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Josinta Kamala: Lives in Tarai slum and educates local children – GetBeng...
For Josinta Kamala, every festival is a chance to serve
By Bapi Ghosh
The British hangover of Kolkata's elite clubs – GetBengal story
The Calcutta Cricket and Football Club stands as one of the oldest sports clubs in the world
RCTC: Horse Racer’s Paradise of the world - GetBengal story
The Maharaja of Burdwan, Bijay Chand Mahtab, became the first Indian full member of the club in 1908
By TTW
Cliff Richard was once a resident of Howrah - GetBengal story
The untold story of Cliff Richard’s childhood in Kolkata
Bankura-based Kolay biscuits once competed with Parle-G! - GetBengal Story
Kolay Biscuits is now under liquidation after 76 years
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
Meet the Saldanhas --- Goan Bakers of Kolkata - GetBengal story
Innovation is the secret of Saldanha Bakery's success
On Christmas Day, a glimpse of Bengal's old churches – GetBengal story
Christianity came to Bengal with the Portuguese in the 16th century
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
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
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 Famous Clocks of Kolkata are still Timeless – GetBengal story
Around the 11th and 20th centuries, hundreds of clock towers were built worldwide
By TTW
Rishav Ghosh breaks taboo by singing on the streets—GetBengal story
Rishav Ghosh's Street Symphony Lights Up Kolkata's Nights
The Recipes and Rituals of Ramazan – GetBengal story
The Islamic lunar calendar heralds the start of Ramadan
Here’s to the bygone musical ‘bebop’ era of Kolkata - GetBengal story...
Kolkata became the hotbed of jazz music during the 1970s
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
Titas Sadhu: a pacer propeling India to Asian Games Gold - GetBengal story
Many feel Titas is a worthy successor of Goswami
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
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
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
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
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
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
‘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
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
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
150-year celebration of Presidency University’s Chemistry Department : GB...
GB spoke to the Head of the Chemistry Department, Presidency University Professor Arnab Halder
K. Ali Bakery: The century old heritage bakery of Mominpur
few bakeries have stood firm in the face of tumultuous times
Christmas Festival 2022 kicks off amid fanfare
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the mega carnival yesterday
Alpana in a church for Christmas? Why not, if it is Kolkata?
A citizens’ initiative led by the indomitable Mudar Patherya
Breakfast at Trincas after 62 years!
Trincas catering a wholesome breakfast, keeping you energized for the day
By Saheli Mitra
Modern Masterpieces: 36 Chowringhee Lane, a debut worth remembering
A film in which one woman reaches out to another
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
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
Letters to Remember: Celebrating Rishi Aurobindo’s 150th anniversary thro...
Rishi Aurobindo was one of the first Indians who received education in England
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
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
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
The City of Joy etched in a box of nostalgic memories
Designed and curated by popular artist Uday Deb
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
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
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
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
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.
Slavery, the dark secret from Calcutta’s past
The city was an outpost of the slave trade in the 18th century
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
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
L.Madeira, a 200-year-old mortuary of Kolkata
Who could run away from the clutches of the inevitable reality of life!
Why are so many of us in COVID denial?
Despite all the warnings and evidence, too many of us are ignoring the dangers of COVID
Kolkata Christmas Festival gets underway
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the annual Christmas Festival at Allen Park
The Sweeter the Better- Boma Asian Bakery
The Home Bakers of Kolkata turned Social Entrepreneurs
By Kaulik Ghosh
Covid or not, Kolkata will get its Christmas Carnival
Kolkata will end the year on a high with the Park Street Christmas Carnival 2020
Kolkata kicks off the winter with season’s first tourism fair
The Nandan complex has just hosted a tourism fair. Several more are scheduled across various districts
The ‘fair’ season begins in Bengal
Like every year, the state government will organize winter fairs across the districts this year
Double Death: When Lalbazar's source network brought a vengeful housewife t...
Trapped in a joyless marriage, a wealthy housewife planned the ultimate revenge on her husband
Light Makers of Chandannagar and legendary Sridhar Das. How illumination ar...
From 6.2 lights to LED
Did you know Warren Hastings founded Digha and called it ‘Brighton of the...
The British were carried away by Digha’s pristine beaches and blue sea
How a rugby trophy was named after the City of Joy
Rugby may not be a sport familiar to Indians, but one of its most venerable trophies ought to be
Silence of the Hawkers – Kolkata’s Chaitra Sale is now just a memory!
How COVID-19 changes the scene at Haatibagan and Gariahat
By Saheli Mitra
Live like a Maharaja at Kalimpong’s ‘Dinajpur House’
Of mist, clouds, Mt Kanchenjungha and royal charm
Mourning for Notre Dame Cathedral – Aparajita Sen from France
The cathedral was a sanctuary for Sen who landed in France 35 years ago
How a child in Singapore misses Kolkata Christmas!
