
Howrah Bignyan Chetona Samanwaya is a well-known NGO that prioritizes ‘Nature and Environment’
By Shuvra Dey
Girl students set to join Scottish Church Collegiate School - GetBengal sto...
Girls will be entering the hallowed portal of the male stronghold from 2024
Chandannagar Jagadhatri Puja spreading organ donation awareness through las...
It is celebrated over five days from Sasthi to Dashami
Bankura youth shocks the world by painting on poppy seeds! - GetBengal stor...
Ankur Samanta from Tella village in Bankura is an engineering student
Legend behind Ma-i-toh Kali Temple of Sonamukhi - GetBengal story
Sonamukhi is an ancient settlement of Bankura and is renowned for its five-day-long festivities during Kali pujo
Upcoming investors’ summit aims to transform state to an industrial power...
The flagship investors’ summit of Government of West Bengal is now in its 7th edition
Maa Phire Elo - the Durga Museum of Rabindra Sarovar - GetBengal story
With the initiative of the State government and the Kolkata Municipal Corporation, the museum has been created in Dhakuria Lake
Blindness could not stop Sabita Haldar from becoming the Howrah Station ann...
Sabita lost her vision when she rejected the proposal of a young man
Lodha-shabar's Khoabgaon emerges stronger, thanks to Chalchitra Academy - G...
Chalchitra Academy has been working towards bringing together folk art with mainstream artists
By Mouni Mondal
School built by architect Rajen Mookerjee completes 100 years
Bhabla Tantra Sir Rajendra High School is a renowned school in the Basirhat Sub-division
Why is the day before Kali Puja celebrated as Bhoot Chaturdashi? - GetBenga...
Bengalis have a strange fascination for the paranormal world
By Shuvra Dey
Mashaals herald Kali Puja of Malda following rituals of dacoits - GetBengal...
During the few days preceding the Puja, all the villagers turn strictly vegetarian
Sri Aurobindo Pathamandir: a historical gem unrecognised by most
A quaint library located at the heart of Kolkata, a tour inside Sri Aurobindo Pathamandir can be a treat for the bookworms
How are traditional diya makers of Bengal doing? - GetBengal story
Fighting alongside the Chinese electric lights are the earthen lamps which once used to dominate the markets of Bengal
‘Kochuripana’ will no longer be a nuisance - generating handicrafts fro...
Visva Bharati student’s novel scheme gets state minister’s nod
Colonelgola Kali Mandir, Midnapore was frequented by freedom fighters - Get...
The Kali puja was started by the Dutta zamindar household
Here’s to the bygone musical ‘bebop’ era of Kolkata - GetBengal story...
Kolkata became the hotbed of jazz music during the 1970s
Monika Santra – the village girl matching her dance steps to dream big - ...
Under the tutelage of Shubhankar Ghosh, Moni honed her skills in classical dance
IAS officer Vivek Kumar’s special Puja release celebrates ‘touch’ - G...
Despite a super busy schedule, Vivek Kumar still finds time for music
Tamali Saha cracks IAS in first attempt at the age of only 23 - GetBengal s...
Her extraordinary journey serves as a beacon of inspiration for aspiring individuals all across the nation
Detective Shabor Dasgupta owes solely to creator Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay ...
Today is Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay's birthday
The illustrious Butto Kristo Paul chemist shop at North Kolkata - GetBengal...
92B Sovabazar Street is an iconic address
Have we forgotten the great historian Amales Tripathi? - GetBengal story
He initiated the creation of a History Honours curriculum based on modern research and literature
By Shuvra Dey
West Bengal’s first ‘Palna’ scheme for abandoned infants - GetBengal ...
Each year, 11 million infants are forsaken in India, left near railroad tracks, city dumps, and bus stands, the possibility of death all but certain
UNESCO recognizes Bengal’s Durga Puja as the “Intangible Cultural Herit...
Nearly 36,946 community Durga Pujas are organized in Bengal, among which 2,500 take place within Kolkata
Rupban Jatra Pala – a dying art form of Bengal set to revive - GetBengal ...
Stylized delivery and exaggerated gestures and orations are some of the features of Jatra
By TTW
Bengal's first quarterly ‘dog magazine’ for all pet parents - GetBengal...
A glance at the magazine's table of contents gives an idea of how useful they are for all dog lovers
Lacework in Iron: Balusters and Railings of Kolkata - GetBengal story
The railings of Kolkata homes since the British era and pre-British era were made from cast iron
By TTW
Khanam: Dhaka's first modern woman painter - GetBengal story
Nawabzadi Meherbanu Khanam was probably the first female painter of Muslim Bengal
By Shuvra Dey
The 'oh-so-unique' Raj Rajeshwari Durga Puja of Krishnanagar Rajbari – Ge...
This puja was started by Maharaja Rudra Roy, the great grandfather of Krishna Chandra Roy
Curious stories about the 480-year-old Naskari Durga Puja - GetBengal story...
The first day of Puja starts on Krishna Nabami, under a neem tree
Cook at Home this Pujo: Mitra Café style Fish Kabiraji - GetBengal story
The café’s signature item is the kabiraji cutlet and the most sought-after dish by foodies
Tradition reigns at 300-year-old Balisai Bhuiangarh Zamindarbari Durga Puja...
Since its inception, the Balisai Bhuiangarh Zamindars organized and financed Durga Puja and the tradition continues
Ghoshal Zamindar Bari Durga Pujo of Konnagar - GetBengal story
This year the puja of the Ghoshal Bari will complete its 569th year
Recreate Anadi Cabin’s Mughlai Paratha at home this Puja – GetBengal st...
Mughlai paratha is originally a deep-fried crispy Indian bread made with refined flour stuffed with egg or keema
Bengali techie makes it to Stanford's list of world's best scientists thric...
Professor Chakraborty has been researching advanced technologies on rural health systems for a long time
WBTDCL’s Puja Parikrama package is the ultimate Durga Puja experience - G...
From some of Kolkata’s most popular pujos to some of Bengal’s oldest, a list of pujas you must visit this year
Bengali midfielder emerging to rule in Canadian professional soccer - GetBe...
In October 2017, Shome made his MLS debut in the Montreal Impact's final game of the season
The fascinating journey of Hindol Roy, the antique gadget collector - GetBe...
Roy is a resident of College Para in Siuri, Birbhum district
"মা আসছেন": The Making of a Durga Puja Pavilion in Kolkata & ...
Every autumn, the city transforms itself into a huge public Art Festival
Nalban to get a 360-degree makeover by New Year - GetBengal story
East Kolkata Wetlands are famously known as the 'Kidney of Kolkata'
Jhargram people skipping sleep to protect migratory birds - GetBengal story...
For many years Kendua under Jambani range, Jhargram has been a safe haven for migratory birds
Pata Durga, where art surpasses religious bounderies - GetBengal story
The ‘pata chitra’ painters are called patua
Anti-ragging kit developed by Bengali researchers to hit markets - GetBenga...
The location where the ragging is taking place will be pinpointed on the mobile itself
Yelbong – The hidden Canyon of North Bengal - GetBengal story
Yelbong is considered by trekkers as one of the best canyon trek
Century-old Durga Puja of Purulia’s Deulghata - GetBengal story
The first mention of the Deulghata temple is found in the writings of the commissioner of Chota Nagpur
When Tandon Bari of Jorasanko lit up as a Theatre Stage - GetBengal story
Directed by actor and architect Anubha Fatehpuria, the play was presented by Padatik and Trisys Foundation
By TTW
The first Indian Air Force pilot to get a Distinguished Flying Cross was a ...
Wing Commander Karun Krishna Majumdar was an exceptional man
‘Shabeki’ café in North Kolkata where Derozio held meetings - GetBenga...
The café offers a range of beverages and snacks to its patrons such as tea, coffee, sandwich, soup etc
Teachers and doctors across Bengal, serving the society for 1 rupee or less...
These teachers and doctors are the hope and inspiration of the present generation and their vision must be taken forward by their disciples.
Aspiring sculptors transcend visual disability to make Durga idols - GetBen...
This was the first time that visually impaired apprentices worked on the theme, Maa Aschhen
Shantipur Ray Bari Durga Puja, that started by worshipping a bamboo ‘winn...
Here, Maa Durga is known as the “Kulopoti Devi”
By TTW
Bengal’s ‘Raastar Master’ selected for Global Teacher Award - GetBeng...
The Global Teacher Prize acknowledges educators displaying dedication and innovation in their teaching practices
Sandhya Mukherjee was a national treasure, which we never saw - GetBengal ...
The renowned singer left us last year
Octogenarian Sunil Pal brandishes art, his weapon for survival - GetBengal ...
Pal is a self-taught artist who picked up the finer aspects of paintings from a street artist in Manicktala years ago
By TTW
Candle-making to empower rural women of Bengal financially - GetBengal stor...
Scented candles are a valuable tool for promoting mental health and well-being
By TTW
Did the first Indian Durga Puja start in Tahirpur? – GetBengal story
It is believed that grand celebration of Durga Puja first began in late 1500s
Back when the Bengal riots unnerved Mahatma Gandhi - GetBengal story
How did he react to the butchering of innocent lives!
Global scientific community abuzz with sea-robin species discovered in Digh...
Fish inhabiting the coastal waters of Digha constitute a treasured resource both in terms of their utility as food and as materials for scientific study
100 years of ‘Abol Tabol:’ still at pinnacles of popularity – GetBeng...
The poems are not merely for children and each poem and even the quatrains, have a message and clues embedded in it
By Shuvra Dey
Dukhu Majhi: The man on a ‘green gold’ mission - GetBengal story
Majhi decides new destinations each day and plants saplings while watering and tending the ones he has already planted
By Shuvra Dey
Kolkata matchbox collector Srijan De Sarkar depicts history of matchboxes -...
It was his father Gopi De Sarkar whose love for matchboxes ignited this remarkable passion in him
Boroli: proudly called the ‘Hilsa’ of North Bengal - GetBengal story
‘Boroli’ or Barred Boril (Barilius barila) fish, is normally found in clear streams in the foothills
Titas Sadhu: a pacer propeling India to Asian Games Gold - GetBengal story
Many feel Titas is a worthy successor of Goswami
Babarsa from Khirpai, Bengal, finds its doppelganger in Ghevar, a Rajsthani...
Khirpai is located in Ghatal Mahakuma, Paschim Medinipur, and has its name etched in history because of Babarsa
Merchants from faraway Greece once tried their luck in Kolkata - GetBengal ...
From Murgihatta to Kalighat
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
By TTW
Dakshindihi evokes fond memories of Tagore family’s connection with Bangl...
Dakshindihi is a village under Phultala Union Parishad of Phultala Upazila in Khulna, Bangladesh
Kiriteshwari village wins ‘India's best village for tourism’ honour - G...
Hindus and Muslims have been jointly taking care of this holy shrine in Kiriteshwari village for generationsHindus and Muslims have been jointly taking care of this holy shrine in Kiriteshwari village for generations
Sonagachhi Durga Puja: Breaking fetters of customs to soak in the Puja spir...
Durbar Mahila Samanwaya Committee is an organization that works for the rights of the sex workers in the state
Rasgullas to rum balls – all the Kolkata sweets that have made it to the ...
Tasteatlas describes Flurys as a legendary tea room and confectionery located in Kolkata, established in 1927
Dutta bari at Beadon Street continues with the art of crafting sky lanterns...
Sky lanterns are also called Kongming lanterns in China
Moichara – the century-old ‘secular’ rural festival of Bengal - GetBe...
Moichara is a cattle race festival, marking the arrival of monsoon
By TTW
Suchitra Mitra not only sang, but also absorbed Rabindranath’s philosophy...
Remembering on her birthday
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
By TTW
Wajid Ali shah introduced 'kite flying' to Bengal - GetBengal story
Fly your kites high and remember the historical tale
State government brings ‘Banglar Saree’ stores before Pujas for afforda...
State Minister Swapan Debnath mooted the idea of 'Duare Saree' akin to Duare Sarkar Camp
Shiuli – The Parcel Café bears testimony to the ongoing history of the G...
It is named after a popular autumn flower of Bengal - Shiuli
State to satiate gourmets with Bengal Black goat meat before this pujas - G...
Health-conscious individuals love it since it is lean, rich in nutrients, and low in fat
Sarat Chandra, the creator of iconic women characters in Bengali Literature...
His last novel Shesh Proshno also celebrates women
Pick a grub while Pujo shopping! Gariahat’s historic eateries will entice...
If you are in the area, drop in to some of the historic eateries dotting here since ages
Sadhan C Dutt, the first to introduce private sector consulting firm in Ind...
Dutt devoted his entire life to serving society in a variety of capacities
Band of four Bengali scientists bestowed with Bhatnagar Prize 2022 – GetB...
The winners include Debabrata Maiti, Anindya Das, Deepyaan Gangopadhyay and Basudev Dasgupta
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
By TTW
Suman Ghosh’s ‘The Scavenger of Dreams’ reaches Busan Int’l Film Fe...
The city film fraternity is all agog with excitement as Ghosh's film
By Shuvra Dey
The myriad emotions of Bibhutibhushan's characters, fascinated Satyajit Ray...
Ray turned five of his novels to films
Street art of Patuli set to enkindle a vignette of Belfast - GetBengal stor...
Street art is created in a vast variety of ways with a wide range of techniques
Unique Alpona Village of Bangladesh that is also the memorial site of Tebha...
Houses of Tikoil village in Nacholupazila of Chapai Nawabgunj in Bangladesh have houses painted with Alpona
By Abdul Aziz
‘New Town’ considered ‘Best Smart City of India’, to receive award ...
New Town has come a long way and has a bright future ahead
West Bengal on a voyage towards an educated society – GetBengal story
Celebrating International Literacy Day
By TTW
Savoury Taal-made dishes to sweeten up your Janmasthami celebrations - GetB...
The transformation of palm fruit in Bengali kitchens
Plot No 5, and not Ogo Bodhu Sundori was Uttam Kumar’s last movie to rele...
Plot No. 5 was a hit in Bengal and it ran for as many as 10 weeks in Elite Cinema Hall
London University confers D.Litt. on Mughal art historian Asok Kumar Das - ...
Dr. Das wrote ‘Matir Neechay Itihash’ that was published in the Magh, 1369
By Mouni Mondal
Maya invites you to an adda with Chandra Shekhar Ghosh, a Bengali tycoon li...
Chandra Shekhar Ghosh is MD & CEO of Bandhan Bank
Kolkata Metro joins the league of world class cities like Berlin and London...
The steel third rail will now be replaced by high grade Aluminium Third Rail which comes with several advantages
Chhau mask-making dates back to the era of King Madan Mohan Singh Deo of Ba...
How are the gifted artisans doing?
Chequered journey of a girls’ school from California to Dhaka, to Kolkata...
According to Swamiji, true education builds character and develops personality
Trees growing from disposed ‘rakhis’ – a Gach Green Hands Social Welf...
These people have been making rakhis out of soil and terracotta for the last two or three years
On top of the world, looking down at creation – GetBengal story
Biswas’ love affair with the mountains began back in the early 1990s when he was barely 20
By Shuvra Dey
The uniquely intricate Bengal Nakshi Pakha was popular in British India - G...
Visit to the ‘Pakha Gram’ of Bengal
The voice behind Sealdah station announcements is that of the visually impa...
Paritosh relies on his exceptional memory and auditory skills to remember and recall train details accurately
Project PAW – saving canines to save humans – GetBengal story
Project PAW began its journey from Bardhhaman
State to launch "Yatri Sathi" to revitalize city’s iconic yellow taxis - ...
The new mobile application, developed under the state government, is named "Yatri Sathi"
Fluid Moments- photographer Sankha Kar's tryst with the nuances of water - ...
A photographic exhibition by photo-journalist Shanka Kar' exceptional observation of water.
Bengal small-town scientists played lead roles in Chandrayaan-3 mission
Anuj Nandi’s family members are residents of Islampur’s Ashrampara
Tracing the life and times of Bengal’s pioneer entomologist who created a...
Many of his important research articles were published regularly in renowned scientific journals in the country and abroad
Satyendranath Tagore’s wife was the first to teach the modern ‘Bangali...
The common Bengalis started calling her style of wearing a saree ‘the saree style of the Tagore family’
Sea Explorers Institute, Kolkata gears up for India’s first river pentath...
The Sea Explorers Institute, Kolkata, was the brainchild of distinguished scientist, explorer, voyager, swimmer, and oarsman, Dr. Pinaki Ranjan Chatterjee
Sambhu Mitra, undeniably the living legend of Bengali Theatre - GetBengal s...
Biplab Dasgupta remembers him on his Birth Anniversary
Bengal to lead mangrove forestation scheme nationwide to stall coastal eros...
The Union government has proposed to the state government to initiate the mangrove plantation module nationwide
Board Game Museum: Where Board Games Teach History - GetBengal story
This unique museum is situated in professor Souvik Mukherjee’s residence on Ballygunge Circular Road
By Soumik Das
Personas, who cemented the bond between Bengali women and photography - Get...
The Tagore ladies were among the first to take to photography
Bengali scientists unravel the great ambiguity of Quantum mechanics - GetBe...
At a fundamental level, both radiation and matter have the characteristics of particles and waves
Century-old Barrister Babur Bari being guarded by 4 women from landsharks -...
Barrister Babur Bari is situated in Beliaghata on 92, Kavi Sukanata Sarani boasting of European architectural influences
Malda teen javelin thrower aspires to win medals for India at the Olympics ...
Mishti trains under her coach, Asit Pal, and practices diligently in the field of the District Sports Association, Malda
Jalangi river turns into a lotus colony, thanks to RPF worker Nishit Mondal...
