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"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
Howrah bridge look-alike on the lake to connect to a mosque – GetBengal ...
Did you know Kolkata has India's only mosque amidst water?
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
The man behind India’s first e-flying taxi—GetBengal story
Flying E-Taxis propel the nation to the forefront of global alternative transport systems
Shyamali Khastagir, The woman behind Santiniketan’s Shonibarer Haat—Get...
Shyamali Khastagir played a key role in initiating Santiniketan's ‘Shonibarer Haat’
By Subhomoy Roy
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
India’s First Non-Profit Café where the employees are either rescued or ...
It took two years to start the café, with it opening on 23rd January 2024
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
Where have all the birds gone? - GetBengal story
Two types of migratory birds come to Bengal, the Trans-Himalayan species and the local migratory birds
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
This Bengali entrepreneur implemented business across the spectrum 129 year...
Hemendra Bose from Records to Kuntalin Hair Oil
By Indrajit Sen
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
This winter, head to Sittong - 'The Orange Village of Darjeeling'
Quaint town of Kurseong is the new tourist destination
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 first State Government ‘Organic Haat’ opened in Rajarhat - GetBenga...
The Organic Haat building is around 11,000 sqm and has 7 floors
By TTW
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
Kukur Tihar – celebrating the existence of man’s best friend - GetBenga...
According to legend, the dog is a messenger of Yama, the god of death, and they guard the doors of Heaven
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
Motilal Seal, the first Bengali businessman to trade with Australia - GetBe...
First businessman to trade with Australia and use steamships
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
Will Pyari Pandit’s historic pathshala where Sarat Chandra studied be res...
Pyari Pandit’s pathshala is in shambles as its condition deteriorates with time
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
Why Organic farmers are doing great in West Bengal - GetBengal story
With the help of organic farming, entrepreneurs are getting involved in new-age natural agriculture
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
Sarees made of water hyacinth yarn set to win hearts - GetBengal story
Swachhata Pukare has teamed up with Naturecraft to create sarees using water hyacinths
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!
The ‘Songhs’ of Old Calcutta were not just mere entertainers, but also ...
These performers used bantering wit and sarcasm to criticize the rich Babus
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
The long-forgotten history of Kolkata's Metropolitan Building – GetBengal...
Century old White way Laid law & Co
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
It took years to build Mahajati Sadan, the dream project of Netaji - GetBen...
Mahajati Sadan is a fully air-conditioned theatre with a capacity of 1309 seats
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
Kizom and its historic monastery by the river Rangeet - GetBengal story
Some call this village the ‘Switzerland of Darjeeling’
None in Bengali literature reinterpreted history so poetically as Sunil Gan...
On his birth anniversary, remembering Sunil
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
Manchas of 18th century Bengal hold key to architectural splendour -GetBeng...
Manchas are of three types -- Dolmancha, Rasmancha and Tulsimancha
By TTW
Chhau mask-making dates back to the era of King Madan Mohan Singh Deo of Ba...
How are the gifted artisans doing?
Sports Collector Sukanta Sensharma and his prized possessions- GetBengal st...
Sensharma is a Chemistry teacher of Haryana Vidya Mandir, Salt Lake
By Soumik Das
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
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
The lost heritage of Chaplin Hall: India’s first single screen movie thea...
Elphinstone Picture Palace was later renamed “Minerva” and was a popular theatre for screening Hollywood films
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
Rabindranath Tagore's poetry helped Sampooran Singh Kalra become Gulzar - G...
Why he translated Tagore?
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
The topsy-turvy journey of eggs in Bengali households, traced through Benga...
In many families, people would devour eggs behind closed doors away from the public eye to avoid criticism
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
Sutradhars of Notungram narrate tales from folklore and mythology through w...
Rashputul carved by these artisans also has huge popularity
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
Fish Kochuri of Nilachal, where taste meets innovation – GetBengal story...
Currently, Nilachal runs its own restaurant and catering business
By Shouvik Ray
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
Bishnu Dey, the fearless poet who brought in a unique dimension in Bengali ...
Sahitya Akademi and Jnanpith Award winning poet depicted contemporary times
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
Radhatilak rice – the one indigenous paddy variety that warms the heart a...
Bengal has celebrated various festivals, all of which revolve around the cultivation and harvesting of rice
“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
K.C. Nag, the Mathematics teacher who once was an inseparable part of Benga...
Keshab Chandra Nag, author and educator
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
India’s first female mechanical engineer who changed the face of the indu...
Ila Majumdar overcame the barriers to emerge as Bengal’s first female mechanical engineer
Did Uttam and Suchitra's platonic love bloomed on the sets? - GetBengal sto...
Did their platonic love bloom?
By Suman Gupta
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
Hariprabha Takeda: First Indian Woman in Japan and her famous travelogue
Hariprabha Basu Mallick was born to Shashibhuban Basu Mallick and Nagendra Bala
By TTW
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
A Bengali played ‘Othello’ in the last play that took place in Sans Sou...
Sans Souci theatre at Park Street was a huge majestic building that resembled the Greek Parthenon
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
Eye of Horus: A vignette of Egypt in Kolkata. An Exclusive GB interview
he ‘Eye of Horus’ is a concept and symbol in ancient Egyptian religion that represents well-being, healing, and protection
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
Bankim Chandra’s office at Jessore, the first district of undivided Benga...
Bankim Chandra honed his professional skills during his tenure at Jessore
"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
Public executions were once held in Kolkata's 'Fancy' Lane
The tall robust trees of Fancy Lane bore silent witness to the crime perpetrated on poor subaltern people
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 unusual bond between Hemanta and Uttam, though bent but never broken!
Inseparable on the silver screen, the two were fast friends in real life too
The nondescript Palashi, which once altered the history of India!
Did you know that ‘Plassey’ is not in Murshidabad?
The sour-sweet saga of ‘tok dal’ – a Bengal summer speciality!
Dal is a healthy food option that has secured its place on the daily menu of almost every Bengali household
Bankura-based Kolay biscuits once competed with Parle-G!
Bengal has always been a major player in the biscuit-making industry
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
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
Chhenar Kalia – the savoury Bengali cuisine that became a part of Mahabho...
Mahanayak Uttam Kumar was closely related to the puja
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
Strange as it may seem, Bollywood diva Meena Kumari was related to the illu...
Meena Kumari’s grandmother, Hemsundari Tagore, was married to Jadu Nandan Tagore
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
Back when Rabindranath Tagore bonded with the Nizam of Hyderabad over educa...
The Nizam allocated a handsome grant for a hostel to be constructed at the Visva Bharati University
When the 'non- Bengali' singers opened my eyes to the true essence of Tagor...
I feel sorry for the purists who miss Tagore’s universal spirit
By Indrajit Sen
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
Thankamani Kutty - how a dance aspirant from Kerala made Bengal her home w...
International Dance Day- tribute to Thankamani Kutty
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
Sri Krishna Hotel of Serampore reminds us of Indubalar Bhaater Hotel
Subhashree Ganguly plays the role of Indubala in the web series Indubala Bhaater Hotel
Can Music be used to fight climate change? World-famous activist Sukrit Sen...
Sukrit Sen leads the Kolkata Chapter of the Living Waters Museum
From having Rs 100, to setting up a 200-crore business empire – Malay De...
Delhi was a difficult city for Debnath who landed here just after his Higher Secondary examinations, from a nondescript village in North Bengal
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
Dolly Roy, the first woman tea taster of India, has breathed her last
Dolly’s – The Tea Shop in a corner of South Kolkata’s Dakshinapan Shopping Centre
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
Gajon - the rain-invoking rural folk festival belonging to the ancient Beng...
Celebrated in Chaitra before Bengali New Year
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
Kala Bhavan students put up Garbage Art installation made from the waste of...
A colourful structure can be seen these days while entering the Sonajhuri Haat
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
The 'Miracle man of Homeopathy' behind the 104-years old Russa Pharmacy
One of Kolkata's oldest surviving homoeopathic institutions
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
The woman who led one of the most successful textile businesses in West Ben...
Raunaque was in Class IX when she had to shelve her education
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
Kolkata’s Coffee Man – Whipping up art with coffee
Partha Mukherjee, works at an IT company but has pursued his artistic interests
By Mouni Mondal
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
Purna Das Baul, the man who took Bengal’s baul songs to the global stage
Why was he compared to Bob Dylan?
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
Referred to as the 'Oxford of Bengal', Nabadwip offers much more than relig...
Nabadwip was the capital of Bengal under Ballal Sen and Lakshman Sen
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
Steamer service from Calcutta that transformed British Rangoon
Rangoon became a centre for trade from a large rural village
By TTW
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...
India has also ranked to be the 3rd largest e-waste producer in the world
Did you know Dwarkanath Tagore owned around 50 brothels in Calcutta?
He founded the Jorasanko Branch of the Tagore family
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
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
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
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Turning Point: Working for specially-abled people since 25 years
Turning point is the first day-centre in Kolkata
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Kunsang Chhopel: The Man who trains indigenous dogs in the Dooars
Dogs are usually intelligent creatures and can be trained for various purposes
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
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
Tales and memories woven in the brick-red quilts - a Bengal staple
Feather-light 'lep' has been in use during winters in this subcontinent for hundreds of years
Bengalis who contributed to the building of Alipore Zoo
It was Wellesley who first thought of creating a zoological garden
How the British were mesmerised by Bengal’s ‘Palanquins’
The men who carried palanquins were called “Kahar”
By Mouni Mondal
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
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
The only ‘Samovar’ Tea shop of Kolkata
Samovars are large metallic vessels used to boil and brew
By TTW
Royal retreats, the heritage palace hotels of West Bengal
Kolkata has traditionally been known as a ‘City of Palaces’
What does GEN Y think about the traditional art of Pithe Making?
Pithe making had almost become a ritual to most Bengali households
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
Steamships of British Bengal: symbolizing the progress of man and his maste...
In British minds steam became synonymous with civilization
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
December in Bengal is called Poush, a season of folk festivals and art
The idol of Tusu is immersed on the last day of Poush
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
Will Joynagarer Moa become extinct soon due to a lack of raw materials?
The jaggery used in moa-making is best if it is poyra gur
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
Thakumar Jhuli – Bengal’s very own fairytales and the man behind them
Thakumar jhuli can any time beat Western fairytales
The Bengali scientist whose efforts pioneered India’s midday meal scheme
The genesis of his research lay in the Bengal famine
Park Street bookstore promoting environment-friendliness
Earthcare Books focuses on books that cover ecological issues
Water Hyacinth – a simple aquatic beauty with a complicated back-story
Though it may seem like a simple water plant, water hyacinths once posed serious threat for the Bengal government. Here’s how.
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!
What made Australia call Tagore the ‘Prophet’?
Tagore was an Indian from a British colony to win the Nobel
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
How was Kolkata’s famous Loreto House born?
It was founded in an era when women’s education was almost unheard of!
By TTW
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
Daruchitra – a long-forgotten wood engraving technique that was once stap...
From colossal lotuses to aquatic creepers – this wood engraving technique from ancient Bengal encompassed it all
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
Calcutta Club was formed by Indians to challenge the ‘European’ Bengal ...
How a challenge paved the path for a progressive Calcutta Club
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
Biresh Chandra Guha took India’s biochemistry research to new heights
He focused more on applying, than on just studying
By TTW
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
Bengal’s Haringhata meat to satiate foodies at FIFA World Cup, Qatar
Bengal’s own ‘Haringhata’ meat brand will be present at Qatar
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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
Mahal Restaurant: Carrying a century-old illustrious legacy
Mahal Hotel and Restaurant is located at 6/3 Ramanath Majumdar Street, Kolkata 700009
By Aritra Dash
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
Want to try out Rabdigram’s Rabdi this winter?
Depending on the traffic, it takes 1hour 50 minutes or so, to reach Rabdigram from Kolkata by car
By Sourav Das
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
The fascinating story of the beginning of motoring in Calcutta
The pioneers of automobile manufacture towards the end of the 19th century were Gottlieb Daimler and Carl Benz
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
Manna Dey and his love for kesar malai sherbet at Kapila Ashram
Kapila Ashram, century-old sherbet joint of Kolkata
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
Bengalis and sweets go hand in hand
Sweet moulds were made in the forms of objects such as fish, lychee, custard apple and conch shell
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
Radha Govinda Kar: Renaissance man of Betore
The school started in 1886 and it was named 'Calcutta School of Medicine'
By Shuvra Dey
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
Naya, a village where even a toddler knows how to hold a paintbrush
Bengal’s village is an open canvas of artists
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
Bibha Chowdhury: A life spent in chasing cosmic rays
Chowdhury was the first woman particle physicist in India and, the first Indian woman to earn a Ph.D. in Physics
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
North Kolkata and its Bangiya Sahitya Parishat
Acharya Ramendrasundar Trivedi was the main influence behind the setting up of Bangiya Sahitya Parishat Library
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
Bhutanghat, a paradise on earth
Bhutanghat is situated in the mountainous terrain along the river Raidak
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
Georgina Haque, the first female Bangladeshi drummer
Haque was inspired by the drummer late Sabbir Qadir
By Mouni Mondal
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
Tagore’s Gitanjali in Kurmali language
In West Bengal, Kurmali is taught in two colleges in the undergraduate level
By Suman Sadhu
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
North Dinajpur masks, the ongoing tradition
Diverse masks are made in different districts of West Bengal
‘Just Baked!’ Krishnadas Pal and his dreams
How a boy from Burdwan set up Bisk Farm, challenging big brands
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
Remembering Gour Kishore, the voice that knew no fear
This year marks the centenary of Gour Kishore Ghosh
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
Two centuries of Strand Road, the road carved out of a river
Work on this important road began in 1823, and ended in 1828
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
Poet Mirza Ghalib's love for Kolkata
GB traces the house where Ghalib lived during his stay in Kolkata
Did you know Nemai Ghosh was given a role to play in Sonar Kella?