Kolkata’s Christmas fervour is found nowhere else
From Silver bells to Santa Claus, Christmas is here!
A Vignette of Christmas Celebration in Kolkata
By Aveek Basu
Celebrating Christmas at Sunderbans!
How about celebrating Christmas in the land of the Royal Bengal Tiger?
Amar Kolkata is all about adda and fun
Student Ivaana C.Mitra of La Martiniere for Girls on Kolkata’s adda culture
On Christmas Eve attend a special mass at the first Roman Catholic Church o...
St Patrick’s Church – the Irish Catholic shrine of Dumdum
This Christmas travel to Chinsurah and discover Bengal’s Dutch connec...
Look out for the oldest grave in the Dutch cemetery
This Christmas participate in a special prayer mass at The Bandel Basilica ...
Thriving Portuguese town that received Bengali name from ‘Bondor’
This Christmas if you are heading to St John’s Church do not miss fam...
The church of Kolkata that houses a priceless painting of Zoffany
Meet the family with a Baghdad connect! All roads lead to Nahoum’s th...
A look at when and how this iconic New Market shop started
Wish to see a Portuguese village in the heart of Bengal? Visit Mirpur
Band of ‘Portuguese-Bengalis’ will welcome you this Christmas
Spirit of yuletide at Kolkata Christmas Carnival
Do not miss one of the largest Christmas Carnivals of India
CII ‘Destination East’ highlights Bengal’s tourism potent...
A meeting place for international buyers
Elizabeth Clarke of Windamere Darjeeling speaks to GB
The Heritage hotel that is as old as Darjeeling
By Saheli Mitra
Join the Bow Fest at Bow Barracks this Christmas!
Narrow lanes with red brick building come alive to song and dance
From Beef to Beep, yet food fest cancelled in Kolkata
Why has Kolkata suddenly turned so intolerant to food?
By Saheli Mitra
Kolkata on a ‘Polo High’ on Christmas Day, only city where it i...
Sydney based entrepreneur Indranil Halder witnesses the fun
Ring the Christmas jingle bells on Park Street, the street that never sleep...
GB traces the history of Park Street
By Saheli Mitra
GB Exclusive: Listen to Shane Calvert, chief co-ordinator of Kolkata ...
He speaks on what’s new in store this year at KCF
By Saheli Mitra
Road Talks: Lindsay Street is synonymous to New Market and Christmas
How has Lindsay Street changed character over the years
By Saheli Mitra
Will Kolkata’s Tibetan woollen market survive climate change and vani...
Wellington Square annual market was city’s icon
GEAR UP! 9th edition of Kolkata Christmas Festival starts on 16th December ...
CM Mamata Banerjee to inaugurate the festival
Decoding the ‘Street that Never Sleeps.’ Nostalgia on Park Stre...
How did Park Street get its name?
By Saheli Mitra
Innovative packaged tours for Kolkata Book Fair
State government comes up with Book Tours to attract crowds
Century old Kolkata tram gets a single car chic look this Christmas
Launch of more new-look single tramcars by March 2020
Taste a slice of vintage Kolkata at Mocambo this Christmas Eve!
From piping Sizzlers to Bekti Bell Meuniere
By Saheli Mitra
Iconic Trincas on Park Street celebrates 60th anniversary this weekend! &n...
GB traces nostalgic trip of this iconic restaurant where music bands were born
9th Kolkata Christmas Carnival starts at Allen Park with huge fanfare
Hon’ble CM Mamata Banerjee passes message of love and peace
Kolkata Christmas Carnival showcases global cuisine!
You will be spoilt for choice at the carnival!
By Ruchita Bose
What is so new about New Market this Christmas?
Nothing new, the same old-world charm
By Ruchita Bose
Have a sumptuous Turkey Meal as Christmas Lunch
Learn the recipe for Christmas Special Stuffed Turkey
Queen of Christmas songs & pop, Usha Uthup teams up with Bappi Lahiri ...
Duo reunite after 3 decades
How far will Dhritiman Chatterjee do justice to Professor Shonku’s ro...
Satyajit Ray’s science fiction brought to life
Happy 74th Aparna Sen. On her birthday, GB tribute with her directorial deb...
The brilliance of 36 Chowringhee Lane
36 Chowringhee Lane revisited – Aparna Sen’s cult film was rele...
Directorial debut of Aparna Sen left a mark
How it felt to work in Srijit Mukherjee’s Uma
Debanjan had a small role, but the experience was rewarding