The lotus has existed on the earth for thousands of years, and their distribution is widespread
DTDC – a Bengali entrepreneur’s dream gets wings to take worldwide flig...
Meet Subhasish Chakraborty, a Bengali who made a global brand
By Shuvra Dey
Swami Vivekananda himself tried all sorts of non-vegetarian foods, includin...
In a ‘food intolerant’ India how Vivekananda’s teachings should work
By Saheli Mitra
Poetry for Sukanta Bhattacharya was born from the trauma of war and famine ...
Aren’t his poems relevant during the recent migrant labourer crisis?
By Shuvra Dey
Freedom from communalism - did Aurobindo Ghosh wish for an unified India? -...
Quoting his famous Independence Day speech, Unified India
Chamurchi, its awe-inspiring biodiversity, picturesque locations, and easy ...
Described as the Gateway to Bhutan, Chamurchi is filled with awe-inspiring biodiversity
Howrah Para swimmer scripts history by crossing English Channel two ways - ...
Earlier in 2018, Rimo crossed the English Channel setting up a National record
By Shuvra Dey
Jhandi, one of the yet-to-be explored jewels of North Bengal - GetBengal st...
Calling nature lovers and adventure tourists
Why protecting 'elephant corridors' is a growing essentiality - GetBengal s...
Northern West Bengal is home to nearly 500 elephants
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
By TTW
Bengali compulsory in every school of West Bengal, State declares - GetBeng...
This can also give rise to a three-tier linguistic system in West Bengal
Seed bombs to rescue the lost greenery of the famous Susunia Hills - GetBen...
It is a reserve for medicinal plants and a good location for camping and rock climbing
SKOCH Star of Governance Award 2022 conferred on WB Forest department - Get...
Following the SKOCH evaluation process for governance awards, West Bengal topped in the forestry sector in 2022
Kakali Das Kapas brings alive Van Gogh’s Starry Night on Batik – GetBen...
Kakali Das Kapas is an experienced Batik designer, her work is recognised at both District and State levels
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
By TTW
Howrah resident contributing greatly to nature conservation: Exclusive GetB...
Chitrak Pramanik, a resident of Howrah, Bagnan is dedicated to conserving nature and the animals
UK-based women’s group set for a Saree Walkathon on National Handloom Day...
India decided to highlight the country’s ancient heritage and declared August 7 as National Handloom Day
Even the all-pervasive death failed to diminish Tagore's zeal for life - Ge...
Rabindranath Tagore and Gayatri Mantra
Legendary Hollywood actor, Sir Laurence Olivier lauded the acting prowess o...
Loving and caring person in real life
An unschooled singer who had no classical training, Kishore Kumar was God...
Remembering the gifted musician on his birth anniversary
Bhot Bagan Math: Remnant of a glorious chapter of Tibetan Buddhist era - Ge...
It is a unique monastery with a rare influx of Shaiva and Tibetian Buddhist traditions in its origin
By Shuvra Dey
Das Gupta and Company, the oldest book shop opens a free library - GetBenga...
Opened in 1886, the bookshop’s doors are wide open to everyone
Unique Ilish recipes brought afresh from Bangladesh suburbs - GetBengal sto...
Ilish recipes from Narayanganj and Barishal
Septuagenarian ‘Bird Watcher of Kuthibari’ protecting parrots from poac...
He often raids the nearby fields to cut off the mesh traps laid down by crooks to ensnare the magnificent birds
By Shuvra Dey
Why is India's largest paper market named 'Baithakkhana Bazar' - GetBengal ...
It is one of the largest paper markets in India
By Shuvra Dey
London University honours historian from Bengal - GetBengal story
Das was born in Garbeta, Medinipur district, and was mentored by legendary historian Nihar Ranjan Ray
Guerilla Gardening – returning to nature, what belongs to nature – GetB...
You can easily teach the kids to prepare seed balls at home
Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar – the man who spoke up for the Bengal daughters ...
Even if he died, his legacy should not!
By Shuvra Dey
On International Tiger Day, one man reaffirms his mission to save the king ...
India currently has over 3,000 tigers
Banabitan, conserving nature positively amid the bustling Salt Lake - GetBe...
Covering almost an area of 70 acres, this open green space has a variety of flora and fauna
Bangkok-style street food streets to be set up in Kolkata - GetBengal story...
The civic body has earmarked places like New Market, the south gate of Victoria Memorial, Millennium Park and Prinsep Ghat
Farmers of Belda opt for groundnut farming, make big profits - GetBengal st...
Groundnut is an important oilseed crop grown in India
Bankura, not the land of history, but a wildlife paradise - GetBengal story...
The next time you visit Bankura, take in some of its forests
Ancient Bengal’s phenomenal role in spreading Buddhism in Tibet - GetBeng...
Few figures in the history of Buddhism in Tibet have had as far-reaching and profound an influence as Atiśa Dīpankara
By Shuvra Dey
Famous dessert from Shibpur’s heritage Roychowdhury Bari – Kadali Payes...
Payesh is also called “poromanno”, where “porom” means “the absolute” and “onno” means grains
The Forest Department of West Bengal to launch modern vet clinic for wild a...
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park has earned the distinction of being the best zoo in the country last year
Uttam Kumar - the human behind the oozing screen persona - GetBengal story
What catapulted the actor to a screen sensation over generations?
State govt. plans pocket gardens of sandalwood trees across Kolkata
It is widely used in perfumes, cosmetics, aromatherapy and pharmaceuticals
Eco-friendly Doko art workshop to take place in Takda, Darjeeling - GetBeng...
The workshop will take place at Sishu Sikcha Kendra, SSK, Rampuria Khasmal, Darjeeling
In memoriam: Tribute to tragic Nawab Wajid Ali Shah on his bicentenary - Ge...
Ms. Manzilat Fatima inaugurated the two-day art exhibition titled ‘Intekhab’
English professor in Bengal, unplugging a new horizon for the shutterbugs -...
This professor of English has launched a one-year diploma course on photography
By Soumik Das
Organic dairy farming and vegetable production: Purnima Mandal of Sundarban...
Purnima Mandal is a resident of Ramnagar Abad, a remote village in Patharpratima Block
Music speaks for Arup Das - a toto driver by profession and a passionate am...
Arup Das often entertains his passengers with his melodious renditions of popular songs
By Shuvra Dey
Stanford University calls Anjali Burman of Raniganj, the student who create...
EmaChat is a personal, secure and privacy-focused virtual room for romantic couples
By TTW
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
By TTW
Banaphul adopted pseudonym to hide his creative work from his teachers - Ge...
A tribute on his birth anniversary
The magnificent snow-capped Tiger Hills declared to be a plastic free zone ...
The Gorkhaland Territorial Administration has declared Tiger Hill a plastic free zone
Sabudana papads, ramping up the monsoons in Bengal - GetBengal story
Almost every Bengali household savours with love papads made of sabudana
Bijon Bhattacharya: the dreamer who believed in the power of performing art...
On his birth anniversary remembering Nabanno
By Shuvra Dey
Bengali theatre found an unparalleled voice with the arrival of maestro Bad...
Sircar’s Ebong Indrajit opened a new vista for Indian stage
North Dinajpur farmer cultivates energy-rich ‘Breadfruit Tree’ – New ...
Saha planted the breadfruit trees around September-October
Esther Abraham, the first Miss India, was born in Calcutta - GetBengal stor...
Abraham was crowned the country’s first Miss India in 1947
By TTW
Ganapati Chakraborty: the Indian pioneer of professional magic was a Bengal...
Ganapati Chakraborty was born in 1858 in a landed aristocratic family in Chatra village
By Shuvra Dey
Chhabi Biswas and his illustrious career comprising of almost 250 films - G...
From Kabuliwala to Jalshaghar, the acting graph is stupendous!
Huge response to KMC plastic bottles craft challenge - GetBengal story
The KMC officials were overwhelmed with the response they received
Children’s park amid Sal forest built by the Panchet Forest Division
The spot has been designed in a manner that it allures tourists
Five from Tamluk set record by biking to Everest Base Camp - GetBengal stor...
The quartet are once again gearing up to explore some new biking trail
“Dolphin Mitra” to be launched in Bengal to save Gangetic Dolphins – ...
The Government of India declared the Dolphin as the national aquatic animal in 2009
Jackfruit sweets carry forward the legacy of Bengal’s ‘sandesh’
While some love it for its distinctive, musky smell, others simply mark it as pungent
Sourav Ganguly continues to be the ‘Maharaja’ of Indian cricket - GetBe...
Dada’s Dadagiri on and off field has always attracted all
‘Smart farmer’ successfully sets up piggery at Jhargram, thank to ‘D...
Pig rearing is increasingly the trade of choice for business-minded youngsters in West Bengal
Nawabpasand to Kalasur, Kohitoor to Saranga - a quick glance at the Murshid...
Tracing the history of 124 rare varieties of mangoes from Bengal
State Government has declared a paid holiday for the Panchayat election
Holiday for the Panchayat election
WB Govt. to install Health ATMs: Machines set to revolutionize healthcare -...
Health ATM is a one-stop digital touch-screen kiosk hardware designed for managing health-related information
Beat the Heat with some Taal Shansh Cocktails
No matter if it's water or fruit juice, we constantly feel the need to moisten our bodies from the inside
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
By TTW
Artist’s deft brush strokes transform the Kala Bhavana roof into a lotus ...
Suman has transformed the roof into a pond with all the dimensions of height, width, and depth
By Shuvra Dey
Did Swami Vivekananda have a premonition about his impending death in actua...
What was Sister Nivedita's reaction at his funeral?
Hamiruddin Middya from Bankura village clenched the prestigious Sahitya Aka...
His first book, ‘Azrailer Dak’ was published in 2018
Kolkata bus roofs are to be fitted with air filters, according to a govt. i...
Named ‘Shuddha Vayu,’ this is the first of its kind device being used in India
The rich heritage of Calcutta High Court, going strong at 161 - GetBengal s...
India’s oldest High Court is a storehouse of memories
Drawing inspiration from Dr. R.P Sengupta, founder of Institute of Neurosci...
Poverty and personal tragedy could not stop him
By Indrajit Sen
Peter Cat on world map - ranks 17th among legendary restaurants globally - ...
TasteAtlas published its annual ranking of ‘Top 150 Most Legendary Restaurants of the World and Their Iconic Dishes’
By Shuvra Dey
Margo soap was a part of 'Swadeshi', launched by a Stanford graduate - GetB...
Khagendra Das' answer to British supremacy in FMCG goods
Kolkata sweet-shop 'Bhim Chandra Nag' sells Ashubhog in memory of Sir Asuto...
The century old shop that was gifted a ‘Bengali’ clock by a British
The Indian Statistical Institute in Kolkata, was founded by the father of I...
Remembering the genius on National Statistics Day
Ex-Kala Bhavana artist using recycled wastes to produce paper – a GetBeng...
She uses grasses, various parts of plants and trees, and recycled wastes to produce paper
By Shuvra Dey
Mangroves to the rescue of river banks along Kolkata - GetBengal story
Mangroves are hardy plants and require very little or no maintenance
R.D. Burman's early years in Calcutta, becoming 'Pancham' from Tublu - GetB...
RDB would have turned 84 this year
Shibram and Sharadindu's 'Mess Bari's, fighting against the aggression of m...
An experience of the bygone eras of ‘Mess-Bari’ culture of colonial Calcutta
By Mouni Mondal
Sal leaf utensils - a Bengal speciality!
An eco-friendly craft that also helps generate employment as well
The table where Bankim Chandra penned his renowned works of literature
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay was an essayist, novelist, critic, a journalist, polemicist and a thinker
Lakshmiswar Singh: A forgotten craft teacher and Esperanto Expert of Santin...
Arguably his vision of development and education was ahead of his times
By Shuvra Dey
Kolkata's Jewish Girls’ School still preserves a slice of Baghdad
An undying legacy of the Baghdadi Jewish community of India
By TTW
A Bengal-based online store that delivers the truest essence of rural Bangl...
Founded in 2019, The Bengal Store offers a wide range of products from Bengal
“Mohammad Yunus of South Bengal” Madhuri Ghosh elevating rural lives
Madhuri Ghosh was the headmistress at Bangalpur Jyotirmoyee Prathamik Balika Vidyalaya
'The miracle cure for any ailment' Boroline has a swadeshi link!
How proud Boroline was distributed for free in 1947
Mahasweta Ghosh: First Indian woman to complete world’s toughest ultra-ma...
Mahasweta Ghosh in the world of sprinters stokes our optimism and bestows all Indians with an opportunity to celebrate
By Shuvra Dey
Steve Pathé Zoutenn: the musical sensation from Central African Republic w...
He keeps posting his songs on Instagram and is flooded with requests for more
By Shuvra Dey
Three decades before BKS Iyengar, Bishnu Charan Ghosh from Kolkata populari...
On this International Day of Yoga a tribute to one of the earliest yoga gurus of India
By Saheli Mitra
8 Kalimpong suburbs in the global race for ‘Best Tourist Village’ title...
The villages are selected based on certain parameters
Searsloe and Ukhra Ratha Yatra: Legacy of celebrating the glory of the Supr...
During Ratha yatra, Searsole Rajbari wakes up to celebrate the festival with gusto
Get to know about the biodiversity of West Bengal with just a click of a bu...
The Board supported various schools and institutions to organise Bio-Tour or Jeevan Safar
Picasso and Chagall's artworks show distinct influences of Bengal's Patachi...
Bengal’s Kantha work can be seen on 1915 Marc Chagall art work
About Hemanta Mukhopadhyay, the god-gifted creator of immortal tunes and me...
Shivaji Chattopadhyay of Bhalobasha Bhalobasha fame remembers the singer
Medicinal Ayapana Herb Cultivation by Malda farmers brings loads of revenue...
Due to the lack of knowledge about Ayapana and its qualities and benefits, most people overlook it
Bahrisons Kolkata: the New Book Haven for Kolkata Bookworms
The thrill that you feel when you explore the city and find a new bookstore is unmatched
20 green cracker units in Bengal get state govt clearance
A large number of fireworks manufacturers welcomed the government’s proactive gesture and applied for licenses
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'
By TTW
The ‘Tree School’, a brainchild of Farakka resident Anshuman Thakur
A school for the Adivasi children
By Suman Sadhu
Chandannagar school boy invents ‘Spy’ shoes
Souvik wishes to pursue higher studies in science at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology
Almost a century ago, Nabaneeta Dev Sen’s mother did her own 'sampradan' ...
The heroine of Nabaneeta's life was as courageous as she was!
“Vintage Voyage” –the new gallery of Birla Industrial and Technologic...
The gallery has live demonstrations of how the technologies work
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
By TTW
Shibu Ghosh: The man who cycled up to Kedarnath, shares his experiences wit...
He started his journey towards Kedarnath from Bardhaman and reached his destination on 16th May finally
Burdwan welcomes a blue road made by discarded plastic!
The road stretches from Eklakshmi Toll Plaza to Rautara Bridge
By Shuvra Dey
Beat the heat! Here's top 10 summertime holiday destinations within West Be...
The second part of our summer tourism roundup
Bengal celebrates the "1st Buddhadeb Dasgupta Film & Poetry Festival” wit...
Poems were an inseparable part of Buddhadeb Dasgupta’s films
By Mouni Mondal
"Indigenous paddy cultivation can save generations from disease and death",...
Indigenous paddy varieties from Bengal
‘Abhijan’ offers a journey into West Bengal’s first thematic book caf...
Maruf Hossain is the owner of Abhijan Book Café and the prime figure behind Abhijan Publishers
UAE Dates cultivated in Katwa successfully brings hope to farmers
Gopal Mandal has developed a plantation of Arabian palm trees on his two-bigha land
Koushik Dey sets record by painting the world’s largest Tagore portrait
Koushik had recorded his process of painting and clicked pictures of his work and sent them to the India Book of Records
Mission LiFE - a celebration of conservation and protection of the environm...
Let us all join the movement #ChooseLiFE
Gourango Bari of Katwa still holds on to the legacy of Sri Chaitanya
Sri Gadadhara Das constructed the Gouranga Bari Temple
The glorious days when Cycle was an integral part of the soul of Kolkata
On World Cycle Day, GB brings a different story
Bengal’s own Panta Bhaat gets a direct entry on the five-star menus!
Not only is panta bhaat time-saving, but it also needs barely any effort
6-year-old Barnali becomes India’s youngest black belt holder in Shotokan...
Barnali learned 10 Katas at the age of six
Durgapur housewife wins Bronze in World Powerlifting contest
Seema Dutta Chatterjee’s success has inspired more girls to take up powerlifting
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
By TTW
Why Tagore took refuge in Planchette sessions to connect with the dead
He was drawn to the occult and tried various means to connect with his departed family members and friends
By Shuvra Dey
Hooghly joins Malda and Murshidabad as big-time mango exporters in Bengal
West Bengal cultivates some of the best-quality mangoes
Death arrived silently, back when Rituporno lost his mother all of a sudden...
On the director’s death anniversary in his own words
A hub of showbiz glamour, Kolkata's 'cinema para' once glittered gloriously...
From morning until midnight, Hatibagan was a hub of showbiz glamour
By Mouni Mondal
Septuagenarian curd seller Sameer Bhattacharjee is an inspiration for all: ...
Sameer Bhattacharjee is in full control of his life’s steering
By Shuvra Dey
The nondescript Palashi, which once altered the history of India!
Did you know that ‘Plassey’ is not in Murshidabad?