The anecdote in the late photographer's own words
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
Takipara, the Mukto Gram or Pearl Village of Hooghly
The women are being trained by members of the Nature Environment and Wildlife Society
Upendrakishore Raychaudhuri, the boy who refused a zamindari
A tribute on the pioneering polymath’s 160th birthday
Unique Recycled Jungle Gym in the middle of Bankura’s Forest
It is located near the entrance of the forest near Patharmora on Sonamukhi Road
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
Chander Pahar’s Diego Alvarez, a fictional character or a real-life?
Diego Alvarez was the most important part of Shankar's life
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.
Sukumar Sen, unsung hero of Indian democracy
Next year marks the 6oth anniversary of India’s first CEC
Bagbazar, the ghat neighbourhood of Kolkata
Nearly 100 ghats line the east and west banks of the Hooghly
In memory of the man behind Bengal’s first world-class ad agency
From Satyajit Ray to ITC, everyone knew Karukrit
By TTW
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
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”
Sushil Sen, the teenager who sparked a plot to kill a magistrate
This year marks the 130th birth anniversary of Sushil Sen
Saradindu Bandopadhyay brought in unusual murder weapons
Unusual weapons that detective Byomkesh Bakshi looked for
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
World’s first female language martyr: Kamala Bhattacharya
Remembering the language martyrs of February 21, 1952 and the fight for their mother language
By Simon Roy
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
Kamala Bhattacharya: World’s first female language martyr
Remembering the language martyrs of February 21, 1952 and the fight for their mother language
By Simon Roy
Six Bengali women, and the mountain they named Lalana
In 1970, three women from Kolkata scaled an unknown peak in Himachal
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
Bangla Tappa, born from Banjara music popularized by Nidhu Babu
It has roots in the musical journey of caravan travellers of north and north-western India
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
Meet the man who made Alipore Zoo famous worldwide
Ram Brahma Sanyal was the first Indian superintendent of the Zoo
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
The Sugarr & Spice: Bengali entrepreneur’s dream come true
The entrepreneur’s dream was to establish a Bengali confectionary brand that would have the touch of world cuisine and taste
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
The winter delight of Bengal, jhola nolen gur
Its exquisite flavour makes it every Bengali household’s winter favourite
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
Bengali, the first Indian language that Tintin spoke
Tintin has been available in Bengali since 1975
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
Jashoda Mishtanna Bhandar: Tale of an iconic sweetmeat shop
It is traditionally famous for its creamy Laal Mishti Doi
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
Even 200 years ago, Calcutta partied all night on New Year’s Day
The Christmas and New Year week was an entirely British import
The story of ‘Narasinghachandra Dawn & Co, Gun and Rifle Makers
How was Narasinghachandra Dawn & Co set up in Kolkata?
The Kali idol of Kalighat has a significance beyond religion
Temple built in Bengal aatchala architecture
Zamor, the slave boy from Bengal played a major role in bringing down Basti...
How he got inducted in the court of French Royalty
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
Vanishing tribe of Kadma – Bengal’s own candy makers
The pristine white Kadma sweet has been integral to all Bengali festivities for ages
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
Kutchi Memon Community of Kolkata – a lost tribe
Currently, approximately 200 families of their community reside in the city.
By TTW
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
Dr. Sambhu Nath Dey: The saviour who chased Cholera
His pioneering research set the stage for more effective treatment and control of cholera
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
Rain gambling in 19th-century Kolkata: Babus betting on Rain!
Rain gambling was a popular pastime introduced in the 19th century by aristocratic Bengali Babus of Kolkata
By TTW
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
India’s first Science Association set up by Mahendralal Sarkar in 19th ce...
On Mahendralal Sarkar's birth anniversary
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
The Melody, the shop that still repairs Uttam Kumar’s harmonium
Iconic Rashbehari shop that has its named entwined with legends
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
Anil Chattopadhyay - the man who enlivened every character that he played
GB remembers him on his birth anniversary
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
Healthy Bhaka Pitha of North Bengal is a Rajbanshi delicacy
These rice cakes which have been in tradition for over a century are very popular among the local community
By TTW
Jalpaiguri tops Bengal language list with a diversity of 98 dialects
The district is a shining example of unity despite the multiplicity of dialects spoken here
Dr Nilratan Sircar had taken up medicine to know cause of his mother’s de...
Remembering him on his birth anniversary
Rich beyond belief: How the wealthy of Calcutta spent their fortunes
The wealth came from trade with the British East India Company
Where did Sri Ramkrishna come to meet his Daayar Sagar?
Iconic building still stands tall in Kolkata
Why Tollywood should be grateful to an American
Long before Bollywood was even thought of, Hollywood came to India via Tollywood. How? Read on to find out
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
Bengal’s unique Sheherwali Cuisine – the Royal Vegetarian delight of Mu...
One of Bengal's best kept secrets is the royal vegetarian cuisine of the affluent Jain families who migrated to Kolkata nearly 300 years ago
Scientist from remote Sundarbans, Subhashish Natua honoured for COVID-19 va...
The exceptionally talented scientist from a remote village in the Sundarbans has made all Bengalis proud of his achievements
By TTW
‘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
Saptapadi, not just a romantic masterpiece, but a message against hatred
Revisiting one of Uttam Kumar’s most memorable films
Armenian Street: Tale of a Kolkata Street that preceded British by centurie...
The Street that represents one of Calcutta’s oldest trading community
By TTW
Mujtaba Ali’s ‘Deshe Bideshe’ describes life in Kabul as never seen b...
Syed Mujtaba Ali spent a year-and-a-half teaching in Kabul from 1927 to 1929
By Shuvra Dey
Kolkata girl offers first peek into Indus Valley language mystery
This could well be a revolutionary breakthrough
National Handicraft Award for women mat makers of Medinipur
Both women are from Sabang in Paschim Medinipur
Gumghar Lane & Hospital – Where People were Quarantined in British Kolkat...
The famous hospital in central Kolkata is currently the centre for treating covid-19 patients
Go see a Kolkata ‘mess bari’ before it vanishes
Yet another way of life is on its way out in the city
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
Evolution of the Bengali chorchori
A time-saving Bengali recipe that used to feed joint families once upon a time
Is Chowringhee older than Kolkata?
The first road of Calcutta where pavements were built to facilitate erection of gas lamps
By TTW
Tree plantation drive for a greener Maidan
Kolkata has launched a tree plantation initiative in response to the devastation caused by numerous cyclones
Bengal’s MR Bangur given India’s Best District Hospital tag by Niti Aay...
During the COVID-19 2nd wave, it became the first government Covid facility to introduce virtual visiting hours for its patients
Bengal starts Tree Ambulance service
The Tree Ambulance, accompanied by plant experts, is ready to help increase Mother Nature's green cover
Season’s tallest Durga idol sets sail for USA
A 10-feet tall idol of Goddess Durga has been shipped to the United States
First robotic kidney transplant of Eastern India performed in Kolkata
Robot Assisted Kidney Transplantation (RAKT) is pushing the boundaries of robotic surgery
West Bengal kick starts CNG buses to reduce fare during diesel price rise
The dual fuel engine introduced by the State Transport Department of Bengal is both environmental friendly and economically viable
Four decades after death, India’s IVF baby pioneer gets state recognition...
Dr Subhash Mukhopadhyay was ostracized in his lifetime
West Bengal Government executes massive Mangrove Plantation in Sundarbans
South 24-Parganas district administration has finalized plans to plant 7.5 crores mangrove sapling
‘Shashi Kapoor Room’ opens to guests at Kolkata’s iconic Fairlawn Hot...
Kolkata was so close to the hearts of Shashi Kapoor and Jennifer Kendal, that they even spent their honeymoon at Fairlawn Hotel
By TTW
Should Bengal’s Sarbhaja and Sarpuria join the GI tags club?
Applications pending for Tangail, Jamdani, Garad-Korial, Muslin, and Kalonuniya rice
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
Kolkata’s first linguistic interpreter recruited by East India Company wa...
How Ratan Sarkar saved the day for Basaks and Seths
Umashankar Mandal- the 'Mangrove Man' of Sundarbans
International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem
Remembering the doctor who created India's first and world's second test tu...
The first test tube baby of India, Durga was born under Dr Mukhopadhyay
Walk on for a perfect balance of religion and commerce
The fifth episode of our customised walk around old Kolkata
A spectacular comeback for Bengal's Sutirtha Mukherjee
Sutirtha Mukherjee won her debut match at the Tokyo Olympics, beating Sweden's Linda Bergström
Looking back at Goutam Ghose's iconic movie 'Paar'
On his birthday, GB pays tribute to director Ghose and his protest movies
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?
The story of Bengal's all-time favourite snack
Modern techniques helped favourite chanachur Mukharochak's survival
By Indrajit Sen
Can India please stop disrespecting its flag with a fake image?
On July 22, 1947, India officially adopted its national flag
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
Kolkata street where Rabindranath wrote Nirjhare Swapnobhanga
Sudder Street is a meeting place of multi-cultural people
The places of worship in old Calcutta, and what we learn from them
A walk around Canning Street and Brabourne Road
State launches low-cost IAS study centre to boost aspirants from Bengal
West Bengal was the state that produced the first Indian ICS
By TTW
Plagiarized by Spielberg, Ray’s ‘The Alien’ failed to land in Bengal!...
Spielberg’s ‘E.T.’ would not have been possible without Satyajit Ray’s script for ‘The Alien’
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
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
Swami Vivekananda’s love for Khichuri and his special recipe
The term khichuri (khicṛī) is derived from the Sanskrit khiccā, a dish of rice and legumes
The quiet passing of Bengal’s double Olympic gold medallist
Keshav Chandra Dutt has left us far more quietly than he should have
Legends Never Die! Dilip Kumar’s love for Bengal and his presence in Beng...
Dilip Kumar was always a huge fan of Uttam Kumar's captivating screen presence
By TTW
Hon’ble CM launches drive to place Bengal on global tourism map
Tourism Minister Indranil Sen embarks on implementation tour
WHO concurs potency of Bengal’s sesame seeds in fighting Covid-19
Two Bengali scientists prove potency of Til
Kolkata’s Arushi Pant receives this year’s prestigious Diana Award
Since the age of 10, Pant worked on a child protection project in the rural districts of West Bengal
Alipore, the posh Kolkata locality named after a ‘traitor’
A curious bit of history unknown to most modern Kolkatans
Kolkata Police initiates digital devices for the underprivileged pupils
Kolkata Police introduces 'Duare Shiksha'
Village Kirtaniya from Mangalkot takes Bengal’s Sreekhol online to overse...
Bengal’s khol goes to the West through online lessons
By Shuvra Dey
Kurseong in the rains, an experience not to be missed
Kurseong was beloved of Netaji Subhas Bose and his family
Dokra handicraft, a thing of ancient beauty
The Bengal Store’s Dokra pieces retain all their original beauty
Octogenarian village chef Pushparani Sarkar turns Youtube Sensation
Pushparani’s channel Villfood, now boasts of 1.47 million subscribers
Remembering the mystic music of Bhaba Pagla
In celebration of Bhaba Pagla’s deeply philosophical spirit
From Jhargram to Tokyo Olympics! Pranati Nayak, India’s lone gymnast from...
Pranati Nayak is the only other female gymnast from India to qualify for the Olympics after Dipa Karmakar
Outstanding International Award for SSKM’s Dr. Sujoy Ghosh
Kolkata Doctor draws international accolade
By Shuvra Dey
State launches student credit card, following Mamata’s election promise
The scheme offers loans to students in Class 10 and above
Bengal launches new mobile app to control Dengue and Malaria
‘Protirodh App’, a beacon of hope for victims of vector-borne diseases
By TTW
Take Bengal’s Mango Tourism trail to see how much you don’t know
West Bengal still grows over 150 varieties of mangoes
The many good things about pure ghee
While artificial ghee can poison your system, natural ghee does the opposite
Michael Madhusudan, the genius who lost his way
Remembering one of Bengal’s greatest literary figures
“It’s late in God’s house, but it’s not dark’ proves Malda’s vi...
Bhagaban Mali has been felicitated by the Community Policing Wing
West Bengal Government launches Lakshmi Bhandar scheme to help poor familie...
The scheme will provide financial aid to women heads of families
From Baans to Bottle Taranga, Somnath Bandopadhyay creates musical instrume...
Bandyopadhyay’s miniature replicas of musical instruments are an instant eye-catcher
By Shuvra Dey
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
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
Mahalis of Birbhum – the tribe that weaves bamboo wonders
Artisans and craftsmen of Bengal excelling in bamboo craft
Chitre monastery, the place to be on Buddha Purnima
Chitre is a beautiful mountain village in North Bengal
Bengal’s ‘Machher Jhol’ travels all the way to Masterchef Australia
Kishwar Chowdhury’s ‘Machher Jhol’ wins the hearts of the judges at Masterchef Australia
By TTW
Kolkata boy Pubarun Basu wins Youth Photographer of the Year 2021 at the So...
Pubarun is the first Indian, in the 14-year-old history of the Sony World Photography Awards, to become the winner
Rash Behari Bose made Bengal’s Murgir Jhol famous in Tokyo
Bengali freedom fighter introduced this delicacy in Japan
By Indrajit Sen
Amphan, Yaas prove how global warming is changing cyclones
Why are tropical cyclones becoming so frequent, and so intense?