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
By TTW
Tagore’s life-long romance with Motichur sandesh – a Chandannagar speci...
Rabindranath had a sweet tooth and was fond of fresh sweets delivered to their residence at Chandannagar
When Tagore came to 'Music Director' Kazi Nazrul Islam's rescue!
Rabindranath Tagore overruled Visva Bharati and helped Nazrul
Bengali professor-researcher acclaimed as the best researcher in India as p...
He explained his view while illustrating the point from his own field of experiment
By Soumik Das
Satyajit Ray viewed food as a way to cherish humanity through his movies
Food was an important aspect of Satyajit Ray’s films
By Shuvra Dey
Kitab Lovers in Kolkata: Load books in boxes and take them home!
Those who follow the Kitab Lovers account on social media will get a free entry
Born in the darkness of a moonless night, Raja Rammohan Roy spread his ligh...
How Tagore and Max Mueller describes this great man!
By Supriya Roy
Would climate change wipe out Bengal tigers by 2070?
What measures are being taken to protect the Big Cats
Malda confectioners give a new twist to mango delicacies!
This initiative is all set to be a harbinger of a new ‘Mango revolution’ in Bengal
Did Marxism give shape to Manik Bandopadhyay's writings?
Bandopadhyay’s writings dealt with the wretchedness of existence in the context of rural Bengal
Kolkata, the home of museums nobody knows about
On International Day of Museums, a look at the city’s hidden gems
British-era cannon pulled out from a busy pavement in Kolkata!
Kolkata and Bengal since ages had been home to different types of cannons
Madur Mat Art of Bengal: A story of skill, creativity, and empowerment
The word madur is used as a generic term for floor mats, although it designates mats woven from a specific type of reed
From biscuits to cakes, the journey of Britannia started in Kolkata 130 yea...
Britannia went public in 1978 and was rechristened Britannia Industries Limited
By TTW
Santiniketan might be soon included in the UNESCO World Heritage List
Santiniketan was originally bought by Rabindranath Tagore’s father, Debendranath Tagore
Kushan period terracotta wheeled doll unearthed in Chandraketugarh
Were these wheeled dolls used just by children? Or were they part of religious rites as well?
How the legacy business of JK Masale spiced up the global markets
Dhannalal Jain: The success story of the Masala King of India
Garai Art Centre brings the therapeutic effect of art to Kolkata
Octogenarian Tarak Garai is a name to reckon with in the contemporary Indian art scene
Padma luchi: From a 117-year-old ‘boubhaat’ menu card of Sovabazar Rajb...
The 117-year-old menu card for Keshavchandra’s wedding had 36 items on the list
Jadavpur Vidyapith secures its place among top 10 schools in the country
The board results of the school at the secondary and higher secondary levels are stellar
A three-domed structure over a platform - why is Kurumbera called a 'fort'?...
The fort displays the architecture of ancient Odisha, but what was it built for?
Bengal boy Debasmit Ghosh wins gold medal at International karate Champions...
Debasmit Ghosh is a resident of Pero Harishpur in Udaynarayanpur Block, Howrah
Bengali geologist solves the Himalayan puzzle at last - when will the mount...
The Himalayas continue to rise by an average of 2 cm each year
By Shuvra Dey
Did you know a Hooghly designer designed Queen Camilla’s gown at King's C...
Priyanka had sent her designs to Britain
United Missionary Girl’s High School: Almost 200-year legacy still going ...
24 Christian girls stayed in the boarding house and 20 Christian girls were day scholars
What should we keep in mind while purchasing pure ghee from the market!
Pure ghee has been used in Indian food recipes since time immemorial
9-year-old Aarush from Kolkata honoured by NASA as India’s youngest ‘Ci...
Aarush Naskar loves the stars, the sun and is very interested in knowing about them
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”
By TTW
Sundarbans’ honey collectors get big-time help from the Forest Department...
These honey collectors are known as Moules
Taking you through the Beadon Square – a tapestry of historical events
This park has witnessed India’s freedom struggle and played an important role
By TTW
Dipanwita Debnath translated Lepcha songs into Bangla and received Agnikany...
Dipanwita Debnath was not familier with Lepcha songs, nor had she heard them before
Back when Frida Kahlo chose saree instead of her iconic Tehuana-style floor...
Frida Kahlo was fascinated by six yards of Bengali handloom and the stylish Parsi way of wearing it.
By Shuvra Dey
Ghostbusters coming to Calcutta High Court to probe haunting spirits
DoS investigates cases related to ghosts, haunted locations, black magic, parapsychology, aliens, UFOs, crop circles and unidentified creatures
A fishy love affair - Mache Bhate Bangali
Bengalis stand out with a unique identity based on their passion for fish
'Author' Satyajit Ray and his obsession with magic and the supernatural
A tribute to the Master filmmaker on his birth centenary
How Manna Dey’s immortal Coffee Houser Sei Addata was born
Coffee Houser Sei Addata was released in 1983
Why do Bengal has a troubled relationship with May day?
For three decades, ‘lockout’ and ‘union’ were part of life in Bengal
The dancer at 82 has defied age and remained evergreen: Meet Purnima Ghosh
Recently Purnima Ghosh has performed on stage as Radha in ‘Bhanusingher Padabali
Banak – Colour of Bengal’s Clay Art
The method by which this indigenous colour is collected by artists is also quite unusual
Tagore in Bollywood – How he influenced major movie songs
Rabindrasangeet has been in Bollywood for decades
Can Music be used to fight climate change? World-famous activist Sukrit Sen...
Sukrit Sen leads the Kolkata Chapter of the Living Waters Museum
Royal Bengal Tigers of Sundarbans: Casualties of our success and symbols of...
The tiger population in the Sundarbans has already crossed 100
By Shuvra Dey
NASA’s Bengali scientist discovers Black Hole’s magnetic reversal
Space is spectacular, continues to surprise people, and there are a lot of unanswered questions out there
Seed paper pens of Naihati - great alternatives to conventional plastic pen...
A new breed of eco-friendly sustainable alternatives for plastic pens has come to the market
By Shuvra Dey
Amulya Ghosh gave wings to women and broke the glass ceiling a century ago
Amulya was inspired by Pulin Bihari Das's book 'Lathi Khela O Ashi Shiksha' at a very young age
By Shuvra Dey
The first female star of Bengali cinema and the melody queen Kanan Devi was...
Born on 22 April 1916, Kanan Devi was known as the melody queen
By Saheli Mitra
Let's talk about two of West Bengal’s most favoured ecotourism destinatio...
Gajoldoba and Lamahatta are two of Bengal’s foremost ecotourism destinations
What Bose proved 100 years ago, AI proves again – Plants produce sounds t...
Plants emit sounds that are similar to human speech but at ultrasonic frequencies
By Saheli Mitra
Overviewing Zakaria Street - the Ramadaan food paradise
Under the shadows of Kolkata’s biggest mosque, it is located near one of the oldest localities in Kolkata
Centurion statistician who worked from Calcutta gets highest International ...
The award, worth $80,000, will be handed over to C.R. Rao at the World Statistical Congress
More than just a wedding ritual, ‘Gaye holud’ has a scientific explana...
Bengali weddings are full of vibrant colours, scrumptious delicacies, and fascinating rituals
Exclusive: For this Pakistani, his love for Bengali has opened the world to...
Tahir Wahid is a student of Karachi University
By Suman Sadhu
Cartoonist Narayan Debnath’s Nonte Fonte hits the Big Screen
Debnath’s creations were gobbled up by children in various magazines and newspapers where they came as series
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
By TTW
Thailand’s Songkran, the spiritual cousin of Sankranti
Thai Songkran happens when the sun moves from Pisces to Aries in the zodiac
By Anita Bose
Phalsa on the rocks to your rescue this summer!
Food blogger ‘Ranjini Guha’ shares her favourite Phalsa cocktail recipe with GB
By Ranjini Guha
Kolkata Metro creates history as the first underwater metro run in India
Two Metro rakes had been taken to Howrah Maidan station from Esplanade station
Balaka Ghosh’s documentary on ‘Death in The City’ wins an internation...
The Life Beyond Life Film Festival focuses on eschatological themes
By TTW
Bosco on Wheels: distributing free meals to the underprivileged
The first edition of Bosco on Wheels has already distributed more than 2,000 rotis
You think you know what maya is? Come to Maya to find out!
Maya is an ancient, and central, concept of Hindu philosophy
Raj Bhavan all set to open to the public for heritage tours
A heritage walk will also be organised on the premises of Raj Bhavan to give an idea about the rich history of the building
Will the Rajbaris of Khidderpore stand the test of time?
Kidderpore is one of the oldest river ports under the control of Calcutta Port Trust
The youngest ‘Magic Queen’ of Bengal, 9-year-old Mimi Haldar unlocks a ...
Magic lost much of its attraction with the advent of technological invasion that drove Gen X and Y to the world of the Internet
British Kolkata’s drainage blueprint: Did it flood back then?
Water logging during the monsoons increased after the East India Company started developing Calcutta as a presidency city
Gardening is good for health. Yes, even a tiny plant on the window sill
Kolkata’s home gardeners tell you how to find peace
150-year celebration of Presidency University’s Chemistry Department : GB...
GB spoke to the Head of the Chemistry Department, Presidency University Professor Arnab Halder
Kolkata's first advanced sports science lab in Ramakrishna Mission Universi...
The Department of Sports Science and Yoga has been running successfully at RKMVERI
Indigenous rice cultivation and seed preservation in the Sundarbans
The agricultural sector in the Sundarbans now faces multiple new challenges
Nawab Bahadur Institution: Preserving a 200-year-old legacy of imparting ed...
Nawab Bahadur Institution, Murshidabad, is one of the oldest educational establishments of India
Satya Ranjan Dolui, the security guard who set up a library in a park with ...
Dolui transformed the place into a library with all kinds of books
German consulate pitches in to preserve Bengal’s cultural legacy
The German Consulate General signed an agreement to partner with Kolkata Sukriti Foundation
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
By TTW
Did Rabindranath Tagore write Sri Lanka’s national anthem?
In 1930, a young Samarakoon joined Visva-Bharati as a student of the Arts Department
Sonagachhi: Tracing the chequered history of one of the Asia’s largest se...
The Babus led a lavish life, and spent lakhs on mujra and mehfil regularly
By Shuvra Dey
Re-looking at the glory that was ‘Mankar Rangmahal’
Mankar was once renowned as the ‘Temple town’ of Bengal
By TTW
The retired teacher from Ausgram who teaches tribal students for just one r...
This Master Moshai wishes to teach till his last breath
Raising a toast to wild birds of Eco Park on Earth Hour Day
Earth Hour is an annual global grassroots movement organized by the World Wildlife Fund
Utpal Dutta - the actor who curated an inimitable style of his own
Remember his role as Samuel Leibowitz in Manusher Adhikaray?
Priyonath Mukhopadhyay, the sub-inspector who refused to give up
Priyonath was to serve with distinction in the force from 1878-1911
Despite all odds, could COVID-19 stop ‘Being Gorgeous’ to flourish?
‘Being Gorgeous’ has dedicated last few years to helping entrepreneurs from all over Bengal establish their careers
Will the Kadi Barga houses of Old Kolkata survive an earthquake? Listen to ...
The natural question that pops up is why are only the buildings built prior to 1940 at risk?
Back when Pradip Bhattacharya's Raktakarabi made two convicts fall in love!...
Pradip Bhattacharya’s unique theatre therapy for jail inmates
By Saheli Mitra
A quick list of events taking place throughout Bengal this week
Krosswindz will be performing live at the Hard Rock Cafe in Kolkata on March 30th
Unique Coconut Fairs held in Bengal districts to encourage Coconut Farming
The board is organising special hands-on skill development for the farmers teaching them special scientific methods
Warner and Healey, the ‘saheb chor’ who gave the police sleepless night...
Two White men showed Calcutta how sophisticated crime was done
The Making of the unsung fighter - Pritilata Waddedar
Pritilata Waddedar was good at academics and used to read a lot of books
Kolkata became witness to a musical evening by the children with Down syndr...
Melinda Pavek, the Consul General, USA was present as the chief guest at the musical evening
Kolkata addresses Parkinson’s Disease with international conference hoste...
The Asia- Oceania Parkinson and Movement Disorder Conference (AOPMC), 2023 was held in Kolkata recently
This World Water Day, let us take an oath of saving 100 litres of rainwater...
The groundwater table (known as an aquifer) is drying off at a fast pace
First ever Gour Malda Marathon chooses heritage protection as theme
Malda District Police has hosted the first ever Gour Malda Marathon
'Green Man' Mantu Hait - the Bengal lawyer behind the creation of an urban ...
On International Day of Forests a look at the Urban Forest of Kolkata
By Saheli Mitra
I see skies of blue, ‘pink blossoms’ too and I think to myself, what a ...
A corner of Calcutta remains draped in pink trumpets akin to cherry blossoms
Critically endangered Gyps vultures released in the Buxa Tiger Reserve
Among the 20 released vultures, there are 13 Oriental White-backed Vultures and 7 rescued Himalayan Griffons
Jute Queen of Kolkata Chaitali Das and her Rakshak Foundation revives the l...
Jute can be a game changer and the entire industry can be revived by pumping in new ideas
By Saheli Mitra
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.
By TTW
Kabir Suman on his birthday - Indrajit Sen recalls a four-day musical journ...
The man who broke the glass ceilings of Bengali songs
By Indrajit Sen
Is Times of Theatre the shot in the arm that Bengali theatre needs?
ToT launched its journey in June 2021
Sanchari Das Mollick, the film editor from Kolkata makes all proud on the O...
Variety Magazine wrote that ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ might get the award
Bengal Seed Savers’ Meet pave the way for healthy living
The indigenous varieties can grow in remote areas where modern agricultural devices and techniques are not available
By Saheli Mitra
Parimal Ray, the one-man institution linking Kolkata and Calcutta
The octogenarian sees himself as a preservationist rather than a collector
Binodini Opera brings Noti Binodini alive on stage as Sudipta Chakraborty g...
Binodini Dasi was born in 1863 in the suburbs of Kolkata which was predominantly inhabited by sex workers
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
By TTW
Women’s Day Series --- Dahan: Questioning gender stereotyping
Suchitra Bhattacharya's writing focuses on contemporary social issues
By Shuvra Dey
R D Burman clinked glasses and spoons and thus made music!
He discovered sound in every corner, from shepherds to Asha Bhonsle’s laughter
Women’s Day Series --- Subarnolata in pursuit of an identity
Ashapurna Devi authored over 30 novels, poetry, 10 volumes of collected works, and numerous stories for children
By Shuvra Dey
When Rabindranath Tagore was named a conspirator in an anti-British trial!
A collective movement of expatriate Indians called the 'Ghadar Party' was born
By Shuvra Dey
Women’s Day Series --- Sarat Chandra’s Abhaya defies traditional morali...
Chattopadhyay’s unconventional idea of chastity and reversed roles of women is best depicted in the female characters in Srikanta
By Shuvra Dey
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
By TTW
Women’s Day Series --- Mrinal of Tagore’s Streer Patra defies the ‘ha...
The mid-19th century was an era of great social and political upheaval
By Shuvra Dey
Letters written on Tagore’s Purabi by Victoria Ocampo
Purabi is an evening raga of Hindustani Classical Music signaling the onset of the dusk
By TTW
Dol Utsav at Bishnupur kicks off with a touch of classical music
Dol Utsav will be celebrated with gusto on the 7th and 8th of March this year
Murshidabad’s Lalbagh property being claimed by Pakistan’s 1st Presiden...
The quiet, semirural Lalbagh of Murshidabad often cuts a story steeped in timeless wonder
National Safety Day, a good day to stop blaming others and act for your own...
The first National Safety Day was observed on March 4, 1972
Creator of Pandab Goenda, Shashtipada Chattopadhyay is no more
Pandab Goenda was every Bengali child’s favourite
State Forest Department recruits Gaja-Mitras to end Human Pachyderm Conflic...
Clashes between humans and elephants have led to massive damage to crops and human lives
By Saheli Mitra
Kolkata boy creates Guinness Records by building castles of cards
Arnav Daga, is a 15-year-old student of class IX at Sri Sri Academy
By Shuvra Dey
State Government to launch ‘Apon Bangla’ cards for NRI Bengali investor...
The state government wants to tap NRI Bengalis for investment and employment
Nakashipara becomes top ITI, role model for rest of India, says NITI Aayog
India now has over 13,350 ITIs
The Calcutta trio who became enablers of the Raman Effect
National Science Day honours CV Raman’s Nobel-winning discovery
Tram Parade of Kolkata showcased century-old trams of the city
Kolkata was the first city in Asia to get trams
Shyam Bazar: What’s in a name?
Sutanuti, Gobindopur, and Kolkata were three neighboring villages on the banks of the Hooghly River
By TTW
Visva Bharati all set to be world’s first Heritage varsity
In 1951, Visva Bharati was accorded the status of India's first central university
Did Delhi cancel 'Titumir' to delude the contribution of Muslims in India...
Tulsi Lahiri, Sombhu Mitra, and Ritwik Ghatak, educated urban middle-class intellectuals and artists
By Suman Sadhu
Raja Basanta Roy Road; preserving vignettes of a revolutionary past
The house where revolutionaries lived
By Saheli Mitra
Brilliant actor Pahari Sanyal had a commendable mastery over Hindustani cla...
Even Satyajit Ray made him sing in his movies
'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
By TTW
'Monohara' - the Bengali mish-mash between 'rosogolla' and 'sandesh'
A sweet that steals your heart
By TTW
The story behind the birth of a song that is an emotion for Bengalis worldw...