Love never dies! Nazrul's famous love letter to his lady love on his birth ...
The letter that harbours emotions hitherto unknown
Kolkata Police Hospital now a Covid hospital, general public welcome
The new-look hospital has 300 beds
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
Enter the world of MAli, the cartoonist by passion
Mahafuj Ali, or MAli’s works have quite often gone viral
Iconic bakery Kookie Jar shuts down factory due to COVID-19
Shop that baked Satyajit Ray’s birthday cakes for years, shuts down
Covid black market is a reflection of the blackness within us
The black market in both oxygen and Covid drugs is thriving
Indumadhab Mallick revolutionized the kitchen with the invention of ‘Icmi...
The cooker that transformed the lives of Indian ladies
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
Chitrakar infuses modern social atrocities in Patachitra
Bhaskar Chitrakar tries to contemporize Kalighat Pata
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
How books have always turned out to be our favourite companions
On World Book Day, a best friend that we cannot part with
By Saheli Mitra
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?
House where ‘Ramakrishna Kathamrita’ was scripted
Mahendranath Gupta: The annalist of the doctrines of Ramakrishna
By TTW
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
Surya Sen Street – As defiant as its namesake Masterda!
A name which immortalize the revolutionary struggle for Indian independence
By TTW
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
The world famous ivory carving craftsmen of Bengal, patronized by the Nawab...
Does the craft still survive?
"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
The first biopic on Mujibur Rahman was made in Kolkata
GB brings this incredible tale on Bangobondhu’s birth anniversary
Haridhan Mukherjee – The ‘Mama’ of Bengali cinema who fought poverty ...
Satyajit Ray respected his versatile acting prowess
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
How Swami Vivekananda’s meeting with Jamsetji Tata changed India’s scie...
On Jamsetji Tata’s birth anniversary
By TTW
On World Wildlife Day, make a pledge to save the Sundarbans
Four protected areas in the Sundarbans are designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Palash Ghosh – One of the last Bandel Cheese makers churning the historic...
The only family that still churns world famous gourmet delight
By Shuvra Dey
Sridhar Acharya, the forgotten Bengali mathematician
Though part of an elite group, Sridhar Acharya’s name is rarely mentioned
Gramophone Records, a big hit at Guddu Bhai’s seven decades old shop
‘Vibrations’ — a mecca for all music aficionados
By Mouni Mondal
Madaris of Kolkata – the gypsy street magicians
Rahamatullah, the famous Madari of colonial Kolkata
By Shuvra Dey
Victoria Ocampo sold her necklace to pay for Tagore’s stay in Argentina
Ocampo’s profound admiration for Tagore and her personal sacrifice
Mahishasura Mardini and the multi-layered world of Ranjan Ghosh
Young filmmaker Ranjan Ghosh is almost ready with his fourth feature film
‘Those shouting loudest about ‘Women’s Lib’ are ones who don’t fo...
Leela Majumdar who broke all barriers of patriarchy!
By Shuvra Dey
Uttam Kumar-Soumitra: The War that never was
A duo that defined the golden phase of Bengali film industry
By Shuvra Dey
St. James’ student scripts a ‘waste-cloth’ recycle revolution
GB Exclusive with Tanay Jain, on helping poor artisans and slum children
By Kaulik Ghosh
Baba Bhootnath’s tea stall at Nimtala Ghat
‘Sadhu Baba’ Hari Shankar Pandey’s popular tea stall attracts a huge crowd, daily
Eco Park in New Town hosts workshop on its resident birds
Eco Park has evolved from just a patch of wasteland
Thai-turned Bong, Sirattiya Bora converts ‘Lockdown’ into a successful ...
An exclusive interview with the Home Chef
By Jayatri Nag
Amidst all the gloom, Kolkata’s iconic Metro Cinema opens in a new avatar...
The hall that was built in 1935
The language movement that led to freedom
The resistance against Urdu sowed the seeds for the eventual movement for independence in East Bengal
By Daud Haider
Delivering the essence of Bengal, The Bengal Store crosses a milestone
In just eight months, The Bengal Store has reached out to 23 states across India
Buxa National Park, where nature and history live together
The incredibly diverse ecosystem of Buxa makes it a highly attractive tourist destination
‘Pad Crusaders’ who lead Menstrual campaigns in Rural Bengal
Meet Pragya Gupta and Ivaana C.Mitra
By Jayatri Nag
Isa Guha: First Asian in the England cricket team
A three-time Ashes Winner, Isa Guha is a real inspiration to young female cricketers across the globe
By TTW
Paschim Medinipur, the birthplace of heroes
From ancient archaeology to modern history, Paschim Medinipur has it all
Biswajit Chatterjee: The evergreen tinsel star of all seasons
One of the first male movie actors in India to portray a woman’s role
By TTW
Adman O.C. Ganguly – The ‘Trendsetter’ Indian ad-guru of the 1940’
Ganguly’s iconic Dunlop and Lipton ads were watershed moments in the history of Indian advertisement
By Shuvra Dey
As tourism grows, Lamahatta says no to plastic
Tourists may bring in money, but they also bring plastic bottles, empty plastic packets, and every other kind of rubbish
Why did Devi Saraswati find her place on gramophone records?
Devi Saraswati found a new avatar in Calcutta in the 1900s
Hilsa tales: the good, the bad and the ugly
Shorshe ilish and ilish machh bhaja are legends in their own right, but what about an ilish bharta, or korma?
Netaji sent written messages in bread slices through his attendant
The House in Kurseong where Netaji was interned
By Jayatri Nag
From father to son, Bangla cinema is in safe hands of the Jalans
Gaurang’s father produced award-winning films by Tapan Sinha such as Safed Haathi, Aaj Ka Robin Hood, Harmonium and Anokha Moti
Suhasini Biswas’ Gitanjali Diary – The Anne Frank of Bengal
How Tagore’s Gitanjali helped her survive in a Japanese Detention Camp
By TTW
Celebrating Gorumara, Bengal’s natural wonder
Gorumara is home to some of the richest animal and plant life in the country
Bengal Lamp: First to manufacture electric bulbs in India
The Lamp that once illuminated Bengal
By TTW
‘To reach a port we must set sail,’ Sonali Banerjee
Story of India’s first female marine engineer
By TTW
‘It was the most dangerous time in my father’s life’
Netaji Subhas Bose’s daughter Anita Bose-Pfaff recounts her father’s epic submarine journey
‘Art college students aren’t even told about a career in production des...
Our profile of renowned Bollywood production designer Amit Ray
By Indrajit Sen
Netaji@125: Viewing India’s Subhas through the eyes of his daughter
Sampriti-A Bengali organisation in Germany aims to preserve Netaji’s legacy in Germany and Europe
JOLOSHREE -- The Restaurant Boat in Chandannagar
Chandannagar shows the way for River Tourism in Bengal
Robin Ghosh: Musician who gave the biggest hits in Pakistani movie industry...
Pakistan’s music lovers miss Bengali Maestro’s melody
By Shuvra Dey
India’s Largest Buddha Statue is in the making in Kolkata
Sculptor Mintu Pal’s 100 feet tall ‘Reclining Buddha’ has created a buzz in Kolkata
State Tourism Department launches Bengal Himalayan Carnival
The carnival has come as a timely shot in the arm for the hills
Kolkata has turned many penniless dreamers into successful entrepreneurs
The fairytale rise of the Linc Pens
By TTW
‘Dada would say, a hungry stomach is perfect for creativity’
How two Bengali boys design some of Bollywood’s biggest sets
By Indrajit Sen
The famous Nabagopal Mitra’s gymnasium where Swami Vivekananda practiced ...
Swami Vivekananda’s favourite gymnasium
By TTW
Did you know that Amrutanjan, the iconic pain balm, was founded in British ...
India’s favourite “Pain balm” and the freedom fighter who pioneered it
Why did Satyen Bose not get the Nobel Prize despite his pathbreaking resear...
Remembering the genius on his death anniversary
The Temple that brought a religious movement in Bengal – Sadharon Brahmo ...
A new dawn in Bengal
By TTW
Protecting poet Hiralal Sen – British conspiracy to bring sedition charge...
How Hiralal Sen’s “Hungkar” put him at loggerheads with the British
By Shuvra Dey
Susunia Hill, Bankura’s ancient attraction
Susunia Hill is an ancient geographical formation located between Bankura and Purulia
The old world charm still thrives in Uttarpara’s century-old Lucy Babu’...
An eatery in suburban Kolkata that revolutionized the restaurant culture
By Shuvra Dey
Our politicians lie to us, because we don’t care
By the time an allegation is proved to be a lie, nobody really cares about the truth
Bhorai Kirtan – The dying music of Burdwan
How the Vaishnava cult gave rise to a traditional form of music and dance
By visiting the Sundarbans, you contribute to their preservation
The Sundarbans have often been called a natural safeguard for nearly 40 million people
Why has Bengal’s Mukherjee family maintained the Jallianwala Bagh tomb fo...
How their family head escaped the massacre
Artists from Bengal still rule at Christie’s Sale
Top selling Indian art at Christie’s is from Bengal
On your next trip to Darjeeling, watch out for film crews!
Once in great demand as a shooting location, Darjeeling is reclaiming that popularity
World’s 2nd city to enact anti-air pollution legislation in 1863
Lord Curzon took serious notice of infamous ‘Calcutta Smog’
Bengal’s traditional craft of making asanas can be traced to 7th century ...
Weaved meticulously by rural women of Bengal
Post Office hidden in the narrow lanes of North Kolkata, Archana
Sub post-office that was solely built to dispatch a magazine
Economist Jayati Ghosh appointed by the United Nations to a high-level advi...
Bengali scientist help fight economic challenges in a post-Covid world
Speech of the first Bengali Christian member of the Constituent Assembly
H.C. Mookerjee helped in drafting Indian constitution
Comic King Narayan Debnath has been awarded Padmashri
Narayan Debnath receives Padmashri Award
By TTW
National Voters’ Day, and how India votes
This year, the ECI has launched the e-EPIC on the occasion of National Voters’ Day
On National Tourism Day, Bengal is confident of a better year
This year, the theme of National Tourism Day is ‘Dekho Apna Desh’
Sumona Guha: The Bengali-American woman in Joe Biden’s administration
A Bengali Woman’s American journey
Education saw a sea change: The pandemic era witnessed a surge in e-learnin...
Schools of Bengal are upgrading their education system
By Kaulik Ghosh
Malda, the ancient pride of of Bengal
Malda was once the hub of Bengal’s flourishing cotton and silk industries
The larger than life aura, Netaji’s enduring legacy
The hero worship has transcended what numerous scholars have called a troubled legacy
The Mecca of Journalism lies in neglect
This is where Keshab Sen started the newspaper Indian Mirror
Kolkata Partition Museum, a dream awaiting realisation
A scholar’s ambitious project takes a step forward with a full-fledged art exhibition
Visit Bishnupur not just for its temples, but for the Heemputul
Heemputul of Bishnupur seems to be enjoying a revival of sorts
When Brooke’s Swan Cars cruised through the crowded streets of Kolkata
The car first arrived in Calcutta in 1910
A magical cruise through the Sunderbans
Take a two-day boat trip through the world’s largest mangrove forests
The ‘Shehnai’ family of Kolkata who played at the Buckingham palace
Ustad Ali Ahmed Hussein khan, the man behind Doordarshan’s signature tune
By Shuvra Dey
Bengal Soap Factory— Pioneering entrepreneurship in Bengal in early 1900s...
Founded in 1902-03 by late Abani Mohon Ghose at 4 Raj Kumar Chatterjee Street
By TTW
Kagey, the village with a view
Kagey is a predominantly agricultural village, where all farming is strictly organic
By Ajanta Sinha
Bibhuti Bhushan’s legacy under threat, family seeks help
The house is in imminent danger of collapse, thanks to large-scale construction work
Bengal’s mass immunisation success may aid Covid-19 vaccination
Covid-19 vaccination starts today in Bengal
Covid-19 vaccine drive in Bengal
Vaccine will be applied to frontline Covid warriors
By Kaulik Ghosh
Remembering Chuni Goswami on his birthday
Way back in 1962, an Indian team led by a young Bengali pulled off a miracle
Hetampur – the cultural heritage site of Birbhum
Hetampur is undoubtedly a tourist destination and a history lover’s delightful journey to the past
Cornwallis Street’s legendary shop: Kar-Mahalanobis
The first sports equipment store on Chowringhee by Bengali entrepreneurs
By TTW
Is the OTT boom passing Bengal by?
Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney Hotstar have been around in the Indian market since 2016-17
Sangeet Sarani --- Renaming the Kolkata Street where R.D. Burman was born
The iconic building where R.D Burman was born stands at 36/1, South End Park
Jagadananda Roy: The Forgotten Science Guru of Santiniketan
The man who united the forces of science and literature through his brilliant stories
Shankarpur, the still hidden jewel
This quiet fishing town has come into its own as a tourist destination
Six decades after its birth, Bengal’s mini-Tibet shines bright
Darjeeling’s Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre is an example of self-reliance and cultural autonomy
By Indrajit Sen
Better safe than Sorry: Sensitizing citizens on Road Safety
The importance of traffic rules and why it is necessary to abide by them
The art form called ‘nolen gur’, delivered to your doorstep
The delicate flavour of ‘nolen gur’ has remained an eternal Bengal favourite
Tributes to Ray, Soumitra, Ravi Shankar mark Kolkata Film Festival
The 26th Kolkata International Film Festival is now under way
The House where Sandesh Magazine was born
At present, Athenaeum Institution functions from this house
By TTW
Kolkata’s ‘Boi Para’ looks to online sales on road to recovery
Reeling from the twin blows of Covid and Amphan, the Bengali publishing industry is on an uphill journey
It takes two to Tango – When British traditions met the native culture
From Masquerades to Bajra Rides
Bishnupur Music Festival gears up for another edition
Bengal’s only classical music gharana is alive and well
Painting that had the idea of Bharat Mata
How Abanindranath Tagore’s famous painting paved the way for an ideology
Empowering lives through education- Taranjit Singh
“Hopeful about the future business prospects in 2021,” says Taranjit Singh
By Kaulik Ghosh
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
Karnasuvarna: The first capital of independent Bengal was in Murshidabad
Visiting the ruins of Shashanka
Abala Barrack: A house that epitomizes Bengal’s glorious past
The building on Cornwallis Street that once housed Upendrakishore Ray Chowdhury
By TTW
Across all its properties, the WBTDCL scripted a success story in the latte...
Despite the gloom of 2020, the state’s Tourism Department staged a remarkable turnaround in the second half of the year
Deviprasad Roychowdhury: The Maverick Sculptor of the Twentieth century
An artist immortalized through Gandhiji’s “Dandi March” sculpture
By TTW
Harsh Neotia- Leader with diverse business interests
“We are considering 2021 as a year of hope and betterment”
By TTW
Low notes: How 2021 will treat our music industry
The ‘Covid year’ was a disaster, but will 2021 bring any cheer to the music industry?
Sans Souci Theatre of British Calcutta staged Shakespeare’s plays
Colonial influences on Kolkata’s culture
By Shuvra Dey
Will the new year revive Kolkata’s beloved Cricket League?
Bengal has already hosted a successful T20 challenge earlier in 2020
“A good librarian has a task cut out for him”
Tagore explored the theme of libraries to a great extent
Take a tram ride, spread Covid awareness
Covid Care Network has brought together some of the city’s most distinguished names
The Sweeter the Better- Mom’s Bakery
The Home Bakers of Kolkata turned Social Entrepreneurs
By Kaulik Ghosh
Look Back: Goddess of Love, Venus, found her way as Goddess Lakshmi in Beng...
Her statues adorned Kolkata’s mansions!
How Kolkata’s ‘new township’ is an old American township!
The story of how ‘Roosevelt Nagar’ became the planned township of Kalyani
Rabindranath Tagore’s love for a Library of Books
Tagore would have probably embraced modern developments of e-books and e-journals
Look Back: Poetry over a tea-cup; the picturesque Dam Dim Tea Tour
From fabulous food to a fascinating Tea Trail
By Saheli Mitra
LOOK BACK: Zamindars of 19th century Bengal, played Cricket with ‘Gora Sa...
Do you find a shadow of the movie Lagaan?
LOOK BACK: Date with Death- Bengali millionaire Steve Banerjee and his doom...
Revisiting the life of entrepreneur Steve Banerjee, perhaps the most infamous Bengali immigrant in the United States
Lamahatta, the ‘accidental’ tourist destination
One of the newest entrants on Bengal’s tourism map, Lamahatta is unspoiled and picture perfect
LOOK BACK: Sabai Grass turns into exquisite art in the hands of Bengal’s ...
Grass to Glory – only Bengal can do it!
The Sweeter the Better- Foodscapes
The Home Bakers of Kolkata turned Social Entrepreneurs
By Kaulik Ghosh
Manoj Guha, the man who put Bengal on the world badminton map
As India prepares to join the Olympic badminton qualifiers race, we look back to a forgotten era
On Christmas Day, a glimpse of Bengal's old churches
Christianity came to Bengal in the 16th century, and brought with it some truly magnificent churches
Transformation of Old Trams
Tram World at Gariahat Depot all set to highlight Kolkata’s heritage and culture
By TTW
Cancer survivor and cricket icon Arun Lal gives a shocking account on pappa...
Did you know diesel is used for rolling the pappads?
Bengal paved the way for the first Peasant Revolution in India
Farmers forced the British to pass new act
By TTW
‘Bonga Hathi’, a touch of Bishnupur in your home
Wish to bring home the essence of ancient Bengal to your living room?
Kolkata Christmas Festival gets underway
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the annual Christmas Festival at Allen Park
A final farewell to the doyen of Bengal's folk culture
Sudhir Chakraborty wasn't just an expert on the various folk arts of Bengal, but an institution
By Rahul Sen
The Sweeter the Better- Boma Asian Bakery
The Home Bakers of Kolkata turned Social Entrepreneurs
By Kaulik Ghosh
A trip to Bagora, a trip to paradise
The little village of Bagora is the highest point in Kurseong, offering unparalleled views across a stunning valley
By Ajanta Sinha
‘Duare Sarkar’ crosses 1 cr registration in 15 days
Swastha Sathi scheme is getting the maximum response
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 Police Museum, a mirror of the city’s growth
How the Kolkata Police Museum on Ripon Street gives you a history of the city as a whole, in a handsome nutshell
On Vijay Diwas, remembering the man who gave Bangla its identity
Vijay Diwas is observed in both India and Bangladesh, and a new book tries to reevaluate the man who led the charge
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
First to record the height of Mt. Everest
Radhanath Sikdar needed no computer for calculating the height of Mount Everest
Winter is incomplete without the Nolen Gur and Pithe
Recalling the grandmother’s recipes of Pithe Puli
By Kaulik Ghosh
Child and Infant Mortality rate reduced in Bengal
Bengal has considerably improved its Institutional Delivery Mechanism in Health
Success story: Bangladesh’s textile exports, second only to China
How has Bangladesh turned its textile industry into a global case study?
Bengali scientists get highest Infosys Awards
Scientists recognised for their contribution to Mathematics and Physics
“Passion is more important than Price,” says Subrata Chakraborty
The only production designer from India to have been called by Hollywood for the Oscar Jury
By Saheli Mitra
The ‘fair’ season begins in Bengal
Like every year, the state government will organize winter fairs across the districts this year
The Bengali in Joe Biden’s cabinet
A boy from Kolkata may be one of the USA’s most influential government officials
The Nobel Prize news that came via Telegram
The gramophone record has had a deep connect with Rabindranath Tagore
From Haider to Padmaavat, Subrata Chakraborty has created magic
In a conversation with the most sought-after production designer
By Saheli Mitra
Business conference on the Hooghly, anyone?
The state tourism department has launched an all new river cruise
India makes a ‘bee-line’ for pure Bengal Honey
Most major honey brands failed the purity test
By Saheli Mitra
Somebody else’s war: Indian soldiers in World War I
On Armed Forces Flag Day, we look back at Indians, particularly Bengalis, in the first great war
Asit Haldar - Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, London
He was the first Indian to be elected a Fellow
By TTW
Bengal sets a path breaking example in Plasma Therapy research
The results are certainly promising in Kolkata trials than they are in Delhi
Save a tree, it’s the only way you can stay alive
A citizens’ initiative shows how ordinary people can help in the restoration of apparently ‘dead’ trees
Among the 100 most influential persons in the UK-India relationship
Piali Ray has been developing and spreading South Asian Arts and Heritage in UK
God Particle Boson excited Tagore
Rabindranath Tagore describes Boson particle through Nataraj Nritya
Kolkata Police now takes Tejaswini online
Kolkata Police’s highly popular self-defence workshop for women goes virtual in pandemic times
Khudiram Bose, a name that still defines martyrdom
On his 132nd birthday, a tribute to the boy who fired a nation’s imagination
When Tagore shows you the way
Pradip Bhattacharya’s effort to make the prisoners a better human being
By Saheli Mitra
Where in Bengal peacocks reign? Visit our very own Mayur Mahal
Bask in the glory of colourful plumes
New book of short stories boosts Bengal-Australia ties
Saheli Mitra is the only South Asian writer to feature in a prestigious new anthology of short stories
The Santipur Local
Martin Rail- tiny three-compartment trains on the narrow-gauge railroad tracks
By Rahul Haldar
Animal rights redefined in colonial Bengal
When saving a dog in British Kolkata led to wrongful case against a native!
The citizen heritage keepers of Kolkata
Since 1984, INTACH has been fighting to restore and conserve Kolkata and Bengal’s priceless history
How can trees trust the inventor of the axe?
Veteran journalist Suvashis Maitra makes a case for a tree census in Kolkata
I have never seen anyone like Maradona in my lifetime
Veteran football star Gautam Sarkar on what made Maradona exceptional
The Metro Bandhan First ever Metro-Bank tie up in Kolkata!
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My encounter with Diego, the divine
An account of the time I watched, and filmed, Diego Maradona at Italia 90
By Indrajit Sen
Small Budget Big Film
Bengali film Ketu gets global recognition at Canada’s prestigious film festival
First Indian footballer to play in Europe
Md. Salim from Kolkata proved to be an Asian sensation in Britain
By Shuvra Dey
Hospitality and folk culture, Bengal’s perfect recipe for tourists
The next time you stay at a WBTDCL property, you may well be in for a cultural treat
Bengal Home Industries seeks to revive glory days
India’s oldest heritage NGO is seeking new pastures
As Darjeeling is set to host tourists again, let us look back at a few lost...
The Darjeeling agitation of 2017 cost the Queen of the Hills a few losses to its heritage
West Bengal’s only fossil park, a storehouse of its natural heritage
Located very near Bolpur, Amkhoi Fossil Park is an irresistible geological attraction
Soumitra and Nasiruddin in new film to address ‘intolerance’
The stalwarts join hands in movie 'Debotar Grash'
The Police Pathshala in Santiniketan
Officer-in Charge of Santiniketan Police Station as Police Didimoni
Meet the North Bengal tribe which considers female foeticide a great sin
For centuries, this vanishing tribe has considered such practises as female foeticide and child marriage unacceptable
By Bapi Ghosh
Exploring the forests of Kankrajhore
Off the beaten track, Kankrajhore is a perfect example of everything that embodies Jhargram
Naxalbari, students today, and Communism in Covid times
Veteran journalist Suvashis Maitra explores the possibility of a new world order amidst the pandemic
Purity first: Bangladesh's attempts to rediscover Nazrul
A concerted effort by a group of prominent Bangladeshi singers
Kolkata’s Heritage Ambassador Taxi now on Sydney Streets!
Meet James Robinson who introduced it alongside taxis from New York and London
The perfect Tibetan monastery in the heart of Kolkata
Very few Kolkatans know about this Buddhist monastery and stupa on a quiet south Kolkata bye-lane
When marriage and job promises are used as baits
The single handed fight against women and child trafficking in North Bengal
By Saheli Mitra
Kolkata gets its first F3 car racing team
Joba Racing Team, exclusive F3 Racing Team from Bengal launched
Swami Vivekananda believed Gautam Buddha was reborn as Christ
Why Swami Vivekananda thought Buddha and Christ are same?
Harmonium’ by Dwarkin created a revolution in Bengal’s musical journey
Who founded Dwarkin? Was it a Bengali or British company?
The legacy of Radu Babu Chayer Dokan in Kolkata
How this century-old shop scored above plush Kolkata cafe
Is Ektara also played in Rajasthan and Sind?
It may be the oldest stringed instrument in the Indian subcontinent
Tyre Park- a unique art installation venture
Wealth from waste initiative by West Bengal Transport Corporation
Rishyap, from where you have the best Himalayan view
Unknown until the late 1990s, the little hamlet of Rishyap is today a gem of the mountains
Bishnupur Gharana travelled to Murshidabad
Radhika Prasad Goswami was appointed as the music teacher of Maharaja’s school
The Doon was founded by Satish Ranjan Das
The premiere educational institution of the country was founded by a Bengali
A fierce historic battle was fought on Dalhousie Square
The battle that changed the course of Indian history
Earliest sketches of Kolkata by British landscape artists
Their sketches are indeed a living testimony
Landmark 19th century Calcutta High Court case of an ‘Unchaste Widow’ a...
How Kery Kolitani was harassed after she won the case
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‘Hindutva’ was propagated in Bengal in 19th century as a replica of Bha...
Not as religious fanatism
How was Bengal’s favourite ‘Posto’ born as ‘left-over’ of British...
Agricultural land in Bengal Presidency transformed into poppy fields
By TTW
Lepchajagat, the land of golden silence
Not too many tourists visit Lepchajagat, which is what keeps its pristine serenity intact
Joransanko Thakurbari’s ‘Glutton Club’ where voting happened on basis...
Abanindranath Tagore cooked Josi Kebab
By TTW
Shantarakshita, Bengali Prince-turned-monk spread Buddhism even before Atis...
Tracing the history of spread of Buddhism in Tibet
Bengal school-girl’s virus-killing mask wins National Award
Ushers in hope for front line Covid 19 warriors
Why Bengal celebrated highly patriarchal ritual of Sindoor Khela after Dash...
Only married women were allowed
500-year-old Durga Puja that starts on Vijaya Dashami in Raigunj!
Balaichandi Durga Puja has a special purpose
Bengalis of Toronto GTA group celebrate Durga Puja through innovative lives...
New Virtual Puja celebrating women power
From 3-day cultural program to ‘Durga & Dhaki’ campaign, Australia’s ...
New Virtual Puja goes as far as Tasmania
Connect with a Kolkata you’ve never seen before
The West Bengal Tourism Department is launching a unique tour of Kolkata, taking in some of the city’s most prominent heritage landmarks
Every inch of Kolkata’s ITC Royal Bengal is an ode to Bengal’s splendou...
Architecture reflects Bengal Aristocracy and its regal homes
Susanta Paul, famous installation artiste juggling themes in 3 major pujas ...
From Loukik to Lokhit
By TTW
No procession while Durga idols leave Kumartuli this year for the pandals
Individual delivery through idol makers
Maa Durga’s bhog cooked and offered by Muslims in 350-year-old Murshidaba...
The legacy of Muslims offering the first bhog still continues
Did you know Tata Steel supplied the steel that made Howrah Bridge!
The quality steel was called Tiscom
By TTW
Famous Chhanamukhi of Brahmanberia that transcended borders as Chhanar Murk...
The sweet that is needed for every festival of Bengal
All Durga Puja pandals will be containment zones – historic judgement by ...
Steps taken to ward off pandal hopping
The artiste who put Bengal's kantha stitch in Obama's living room
How a 77-year-old kantha artiste from Birbhum has put her village on the global map
Meet 9-year-old Ayush Nandi of Bagbazar, who made an exceptional Durga with...
The idol will be kept at Habib’s salon
Durga Puja is not just fun, it sustains a huge unorganized sector – Liste...
Installation artists of famous Arjunpur Amra Shobai Club speak to GB
By TTW
Famous Installation artist Asim Paul creates ‘natural’ barricades to ke...
Santoshpur Trikon Park Sarbajonin Durgotsab follows social distancing norms
By TTW
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
The boy from Kutch who hated working indoors
Veteran journalist Aditi Roy Ghatak remembers her former colleague, the late Kishore Bhimani
Bengal’s entrepreneurship idol R.N Mookerjee whose company built Victoria...
Engineer par excellence and entrepreneur
Gouri Prasanna Majumdar, the golden man of Bengali ‘movie song’ nostalg...
Did he get his due recognition even during his lifetime?
AGOMONI – Corporatization of Kolkata’s theme Durga Pujas
How commercial needs infiltrated into a festival
By TTW
Artist Debasis Barui stuck to social distancing installation at Barisha Sar...
No artisans from villages could be brought, locals were used
By TTW
On World Food Day, a look at World’s Food Programme that got Nobel Peace ...
WFP provided assistance to 100 million people in 88 countries last year
World’s first vegetarian soap ad with Rabindranath Tagore as model raised...
Why this vegetarian soap ad created hue and cry!
First Puja Special Train that ran in 1927 between Goalanda Ghat station and...
A leaf out of forgotten history
Siliguri’s Female Farmers script history in organic paddy and Kadaknath p...
On International Day of Rural Women
By Bapi Ghosh
AGOMONI -- How Street Installation Art became part and parcel of Modern Dur...
Who brought in installation art to Bengal’s festivals?
By TTW
Post lockdown, tourism in Bengal tells a story of hope
As the state government's tourism properties reopen, many of them are witnessing a surge in occupancy rates
Samaj Sebi Sangha celebrates Diamond Jubilee by helping 75 Amphan ravaged f...
Installation artist Pradip Das speaks to GB
By TTW
Kolkata’s Hindu School is a shrine of modern education since 19th century...
An epitome of Bengal Renaissance
By TTW
Sovabazar Rajbari is out of bounds this Durga Puja, so let’s go on a virt...
Pujo that started in 1757!
Kolkata’s iconic Double-Decker buses launched today! Brings Nostalgia bac...
CM Mamata Banerjee flags off this special service
Father of Bengali sci-fi fiction Jagadananda Roy wrote in 1892, even before...
Travels to Venus was one of the earliest sci-fi book of Bengal
By TTW
Nobel 2020 winner Roger Penrose’s theory based on Scientist Amal Raychaud...
Yet this Bengali scientist finds no mention
India’s largest floating Solar Power Plant to be set up in Bengal
Sagardighi will have the solar power plant!
Armenians of Kolkata – community brought to Bengal by Mughal Emperor Aura...
Do they still stay in Kolkata?
By TTW
Sridhar Das, light wizard of Chandannagar, who floated ‘Mayurpankhi Light...
GB Exclusive interview
By TTW
AGOMONI – Durga Puja is about ‘Inclusiveness.’ Artisans of every cast...
From Dom to Sutradhar
By TTW
Enjoy a peaceful Puja at Murshidabad, away from the big city
The Bohor Tourism Property at Baharampur offers you a chance to soak in historic
Nanking Restaurant – first Chinese Restaurant of India started in Kolkata...
Why did this famous restaurant close down?
By TTW
First Muslim feminist Begam Roquiah’s Sakhawat Memorial stands for women ...
Educator who dared women to dream
Sulunga, where Durga Puja ushered in a revolution
Nearly a century ago, the residents of a remote Birbhum village began a Puja that was more than just a ritual
Roop Sanatan’s Roshokodombo still a favourite sweet of Bengal was first m...
Sweet that was patronized by Muslim rulers
Agomoni -- Bengal’s Pata Durga reflects amalgamation of all religions
Some even look like Mughal art miniatures!
By TTW
We speak of Terracotta temples, but not of Terracotta mosques of Bengal! Hi...
Why and when were they built?
Celebrating 300-year-old Goswami Barir pujo of Serampore and its Danish inf...
How Goswamis wanted to buy Serampore for Rs 11,00,000!
Music department of Don Bosco Kolkata, creates a global musical bond throug...
We are the World spreads message of love and unity
You now have a sweet reason to visit Santiniketan
The West Bengal Tourism Department is promoting signature dishes from all its properties
Robot Maria to manage crowds during Durga Puja in Kolkata
SB Park Durga Puja Committee comes up with innovation
State Govt directives for low key Durga Puja amid Covid-19 pandemic
Maintaining all safety protocols
By TTW
Century-old Tea Advertisement at the historical H.C. Dey tea stall of Dumdu...
Advertisement highlights importance of tea in fighting illness
Bengal’s Muslin in European courts! The Queen Fabric that awed all
Flourishing Muslin Trade of Bengal
Swami Vivekananda was at Hathras a century ago where he met trusted discipl...
Sharat Gupta was the additional station master of Hathras
By TTW
Serial horror, Bengal's Chainman killer
An account of the serial killer known as Chainman, who terrorised women in two Bengal districts for six years
Spend the Pujas at Bakkhali, without missing out on anjali and bhog
As you travel to Bengal's favourite holiday destinations, take the Puja with you
Sonali Mistry – the only lady two-wheeler mechanic of Kolkata
She wants to set up an institute to skill up girls
Kolkata’s teacher puts Bengal on international beauty pageant map as Mrs ...
Suparna Mukherjee is the beauty with brains
AGOMONI – Why Durga’s Chalchitra of Rani Rashmoni’s zamindar house wa...
Bengal’s Chalchitra artistes are facing a bleak future
By TTW
A group of citizens fight to retain and revive Kolkata's beloved trams
Trams are among the very few non-polluting modes of public transport in the world
Pyari Charan Sircar wrote First English Book of Reading for native Indian c...
Pyari Charan Sircar and how he pioneered education
Durga Puja conducted tours by the Department of Tourism
West Bengal Tourism Department announces its Puja parikrama, 2020
Wrestler Gobor Goho defeated world champions but British refused him ‘Joh...
In 1913 he defeated world champ Jimmy Campbell in 1913
Fragile Bengali snacks crafted with designs of an alpona – dying art of G...
When artistry meets culinary delight!
On World Rivers Day, in search of the missing Saraswati River of Bengal. Di...
Tamluk port and the flowing Saraswati
Destination Jhargram, seat of Bengal's 'Rajput Malla' kings
There's much more to Jhargram than its forests, as a weekend trip will tell you
19th century Bengali Sufi poetry book discovered in Australian deserts! Who...
Kasasol Ambia is a famous book printed in Kolkata
By TTW
Oldest surviving auction house of India, Kolkata’s Russell Exchange!
Two brothers kept the hammer going
“I have a dream--” Rupa Chowdhury’s lone battle, first woman Swiggy g...
She fought poverty, disease and torture
By TTW
Lord Curzon was floored by Burdwan’s Sitabhog! Was it a sweet that Sita l...
Tracing the colonial journey of world-famous Sitabhog
Six Bengali scientists win India’s Highest Science Award, Bhatnagar Puros...
Moment of pride for Bengal’s science community
On World Tourism Day, go local with pride
Given the travel bans worldwide owing to the Covid crisis, this year is a great one to explore our own state
When a cigarette butt helped nail a murderer
Who had killed a wealthy Kolkata businessman, but smoked a cigarette before doing it?
Sonajhurir Haat, Santiniketan, reopens its golden doors
One of the star attractions of Santiniketan, Sonajhurir Haat has remained virtually unchanged through the years
Vidyasagar not just wrote Borno Parichay but several books on widow remarri...
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar brought liberalism in Bengali literature
Dr Sekhar Basu, leading nuclear scientist of India is no more!
Immense contribution to India’s nuclear submarine venture
The women of Bhangor and their unique Durga Puja
Covid may have forced a cut in the budget, but it has also brought out the human face of Durga Puja
By Firoz Ahmed
Kolkata’s first three storied building, why was it called Writers’ Buil...
The building that harbours many historical events
Pragyasundari Devi turned Jorasanko Thakurbari kitchen to a centre of liber...
She wrote one of the first cookbooks of Bengal
Did you know Bengali is the official language of a faraway African country?...
People of Sierra Leone speak Bengali
Durga’s ornaments came from Germany by post! Daaker Saaj redefined!
How Maa Durga’s ornaments changed over the years
By Saheli Mitra
A fruit from Mexico is changing lives in Bengal
An exotic fruit from Central America is helping farmers earn a handsome profit in many parts of the state
Hilsa oil’s Omega 3 fatty acids help reduce COVID impact! International J...
Scientific study shows effect of Hilsa oil
Sarada Ranjan Ray was called W.G. Grace of India for popularizing Cricket
He was elder brother of Upendra Kishore Roychowdhury
Not just the deaf, everyone should learn the ‘Sign Language.’ Why?
Sign language helps in better communication even among children
Film tourism in Bengal follows the shooting trail to iconic locations
Thanks to a recent initiative by a Kolkata-based company, you can now travel to some of Bengal's most famous shooting locations
Bengal’s first newspaper Bengal Gazetti and Ganga Kishore Bhattacharya, t...
First Bengali to establish a printing press
By TTW
Kidderpore Tram Depot -- The oldest operational Tram Depot of Asia
The only Indian city where trams still ply
When statues speak! Bengal’s statues amalgamate colonial power and local ...
Statues add to the heritage pride of Bengal
‘Afghanistan is my watan, but Kolkata is my mulk’ – stateless Kabuliw...
How are the Rahmats of Tagore’s Kabuliwala fame doing?
By TTW
St. John Diocesan lost ‘college status’ for its student, freedom fighte...
She tried to assassinate the Governor General
Bengal's Pathasathi motels make your road trip even better
This state government initiative has resulted in a series of motels along the state's most travelled highways
Mahabharat and Mangal kabya trace the entry of mutton in Bengali kitchens!
How Mangsho Bhaat became a popular dish in Bengal
AGOMONI! Bangla Chaler Thakur to Chhobiana -- Changing face of Devi Durga i...
Durga idols amalgamated various art forms
By Saheli Mitra
Meet Prof Sumi Biswas, co-founder of SpyBiotech, that helps COVID vaccine r...
SpyBiotech’s Spy Catcher technology
IIT couple of Siliguri starts ‘Library on Wheels’ for children who have...
From competitive exams to regular lessons
Sharbari Dutta, the woman who made Indian menswear fashionable
From Sachin Tendulkar to M.F. Husain, Sharbari Dutta made Indian men look good
New ‘Mesh’, developed by Dr Shantanu Sengupta and his team to ‘trap...
Infection detected in two-and-a-half minutes
Celebrating birth anniversary of one of India’s first modern painters –...
Gaganendranath Tagore took up painting quite late in life
AGOMONI! Invoking the Goddess of Clay! How Kumartuli turned her abode
Why did artisans settle in Kumartuli?
By Saheli Mitra
From Gas Lights to Electricity – How Kolkata, the first British Indian ci...
Harrison Road was the first street to be lighted
Mathematician from 14th century Bengal, who was no less than human computer...
Subhankar Das and his made easy Subhankari formula
Majestic Murshidabad, the capital that the British destroyed
Once one of the grandest cities in the world, Murshidabad still reminds us of its former eminence
375-year-old zamindar bari of Amadpur and its bonedi barir Durga Puja
Terracotta temples and Ma Durga – a die for concoction
Author who created ‘Fearless Women’ in Indian literature
From Rajlakshmi to Chandramukhi to Kiranmayi
By Saheli Mitra
Wish to view ‘The Sleeping Buddha’ of Bengal? Be at Tumling
En route, enjoy the century-old Chamong-Chiabari tea gardens
By Anita Bose
Which was Kolkata’s First Road? And which was the first road with a footp...
How the first road of Kolkata stopped Maratha bargis from invading
As Digha reopens for tourists, a road trip is in order
Now that tourists are once again making their way to Digha, why not book a stay at Dighali?
Light Makers of Chandannagar and legendary Sridhar Das. How illumination ar...
From 6.2 lights to LED
Bengal’s Rani Bhavashankari, called Raibaghini by Akbar was no less than ...
She defeated Pathans and Mughals
Celebrating Tutu-Bhutu, and the genius of Dhiren Bal
Beloved Bengali children's classic 'Tutu-Bhutu' turned 60 recently
Dr Kanak Saha and his team discovers one of the earliest galaxies in extrem...
Ending dark age of the Universe and finding light
Majestic lighting of Paris’ Eiffel Tower was done by Tapas Sen, the wizar...