The Language Movement of Bangladesh gave birth to International Mother Language Day
Letter boxes of Kolkata - taking us back to the era of pen and paper
With the invention of the electronic mail, letter boxes are gradually vanishing from the streets of Kolkata
By Shuvra Dey
Creator Sujan Dasgupta leaves 'Eken babu' in limbo
Both Sayantani and Shamita Dasgupta had translated Bengali fairy tales and published them in English
New Haven of Animals, the new zoo at New Town
Hon’ble Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, inaugurated the Harinalaya
By Saheli Mitra
Bengal’s century-old Chhot boat technique to be preserved in the British ...
The first recording of ‘Chhot’ boats have unique left-to-right downward sloping planking
By Saheli Mitra
Olympian Tulsidas Balaram, the once don of Maidan soccer is no more
Balaram belonged to the golden generation of Indian football of the 1950s and 60s
Life is Art, Live yours in Colour
from January 27, 2023, passers by suddenly noticed a flurry of activities in the vicinity
By Shuvra Dey
Dr Purnima Sinha, the first female physicist from C.U., who did her PhD way...
Dr Purnima Sinha and how she broke shackles of patriarchy
‘MISHTI’ to save Sundarbans through planting and protecting Mangrove
The mangroves help hold back the strong blows of the high tidal waves
By Saheli Mitra
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
By TTW
Will ‘Amrit Dharohar’ scheme of Union Budget help protect East Kolkata ...
It falls under the ‘Green Growth,’ one of the seven priorities of the recent budget
By Saheli Mitra
From the heart: Cops from Burtolla PS share the joy with 250 young friends
Already, nearly 250 children have come under the project’s umbrella
100 years of radio in Kolkata, and we didn’t even notice!
February 13 is observed as World Radio Day
Barefoot Boys: How Coach Sailen Bose helped the soccer team defeat the Brit...
In the early 1900s football had become a symbol of freedom to the Indians
Kolkata artist explores Zen Buddhism and Nature to create solo magic
Satori - In the Arms of Nature is a solo show on at ICCR
Hayavadana: Exploring man’s existential crisis
The play is about a strange horse-faced man, who wants to get rid of this strange life
‘Boat Schools’ can be a solution to education in flood prone areas of B...
Boatmen, teachers and volunteers came forward to take part in building the school
Fuchkawala – the restaurant that started during Lockdown blues by two you...
Fuchkawala is now a brand and ever increasing, thanks to the innovative ideas of the siblings
Unearthing Bharatpur Stupa: A treasure trove of historical and cultural art...
Bharatpur is a small village in Galsi
Safer Internet Day is something we need to observe every day!
Safer Internet Day is observed worldwide annually in February
Steamer service from Calcutta that transformed British Rangoon
Rangoon became a centre for trade from a large rural village
By TTW
Benode Behari Mukherjee, the semi-blind world-famous artist from Santiniket...
Did you know he was a mentor of Satyajit Ray?
By Shuvra Dey
Mangala Kanti Ray who has preserved the obsolete Sarinda, gets Padma Shri
Each region of India has some unique musical instruments
Books from Thailand make their way to the Book Fair for the first time
The fair is filled with enthusiasts ranging from kids to adults
‘Biscuit Cups’ serving tea in Nadia – an answer to land pollution?
Plastic is used in almost every sector around the world
Dried marigolds can be a cure for cancer!
Marigold is extensively used in temples and for worship, marriage ceremonies etc
By Shuvra Dey
Zero-waste shop of Newtown shows the way to future innovative disposal of w...
"Zero Shop” is a one-stop ‘waste to wealth’ shop
Did you know Dwarkanath Tagore owned around 50 brothels in Calcutta?
He founded the Jorasanko Branch of the Tagore family
West Bengal’s first Saraswati temple was established a century ago in How...
The name ‘Saraswati' means 'elegant', 'flowing', and ‘watery'
By Shuvra Dey
Dr. Ratan Kar who saved the Jarawas from a measles epidemic, gets Padma Shr...
Dr. Kar is now 66 years old and lives with his family in Bangalore
Titas Sadhu, the girl from Chinsurah scripting history on the cricket field...
The whole of Chinsurah and Bengal is celebrating this girl’s achievements
2nd largest Book Fair of the world kicks off
World’s 2nd largest book fair is held every year in Kolkata with great pomp
Terracotta Tales scripted in Burnt Clay
Terracotta temples were erected in Bankura, Murshidabad, Bishnupur
By TTW
Rabindranath Tagore's niece controlled their estate on horseback with a gun...
Accomplished women of the Tagore household played important role in the land’s history culture
French artist Annabel and husband Sourav restore old Kolkata buildings thro...
Annabel Schenck trying to give a fresh look to old Kolkata buildings without destroying them
IAS officer Vivek Kumar once again wins hearts with tribute to Kolkata
In 2021, Kumar had released a single titled Amar Kolkata
Finally, a Padma Vibhushan for one of India's greatest medical scientists, ...
The doctor passed away in October 2022
Think you know all about our tricolour? Think again!
Pingali Venkayya is just one of the myths associated with India’s flag
On National Tourism Day, look at the vintage travel posters we found!
The stereotype of Bengalis as inveterate travellers is well founded
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
By TTW
Swami Vivekananda influenced young Subhas Bose to fall in love with his mot...
Swamiji’s words became the guiding motto of Subhas Bose
Subhas vs Prof Oaten, an encounter that changed two lives
What happened to E.F. Oaten, the assault on whom caused Subhas Bose to be expelled from Presidency College?
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Turning Point: Working for specially-abled people since 25 years
Turning point is the first day-centre in Kolkata
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
By TTW
Spence’s Hotel, the first ever hotel of Asia was in Kolkata!
Even author Jules Verne mentioned about Spences Hotel
Bengal paintings on chariots were another form of fresco painting
Wooden chariots were once a pride of Bengal and Orissa
In the era of 'everything digitized', will Kolkata typists eventually vani...
There was a time when being a typist was lucrative, many of them even earning Rs.1000 a day
By Saheli Mitra
Why Kolkata is deservedly a top global food destination
Kolkata is the only Indian city among the World's Best Food Destinations
Mrinal Mandal is turning Khawabgaon into a centre for original Dokra Art
Lalbazaar was renamed Khawabgaon art village by Chalchitra Academy
By Saheli Mitra
How a 15-year publishing hiatus almost cost Sarat Chandra his career
Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay is India’s most translated author
MATER: The book that speaks saving India’s sons to save our daughters
An anthology of letters from Mother to Son edited by Saheli Mitra
On the eve of Makar Sankranti
Sadhus have a unique way of life and perspectives on the meaning of life
By TTW
Bengalis who contributed to the building of Alipore Zoo
It was Wellesley who first thought of creating a zoological garden
Swami Vivekananda on Practical Vedanta: ‘Different’ Understanding
Swami Vivekananda just lived for only 39 years
Raju Nepali - the North-East Indian hero, working as a anti-human trafficki...
Raju Nepali is the founder of Duars Expressmail
By Shuvra Dey
A martyr at 19, the man who almost killed Charles Tegart
Gopimohan single-handedly attempted to assassinate Charles Tegart
From Phoolkopir shingara to Koraishutir kochuri - winter becomes a dining c...
Phoolkopir Shingara or Koraishutir Kochuri?
By Shuvra Dey
Do we remember famous historian Sudhir Kumar Mitra’s anti-communal ideolo...
Sudhir Kumar Mitra was born in Jonai Boksha village in the Hooghly district
Modern Masterpieces: Pratham Pratishruti, Ashapurna Devi’s immortal warri...
Pratham Pratishruti is arguably Ashapurna Devi’s most celebrated work
Koustav Chatterjee becomes the 78th Grand Master. An exclusive GB interview...
Koustav won his maiden GM norm in 2021
By TTW
Why ‘Shibpur Botanical Garden’ owes a huge debt to William Roxburgh
The Indian Botanic Garden is the largest in Southeast Asia
Bori Monda: Bankura’s unique dessert vies for GI recognition
Ancient Bengal was known as ‘Gauda Banga’
Supreme Court of Calcutta’s judge John Hyde’s secret notes
John Hyde was a famous judge residing in Kolkata
By TTW
User-friendly Braille maps for visually impaired students brought by NATMO
AI is used for 3D embossing to get the final Braille Maps
K. Ali Bakery: The century old heritage bakery of Mominpur
few bakeries have stood firm in the face of tumultuous times
James Augustus Hicky: The British of Calcutta who spoke against imperial ru...
Hicky started his newspaper ventures in Calcutta
By TTW
Bengal’s rural housewives turn saxophone players
Their music has captivated the masses
By Suman Sadhu
Amrita Mukherjee’s book reveals the secret diary of Calcutta’s iconic l...
Asoke Kumar Mukherjee was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Alipore Bar Association
100 years ago, someone thought of building an airport in Kolkata
The first flights landed in the city in 1924
The Danes have left their architectural imprint on Serampore, the Hooghly t...
Serampore was known as ‘Frederiksnagar’, in honour of King Frederick V of Denmark
Saras Mela: Melting pot of artisans
Fairs are connecting links between rural artisans and urban buyers
Pele, the king of football is no more
Pele's Kolkata visit saved the maroon green brigade from losing the match
Royal retreats, the heritage palace hotels of West Bengal
Kolkata has traditionally been known as a ‘City of Palaces’
Kolkata Street Music Festival celebrates the genius of street musicians and...
Street musicians and wandering performers are found all over Bengal
West Bengal's 'flower village' Khirai, helping garner alternative employmen...
Tracks of flowers of different hues will leave you mesmerised
By Aparupa Basu
Manzilat Fatima – Keeping authentic Royal Awadhi cuisine alive in Kolkata...
It was food that comforted Nawab Wajid Ali Shah
By Shuvra Dey
Christmas Festival 2022 kicks off amid fanfare
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the mega carnival yesterday
KIFF screens new docu honouring forgotten martyr of Murshidabad
Nalinikanta Bagchi is the subject of a film by Sumit Ghosh
When two planets were engaged in a chat – why Tagore and Einstein never a...
Rabindranath Tagore and Albert Einstein met a couple of times
By Saheli Mitra
Alpana in a church for Christmas? Why not, if it is Kolkata?
A citizens’ initiative led by the indomitable Mudar Patherya
House Number 13 on Cornwallis Street - a rich treasure trove of historical ...
Calcutta Training Academy functioned from this house between 1861-1890
By TTW
Attacked in Pakistan, welcomed in Kolkata, Joyland makes history
Kolkata has proved yet again that art cannot have boundaries
By Suman Sadhu
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
By TTW
The boy from Nadia who decides who is awarded the Nobel for Medicine
But here’s a lot more to Dr Asim K. Dutta Roy
Gobardanga’s train platform number 3 ½ evokes memories from the past
Gobardanga is one of the oldest stations on the Sealdah-Bongaon section
Messi and Kolkata, a love affair that goes back over a decade
Lionel Messi played in Kolkata on Sep 2, 2011
Chakraberia – the Dihi that was older than Calcutta
Most of the colonial structures are missing along the Chakraberia Road now
By TTW
Old Kolkata bhistiwalas make big screen debut, thanks to filmmaker Farha Kh...
The film is being screened at the Kolkata International Film Festival
By Suman Sadhu
International Kolkata Art Festival celebrates Abanindranath Tagore’s 150t...
The Art festival has taken place in Indian Museum, Kolkata
Kolkata International Film Festival celebrates Bachchan’s 80th in style
KIFF will screen eight of Bachchan’s most popular films
Remembering on her birth anniversary, Ma Sarada – goddess or a mere mothe...
Ma Sarada’s life story remained practically unknown
How the Kolkata Film Festival went ‘international’
KIFF was simply Kolkata Film Festival until 2001
By Sekhar Das
Dakshin Kalikata Sevasram: Century-old home close to Netaji’s heart
Netaji in his letters mentions Dakshin Kalikata Sevasram
By TTW
Bengal’s first-ever Santhali Book Fair in Jhargram turning heads
It aimed to revive a dying language by making it popular
Bengal’s mountaineers and their continued love affair with the peaks
Remembering the pioneers on International Mountain Day
Dhamsa – a sneak peek into tribal life, while in Kolkata
The restaurant has been given the shape of Dhamsa
By TTW
Bengal's health related initiatives become a boon for it's people
Swasthya Sathi has modelled the health sector in a unique way
Modern Masterpieces: Chheley Kaar! The National Award winner ahead of its t...
The film was remade in Hindi, Tamil and Malayalam
Himalayan Orange Tourism Festival celebrates its 5th year in Kolkata
Winter is the season of oranges
Gone with the Wind’s heartthrob Vivien Leigh was born in Darjeeling!
Against a properly dramatic background, Vivien Mary Hartley was born
Walking down Apur Sansar Park; talking to architect Saibal Kar
Soumitra Chatterjee started his journey with ‘Apur Sansar’
A piece of Bengal in the core of Varanasi – Visiting the famous Bangali T...
This Bangali Tola is situated by the Dashashwamedh Ghat
Ballavpurer Roopkatha: Retelling a fairytale in celluloid
What is so special about this quirky horror comedy?
Bengali scientists nail down antibiotic-resistant ‘Superbugs’
Seven scientists including three Bengali researchers identified the superbug
Breakfast at Trincas after 62 years!
Trincas catering a wholesome breakfast, keeping you energized for the day
By Saheli Mitra
Rehab crucial for Parkinson’s patients, says Institute of Neurosciences K...
Parkinson’s Disease is a common neuro-degenerative disorder
In life and in death, how was Shri Aurobindo’s connect to his wife Mrinal...
Many often raised the question, why did Shri Aurobindo marry?
Max Mueller Bhavan celebrates its 65th year
Goethe Institute offers a large number of courses to suit every situation
Modern Masterpieces: Ganga, yet another ‘must watch’ that never got its...
This was only the second film for Rajen Tarafdar as director
Khudiram’s love for revolvers as depicted by close aide Hemchandra Kanung...
Kanungo first met Khudiram on one of Medinipur’s quiet roads
By TTW
Parted Crafts: A must-visit exhibition on how Partition impacted Bengal’s...
The exhibition is on view at ICCR, Kolkata
Darjeeling Hills set to be the new ‘Saffron’ cultivation hub
Saffron has beome synonymous with luxury
When S.D. Burman was rejected because of his faulty pronunciation!
S.D. Burman was rejected by HMV
By TTW
First 3D Planetarium of India coming up in Howrah this December
This planetarium will be a booster to stargazers
Can authorship be taught? Apeejay Bangla Sahitya Utsob answers
The goal of ABSU is to increase the accessibility of Bangla literature
‘Nakshi Kantha’ – how Irene Begum pilots women empowerment
Irene was forced to discontinue studies due to poverty
Kolkata’s Pumpkin Shingaras invading the US snack market successfully
Pumpkin shingaras has casted spell in the US snack market and it has got its routes in Kolkata!
This winter, go places you have never been before
Three easily accessible winter vacation destinations near Kolkata
Rare French photos of Calcutta on display at Indian Museum
The images are mostly reprints of originals from French museums
Tagore tried to save Bengal’s Shellac Doll Art
The demand for Shellac Dolls increases during the Rathayatra
Peeping into the life of Bonophool, the master story-teller
The master story-teller Bonophool and his hilarious idiosyncrasies
By Shuvra Dey
Kolkata hosts fashion event that takes ability beyond disabilities
After Delhi and Bengaluru, this was the first time WWAD came to Kolkata
Two Kolkata women changing lives of the Dhapa rag-pickers
Girls and children from the rag-picking community of Dhapa are lately exposed to positive changes, thanks to these two women of Kolkata
By Shuvra Dey
Modern Masterpieces: Stree, the film that brought Uttam-Soumitra together a...
The chemistry between the two men was near perfect
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
By TTW
Women of Bankura and Jhargram show the way to Green bags
These bags are used extensively in Jhargram medical shops
Durga Puja art and its global possibilities, a discussion at Maya Art Space...
The post-Puja discussion is an annual feature
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
By TTW
The origin of Biryani – how a Mughal delicacy invaded Bengal
Bengali’s love biryani although it is not an indigenous dish
By Shuvra Dey
Girindramohini Dasi – the feminist poet who was Tagore’s contemporary
Her poems were highly praised by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
By TTW
Soumitro Chatterjee lives on: Exclusive interview with his daughter
Chatterjee was a prodigy and a legacy to be taken forward by the coming generations
On Children’s Day, a look at two men whose Bengali rhymes for children be...
In focus, Madan Mohan Tarkalankar and Jogindranath Sarkar
Kolkata to host very special ramp walk at fashion show that breaks all barr...
WWAD is a social initiative for persons with disabilities
Chand Paul Ghat, where British Judges and dignitaries landed
The understated glory of Chand Paul Ghat
By TTW
Bengali scientists discover shark fossil in Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer becomes witness to the discovery of a Hybodont shark fossil
Bengal’s Haringhata meat to satiate foodies at FIFA World Cup, Qatar
Bengal’s own ‘Haringhata’ meat brand will be present at Qatar
Behala firm to equip Qatar FIFA World Cup power transformers
Proud moment for Bengal as Kolkata firm transformers reach Qatar
Bengali geologist unearths world’s largest uncut emerald
How a Durgapur resident made his way to Zambia
Jadavpur University scientists, part of ISRO’s Chandrayaan 3
Could Chandrayaan 3 keep up with the expectations?
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Rockstar in a Kanjeevaram, the enduring magic of Usha Uthup
The iconic playback and pop singer turned 74 this year
Feathered friends are approaching Bengal this winter; are you ready to watc...