He received Asia’s Best Light Designer Award
By Saheli Mitra
Barwari Durga Puja first started in Bengal to uphold Swadeshi sentiments wi...
Birashtami Puja and Khadi exhibitions created patriotic feelings
In North Bengal's forests, Aranya waits to welcome you
North Bengal's magnificent forests are only a drive away
Don Bosco Liluah – set up in 1937 under the ideology of a Saint from Ital...
Saint John Bosco’s contribution to upliftment of needy children
Wooden owls and dolls of Burdwan’s Natungram – Bengal’s craftsmen at ...
State government develops Natungram as Rural Craft Hub
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
Priyaranjan Sarkar – Bengal’s flag collector, picks thrown away Indian ...
Team of youths from different districts have now joined him
Weavers of Phulia create record by depicting entire Ramayan on one Taant Sa...
Guided by President’s Award winner Biren Kumar Basak
From ‘Rosuner Payesh’ to ‘Ilisher Ullash’, lost recipes find a new ...
Two Kolkatans have embarked on a culinary and cultural journey to archive and popularise lost and rare recipes
Bongaon’s Kumudini High School celebrates centenary uniquely by bringing ...
School set up during Swadeshi era
Maithon, a rare combination of technology and natural beauty
Maithon was independent India’s first hydel power plant. It is also one of the most beautiful weekend destinations you can find
When world discusses vaccines, here is Bengal Immunity that pioneered first...
Capt Naren Dutta and India’s first anti-rabies, anti-venom vaccines
Terracotta water bottles, your healthy lifestyle option
Not only are terracotta bottles healthy, they are pocket-friendly too
Dum Dum’s Sujoy Ghosh wins gold medal at International Yoga Olympic! He h...
This year the event was held online
Misha Ghosal, messiah of Alipurduar’s Toto tribal girls, gets National Aw...
Bengal is proud of her and her work in trying to uplift the girls
By Saheli Mitra
From Vogue’s cover page to welcoming Hollywood star Ava Gardner, Cooch Be...
Bengal’s district of grandeur and opulence
Rituparno Ghosh special, Part 2: 'Ritu was never the interfering kind'
Composer-music director Prabuddha Banerjee in conversation about his memories of Rituparno Ghosh
Tagore wanted to break walls – then why walls coming up in Visva Bharati?...
GB speaks to leading residents of Santiniketan to get a view
By Shuvra Dey
India’s badminton stars are awarded, but Jadurberia’s famous shuttlecoc...
The best hand-made shuttlecocks of India come from Howrah
By Shuvra Dey
Birbhum’s Mirati will no more have Pranab Mukherjee during Durga Puja thi...
He who believed Bengal is an assimilation of cultures
Uttam Kumar was very close to his mother Chapala Devi but what made them di...
On a birthday night he left his home against her wishes
By Saheli Mitra
Do fusion recipes like Ilish Biriyani kill flavour of the queen of fishes, ...
What do food lovers say?
Kolkata’s Hare School, the oldest Western-styled school of Asia still sta...
Why did David Hare build this school?
Vishnu on a playing card, the 'Dashabataar tash' of Bishnupur
A nearly 500-year-old art form of Bengal needs our support to survive
Nabadwip, the ‘Oxford of Bengal,’ gave birth to one of ancient India’...
Nadia was seat of liberal religious movement
Brindaban Chanda, the one-man army fighting for a dying art
The traditional art of making lac dolls will soon become extinct without our support
Sabai Grass turns into exquisite art in the hands of Bengal’s tribal wome...
Grass to Glory – only Bengal can do it!
Prakriti Bhavan, a little gem of a museum
Rabindranath Tagore's vision comes alive in this unique museum dedicated to Nature
Zamindars of 19th century Bengal, played Cricket with ‘Gora Sahibs’ as ...
Do you find a shadow of the movie Lagaan?
Virtual tour to live stream animals twice a day from
Have fun sitting within the safety of your homes
Bengali architect Vidyadhar Bhattacharya who built Jaipur, India’s first ...
He was chief architect in Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh’s court
Dulal er Taal Misri – Bengali entrepreneur’s sweet taste of success
Dulal Chandra Bhar started the business in his teens
St. Andrew’s Church, Darjeeling's history cast in stone
Nothing, not even lightning strikes and earthquakes, have been able to diminish the beauty of this Anglican church
ITC Royal Bengal adds green feather to its cap
Luxury hotel ITC Royal Bengal has earned the prestigious LEEDS Platinum certification thanks to its eco-friendly practices
Bengali scientist Anindya Bagchi makes a breakthrough in treating deadly pa...
CU alumnus Bagchi now heads the team at Sanford Institute of USA
Bamabodhini Patrika of 19thcentury Bengal gave women of the Andarmahal a sp...
The journal opened the window to women emancipation
Wooden polo balls of Deulpur were once exported to UK, US and Australia
What happened to the Polo Ball Makers of Bengal?
First professional female photographer of Bangladesh, Sayeeda Khanum, who b...
The Lady with the Camera
Tote bags, a perfect blend of beauty and utility
Our range of eco-friendly, block printed tote bags truly reflect the heritage of Bengal
Lost in divine lunacy, the Bauls of Santiniketan
Scattered across many parts of West Bengal, Bauls nevertheless have a spiritual home in Santiniketan
Online concerts: Here to stay?
The Covid crisis has forced performing artistes to devise ways to get their art across to audiences online, but are we ready for it yet?
First neo-realistic movie of India was Nemai Ghosh’s Chhinnamool
The film attained wide acclaim in Russia but not in India
State-owned Tantuja goes online to support weavers of Bengal
Aggressive online marketing to help weavers during COVID-19
The state government has brought several measures to look after the Senior ...
On World Senior Citizen’s Day a look at the elderly population
Murshidabad’s Kherur Mosque, a vision in terracotta
Though the terracotta temples of Bengal have received greater fame, the state’s terracotta mosques came earlier
Bengal’s favourite Phuchka was introduced by the Magadha dynasty or by Dr...
The debate still continues
Moichhara, Bengal's very own fertility ritual
A little known, yet centuries-old tradition is still alive and well in many parts of the state
From Bhuvan Shome to Maganlal Meghraj, Utpal Dutt was a gem on- screen as h...
On his death anniversary, a GB tribute
By Shuvra Dey
Walking among the clouds at Delo
Long known as an attraction near Kalimpong, Delo is carving a niche for itself as an independent destination
KP constable Arup Mukherjee called ‘Shobor Pita’ for supporting Purulia...
Selected for global award ‘Bravo International Book of World Records’
In pandemic times, the lonely viewer
Pratik Dey Chowdhury's new film attempts to encapsulate our viewing experience in this era of isolation
P.C. Mukherjee, the Bengali archaeologist who discovered Kapilavastu defeat...
He had no formal education in archaeology but had a hunger
Boat Makers of Balagarh --- holding on to 500-year-old craft of hand buildi...
Stuck in a timeless ¬island amidst currents of change
The first female serial killer of Bengal, Troilokya Devi, seven years befor...
1883 recorded gruesome killings by this cunning woman
When Feluda’s Sidhu Jyatha Harindranath Chattopadhyay turned lyricist of ...
He sang his way to prison captured by the British
Kolkata in a box, filled with that special brand of magic
Artist Uday Deb has created an evocative set of fridge magnets designed to celebrate the essence of Kolkata
The fascinating birds of Kulik Bird Sanctuary
Raiganj Wildlife Sanctuary is gradually gaining in popularity
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
Trailblazer Nilima Ghosh was first female Indian athlete to compete at Olym...
Ghosh- a part of the annals of sports history
Rupa Banerjee, the exceptional Table Tennis player of India who none rememb...
She later was the National Champion of Canada
The amazing natural heritage of Jaldapara
Famous for the one-horned rhino, Jaldapara is a treasure trove of other attractions as well
Rabindranath Tagore discovered Arum Jilipi while collecting menu cards from...
He was a foodie at heart
By Shuvra Dey
Nadia’s Narayan Majumdar who set up a Dairy Empire and cycled miles to co...
Success story of Red Cow Dairy Pvt Limited
Mukutmanipur, the charm never fades
Mukutmanipur’s reputation as the perfect weekend destination has strengthened over time
Gupi Gayen Bagha Bayen would be incomplete without Jahar Roy’s epic portr...
Immortal comedian of Bengali movie world
The earliest Bengali prose in print, with a touch of Portugal
Way back in the 17th century, the Portuguese became the first people to print Bangla prose. Here’s how
Bengalis who fought in World War I and the first ‘only Bengali’ British...
It was in August 1924 a monument was built by British in their memory
Paying homage to the soil
Every year, the ‘Halokarson’ ceremony at Sriniketan reminds us of Tagore’s commitment to the soil and those who cultivate it.
Jalbhora Taalshash – the sweet made to dupe a son-in-law!
Still remains a favourite sweet from Bengal
By Shuvra Dey
Premjit Lall – the star who ruled India’s tennis circuit in the ’70s,...
Saumitra Bose remembers his childhood hero
Celebrating Tagore, and the legacy we have inherited
Rabindranath Tagore’s death anniversary as observed at Santiniketan over the years, seen through the lens of Tanmoy Chatterjee
Death is not extinguishing the light; it is putting out the lamp as dawn ha...
He who wove eternal tale of life and death
By Shuvra Dey
Creator of ‘Katum Kutum’ miniature series, Abanindranath took art to ne...
Medium of colours and alpona stimulated him
COVID Care Network of Kolkata turns messiah to hundreds of COVID infected
Group consists of doctors, mountaineers, musicians and performers
By Saheli Mitra
The unspoilt beauty of the Ayodhya Hills
For sheer natural charm, few destinations can rival Purulia’s Ayodhya Hills
Bengal Chemical launches new hand sanitizer on Prafulla Chandra Ray’s bir...
India’s first pharmaceutical company
Bengal seeks to improve the homestay experience
Thanks to a revised policy, the Department of Tourism, Government of West Bengal can now make the homestay tourism even better.
Bengal CMO wins highest Skoch Award for unique E-Samadhan portal
Addressing public grievances online
Childless by choice, a growing movement
On International Childfree Day, we explore the Kolkata connection
‘Super-teacher’ of photography – Tirtha Dasgupta
The man whose passion for photography took him to heights
By Bapi Ghosh
Today is the day in 1911, when Mohun Bagan lifted IFA shield crushing Engli...
Remembering the barefooted warrior players
Even after Amphan, tiger population in Sundarbans is on the rise! What’s ...
Tiger population in Bengal shows a healthy graph
Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar – the man who stood by India’s women, centurie...
Even if he died, his legacy should not!
By Shuvra Dey
New COVID call centres in Kolkata with patients who battled and won the fig...
To help create awareness and patients
North Kolkata’s Biswakosh Lane and tale of Bengal’s first Encyclopaedia...
Where is this iconic street?
Bengali scientists of IIT Kgp develop portable low-cost COVID test kits
At only Rs 400, the results will be out in an hour!
Armenia’s love affair with Kolkata steeped in centuries’- old history
How did the Armenians land in Kolkata?
Lt Kanad Bhattacharya – the Bengali who fought from the front at Kargil W...
Today is Kargil Vijay Diwas or Kargil Day!
‘Mask Up Kolkata’ --Kolkata Police starts unique campaign to fight Covi...
Awareness message to anthem by Usha Uthup is being used for the ‘ Mask Up Kolkata’ campaign
Nakshi pithe- where art and delicacy meet in Bengal
Nostalgia of Jasimuddin’s poetry and age old Bengali tradition
By Indrajit Sen
Century-old Nadia school with major contribution in Bangladesh Freedom Move...
Demand for ‘Heritage’ tag for ancient school
By Dipak Saha
‘Safe Home’ Covid-19 treatment in West Bengal
Rs 3,500 run by a team of doctors and COVID-19 survivors
Majestic Himalayan villages of North Bengal open to tourists
Healing hill-rural tourism is the new normal in COVID season
By Bapi Ghosh
Meet Barun ‘Bicky’ Chakraborty, CU graduate who built largest Swedish H...
How he set up the Elite Hotels
Dr Senjuti Saha, first Bengali microbiologist to be appointed in WHO board
Dhaka microbiologist to head Polio Transition Independent Monitoring Board
Exotic and endangered animal babies born during pandemic in Bengal’s zoos...
Red Panda and Anaconda reproduce and add to the population
Did you know the founder of Sreeleathers was a freedom fighter in Surya Sen...
The brand that revolutionized footwear industry in India
KMC brings ‘Mist Cannon Machine’ to sanitize Kolkata Streets
Help remove Corona infected droplets during pandemic
Bengal celebrates Youth Skill Day with unique Yuvasree project and Employme...
Channelizing youth potential for a better tomorrow
Abheek Arjun Dutta sells his popular stories online to help Amphan victims
Unique way to garner donations
Mohan Singh regrets that his talented son hardly got an audience when alive...
Many praised him after his death
By Suman Sadhu
Visva Bharati University gets 2nd campus at Tagore’s Nainital retreat
The house where he took daughter Renuka before her death
Sourindro Mohan Tagore of Pathuriaghata was the Father of Fusion Music & fu...
How Queen Victoria asked him to do translations of her songs
Was it the British who named Kolkata’s favourite Mughlai paratha?
How did this delicacy make its way to Bengal
Bengal’s Haldia Petrochemicals makes the biggest overseas acquisition of ...
Taking over US based tech giant Lummus Technology!
PK De Sarkar, the Bengali who taught India how to master the language of En...
His grammar books are still the highest sellers
Saurav Ganguly-The undisputed leader of Indian Cricket
Maharaja poised to take cricket to its highest level
By Korak Sen
Griffon vultures of Rajabhatkhawa return with a flock of rare vultures from...
Bengal’s vultures dared to fly over to Pakistan and bring their hordes
Deep impact of Rabindrasangeet on a non-Bengali singer
Mohan Singh reminisces how Tagore influenced him
By Suman Sadhu
A day before Guru Purnima, let us take a virtual tour of Mogalmari in Benga...
Buddhist site that also acted as a major international trade route
‘I shall not live to be 40 years old’—How did Swami Vivekananda know ...
Tracing his spiritual thoughts on death
By Saheli Mitra
Meet Chandra Sekhar Kundu, the ‘Foodman’ of Sundarbans
Computer Science teacher who runs community kitchens to feed the poor
Dr Partha Pratim of Dooars has been fighting superstitions and teaching Sci...
Doctor who carries telescope to villages
By Bapi Ghosh
‘Made in Bengal’— how Shabar women turned self-reliant by cultivating...
Mangoes are now being exported
When the Biswa Bangla flag flew atop Mt Kilimanjaro
Cyclist Ujjwal Pal conquers the highest peak of Africa
Water bus service between Chandernagar and Kolkata flagged off this mornin...
Relief to commuters of Chandernagore and adjoining places
Happy Doctors’ Day – Doctors of Calcutta Medical College save a 94-year...
Great job done by the team of doctors!
Gaganendranath gave a rainy touch to Rabindranath Tagore’s Jibonsmriti
Rains inspired artists of Bengal
Monsoon Getaways close to Kolkata that are ready to accept tourists post CO...
Head back to nature as life unlocks
Influencers in Rabindrasangeet exponent Mohan Singh’s life
The singer speaks himself of all those who inspired him
By Suman Sadhu
Five Bengali youths generate business buzz with ‘Drivers for Me’ app
This students start up will encourage many more to follow their path
Bankim Chandra’s Devi Chaudhurani still alive in a Jalpaiguri Temple
Devi Chadhurani and Bhabani Pathak might have led the Sanyasi Movement
Eminent author and journalist Nimai Bhattacharya’s death will leave a dee...
He will meet his ‘Memsaheb’ in heaven
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Dr Ajoy Mistry turns a boat into his chamber to treat Amphan victims in rem...
GB Inspiration of the week!
Setting foot on Amphaan-ravaged Kakima’s Pathsala in Kultali
Aura of International Teacher’s Day enwraps the hamlet
By Indrajit Sen
‘Hakuna Matata’ --- yet the Treeman faced several worries enroute Kibo ...
Many trekkers fell ill due to altitude sickness
Head to Bengal’s Hilsa hotspots this monsoon
From Diamond Harbour to Kolaghat, this year its raining Hilsa
ISKCON virtual Rathayatra to reach more than 25,000 homes!
Stay at home and enjoy the Rathayatra celebrations
Singer Mohan Singh feels we must celebrate music as a whole and not box it ...
How did Tagore chance upon Bhanga Gaan?
By Suman Sadhu
How did the Chinese land up in Kolkata and Bengal?
On the wake of Indo-China conflict, a look at Chinese immigrants of Bengal
Treeman Diaries: Cycling to the top of ‘Chander Pahar’
When Ujjwal Pal left the last camp to the peak of Mt Kilimanjaro
Director Kamaleshwar Mukherjee dons the doctor’s coat to treat poor patie...
When a qualified doctor turned filmmaker finds his call
Treeman’s Diary: ‘Green Wheels’ reaches 500 schools across the globe ...
Ujjwal Pal was mistaken as a Tanzanian
Hooghly’s poor tribal girl Chandmani Hembrom is an extraordinary musical ...
She gets chance in Indian Idol and Bollywood for her songs
In search of a forgotten zamindari --- Parbatipur near Bolpur is a historic...
Non-descript village steeped in 17th century history
How Rabindrasangeet and Santidev Ghosh influenced Mohan Singh
On a life-long musical pilgrimage at Santiniketan
By Suman Sadhu
MANGO MANIA! Two historical mango recipes from Bengal
Tracing the historical trail of how mango dishes were popularised
By Shuvra Dey
Howrah College girl spends her Kanyashree stipend to feed 70 starving famil...
Rina Khatun is an inspiration!
Raigunj teacher creates social distancing awareness in markets with Corona ...
From Corona scissors to sanitization
The dying art of exquisite stone carving of Susunia in Bankura
Breathing life into cold stone deftly!
Kolkata’s famous sweet shop brings ‘Immunity Sandesh’ laden with herb...
Balaram Mullick & Radharaman Mullick’s new sweet
KUDOS! Students of Asansol Engineering college invent ‘touchless switches...
Will help in reducing spread of COVID-19 through surface touch
The Treeman’s Diary --- Reaching atop Mt Kilimanjaro on a cycle
Ujjwal Pal and his physical challenges on this breath-taking adventure
Bengal’s Dhaniakhali saree and dhoti are going global
Simple, yet comfortable, they are answer to Indian summer
Villagers of Birbhum still craft Bengal’s indigenous toy ‘Taalpatar Sep...
Tug-of-war between traditional toys and modern gadgets
Rabindrasangeet stalwart Mohar di made a mess while cooking khichuri!
Singer Mohan Singh remembers that fateful day
By Suman Sadhu
First graphic novel series on Mahabharata based on 'Critical edition'
Artist from Bengal-- Sankha Banerjee’s path breaking initiative
Supriya’s ‘Lockdown Kitchen’ serves free meals to families of patient...
Daily feeding around 350 people for free
The Treeman’s Diary --- Ujjwal Pal on his cycle beyond Mt Kilimanjaro
Tale of a nature-lover cyclist on a mission
We don’t kill elephants! Bengal uses innovative elephant management syste...
Compassion, Scientific methods, solar powered electric wires to bulk sms
By Saheli Mitra
Tree Savers of Maidan! Children of a Rugby Team save damaged trees
Amphan had partially damaged or uprooted many trees of Maidan
Farmer’s daughter from Bengal, dances her way to America’s Got Talent s...
Bad Salsa and Sonali-Sumanth duo
Showering in the rain of melody – Mohan Singh and wife Suchismita
Missing his lady love
By Suman Sadhu
67th Everest Day celebrated at Darjeeling’s Himalayan Mountaineering Inst...
HMI remembers Tenzing Norgay on his 106th Birth Anniversary
Will smokers be more impacted by COVID-19? On ‘No Tobacco Day’ a GB rep...
India is now a hotbed of e-cigarettes
Ramkeli – the Vaishnava heartland of Bengal famous for devotional fair
Where Rup-Sanatan embraced divine blessings
Calling Bell directed by Shamik Basu of Raigunj to feature in London Film F...
GB Exclusive interview with the young director
By Shuvra Dey
How a Siliguri couple is helping poor tea garden workers during Lockdown
From supplying sanitary pads to free vegetables
By Bapi Ghosh
Bengal was once a seat of ancient Ayurveda which is now believed to boost t...
Recent Calcutta High Court judgement favours Ayurveda
Devrali Dara – a dreamy escape on Bengal-Sikkim border
Where birds tweet and temple gongs send a divine charm
Did you know Satyajit Ray discovered Indir Thakrun in the Sonagachhi lanes?...
Role of a lifetime for Chunibala Devi
Remember what Tagore wrote about Locusts in Sahaj Path?
As they return to India, we return to our childhood book
By Saheli Mitra
Century-old Corona Typewriter lies in Quarantine at Darjeeling
The typewriter is preserved in Sister Nivedita’s house
By Bapi Ghosh
Eid Mubarak! Fascinating history of Royal’s biriyani of Kolkata
Due to lockdown, bringing in a virtual treat
Stand by the children of Bengal
Kishalay Foundation in Sunderban helping the children of that area in this hour of crisis
By Indrajit Sen
Algarah – the gateway to the Silk Route still holds on to Lepcha traditio...
Historical hamlet shrouded in clouds and conifers
Haludar – the forgotten ‘animal painter’ from Bengal 200 years ago!
He who helped British naturalists to preserve species
Mohan Singh remembers his guru Ashesh Bandopadhyay, a stalwart of Bishnupur...
Learning Bengali initiated a life-long love affair for him
By Suman Sadhu
Saving a museum! When Bengal rose to save Gurusaday Museum
On International Museum Day a GB exclusive
TATA Sons signs MoU to bring ‘Feluda Corona Test kit’ by end May for ma...
The rapid kit was developed by two Bengali scientists
Will the dying Santhali form of puppetry, Chadar Badar, survive?
Apathy and lack of support push Santhal doll makes to oblivion
Mrinal Sen --- Director who brought a ‘new wave’ in Indian Cinema
Our tribute on his birth anniversary
By Shuvra Dey
Belda’s Suman Manna sets record by creating ICC World Cup’s smallest re...
He used a single matchstick for the feat
Bengal makes the cheapest Corona Test Kit; WHO asks for the kits
Big breakthrough in testing COVID-19
Israel names street after Tagore; GB traces Jewish connect of Rabindranath
Why was Tagore attracted by the Jews
Singer Mohan Singh’s son Bikram is still alive, despite his early death
Bikram’s enthusiasm and lively nature touched all
By Suman Sadhu
U Ray & Sons - Upendrakisor was not just a storyteller, he was a scientific...
The maker of first block printing technology of India
Wrapped in peace – Kalimpong’s Katherine Memorial Chapel is a Heritage ...
Steeped in history and philanthropy
By Saheli Mitra
GB brings a virtual tour of Zakaria Street during ‘Lockdown Ramzan’
The vibrant food street of Kolkata
Relationship that forever remained undefined – Tagore’s Bijoya, Victori...
The poet taught Ocampo how to say ‘Bhalobasha’
Partition and Bengal famine taught Bengali women ‘Lockdown’ cooking dec...
Using all parts of a vegetable or a plant
Picturesque Trek to Gumba Dara, the new jewel of North Bengal
The eye-catching view-point with a breath-taking experience
On his birth anniversary, not the director – but calligrapher Satyajit Ra...
He who sketched most of his characters and even found calligraphed scripts
How Satyajit Ray turned Pather Panchali into a cult movie?
The movie that defines Bengal, its ethos and its beauty
Folk singers of rural Bengal spreading COVID-19 awareness through songs
Taking Baul and Jhumur song route
Kolkata goes creative during Lockdown with first ever ‘Isolation’ movie...
What is ‘Made in Isolation’ all about?
For art enthusiasts, Lepcha Museum of Kalimpong is a must visit
Preserving the culture and heritage of an ancient tribe
How Bengal’s ‘Gramin’ Banks rise to Lockdown to help tribals
Rural Mini Banker – they too are Corona Warriors
Chris Hemsworth of Netflix sensation movie ‘Extraction’ speaks Bangla!
The Australia-Bengali film connect down the ages
Wasef Manzil – Enjoy the grandeur of Bengal’s Nawab era
The ‘New Palace’ of Murshidabad, the lesser-known gem
Eminent singer Santidev Ghosh called some voices ‘uncultured!’ Why?
Mohan Singh discusses the importance of classical music lessons
By Suman Sadhu
Caregiving in times of COVID-19. How stressful is it?
How are caregivers in Kolkata coping with the stress
Singer Mohan Singh’s beloved son Bikram, a talented musician died young
How his two sons also took to music
By Suman Sadhu
Corona virus shape used to spread hope beauty kindness love
Positive twist to the virus shape by artists goes global
Divine tourism circuit of Bengal – Jairambati and Kamarpukur
Seat of Ramkrishna Paramahamsa and Ma Sarada
NIT Durgapur students build ‘Pranesh,’ an economic ventilator for COVID...
These ventilators can be a big relief if number of cases rise
Prof Ena Ray Banerjee says diverse gene pool of Indians can help fight COVI...
Prof Banerjee answers a plethora of questions on COVID-19
By Saheli Mitra
This summer do not miss the rare Poppy Seed Fritters of Bankura
Bengal’s Posto Bora can beat any yummy fritter
BREAKING! Well-known theatre personality Usha Ganguly is no more!
GB tribute to the dramatist who brought Hindi plays to Kolkata
Satyajit Ray, the man who brought out the best of Bengal’s rural life on ...
Tribute on Ray’s death anniversary
‘Yes, I heal, Yes I breathe’ – Mother Nature’s open letter to Human...
On International Mother Earth Day, a tribute to nature
By Saheli Mitra
Mohan Singh’s favourite ‘Mohar Di’ Kanika Bandopadhyay
How she persuaded Mohan to stay back in Santiniketan
By Suman Sadhu
West Bengal Tourism to be the first to welcome guests
Department of Tourism to lead the way forward post lockdown
By Indrajit Sen
Did you know Ramkinkar Baij was a dramatist and not just a famous sculptor?...
Singer Mohan Singh speaks on this rare talent
By Suman Sadhu
The famous Sundial of Hooghly Imambara came from Big Ben’s makers of Lond...
Try a half day road trip from Kolkata to this historical site
On World Heritage Day, romancing the historical ghats of Kolkata
How and why these heritage ghats came into being?
Samsing – the land of verdant tea gardens and colourful butterflies
Enjoy the bliss of solitude at Samsing
Reclining Arjuna by Nandalal Bose in public eye for the first time
The rare painting was with a freedom fighter
Real Heroes of Bengal – Policemen donating blood daily
Meeting the huge crunch of blood in blood banks
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
Did you know Kolkata had a thriving Opera culture once upon a time?