When and where to find the vast range of migratory birds that visit Bengal each winter? Here is the complete guide
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
By TTW
Modern Masterpieces: Madhumati, the film that nearly won Ritwik Ghatak a Fi...
Many Indian films, and even a few foreign ones, owe a debt to Madhumati
How a Bengali couple’s utmost care helped Rahul Sheikh become the Bengal ...
Once the assistant of a mason, Rahul Sheikh was taken under wings by a Hindu couple who helped smoothen his journey towards success
An artist, a thinker, a loner - remembering Ritwik Ghatak on his birthday
A tribute to the maverick on his 97th birth anniversary
Black, White, and South: The many faces of Calcutta
How the early inhabitants of Kolkata divided the city
Rani Rashmoni’s iconic Janbazar house finally acquires heritage status
The historically significant Janbazar house of Rani Rashmoni, which has been a witness of several important contemporary events, finally recognised as a heritage building
Incredible story of grit and courage: Football manager Rahul Sheikh creates...
The film-worthy life-story of football manager Rahul Sheikh who started his career as a masons’ assistant!
Railway coach at New Jalpaiguri gets an áppetizing’ makeover
A brand new initiative that helped turn an abandoned railway coach into a promising restaurant in New Jalpaiguri Station
Hawa, a Bangladeshi mystery-drama directed by Mejbaur Rahman
The movie based on the life of the fishermen
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
By TTW
WB government’s Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme bags prestigious SKOCH Award
Instituted in 2021, the scheme provides financial assistance to the women of deserving families of the state
Modern Masterpieces: 36 Chowringhee Lane, a debut worth remembering
A film in which one woman reaches out to another
Tagore’s grandson Nitindranath and century old Visva-Bharati Publishing D...
The Visva-Bharati Publication (Visva Bharati Granthana Vibhaga) has completed its centenary year
Metamorphosis of Feluda: Did Ray wish to cast Amitabh Bachchan?
Feluda has enamoured readers and film lovers for more than half-a-century and continues to do so even now
Going on an authentic Parsi food trail in Kolkata
An Exclusive Interview with Supriya Mancherji
By Shuvra Dey
Brikkho Foundation: Setting up Orphanage for Trees
Brikkho Foundation, under the aegis of Ghosh, is working to create an orphan home for trees
By Shuvra Dey
Alipore Museum – Where History Stands Still
The Red Brick Wall of the Jail cum Museum has names of notable freedom fighters who were imprisoned here including Jawaharlal Nehru, Subhash Chandra Bose and many more
How a Christian donated land for the temple of Bhabatarini in Dakshineswar
The idea for the temple came to Rani Rashmoni in a dream
Kali and Bengal’s legendary dacoits, an everlasting bond
Bengal’s dacoits are celebrated for their allegiance to Kali
Are the Green Crackers really ‘Green’ this year?
This year, the Hon’ble High Court has sanctioned the use of only ‘Green fireworks’ complying with the 90 decibel (dB) noise
By Shuvra Dey
Unique art of Bengal: Diwali Dolls
One of the most attractive Diwali doll made in Medinipur is a reproduction of Ravana
Architects Ayan Roy and Soumyadeep Das to design Bhutan's Paro Airport
The architects are both alumni of IIEST Shibpur, and co-founders of the architectural firm, VBRIDGE
How did Nirmalendu Chowdhury popularise Bangla folk songs
He made Bangla folk popular across the globe
By TTW
The first Solar Dome of India comes up at Kolkata’s Eco Park
GB pays a visit to this site of scientific feat
By TTW
The man who first played Othello on the Bengali stage
In 1848, Adhya made history at Sans Souci Theatre
Trincas Ming Room comes alive again
Trincas is one such legendary restaurant that has been in business for the past six decades
Why did Visva Bharati Music Board give a fatwa against Debabrata Biswas
Remembering him on his death anniversary
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
By TTW
La’au, Kaninit, Nadakkavukaran, and other names that America has taught m...
Part eleven of Dr Partha Bandyopadhyay’s American saga
Modern Masterpiece: Titas Ekti Nodir Naam, the story of a river and a man w...
Titas Ekti Nodir Naam is a masterpiece because of its flaws
Dr Shantanu Bhowmik transforms plastic wastes into utility products
Shantanu is not only a gifted scientist but he is also a painter amd an accomplished singer
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
By TTW
Bijoy Singha, the prince of Bengal who was once the ruler of Sri Lanka
How did a Bengali prince reach Srilanka?
Did you know Tarashankar Bandyopadhyay was nominated for Nobel Prize?
According to nobelprize.org, Tarashankar had been nominated from India by author Krishna Kripalani, who was then the secretary of Sahitya Akademi
Patkheer: Deciphering lost recipes of Bengal
According to historical records, ‘patkheer' was a popular dessert of the people of Dhaka even during the Mughal era
Century old journey of Santiniketan’s Visva-Bharati Publishing Division
Rabindranath Tagore founded Visva-Bharati University on 18 September 1922
When my North Kolkata upbringing met America’s sexual liberation
Part ten of Dr Partha Bandyopadhyay’s American saga
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
By TTW
Is the traditional art of 'Lakshmi shara' vanishing?
A traditional practise that is endangered today is worshipping Maa Lakshmi on a shara
Modern Masterpieces: Basanta Bilap, creating magic out of everyday life
A film in which even the minor characters are unforgettable
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
By TTW
250-year-old Puja that moved back from Narail in Bangladesh
It was started by Ramanarayan Sen of Chinsurah
Durga worshipped as Pateshwari Devi at Burdwan Rajbari
During Maharaja Mahatab Chand’s reign, betel nuts were ‘slaughtered’ as a symbolic gesture
Chopping of trees in Kolkata for pujo pandals and ad hoardings
Huge hoardings reduce the flow of wind in the city to almost 10km per hour
By Saheli Mitra
Festival of plays beckons theatre buffs to Academy of Fine Arts during Durg...
Veteran thespian Seema Mukhopadhyay will host two plays on Saptami
By Shuvra Dey
Of ‘Bagans’ and ‘Bazaars’: Old Calcutta and its place names
Trade and commerce were intrinsic to the growth of Kolkata
Nandotsav heralds Durga Puja at Baikunthapur Rajbari
Nandotsav at Baikunthapur Rajbari is a joyous occasion where children participate in ‘Dadhi-kado’
By TTW
Celebrating Durga Puja at Netaji's house in Kodalia
Maa Durga successfully becomes a metaphor for the modern women
Sharbamangala – Kolkata artist’s artwork for ICU COVID patient creates ...
Oiendrila spent over 264 hours creating the magnum opus
By Saheli Mitra
This Durga Puja, take your pets to Kolkata’s first pet-friendly pandal
The pandal is exclusively open to pets and pet parents until tomorrow
When the Goddess comes to the forests of Sonajhuri
The tribal people are the lifeblood of this puja
By Shuvra Dey
What good is an autobiography that doesn’t tell the whole truth?
Part nine of Dr Partha Bandyopadhyay’s American saga
Durga Puja organizers at Girish Bhawan adopt new-age immersion technique
Since 1832, the four-day puja at Girish Bhawan has been an annual event and is now an integral part of Kolkata’s legacy
By Shuvra Dey
Modern Masterpieces: Shriman Prithviraj, a shining gem that remains a treas...
An apparently simple narrative spiced up with delightful asides
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
By TTW
Why did the 18th century give birth to the modern Durga Puja?
Why did the 18th century give birth to the modern Durga Puja?
A Slice of Bengal in Europe
Durga Puja in Cologne was started by the veteran members of Bharat Samiti
How does Nature play an important role in Durga Puja
Durga Puja is not just a celebration – It is worshipping nature
Hon’ble CM to inaugurate Alipore Jail Museum
Hon’ble State Chief Minister, Ms Mamata Banerjee, initiated the move to transform Alipore Jail into a museum
350-year-old Sonar Durga idol of Purulia that leaves a bank vault with AK-4...
This Durga idol has just two hands
Century-old Parsi Dharamshala: A point of convergence for Kolkata foodies
Parsi cuisine is an eclectic mix of hot and sweet, nice and spice
Learning to speak ‘American’, and my first paper published
Part eight of Dr Partha Bandyopadhyay’s American saga
Modern Masterpieces: Arogya Niketan, a legendary novel turned iconic film
Tarashankar’s beloved novel was also a successful film
‘Bho Katta’— why do children these days no more shout these words?
Have mobile phones taken away the fun of kite flying?
By Shuvangi Dey
Charting a safe income for Tiger Widows of Sundarbans
Sundarban Foundation, the NGO that works for upliftment of the community in Sundarban
By Shuvra Dey
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
By TTW
Six-year-old Arushi clenches gold at Int’l Science Olympiad
A resident of Khardah, Arushi receives gold for Mathematics
Modern Masterpieces: Nimantran, a story of undying love and hard realities
Tarun Majumdar’s underrated gem
Bengal’s Debankita ranks 22nd in NEET 2022
Who says Bengali medium can be detrimental to higher studies?
Himalaya’s daughter: How Bengal’s foremost mountaineer became involved ...
Utkarshe Aarohan is the voice for humble, small Pujas
India’s first post office was at Khejuri in East Midnapore
The birthplace of India’s First official Telegraph line connecting Calcutta-Khejuri and Diamond Harbour
World’s first women’s liberation journal by Dwarkanath Ganguly, one who...
He who wanted all Indian women to be literate
From bioplastic to NASA, this Durgapur prodigy has been there, done that
At 17, Aparup Roy is already a star scientist
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
By TTW
A miserable failure in Biology, and I was supposed to be a professor!
Part seven of Dr Partha Bandyopadhyay’s American saga
If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one. A tribute to Moth...
Loving and caring soul that is still alive
When the Goddess came to the streets of Kolkata
Hon’ble CM of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee led a colourful street parade from Jorasanko in Central Kolkata to Red Road
World’s largest religious monument, larger than Angkor Wat coming up in N...
Bengal is set to get the world’s largest religious monument in Mayapur
Lost Palace of Siraj-ud-Daulah
Siraj-ud-Daulah is hailed as the last independent Nawab of Bengal
By TTW
Bengal turns self-reliant in Rohu-Katla farming following the ‘Moyna Mode...
The development has been made possible under the guidance of the Hon'ble CM, Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata and its first bus service
In 1926, Walford & Company launched the city’s first double-decker bus
By TTW
Indigenous paddy varieties by the women farmers of Bengal
This endeavour has also helped the villages to restore their ecological balance
Abhijit Sen, one of India’s leading agriculture economists passes away
Sen received the Padma Bhusan for public service in 2010
Hemanta, Manna, and the battle between two super successful Bengalis
Part six of Dr Partha Bandyopadhyay’s American saga
On International Dog Day, let’s talk about undivided Bengal’s only pure...
The Sarail Hound was first bred by Mughal generals
Photographers Manoveena and Devalena, the magical duo
The sisters debuted as photographers between 1937 and 1940
Children’s playhouse in the lap of nature in Laxmikantapur
Khelaghar project was initiated 20 years ago at Raghunathpur in Kulpi Block, South 24 Parganas
Bankim Ghosh, the Boxing Champion who turned an actor
In 1948, Ghosh made his debut in the Bengali film with 'Bhuli Nai'
Bapuji tiffin cakes rule the roost despite the vast repertoire of fancy cak...
Middle-class Bengali hunger answered
By Shuvra Dey
Howrah’s teenager makes it to India Book of Records with miniature art of...
She took 40 days to draw 532 miniature paintings on pieces of paper
Tribute to ‘Badru’ of Maidan
Banerjee had represented West Bengal and won Santosh Trophy twice in 1953 and 1955
Amar Kutir goes online for the first time, thanks to The Bengal Store
Amar Kutir is one of the must-visit attractions of Santiniketan
Famous guitarist Denis Stern brings global music to Kolkata
Stern in a conversation with journalist Saheli Mitra
By Saheli Mitra
The earthy and robust taste of Bengal’s favourite Kochu
Colocasia esculenta plant is ingrained in our tradition and is an integral part of Durga Puja
Bengal's Tahrina Nasrin crosses the Strait of Gibraltar
Nasrin took 4 hours and 23 minutes to cross the 15.1 km Strait of Gibraltar
Buried Dutch cemetery of Chinsurah
The Dutch cemetery has well planned narrow walkways around the graves
Letters to Remember: Celebrating Rishi Aurobindo’s 150th anniversary thro...
Rishi Aurobindo was one of the first Indians who received education in England
Salauddin and team from Bengal gets the tricolour flags ready for this Inde...
Mondal’s company is one of the few others who have been enlisted to supply flags to various government agencies
75 years after Independence, can we stop promoting the Pingali Venkayya myt...
The first attempt at a national flag was made by Sister Nivedita
Motilal Seal, the man who made schools for Hindu girls and boy
To fight influence of Christian missionaries and western education
Durand Cup and Kolkata, a bond cemented by Mohammedan Sporting
The 2022 edition of the tournament begins on Aug 16
Tracing the metamorphosis of Sri Aurobindo: A documentary from Bengal
This year marks the 15oth birth anniversary of Sri Aurobindo
By Shuvra Dey
How Alipore Zoo was born, and how it could have been born earlier!
A proposal for a zoo in Calcutta was put forward 150 years ago
WB Government to preserve classic Bengali film negatives
In the initial phase, around 850 vintage films released between 1950 and 2000, have been selected for conservation
Death never conquered Tagore, he had seen too much of it
In a life marked by personal losses, Tagore thought deeply about death
Mericamaya Satkahan: Potato chips with rice, and other trials
Part three of Dr Partha Bandyopadhyay’s American saga
On Hiroshima Day, looking back at Japan’s assault on Calcutta
The first Japanese bomb fell on Dec 20, 1942
Kolkata's South Point School is set to launch its own nano-satellite
South Point happens to be the second private school in the country and first in Eastern India to go ahead with such an ambitious project
Squash player Saurav Ghosal creates a history @CWG 2022
First-ever Squash player to win a medal for India at the Commonwealth Games
‘A feeling of great sorrow overwhelmed me as we made our way to the locat...
How Nemai Ghosh escorted Satyajit Ray to the Ghare Baire shoot
Can we still save our old buildings? If not, why not?
The KMC has identified 150 ‘extremely vulnerable’ buildings
The cyclone which became a trigger for the birth of a nation
The Bhola cyclone of 1970 is still one of the world’s worst natural disasters
Lakshmi baskets of Bengal, sign of exquisite art
The baskets contained an idol of Lakshmi, mounted on a brass elephant
By TTW
Achinta Sheuli reminds us of Bengal’s ‘weighty’ past
Bengal’s strongmen were celebrated in their time
Unique heritage walks: Destination Serampore Radhaballav and Madanmohun tem...
An ‘Aatchala’ Radhaballav Temple was built on the banks of Ganga River around 1677 by Rudraram Pundi
Achinta Sheuli’s fairytale journey to Commonwealth gold
Howrah boy makes Commonwealth Games history
By Shuvra Dey
Mericamaya Satkahan: Living in the USA…on $380 a month
Part two of Dr Partha Bandyopadhyay’s American saga
Journals that pay tribute to daily life in Kolkata
Humour is never far from the life of the average Bengali
Maya Art Space achieves a first, gathers three Bengal masters in one exhibi...
All three are octogenarian icons of Bengal art
The lost tigers of Buxa could be coming home
BTR was created in 1983 as India’s 15th tiger reserve
By Saheli Mitra
Captain Suresh Biswas, the Bengali who became a Brazilian
The legendary Bengali is all but forgotten in the land of his birth
Moral policing to financial fraud, Bengal’s ‘pioneers’ who showed the...
The earliest case of white collar crime in Bengal dates back to 1904
Dr Sushovan Banerjee who treated the poor for Re 1 is no more
He was a general physician who had been treating patients for the past 57 years for just Re 1
Novel 'Heritage Walk': Destination Serampore Henry Martin Pagoda
A Heritage Photo Walk is an attempt to trace the colonial practices
The ‘what if’ factor in Uttam Kumar’s career still troubles us
This year marks Uttam Kumar’s 42nd death anniversary
Mericamaya Satkahan: Friendless in a distant land
A saga covering over three decades of the migrant experience
Kalimpong school makes history, takes India to Swiss global Pipes and Drums...
Kumudini Homes is one of Kalimpong's oldest schools
By TTW
How Labhpur influenced the writing spirit of Tarashankar
He who brought a slice of Rarh Bengal to life
By Shuvra Dey
On India’s Flag Adoption Day, acknowledging the tricolour’s debt to Ben...
The Indian tricolour was adopted on this day in 1947
GSI’s thrust to promote geo-tourism in India
With the recent additions, there are 34 Geological Heritage Sites in India now
WB Government to set up Khadi outlets at temple premises
The first outlet will be set up at Mayapur, in the premises of the new ISKCON temple
Nabanita Ghosh, the musical girl from Uttarpara making waves in Denmark
Ghosh wishes to promote her music, her country’s music, and art through different events and cultural shows on Scandinavian soi
Bishnu Dey, ‘rebel’ poet and harbinger of modernism in Bengali verse
Remembering on his birth anniversary
By Shuvra Dey
The roaring lions in our Nation Emblem
Dinanath Bhargava had sketched and illuminated India’s National Emblem, the Lion Capital of Ashoka
By Saheli Mitra
Krishnanagar clay Durga, a work of art and a piece of history
Clay dolls of Krishnanagar date back to nearly 250 years ago
Mehuli’s golden feat revives interest in Bengal’s rich rifle shooting t...
West Bengal Rifle Association says picture is improving
Oncologists of SSKM perform first ever double mastectomy technique
It is similar to the one which Angelina Jolie, hollywood actress, had undergone in 2013
100-year-old Deshbandhu Mistanna Bhandar downs shutters
Deshbandhu Mistanna Bhandar was established by Bibhutibhushan Chowdhury in 1921
Bengal’s Mehuli Ghosh wins Shooting World Champs
In the 2017 National Championships, Mehuli won eight gold and three bronze medals, and was judged Best Shooter
How Lakshmir Bhandar scheme helped Dipali Santra save her family from penur...
Under this project, the government provides Rs 500 per month to families from the general category and Rs 1,000 to women belonging to SC and ST
Hooghly student’s film gets nominated at National Science Film Festival
First Bengali film to get the honour
By TTW
Science City Kolkata @25
Even today the Dinosaur Park remains one of the greatest attractions at Science City
Raja's Farewell
Raja was brought to the South Khairbari Tiger Rescue Center in North Bengal in the year 2008
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
By TTW
Centenary for some, obscurity for others, the story of Bengal’s newspaper...
The pioneers who paved the way for the big brands today
The Ramcharit Manas manuscript that travelled from Mahisadal to Kolkata
The language of the manuscript is close to the Abadi Sanskrit dialect
By TTW
Tale of the Padma bridge in Bangladesh
How Tagore inspired chief architects- father-son duo Abid and Jamilur Chowdhury
Olympics at 12, English Channel at 19: the legend of Arati Saha
The woman who should be an icon has faded quietly from memory
Swami Vivekananda made ‘foreigner’ Nivedita give speeches on Kali despi...
Vivekananda was convinced that a speech on Kali by a foreign disciple would be a befitting reply to his critics
By Saheli Mitra
Bolpur Railway Station to get a world-class facelift
The Bolpur Railway Station already has a place to visit- the Gitanjali Rail Museum right opposite to the station
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
By TTW
Tarun Majumdar: The versatile genius we couldn’t find a label for
The filmmaker passed away in Kolkata of age-related ailments
End of an era as Chacha’s Hotel downs shutters
The restaurant was set up by Gosaidas Patra in 1875
By Siman Roy
How the ancient road to ‘Jagannath Dham’ served Bengal’s pilgrims
The pilgrims were numerous, despite the hardships
What have we done beyond paying lip service to Michael Madhusudan Dutt?
Michael was a ‘post-colonial writer’ before the phrase even existed
Live in a large apartment complex? You could have your own Boimela!
The initiative is being launched with a series of three fairs
Bengal Mango Utsav, celebrating mango happiness
Bengal Mango Utsav 2022 was held from 23rd to 25th June at Netaji Indoor Stadium
When RD Burman had called Sivaji Chattopadhyay for 1942: A Love Story
On RD Burman’s birth anniversary a GB exclusive
City hospital for reviving fountain pens to health
The Fountain Pen Hospital represents a bygone idea in an age of instant communication
By Mouni Mondal
How Tagore re-introduced Esraj, an Afghani musical instrument
Esraj, the dying instrument that needs to be revived
Culinary heritage award for Great Eastern Hotel bakery, city’s beloved ca...
Great Eastern founder David Wilson was originally a baker
Bengal's Gita Chandra, India’s first female paratrooper
Gita had para-trooped seven times as part of the training
By TTW
Tagore’s century old piano put to tune by Kolkata’s Braganza
The piano was brought to Kolkata’s famous musical instrument shop Braganza
Bob Dylan and Purna Das Baul, an immortal friendship
A tribute to Purna Das Baul on World Music Day
By Suman Sadhu
Grand ol’ Ambassador is to be back again
HMFCI is collaborating with French automobile company Peugeot to bring out the Ambassador 2.0
By TTW
Nimtita Palace of Jalsaghar fame finally gets heritage tag
The almost 200-year-old palace has received the tag from West Bengal Heritage Commission
By TTW
From school dropout to pride of Bengal, the saga of the man behind Samarita...
Samaritan Mission has been shortlisted as one of the world’s best 100 schools
Did you know the singer Hemanta Mukherjee was also a film producer?
Produced Mrinal Sen’s Neel Akasher Neechey and many Bollywood hits
Kolkata becomes the first Indian city to get a ‘Biodiversity Register’
Kolkata has prepared a detailed register of biodiversity
By Saheli Mitra
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
By TTW
Bata - the Czech company that taught many Kolkatans to wear shoes
Bata Corporation was established in 1894 in the Moravian town of Zlín
Kolkata teenager’s short film clinches Dadasaheb Phalke Festival Award
An exclusive interview with Yubasana Kapas
By Shuvra Dey
Buddhadeb Dasgupta, the man who made only the films he wanted to
Until the end, Buddhadeb Dasgupta worked and lived on his own terms
Steve Banerjee, North America's best kept immigrant secret
Revisiting the life of entrepreneur Steve Banerjee, perhaps the most infamous Bengali immigrant in the United States
Nilima Ibrahim, a pioneer in women emancipation
‘Ami Birangana Bolchhi’ recounts the struggle and survival of the seven rape victims
By Shuvra Dey
How Calcutta Police got its Detective Department
Nearly 150 years ago, the murder of a young woman gave Kolkata, and India, their first specialised crime fighting unit
Hippies still live in the lanes of Kolkata
Beatniks continue to teach the values of peace and love
By Mouni Mondal
Murshidabad silk flags make their mark at Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubile...
Murshidabad's superfine mulberry produce may join the global silk network
Matchmaking Mishti with Literature – Jugal’s unique ‘sweet’ fest
The 3-day festival will take place between December 9-11
By TTW
Kolkata’s ‘Asli Hero’ Mohammad Tauseef Rahman
Tauseef started his social work after losing his mother in 2013
Modern Masterpieces: Dadar Kirti, the rare film that is better than the boo...
A tribute to the late Anup Kumar
‘Widow cuisine’ of Bengal: Vegetarian delicacies born out of oppression...
Non-vegetarian food was once forbidden for Bengali widows
By TTW
In an era of vanishing single screens, little Radha Studio strikes back
At Rs 30 per head, the ticket price is ridiculous
A tribal tale, folk paintings by Santhals in Bengal
Santhal tribe plays a big role in development of this art
Shibpur's centuries-old Roxburgh House to be restored
The project has been named as 'Roxburgh International Hub Project'
By TTW
Mukti’s Kitchen conquers Brooklyn with Indian style health food
Teaching Americans the fine art of Indian cooking
By Shuvra Dey
Heritage Cycling Tour, first of its kind in Kolkata
The Bengal Chamber Heritage Cycling Tour will be a knowledge sharing event
Celebrate and support the crafts of Bengal, enrich yourself and your home
Help keep the age-old artistry of Bengal alive
A stunning visual saga of Damodar, Bengal’s one-time river of sorrow
A coffee-table book paints a picture of a once mighty river
By Saheli Mitra
On this day, Oliver Kahn bid farewell to football in Kolkata
Kahn remains one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time
Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, one of the greatest Indian statisticians
Remembering the genius on Statistics Day
Jugi Jatra: The fading folk theatre of Midnapore
he performances are chiefly performed for the targeted rural masses
By TTW
Have we forgotten the legacy of Girindrasekhar Bose?
Regarded as the Father of Asian Psychology, Dr Bose was an institution himself
By TTW
Siraj’s Murshidabad is the setting for debut novelist’s modern day thri...
Corporate hotshot Sudipta Sengupta’s novel is out in June
Nazrul Islam, harbinger of Hindu-Muslim harmony
Remembering Bengal’s rebel poet who questioned all religions
By Saheli Mitra
Taking care of your potted plants after a cyclone and rains
For terrace planters, potted plants are more vulnerable than trees and shrubs
By TTW
Branded Dooars Tea set to be your next brew
Once favourite with Russian blenders, Dooars Tea finds a market once more
By TTW
Power of Museums: A Special celebration at Indian Museum
Museums uphold our glorious ethnographic heritage in the form of their collections
Satyajit Ray- The Man Who Knew Too Much: Barun Chanda’s ode to Ray
Barun Chanda had seen Ray from very close quarters while working with him for Seemabaddha
By Saheli Mitra
Bengal’s women turned simple household items into work of art
Some of the folk arts have been handed down generations
By TTW
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
By TTW
Special Ro-Ro Ferry to reduce pressure on Vidyasagar Setu
This service will ferry cargo trucks from Kolkata Port to Shalimar and Sankhrail
Three international synthetic tennis courts launched in North Bengal
The club, in association with BTA has plans to launch separate training camps for school children
Sufi Master was honoured with a gold medal by Tagore
Ustad Safiur Rahman is a renowned lyricist/composer
By Shuvra Dey
The Mrinal Sen moment that resulted in Amitabh Bachchan’s first ‘film w...
Sen wanted a fresh voice for Bhuvan Shome
Indraneel Bandopadhyay tries to keep the tradition of Lathi Khela alive in ...
‘Lathi khela' is an indigenous martial arts form of Bengal
By Shuvra Dey
Upendrakishore Raychaudhuri, the boy who refused a zamindari
A tribute on the pioneering polymath’s 160th birthday
Samabhav, the film festival that travels with a message of men against viol...
The Samabhav Travelling International Film Festival was held in Kolkata last month
Sunset Musings – where world poets meet Tagore
“Tagore was a polymath. His politics was humanity.”
By Saheli Mitra
Anik Dutta’s Aparajito is not just about Ray. A look at some of the other...
Exclusive chats with the cast
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
By TTW
Panchphoran Rui recipe from Jorasanko Thakurbari’s kitchen
Written by Rabindranath’s niece, Pragyasundari Devi
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
By TTW
Swimmer Sayani Das becomes first Asian to conquer Molokai Channel
In 2017, Sayani crossed the English Channel
Indian Railways picks Howrah station to sell heritage handicraft and food
ne-stop handloom and food stall
The winners at KIFF this year, an eclectic mix of surprises
Who took home the trophies from KIFF 2022?
I made it into the classroom: Nemai Ghosh on Pratidwandi
The ace photographer on how he finally chose a career
How Calcutta’s aristocrats helped Bengali theatre grow strong roots
Support from wealthy natives did much for early Bengali theatre
By TTW
‘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
By TTW
Why Sharmila Tagore gifted Nemai Ghosh a tele-lens on the sets of Aranyer D...
Unknown stories about India’s most famous filmmaker
Firework in your stomach! Dalle Khursani from North Bengal
It is one of the hottest chilies in the world
IT engineer turned filmmaker lauds KIFF for focus on documentaries
Tanmay Shah’s film is about a specially abled artist
By Shuvra Dey
What is Parbha Chhau, and why I wanted to make a film on it
A 200-year-old dance form is dying a slow death
By Abanti Sinha
Documentary on Aruna Vasudev at KIFF pays tribute to mother of Asian Cinema...
The film traces Vasudev’s journey as film critic, cinema activist, and impresario
Jallianwala Bagh documentary an eye-opener at KIFF
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre was perpetrated on April 13, 2019
By Shuvra Dey
I hope one day we will have a KIFF market: director-producer Bauddhayan Muk...
Mukherji’s Little Lamb Films has two entries at KIFF 2022
Can’t dance? Says who? On World Dance Day, make dance part of your life
Dance can improve your quality of life in very many ways
Veteran journo Sovan Tarafder makes documentary debut at KIFF
An ode to the fierce spirit of Kolkata’s visually impaired actors
Capturing the pioneering spirit of Bengal’s preeminent theatre personalit...
A look at Ashoke Viswanathan’s documentary on Badal Sircar
Maya Art Space offers you a chance to brush up your art appreciation
Why art appreciation is necessary
The 18th-century Russian who drove the birth of modern Bengali theatre
Our two-part series on the birth and growth of Bengali theatre
By TTW
Bangitola’s heritage Monda
Monda might not have been discovered in Bangitola first, rather it was a sweet of English Bazar
Special: 'The pandemic has changed the meaning of home for all of us'
Actor Sujoy Prasad Chatterjee brings debut directorial to KIFF
Delve into the conflicting worlds of body and mind with Titane at KIFF
The film has won a Palme d’Or at Cannes
By TTW
Modern Masterpieces: Sagina Mahato, the saga of a forgotten North Bengal he...
A tribute to the memory of Tapan Sinha and Dilip Kumar
BGBS 2022, the highest earning business summit in Bengal so far
West Bengal received proposals worth Rs 3.42 lakh crore at BGBS
Finnish film Compartment No. 6 a must watch at KIFF
Director Juho Kuosmanen won the Grand Prix at Cannes
By TTW
Old Danish Government House in Serampore ready for a fresh start
The newly renovated museum was inaugurated on April 8 in the presence of the Minister of State for Information and Culture and Tourism, Indranil Sen, and many more notable figures
After world premiere in Moscow, Adieu GODARD set for Indian premiere at KIF...
Exclusive interview with the director and cast
By TTW
Ancient monuments unearthed near the Sundarbans of Bangladesh
The site has been unearthed in Rezakpur village of Khulna
Bengal Global Business Summit 2022 signals hope for recovery from global sl...
The sixth BGBS was scheduled to be held in 2021
Indian Museum brings Rakhaldas Banerjee and his discoveries to public
To commemorate the 137th birth anniversary of Rakhaldas Banerji
Protecting one building at a time, the story of a pioneering top cop
In conversation with Soumen Mitra, former Commissioner of Police
Eastern India’s premier neurosciences institute turns 13
On April 15 this year, I-NK celebrated its 13th foundation day
Anjan Chakraborty – the bibliophile of Bijoygarh
He is one of the most recognised bibliophiles in Kolkata
Kolkata People's Film Festival provokes thought, leaves memories
A celebration of the cinema of resistance
Nandalal Bose, the master who illustrated the Indian Constitution
GB tribute to Nandalal Bose on his death anniversary
Celebrate Poila Baisakh with specially curated menu at The Salt House
The special menu is based on the menu of The Tangra Project
‘He was one of the best actors in the world,’ Nemai Ghosh on Satyajit R...
Excerpt from Nemai Ghosh’s book Manikda- Memories of Satyajit Ray
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
By TTW
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
By TTW
Documenting Bengal’s water craft – exclusive interview with the 'Boatma...
Swarup Bhattacharya has been researching boats for 25 years
By Shuvra Dey
KMC trying to save city’s water bodies, too little too late?
Kolkata has lost 44 percent of its water bodies in the last two decades
Nundlal Guin, the architect who built some of Kolkata’s most famous landm...
A look back at one of Bengal’s preeminent architects
Mahakaran Metro Station gets Heritage Gallery for Martyrs
The entire station is being embellished with rare photographs and information on Benoy, Badal and Dinesh’s heroic deeds.
Stuck for Poila Baisakh gifting ideas? How about a box full of the essence ...
The start of the new year is the best time to buy new things
Modern Masterpieces: The enduring relevance of Ganadevata
Looking back at a timeless Bengali classic
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
By TTW
Darjeeling ‘First Flush’ sells at record price, all previous records br...
The season's first flush Darjeeling tea has received a record price of Rs 23,000 per kg.
Jadavpur’s Raja Das creates history by climbing Gojaburu with bare hands
He did not even use the basic tools needed as he climbed up the hill
North Bengal’s Pinaki Narayan Maitra sets record in Korean martial arts
Winning laurels in 60 events, Maitra’s mixed bag of medals include gold, silver and bronze
By Bapi Ghosh
Why are we letting Bengal’s very own martial arts form die?
Bengal, more than other parts of India, has ties to the lathi
Bengal receives “Most Pro-active States for implementing RCS Scheme” aw...
The government bags the award in the category of “Most Pro-active States for implementing RCS scheme”
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
By TTW
Giant mural pays tribute to 100 years of Satyajit Ray
The ‘Ray Wall’ is a stone’s throw from the Rabindra Sarobar Metro station
How the Prince of Pala dynasty turned a Yogi
A two-part series on Chowranginath, a famous prince of the Pala dynasty
What is hidden behind Maidan police station?
A two-part series on Chowranginath, a famous prince of the Pala dynasty
When Love is Locked in first-ever Audit Firm of India – Lovelock Lewis & ...
Arthur Samuel Lovelock was one of the partners of Lovelock & Lewis
By TTW
At home in the world, revisiting the memoirs of Amartya Sen
An in depthreading of Amartya Sen's memoirs
By Suman Sadhu
One-man army on a cleaning drive, Prashanta Chandra of Midnapore is an insp...
He is often spotted working at all odd hours at different public zones with a broom- sweeping roads, parking lot, marketplace.
Saumyendranath Tagore, the Communist of the Tagore household
He is considered one of the pioneers of the communist movement in India
Piyali Basak -- First Indian woman set to summit Mt. Everest without oxygen...
She is the first Indian civilian to climb Mt. Dhaulagiri without supplementary oxygen
Basri Shah Mosque: The Oldest Mosque of Kolkata
Like other religious structures, the mosques of Kolkata are important contributors to its history
By TTW
Tree Walk in the Victoria Memorial Grounds: Would you like to join?
An initiative by Victoria Memorial authorities
Down Syndrome Association Kolkata celebrated World Down Syndrome Day to rai...
On the occasion of World Down Syndrome Day
Ramnath Biswas, the man with a gypsy soul
The first Bengali Globetrotter who circumnavigated the globe on his bicycle
By TTW
A music festival that celebrates forests, featuring the Rabha of Chilapata
Today is International Day of Forests
General public of Russia was warm towards Tagore despite Stalin’s sanctio...
A three-part series exploring Letters from Russia by Tagore written in 1930
By Saheli Mitra
‘Reunion films’ seem popular in Tollywood today. How do they fare?
All the films are characterised by people who once formed a group
Did Russia behave like a fascist? Tagore’s letters reveal the nation’s ...
A three-part series exploring Letters from Russia by Tagore written in 1930
By Saheli Mitra
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
By TTW
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
By TTW
Delectable Belgian waffle set to win Bengal’s gourmet hearts
Waffle has been quietly gaining ground in Bengal and now this delicacy has mesmerized Bengali foodies’ palates
Empowering women alongside a Book fair: That happens only in Kolkata!
Organized by Girl Power Empowerment (GPE) Foundation on the occasion of International Women’s Day
The City of Joy etched in a box of nostalgic memories
Designed and curated by popular artist Uday Deb
Journey of an incorrigible optimist
Pinaki Ganguly's book explores some eternal questions
By Saheli Mitra
Coffee House played cupid to Ritwik Ghatak-Surama’s love story
Sadhana Roy Chowdhury introduced Surama to Ritwik at the Coffee House
Erstwhile Kolkata’s top-notch publication house -- Gurudas Chattopadhyay ...
It was initially known as Bengal Medical Library
By Shuvra Dey
First book fair held in Bengal was not today’s Kolkata Book Fair
It was organized in 1918 by the National Council of Education
By TTW
Six Bengali women, and the mountain they named Lalana
In 1970, three women from Kolkata scaled an unknown peak in Himachal
Walking into Kolkata’s iconic ‘mess-baris’ – first-hand account
An experience of the bygone eras of ‘Mess-Bari’ culture of colonial Calcutta
By Mouni Mondal
Tagore’s ‘Letters from Russia’ written almost a century ago reflects ...
A three-part series exploring Letters from Russia by Tagore written in 1930
By Saheli Mitra
Dolls that not only look great, but tell stories from Bengal’s past
The sheer variety of dolls adds to their age-old charm
Young filmmaker speaks up for the voiceless of red-light Kolkata
ORA: Daughters on Rent is Olivia Das’ debut as producer-director
Learning at world’s own school - Prithibir Pathshala imparts unique skill...
The school targets first generation learners and aims to bring children from underprivileged families
Siliguri’s Raja selected as Bengal football team’s goalkeeper for Santo...
He is the first youth from North Bengal to be selected as a goalkeeper for the prestigious Santosh Trophy
By Bapi Ghosh
The peerless Tulsi Chakraborty, and the tears behind the laughter
The legendary actor was born on March 3 in a village in Howrah
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
By TTW
Chakum Chukum – how a Bengali couple made Kolkata’s Kathi Rolls a rage ...
A food exclusive interview
Kolkata has the world’s oldest polo club, and polo cup. Did you know?
The game as we know it today comes from Manipur
By TTW
How West Bengal’s Student Credit Card scheme can help you on your way
The Student Credit Card scheme covers all higher education courses
Zeenat Rehana Islam’s book lends voice to Bengali girls’ struggles duri...
Post-reading analysis of Zeenat Rehana Islam's book, 'Lockdown Diary'
By Suman Sadhu
Kolkata Book Fair 2022 will be live. What does this mean?
This is a path-breaking occurrence for an event of this size
What did author Leela Majumdar share in her Rannar Boi?
Leela Majumdar’s Rannar Boi is for the modern woman
Big news for poultry farmers as Hooghly youth starts black soldier fly farm...
He started the cultivation of black soldier fly as an alternative source of protein for aquaculture, animal feed, pet food and human nutrition
Metamorphosis of Bay leaf from a food condiment to bookmark!
College girl Priyanjali Sen’s unique innovation
By Mouni Mondal
From humble scooter to transport tycoon: Success story of Ganesh Chandra Gh...
He was an ambitious youth who dreamt of owning a swanky bus and start his transport business independently
By Shuvra Dey
Subhankar Patra's 'Sunday Watch' team of obsessed bird watchers
Howrah's well-known ornithologist Subhankar Patra, whose public group is 'Sunday Watch'
By Suman Sadhu
Meet Richa Ghosh, Bengal’s newest cricket sensation
Richa Ghosh has scored the fastest 50 by an Indian woman
WB Govt turns weavers of Nadia self-reliant through modern power looms
The primary target is to develop infrastructure in a bid to turn self-reliant
Innovative Palanquin Ambulances launched in North Bengal
A pregnant woman of the Dukpa community was brought down for delivery from Buxa hilltop in one such palanquin ambulance
First Screening of ‘Maestro, A Portrait,’ a film on Buddhadeb Dasgupta
GB was present at Nandan II at the exclusive premiere
A Street in Kolkata that got its name from Shimul Trees
The Shimul Tress are considered the city’s oldest inhabitants
By TTW
High quality affordable art, the theme at MAYA Art Space art fair
The aim is to make art financially accessible to ordinary people
Jibanananda’s Dhanseri, a river in urgent need of rescue
The river now flows through the Jhalkathi district of Bangladesh
Meadow grass instead of tiara, basil leaves for veil: Lentil dumpling pair ...
Even today this custom is observed in different parts of Bengal by fixing a specific date based on star constellation and astrological predictions
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.
By TTW
Dwarakeshwari riverbank comes alive with 150-year-old Muri Festival
‘Muri Mela’ is held at Kanksa village of Burdwan-Panagarh in the state of West Bengal
Charkha offers not just livelihoods, but life lessons too
The Charkha markets products created by the differently abled and marginalised
Real Rani -- Rani Rashmoni merged philanthropy and business
She was a kind and generous lady who was loved by her subjects
By TTW
Are young Bengali filmmakers no longer interested in theatrical releases?
One reason could be the dwindling number of theatres
Josinta Kamala: Lives in Tarai slum and educates local children
She has been working tirelessly to uplift the status of the downtrodden members of society in remote areas
By Bapi Ghosh
Bengali director’s documentary selected at Oscars this year
The documentary revolves around the story of a female Dalit journalist, who runs a unique newspaper called Khabar Lahariya
Kali Temple: The new abode of learning and venue of communal harmony
Breaking religious barriers, it became a hub of knowledge and education
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
By TTW
Graceful Trees of Dhakuria Lake – Exotic and Imported from other continen...
These graceful trees around the lake gives a spectacular view
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
By TTW
Rare Trees of Dhakuria Lake – Lungs of South Kolkata
The rare trees of Dhakuria Lake have braved several cyclones over the years and yet still standing tall
State to confer heritage status to Ram Mohan’s ancestral home at Radhanag...
To commemorate the 250th birth anniversary of Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Lata Mangeshkar’s passing should teach us the proper usage of the word ...
Lata Mangeshkar cannot be written about in the past tense
Do your bit for sustainable fashion, check out our handicrafts range
An attempt to promote local artisans and minimal design
Ramdhanu – earliest children’s periodical in Bengali
It used to feature published poems, short stories, plays and novellas and many more articles
West Bengal Forest Department’s conservation drive of rare Batagur Baska ...
It is one of Asia’s largest freshwater and brackish water turtles
Bengal Chamber award honours corporate giants of old Calcutta
The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry is the oldest in India
Commuters can access more metro trains from today, Kolkata Metro extends it...
These are few of the notable changes
The Englishman who started Durga Puja in Surul to succeed in business!
His profits doubled the next year and had a reversal of fortune
By TTW
Bengal’s farmers cultivate high-nutrition laden Dutch cauliflowers
These colorful varieties of cauliflowers and cabbages are packed with nutritional values
By TTW
The man who ‘found’ Mohenjo Daro 100 years ago did many other things to...
RD Banerji began digging at Mohenjo Daro in 1922
Manisha Granthalaya, the bookstore which still sells Russian books
Bringing back a slice of Misha and the Bear!
Badal Roy, the global tabla maestro we forgot to remember
He is famed for working with the biggest names in world music
The Bengal recipients who kept their Padma awards this year
The Padma awards 2022 have generated controversy
GB Exclusive interview with ace shooter Joydeep Karmakar
He is the only World Cup Silver medallist in 50-meter Rifle prone in India
Benoy-Badal-Dinesh pack powerful punch with 8/12
Director Arun Roy seems to have created another classic
Calcutta University at 165, the home of many firsts
Founded in 1857, CU was Asia’s first multidisciplinary institution
How did Madhusudan Dutta defy Ram and make Meghnad the hero
When the villain of Hindu mythology turns a hero in an epic poem
By Saheli Mitra
Sabyasachi Haldar’s 'Free Electron Wire' receives US patent
Haldar had acquired patents for his inventions from the US, Britain and China
Kalpanirjhar and its crusade for short films
The Kalpanirjhar International Film Festival began 19 years ago
Reviving the fading glory of the Bengali cartoon
A look back at India’s first Cartoon Mela, which ended on Jan 5
What is topsy-turvy about Ultadanga?
Ultadanga is an important locality in the metropolis of Kolkata
By TTW
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
By TTW
Over three centuries after his death, Job Charnock still an enigma
Relatively little is known about Charnock the man
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
By TTW
Swami Vivekananda as a Women Activist
He believed that the idea of perfect womanhood is perfect independence
Spirituality through embroidery, a Kolkata designer’s lockdown journey
Sunetra Lahiri works global motifs into uniquely local art
How a zamindar family of Bengal pioneered Royal Tourism
Exclusive GB Interview with Pallab Roy on Cossimbazar Palace
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
By TTW
Swami Vivekananda: The socialist who did not follow Marx
His idea of socialism was more of the reformist ideology
Lakshminarayan Roychowdhury – Father of India’s Professional Photograph...
His love for art and photography started when he was introduced to the elite Bengali circle through his in-laws
Gangotri to Ganga Sagar Walk – Meet Sanjit Das who spreads awareness
He aims to create awareness and sensitize the masses about sustainable environment and living
Swami Vivekananda could relegate Gods of his religion for greater cause of ...
Swami Vivekananda gave clarion call for strength, patriotism and man-making
State Government delivers nutritious meals for COVID families at your doors...
The service is just a WhatsApp away
Presidency University, Kolkata’s eminent educational institution
A 200-year-old institution that heralded a new era of education in India
By TTW
How Lord Bentinck helped in Birth & Growth of Darjeeling
Darjeeling was first acquired as a military outpost and sanatorium since it offered strategic advantages
By TTW
‘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
By TTW
Only 14,000 new cases per day? Let’s aim higher, Kolkata!
Those who still don’t have Covid don’t have a happening life
The bus route between Calcutta and England that crossed 150 borders!
It is considered to be the longest bus route in the world till date.
Sundarbans farmers turn to floating farms to counter cyclone crisis
Seawater intrusion has made large chunks of coastal land useless
How are Mir Jafar and Lord Curzon associated with Kolkata’s National Libr...
Mir Jafar and Lord Curzon were instrumental in growth and development of National Library
Covid protocol in place, Kolkata welcomes 160 films from 42 nations
Not more than 50 percent seating in halls, says KIFF
By Suman Sadhu
When Maratha Bargis could have taken Calcutta, but didn’t
Through the 1740s and 50s, Bengal was terrorised by Bargis
Eden Gardens: A gift of love for Kolkata by three British siblings
Eden Gardens is third largest cricket stadium in the world
By Shuvra Dey
The story of ‘Narasinghachandra Dawn & Co, Gun and Rifle Makers
How was Narasinghachandra Dawn & Co set up in Kolkata?
A new museum, the Mounted Police’s end-of-year gift to Kolkata
Kolkata Police’s unique heritage initiatives
Looking back at the first Poush Mela of Santiniketan
Santiniketan’s poush mela has now turned into an annual pilgrimage for many
Looking back at first Poush Mela: Maharshi Debendranath’s vision
Poush Mela charted a new course of interacting with rural people and tribal folks living in villages around Santiniketan
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?
By TTW
Kolkata’s classic vintage car rallies – A passage through nostalgia
Spend a winter morning admiring vintage classic cars zipping through Kolkata's streets
Kidderpore girls punch their way to freedom and power
A documentary on the struggles of girls born into traditional Muslim families
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
By TTW
Where can you see Kolkata’s tallest Christmas tree?
At 54 feet, this a fairly large tree even by global standards
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
By TTW
Gobindaram, the nationalist who preceded Indian nationalism
Calcutta’s ‘Black Zamindar’ was also a pioneering patriot
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
By TTW
Dawn of Christianity in North Bengal and Darjeeling
Some of Darjeeling's churches were used by the British army for their religious needs
By TTW
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
By TTW
Kolkata heralds winter with Christmas Festival on Park Street
The festival begins today and will continue until Dec 30
Sulekha relaunches iconic Bangalipi exercise copy
Bangalipi will provide a glimpse into a chapter of history that many people are unfamiliar with
By TTW
Netaji in books and cinema: The good and the not so good
What are the best sources to learn about Netaji?
Remembering Subinoy Roy: Doyen of Rabindrasangeet, on his birth centenary y...
Roy was honored with Visva-Bharati's highest honour, Desikottam and the State Sangeet Academy Award
By Shuvra Dey
Has the Bengal Tiger truly returned to Buxa Tiger Reserve?
A lone tiger has been spotted at Buxa reserve recently
Scientist from Bengal, Anirban Das develops special boots for Siachen Jawan...
Das recently earned the 'Best Innovator Award' from the Indian government for his major utilitarian invention
Newly re-launched Elephant Safari beckons trippers at Gorumara Sanctuary
Tourists interested in going on a safari can now book their tickets online
Ratna Chakraborty, the freedom fighter who cleaned toilets
On Bijay Dibas, the incredible story of a true braveheart
Sundarban Dibas highlights the critical need for mangrove conservation
If this ecosystem vanishes, we risk the destruction of mainland Bengal
How Bengal still tries to preserve its legacy of Fountain Pens
For connoisseurs of fountain pens, Basak is a name to reckon with
By Shuvra Dey
Bengal introduces ‘salt-tolerant paddy’ for coastal areas – answer to...
At present scientists have developed around 12-16 salinity-resistant paddy varieties
By Saheli Mitra
Kolkata’s Neena Gupta wins Ramanujan Prize
Gupta is the third woman to receive this prestigious award
India’s first Bengali literature festival turns seven
The festival was conceptualized in 2015 at Oxford Bookstores
Celebrating 'laughter maker' Shibram on his birthday
His creations are a treasure trove of Bengali literature
GB Exclusive interview with National Award winning director Sagnik Chatterj...
Sagnik Chatterjee's upcoming film features a song dedicated to renowned filmmaker, Satyajit Ray
Kolkata girl Srotoswini Sinha’s artwork makes it to UN’s climate change...
GB Exclusive interview of Kolkata’s own Greta Thunberg
Bengal Famine of 1943, Britain’s worst human rights violation on Indian s...
How British policies decimated Bengal in 1943
Palsit railway station, where the iconic ‘Pather Panchali’ was shot
Palsit railway station, on the Howrah–Burdwan main line, is operated by Eastern Railway
By Shuvra Dey
How Hooghly shaped Bengal and its ties to the world
‘A River and the World - The Hooghly Story’ is on at Metcalfe Hall
Welcome to the World of Heritage Trees of Kolkata
GB takes you on a Tree Walk to locate these unusual trees of Kolkata.
By TTW
Did you know India’s 2nd Largest Church stands in Raigunj of Bengal?
St. Joseph the Worker Cathedral is popularly known as the Raiganj Church.
Rare Bird, sighted 170 years ago, seen again in Darjeeling
Satyr Tragopan is found in the Himalayan range of Sikkim and Bhutan
Ceramics : Through the Lens of Fine Art
Ceramic requires the most intimate human touch and undergoes a radical transformation
East Midnapore brings back native, lost fish varieties of Bengal
Flood-affected pisciculturists can finally breathe a sigh of relief
Kalna Scientist Arindam Modak features in world’s top scientist list
Arindam Modak's field of research is energy and environment
Alipurduar’s scientist Souvik Basu gets call from NASA to probe sun parti...
Basu been invited to work as a Research Scientist at Lockheed Martin company
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
By TTW
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
By TTW
Bengali scientist Uttirna Mukherjee joins mission to save International Spa...
Mukherjee and her colleagues are continuously advising the astronauts on board the ISS on how to avert disaster
Complex heart surgery at NRS saves child, cost only Rs 2 under Shishu-Sathi...
A brainchild of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, this scheme provides free treatment to children undergoing heart surgeries
New English translation pays homage to iconic Thakumar Jhuli
Dakshinaranjan Mitra Majumdar published his work in 1907
Satyaprasad Gangopadhyay -- Rabindranath Tagore’s first publisher
Tagore’s first book of verses was published by his nephew, Satyaprasad
By Shuvra Dey
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
By TTW
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
By TTW
Story of Dhaka University – The Museum of Bhasha Andolan
In this 3-episode series, GB delves into the past and present of Dhaka University, which has remained a historical landmark for the struggle for freedom
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
By TTW
Why Bengali sportswomen are indebted to these men
The names of Nilmoni Das and Janki Das may be forgotten today, yet they played a critical role in drawing Bengali women to the sporting arena
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.
By TTW
Order your pack of Mango Magic online from The Bengal Store
Mango is the king of all Indian fruits, and we show you exactly what you can do with it
New NATMO Monograph on Bengal’s Shaktipeeths to promote pilgrimage touris...
Bengal will soon have a detailed map to promote tourism along the Shaktipeeth trail
Panioty, Kolkata’s marble drinking water fountain by the Greeks!
Where is it? What is its condition?
Kolkata Police rewarded for keeping city heritage safe
Many of the buildings belonging to the force are heritage structures
Remembering Rabi Ghosh on his birth anniversary
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By Saheli Mitra
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
By TTW
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
By TTW
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
By TTW
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
By TTW
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
By TTW
Slavery, the dark secret from Calcutta’s past
The city was an outpost of the slave trade in the 18th century
Will Kolpotoru, the famous paan shop of Kolkata, survive?
Listen to the electrical engineer who runs Kolpotoru Paan shop
Story of Dhaka University – The voice for the oppressed
Dhaka University has been a hotspot of revolutionaries and demonstrators since its inception
By TTW
Cholo Kheli – A noble KP initiative to touch upon a child’s life
Kolkata Police and Trisys Foundation’s has recently launched Cholo Kheli
Our last bastion, Soumitra da
Remembering Soumitra Chattopadhyay, from a colleague and devoted admirer
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
By TTW
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
By TTW
The Turk ruler of Bengal who learnt Sanskrit and worshipped Ganga
Zafar Khan Ghazi - The harbinger of communal harmony in Bengal
By TTW
Caught between two worlds, walking in Calcutta’s grey town
A part of the city that was neither ‘white’ nor ‘black’
Remembering singer Arati Mukherjee
One of the few female vocalists who shone brightly during the golden era of Bengali music
By Shuvra Dey
Amartya Sen’s nostalgia: Jagat Kutir, his home in Dhaka
Sen’s childhood across different geographies, culture and environment
By Saheli Mitra
Sinhala and Bengal, a link that needs exploring
The people of Sri Lanka and Bengal are remarkable similar
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
By TTW
North Bengal, the gift that keeps giving
No matter how often you visit, the Dooars retain their charm
Alexander Castle -- Where Rabindranath Tagore was invited by Muktagachha za...
The castle is also known as ‘Lohar Kuthi’ or ‘Rang Mahal’
By Shuvra Dey
Young Bengali entrepreneur mentioned by Ratan Tata leads the way with WTF
Listen to Sayan Chakraborty’s story
By Shuvra Dey
West Bengal becomes a forerunner in discovery of new plants and animal spec...
ZSI has enlisted 30 new animal species from Bengal discovered in the state last year
IAS officer Vivek Kumar's tribute to the city he loves
The additional Chief Secretary of West Bengal is a gifted singer
By Suman Sadhu
Not just a freedom fighter, Chittaranjan Das was a poet too
Remembering Das on his birth anniversary
Differently-abled Diya Maker of North Bengal: Man who brings Light to Lives...
Artist Sadhon Pal deserves recognition for his efforts to keep the tradition of making beautiful earthen diyas alive in the face of adversity
By Bapi Ghosh
From the home of a Nobel Laureate: In Amartya Sen’s own words
On Sen's 88th birthday
By Saheli Mitra
Rare eerie owl comes visiting Kolkata before Bhoot Chaturdashi!
Ace photographer Santanu Paul presents a series on Eurasian Scops Owl
By Santanu Paul
West Burdwan Teacher transforms village streets into classrooms
Fondly known as ‘Rastar master’ (teacher of the streets), Nayak teaches almost all subjects
Durga Puja or art show? Maya Art Space hosts a to and fro
Maya’s seventh ‘Pujo Shilpo’ adda was held recently
Abol Tabol decoded: ‘Probasi’ translator reveals unknown facets of Suku...
Niladri Roy is a US-based electronics and telecom engineer
Dream pay package: The salaries that lured the British to Calcutta
Calcutta became a wealth creator for British officials
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
By TTW
City of Shopkeepers: What kind of wealth did Calcutta offer to the British?...
The British had never seen wealth such as the kind Bengal possessed
Walking down College Street, home to temples of learning
Our walk turns to one of the city’s most notable neighbourhoods
Azad Hind, the government that saw the future
Arzī Hukumat-e-Azad Hind was formed in Singapore in 1943
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
By TTW
Sonachari – the new Silk woven by Bengal’s rural weavers
Sonamukhi has grown into one of the state's major silk weaving centers
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
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
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
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
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
‘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
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
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
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
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
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
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
‘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
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
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
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?
Can India please stop disrespecting its flag with a fake image?
On July 22, 1947, India officially adopted its national flag
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
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’
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Siliguri physician uses Ayurveda to treat Covid-19, to great effect
A health sub-center in Fansideoa block is providing an alternative to mainstream medicine
By Bapi Ghosh
Kolkata’s iconic Mohan’s Books and Magazines downs shutters
E-books have arrived, driving the last nail on Mohan’s coffin
Struck by Amphan, a 200-year-old church weathervane gets expert help
Cyclone Amphan broke the weathercock on top of St Andrew’s Church
Mamata announces new Covid measures, suspends local trains
The announcement comes hours after the CM’s swearing-in
The house in Kolkata where Nawab Wajid Ali was deported
Kolkata house where Nawab Wajid Ali was deported
Sanguvalley of Kolkata – a distant call of Chittagong
Established by H.P Barua in 1945
By Mouni Mondal
New Indian digital player Dialoguein presents global Bengali lit fest
‘Dialoguein Global Bengali Lit-Fest’, is to be held from May 6-8
19th Century Woodcut Print Kali Poster by Benimadhab Bhattacharya
The dark power of feminine strength
Bengali immunologist gets top honour in USA for original research
Dr Sankar Ghosh among 120 newly elected members announced by the National Academy of Sciences
Harry Hobbs, the English chronicler who fell in love with Calcutta
73 years in Kolkata & H Hobbs & Co Ltd.
By TTW
Scientist Dr. Prabuddha Kundu and team develop triple-antigen oral COVID va...
If approved, this will be the first triple antigen composition manufactured by India
Satyajit Ray, hunger, and Pather Panchali
It is in Pather Panchali that we see hunger at its starkest
Tea garden bungalows of North Bengal come alive in new book
The heritage homes are scattered across Darjeeling and the Dooars
Kolkata Physicist makes path breaking Solar Particle Detector to detect Sun...
Path breaking discovery to help explore the myriad mysteries of the Sun
Highest ever net surplus in a decade at Kolkata Port Trust
Kolkata Port Trust witnesses a surplus of 26 percent
Bengal leads India’s Sustainable Energy plans for 2022
WBREDA plays major role in creating awareness about wind and solar energy
IIT Kharagpur’s COVIRAP test kit to give reports in 45 minutes
COVIRAP testing is said to be more effective for community-level screening
Kolkata Police creates green corridor for transportation of oxygen
Special task force created to stop hoarding of cylinders
A teenager and her ‘library’ are changing lives in a small village
Rahila Khatun refuses to let the pandemic deprive her village of education
By Shuvra Dey
Chinatown’s oldest shop builds a culinary bridge
They will home-deliver home-made Chinese sauces and frozen food
Tangra Blues, the first ‘Bengali rap’ film
Rap arises from the heap of rubbish dumped in the slum called Tangra
Far away from the Maidan, the ‘IFA Shield’ comes alive in Harrow
Captaining the two sides will be Chima Okorie and Dipendu Biswas
A meeting with living legend and one of Netaji’s lieutenants
Asha Sahay joined the Rani of Jhansi regiment in Bangkok
The engineer who runs Kolpotoru Paan shop
Kolpotoru Paan Shop is more than 85 years old
By Ruchita Bose
Shankha Ghosh, the quiet revolutionary
The Jnanpith awardee was diagnosed with Covid this month
By TTW
Daniell’s canvas picturing elephants on Chowringhee
GB brings you some enchanting landscapes of British ruled Calcutta
Childhood memory of triple talaq drives National Award-winner Farha
A GB Exclusive on the maker of the documentary film ‘Holy Rights’
The Lucknow that Wajid Ali Shah built, in Kolkata
What happened to the ‘shadow kingdom’ that the Nawab built?
Gauhar Jaan of Calcutta- The first to record Hindustani classical music on ...
Gramophone started its debut in Hindustani Classical with Gauhar Jaan
By Indrajit Sen
Why is Bishnupur not a UNESCO World Heritage site yet?
Experts are of the view that the sheer diversity of Bishnupur’s art and culture makes it worthy of the world heritage tag
Spend a perfect weekend at Diamond Harbour
Located close to the Gangasagar delta, Diamond Harbour was formerly known as Hajipur
India through its festivals, known and unknown
His labour of love has taught Sajal Ghosh a thing or two about communities and cultures in India
Chilligola Rosogollas – the chilli infused sweet has attained cult status...
Made by the shop that Netaji had once visited
Prof Suman Chakraborty from Bengal gets prestigious Science Award
Chakraborty's contribution towards affordable healthcare
First Indian ‘Man of Letters’ of USA was a Bengali
Dhan Gopal Mukerji, a Stanford graduate and his children’s books
By TTW
Domestic tourism and the travel-crazy Bengali
A tendency to go off the beaten track has taken the Bangali to all corners of the world
Reviving the Bengali kirtan, the music of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
A young musical scholar is on a mission to repopularise an ancient Bengali musical form
Nabo Barsho politics, and culture
Nabo Barsho is primarily ethnic culture emanating from the soil of Bengal. It is not born of the city
By Daud Haider
This Poila Baisakh, take a trip back to Sky Room and Blue Fox
A new restaurant is reviving the signature dishes of two of the city’s most famous restaurants
Jharna Basak -- the Bengali actress who ruled Pakistan’s silver screen
She was the first superstar of the subcontinent with 180 Urdu and Bengali films
By Shuvra Dey
Mama Bhagne, the natural wonder of Birbhum
Mama Bhagne has become a tourist attraction in the Dubrajpur area
Kumartuli Turnaround – Season’s 1st Durga Idol sets sail to Sydney
With exports picking up, Kumartuli artisans breathe a sigh of relief
Scientific Poll Rigging – how the Left Front brought a revolutionary tric...
But can rigging be really scientific?
Jalpaiguri engineer set to turn Bengal into freshwater pearl culture hub
Alinjar Guha of Jalpaiguri, an engineer by profession, set to turn Bengal into freshwater pearl culture hub
By Bapi Ghosh
The house that Sarat Chandra built
Sarat Kuthi is the house where the author wrote some of his greatest works
Are Bengali OTT shows competitive at all?
What is the quality of OTT shows in general and Bengali shows in particular?
Blessings from the king of elections
The real star of the show is the Election Commission, or so says the Constitution
By Arjun Rudra
Bengal tops India’s Small Savings with Rs 90,000 crore
Bengal is leading the way in small savings collections
Chalsa, queen of the Dooars
What truly sets Chalsa apart is its proximity to two of Bengal’s most famous forest reserves
Behala Purba – Will ‘Star’ power snatch Sovan Chatterjee’s ‘no-ma...
Ratna Chatterjee or Payel Sarkar?
A Library in an old fridge: It can only happen in Kolkata, The City of Lear...
Kalidas and Kumkum Halder’s new venture has turned into a hit
Kiriti Roy, created by Dr. Nihar Ranjan Gupta
Dr. Nihar Ranjan Gupta’s ‘Kiriti Roy’ is a hit among readers of all age
By TTW
Contribution of millionaire Kolkata Cobblers towards a better India
The revolution of shoe trading market of Kolkata
On World Health Day, a look back at some of medicine’s greatest triumphs
This year, the theme for World Health Day is ‘Building a Fairer and Healthier World for Everyone’
City restaurant hosts lunch in honour of Zomato delivery executives, netize...
‘Calcutta 64’ and ‘Awadhi Biryani’ recently organised a lunch for those who never taste the food they deliver
Why are people pretending as though Covid has vanished?
With cases rising daily, why are we still not following Covid protocol?
National Medical College scripts history with first snake venom oral antido...
‘Varespladib’ has shown promising results in clinical trials
Bengal’s Centenarian takes Covid-19 shot, inspires all to take the jab
Manorama Biswas from Jayantipur village creates history after getting vaccinated
Junput and Udaipur, Bengal’s hidden seaside jewels
For solitude and serenity, these two are perfect weekend getaways
‘Amit Shah runs the BJP, but can we say Mr Modi doesn’t run it?’
Election strategist Prashant Kishor on why he thinks TMC will retain Bengal
On Autism Awareness Day, a range of products crafted by some special people...
A city NGO is marketing a range of lifestyle accessories created entirely by the differently abled
‘Double engine’: Has Modi forgotten how his own party was born?
Is the Prime Minister telling the truth at all?
By Arjun Rudra
How about a mouthwatering ‘Vote Sandesh’ on your palate?
The demand for Hindustan Sweets’ innovative ‘vote sweets’ is gathering momentum daily
Hall and Anderson - The first departmental store of the 'City of Joy'
Tracing the first in this era of stand-alone shops
‘Nehru was noncommittal when I asked for Indian citizenship’
The second episode of ‘The Anita Dialogues’ with Netaji Subhas Bose’s daughter
Top 10 summer destinations in West Bengal - Part I
In no particular order, here are Bengal’s top 10 summer retreats
"Rifle is the source of all Power in the world," said Utpal Dutta
How a quote led to a revolution!
By Suman Sadhu
National Award for Gumnami reflects a distinct pattern
What is more important for a filmmaker, an award or box-office returns?
Govt eco-resort near Sandakphu set to open doors to guests
The resort is at Tonglu, between Manebhanjan and Sandakphu
Switching sides, the flavour of West Bengal 2021
Despite the anti-defection law, the tradition of defections continues
By Arjun Rudra
Tracing the 'Bangali gaddis' of Burra Bazar
Bengali traders were pushed out by traders from other parts of India
Bangladesh at 50, defined by ‘Bengaliness’
The pride in our 50th year of Independence trumps religion and the two-nation theory
By Daud Haider
Jagajibanpur, Malda’s best kept secret
Had it not been for Jagajibanpur, the history of the Palas would be incomplete
Let’s go behind the Corinthian pillars of Metropolitan Building
Did you know Subho Tagore left Jorasanko and lived here?
West Bengal 2021: ‘Bharat Mata’ vs. ‘son of the soil’
The Constitution says any citizen may contest elections from any constituency in the country
By Arjun Rudra
Make a trip to Coochbehar Palace, a dream built in brick
Modeled after Buckingham Palace, it was built by Maharaja Nripendra Narayan
Fake news propaganda is negatively impacting communities and causing disrup...
As election day nears, misinformation is spreading fast and furious
The temple in Kolkata that survived an earthquake and cyclone
‘Black Pagoda’ that withstood natural calamities
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
By TTW
On International Day of Forests, here’s looking at Baikunthapur and its t...
For 2021, the theme of the International Day of Forests is ‘Forest restoration: a path to recovery and well-being’
Memories of Shutki - The Dried-Salted Fish
Food enthusiast Ranjini Guha narrates her love for Bangladeshi cuisine
By Ranjini Guha
All the goodness of fresh fruits in our mixed fruit jam
Our mixed fruit jams are free of chemicals and preservatives
Despite tight fiscal deficit, Bengal government's non-stop implementation o...
Social schemes in Bengal have benefitted over nine crore people
Meet Kolkata’s home chefs, a growing tribe
From cooking only for their families to cooking for strangers, a silent revolution has begun
Why we need to remember Annadashankar Ray
His writings predicted what the future of India would be
By Daud Haider
Why Bengal is a haven for heritage tourism
Its colonial past is certainly not the only heritage that Bengal boasts of
West Bengal's Hasimara Airbase to house IAF Rafale squadron
Rafale fighter jets are expected to arrive by mid-April
West Bengal records one of the highest COVID-19 vaccine beneficiaries
West Bengal successfully vaccinated 84,505 health workers in just 6 days
Tea tourism, a growing industry in itself
Experience unparalleled natural beauty, taste some of the world’s finest teas
Tulsi Chakraborty: The actor who ruled the Bengali cinema with pure comedy ...
Demand for Heritage status of Tulsi Chakraborty’s Howrah house
By TTW
The Kolkata film festival nobody knows about
One of the very few festivals to successfully blend real and virtual
Bengali author Sankar receives Sahitya Akademi Award
Sankar is also regarded as a street food expert
Why the Bishnupur Museum in Bankura is a must visit
Bankura has a history of human habitation since prehistoric times
Sonamukhi’s Sohini in US-Biden administration
The US President Joe Biden appointed Bengal’s Sohini Chatterjee
Did Victoria Ocampo turn Rabindranath Tagore into a painter?
How Ocampo inspired Tagore to explore the creative world of art and painting
Kalyani - the town that carries Bidhan Roy’s scars of unrequited love
Declared a Smart City by the state government in 2014
Gajoldoba, a tourism hotspot in the making
Located by the Teesta river, Gajoldoba is close to the Baikunthapur forest
Bengal’s Jabakusum Hair Oil - First Asian brand advertised in The Bengal ...
Marketed by princesses as ‘The Royal Toilette’
By TTW
Kolkata tops six global megacities for fastest adoption of E-buses, beating...
New feather in Bengal’s cap for cleaner environment
One woman against a mighty establishment, the Mamata Banerjee saga
As she faces yet another tough election, a look at India’s only serving woman chief minister
Post COVID, Dalhousie street-food vendors get hygiene training
Dalhousie Square to turn into heritage ‘Food Street’
On Women’s Day, here’s a woman who speaks for men’s rights
How a men’s forum led by a woman is trying to change perceptions
Sittong, Bengal’s orange and quinine county
The first sight of luscious oranges hanging from trees is delightful
Hastings, the neighbourhood that sums up Kolkata’s colonial past
From a Muslim burial ground to a ‘Coolie Bazar’ to a township for ordnance employees
By GM Kapur
West Bengal outshines others in MSME employment generation as per Central G...
Bengal has hugely promoted the MSME employment rate
Beef and Bread-eating youths of Cornwallis Street
Why were they forced to embrace Christianity
By TTW
Chitpur Bridge — The Bridge that protected Kolkata from Maratha Bargis
A 3-mile long moat was dug to protect Calcutta from the marauding Bargis
By TTW