Opera that influenced Bengal Renaissance
Jamini Roy - man with a vision far ahead of his times
How did Jamini Roy discern Tagore’s paintings?
Kolkata’s nearby Bibhutibhushan Abhayaranya --- ideal weekend getaway
Where birds, photographers and ornithologists meet
Unprecedented Good Friday in Kolkata! Livestreaming of special prayers
Mankind suffers today, will Lord Jesus come to the rescue?
Get lost with feathered friends at the swamps of Gajoldoba
Birder’s Paradise to be turned into International Tourist hub
Mungpoo in Darjeeling might play a role to fight Corona
Cinchona plantations of Bengal as a game changer
Government now turns to Bengal Chemicals for COVID-19 drug Hydroxychloroqui...
Prafulla Chandra Roy’s company was earliest Hydroxychloroquinine manufacturer
Miss England Bengali girl Bhasha Mukherjee dons her doctor cap amid Corona ...
She is a qualified respiratory specialist
Did you know Pt Ravi Shankar sang a Bengali Film song?
GB plays an exclusive recording of the song on his birthday
When Ustad Amir Khan cooked ‘Bageshree Kanara’ for eminent singer Mohan...
Listen to the maestro in his own words
By Suman Sadhu
Eminent singer Mohan Singh shares his love story and how he picked up Benga...
Listen to the maestro in his own words
By Suman Sadhu
Bengal Rum and Australia’s flourishing trade with Calcutta in 18th centur...
Why was the liquor called Bengal Rum?
On World Autism Day, here is story of a Kolkata café run only by autistic ...
Specially-abled kids run ‘Sip N Bite’
Visit the ruins of Dacoit Ratnakar at Gopiballavpur
Did sage Valmiki live amidst the mysterious temple ruins?
Life in the US without toilet paper
Pratyush Nag shares his experience post Corona scare from USA
By PRATYUSH NAG
Mohan Singh Khangura recalls lessons with his teacher Nemai Chand Boral
Listen to the maestro about his life at Santiniketan
By Suman Sadhu
EXCLUSIVE: Up Close and Personal with Nemai Ghosh
Graphic designer and Professor Pinaki De gives a first-hand account
By Pinaki De
Homecoming for Kolkata’s birds during Corona Lockdown
The once polluted city is filled with chirps and tweets
Udaipur Beach --- virgin stretch of untamed waves and sand dunes
Best destination for a romantic honeymoon
Darjeeling’s iconic Glenary’s continue to bake bread for charitable org...
Serving during Corona Lockdown
Quarantine centre at Ffort Raichak! Business tycoon Harsh Neotia gives his ...
Luxury resort near Kolkata to turn into quarantine facility
Ancient Jain temples submerged by Panchet Dam in Purulia
Temples mentioned even in ancient scriptures
Germany has not faced such a crisis since World War II
But Germany will not likely be Italy
By Shaibal Giri
Enjoy a weekend at more than two-centuries old Danish Tavern
Have a coffee date or just stay by the blissful river
CM Mamata Banerjee thanks all ‘Corona Warriors’ through a touching note...
Let us all join the Chief Minister in showing gratitude
BREAKING! ‘Ray’s photographer’ Nemai Ghosh is no more!
The man who captured Satyajit Ray in different moods
Eden Gardens offered as a quarantine centre by Sourav Ganguly
Indoor facility and players’ dormitory offered
How a Paris-returned student on home quarantine is being shunned by the Kol...
Do not ostracize all students who return home from abroad
By Neiil Ray
How Mohan Singh Khangura landed in Santiniketan from Punjab
Listen to the maestro in his own words
By Suman Sadhu
How Munich stopped itself from turning into another Italy!
Shaibal Giri from Munich, Germany writes a first-person account
By Shaibal Giri
Dance with the waves, sing with the sea at Henry’s Island
Pristine beach destination of Bengal
By Shuvra Dey
Himadri Shankar Dey --- Lone crusader launches heritage museum
Shuvendu Mohan Dey Historical Museum of Barshool
How Murshidabad’s new gem Bari Kothi is unlocking the heritage tourism po...
Speaking to the Dudhorias of Azimganj
By Saheli Mitra
How Pradeep Bhattacharya took the power of theatre to prisons
Prison inmates staging difficult Tagore plays
Bengali scientist from IIT invent ‘Infection-Free’ fabric amid Corona s...
Kudos to Professor Samrat Mukhopadhyay
Lalmohan – the star of North Bengal, the sweet that Manna Dey and Kishore...
How is this famous sweet made?
By Bapi Ghosh
Chittoprasad Bhattacharya, whose sketches on Bengal famine spoke a thousand...
Why was he not accepted in leading Art schools of Bengal?
Bengal was the seat of ceramic industry and porcelain dolls during British ...
Who bought these dolls?
Kolkata’s iconic double decker bus all set to stage a comeback
Which was the first double-decker route in the city?
Will Swami Vivekananda’s Plague Epidemic manifesto help us fight Corona f...
Fighting the mental stress during times of epidemic
Baguran Jalpai – the new virgin beach destination of Bengal
Secluded and un-spoilt, Baguran is paradise on earth
Rani Putul of Bengal was made to praise Queen Victoria of England!
How the exquisite European faced dolls of Howrah are made
The heritage almost century-old Kolkata tea shop Balwant’s Dhaba
What makes this tea-shop such a big hit?
Silence of the graves – Khosh Baag maintained by Siraj’s Begum once upo...
Murshidabad’s lost legacy of a beautiful graveyard
How did the British tackle 1918 Flu Pandemic of Kolkata. Shall we do same w...
Pandemic that killed millions in India
Enjoy a slice of a breath-taking sunrise at Tiffin Dara, Rishop
Hike through the picturesque jungle trail
Durga Mohan Das, the feminist who married off his widowed stepmother
Remembering men who stood by women on this Women’s Day
By Supriya Roy
Incredible tale of a Murshidabad girl who reigns Tokyo’s yoga world today...
On Women’s Day, GB brings the inspirational tale of Nupur Tewari
By Saheli Mitra
Dasghara – the Victorian village of Bengal that has terracotta temples
Blend of East and West at its best
Nimak Haram Deori – the gate that scripted end of Bengal’s last Nawab
Bloodbath during Mir Jafar’s reign
In search of roots --- how Partition uprooted Bengalis
Off to Barishal to relive memories
By Amit Sen
Passing by Borun Babu’s hearth and home
Borun Babur Bondhu is a rare gem in Bengali movie scenario
By Shuvra Dey
Where have all the Buxa Tigers gone?
They were not killed by poachers as per popular belief
By Saheli Mitra
Gear up for a unique cultural pageantry in Santiniketan where world ideolog...
Celebrate Nabanna Earth Weekend (NEW) festival
Meeting Baul Karmakar --- The Terracota Warrior of Bankura
Visit to Panchmura, terracotta village of Bengal
By Saheli Mitra
Victoria Park of Dhaka was witness to first war of Indian independence
Revisiting the checkered past of Old Dhaka
By Sreyon
Relive revolutionary Bengal in the 100-year-old ‘Young Bengal Hotel’
The pice hotel of Khidderpore that still carries age old tradition
Where Eagles Dare – a trip to Eagle’s Crag, highest point of Kurseong
Enjoy the quaint hill-top café
Is Sri Ramakrishna’s belief that ‘all religions are same’ relevant in...
On his birth anniversary GB traces Joto Mot Toto Poth
‘Can the Subaltern Speak?’ -- golden question by Gayatri Chakravorty Sp...
GB tribute on Spivak’s birthday
By Saheli Mitra
Vignettes of erstwhile Kolkata from Hutom Pyanchar Naksha
On birth anniversary of Kaliprasanna Singha
Enjoy a quiet summer on the banks of Reli river in Bidyang
Lose yourself amid livestock farms and orange orchards
Samarendra Kumar Mitra – the man who built India’s first computer!
Tracing the life and times of Mitra
Have you heard of a Terracotta Palace! Be at Gour’s Lottan Bai Manzil
Exquisite architecture blended with Bengal’s Terracotta art
Actress Sabitri Chatterjee overcame pangs of partition and poverty
She went on to become one of the finest actors of Tollywood
By Saheli Mitra
Bengal’s endangered tribal languages --- are they being revived?
GB traces the languages on the verge of extinction
Documentary tracing Presidency University’s rich in-house museum
Did you know music classes were also held at Presidency?
Kolkata Police’s all women ‘Winners’ win big time against criminals
Winners successful in curbing crime against women
Ghoti-Gorom call – the Pied Piper of Bengal
Lure of Ghoti Gorom bridges generations of Bengali foodies
Walk along the misty trail to Kalimpong’s Kagyu Thek Chen Ling Monastery
Haven of peace and tranquil charm
William Makepeace Thackeray, author of Vanity Fair had a Calcutta connectio...
How the city where he was born inspired him
The grand dilapidated Nimtita Palace where Satyajit Ray shot Jalshaghar
How can the palace be saved from floods?
Chugging along the oldest railway track of Kolkata! Where? Behala!
How British built Kalighat-Falta Rail route for pilgrims
BREAKING! Buxa Tiger Reserve guide Netraprasad is hero of J.K Rowling’s n...
How did Rowling get to know of Netraprasad?
Peeping into the prismatic world of bureaucrat Atri Bhattacharya’s photog...
The man who followed his heart and passion
Falling in love with Kolkata over and over again!
Nothing can be better than walking tours to discover the city
By Saheli Mitra
Hanseshwari Temple of Bansberia reflects Russian architecture!
Century old temple of Bengal brings the state’s rich heritage forward
Famous Doll series of Bikash Bhattacharjee is a silent witness to Bengal’...
Why did the artist protest through dolls?
Ode to Padatik poet Subhash Mukhopadhyay on his birth anniversary
What set Mukhopadhyay’s political beliefs apart?
By Shuvra Dey
Try out a group picnic at Barbotey - The Rock Garden of Ghum
Offbeat destination close to Darjeeling
Devika Rani, the Greta Garbo of Indian cinema was from the Tagore family
The first lady of Indian cinema was from Bengal
Goddess of Love, Venus, found her way as Goddess Lakshmi in Bengali househo...
Her statues adorned Kolkata’s mansions!
Sunayani Devi – forgotten first modern woman artist of Bengal School of A...
Sibling of Abanindranath Tagore she was a self-taught artist
BITM to showcase German machine used to record Rabindranath Tagore’s voic...
Tagore’s own rendition of poetry and music to come alive
Save ancestral houses of Ritwik, Satyajit and Mrinal in Bangladesh!
Global campaign to preserve houses on verge of being demolished
Doladanga – the new tribal paradise of Bengal
Spend the hues of Spring at the quaint hamlet of Doladanga
Uttarpara Library, the first public library of India still has 300-year-old...
Australia based entrepreneur Indranil Halder walks through this treasure trove
Kolkata’s Hemen & Co served musical maestros from Baba Allauddin Khan to ...
Small shop on Rashbehari Avenue with global musician clients
The Bengal Store touches ‘body and soul’ with their chemical free perso...
Range of lab tested organic lotions from Bengal’s farms
By Saheli Mitra
Giving a voice to the voiceless --- superb tales from the animal kingdom
Spectacular wildlife photography exhibition at Nandan
Head for a fairy-tale romance in the Land of Castles, Dhanyakuria
English-styled castles and mansions built by Bengal’s traders
Live like a Maharaja at Kalimpong’s ‘Dinajpur House’
Of mist, clouds, Mt Kanchenjungha and royal charm
Chandannagar Bidhansabha Utsav starts on 3rd Feb to celebrate the town’s ...
Where cultures merge and ‘people’ meet
Bengali fashion designer Sabyasachi picked up by famous Swedish retailer He...
First Indian fashion designer to collaborate with global giant H&M
Kolkata Book Fair brings back Russian Literature to Kolkata this year!
Relive your childhood with ‘Baba Yaga’ or your college days with Chekhov
By Saheli Mitra
Eureka! Meaning of Chinese Piccaso’s paintings deciphered at last
Chinese Picasso’s daughter came down to Visva Bharati for the task
Far from the madding crowds, the Lepcha village of Charkhole is the new hot...
Do not miss the panoramic view of Mt Kanchenjungha
Salute to Headmaster Kazi Masoom Akhtar for standing up against fundamental...
Masoom Akhtar wins Padmashree Award in education
How a Marwari business in the 1890s protected modesty of Kolkata’s women!...
Travel to city’s Zenana Bathing Ghat to know more
What secret lies behind the ornate façade of Medicine House on B.K. Pal Av...
House where explosives for freedom fighters were made behind medicine bottles
Cultural capital of India, Kolkata, rediscovered at Art Villa Gallery
Art historian Debdutta Gupta and photographer Shubhomoy Mitra speak
Why is a moon’s crater named after illustrious Bengali scientist Sisir Ku...
Mitra will always be remembered for his path-breaking ionosphere study
Journey of Muslin from Bengal to Milan!
Revived to its past glory by artist Shafiqul Kabir Chandan
By Indrajit Sen
Bengal’s Masland Madur – weaving dreams on a natural fibre
How a rural craft turned global (Journey of a Bengal craft going global)
Nilratan Sircar – the doctor who was born poor and who died poor
One of the best doctors India had ever produced!
The Bengali shop that supplied the first ever survey equipment to IIT
Journey down Pyary Mohan Soor’s shop established in 1848!
This Poush Sankranti try a lost pithe of Bengal
Dhakai pithe or Bhapa pithe is still sold on streets of Bangladesh
Bankura’s Bikna crafts a metal tale that has evolved in recent times
Dokra Art form is as old as Mohenjodaro
107 delegates from 37 countries joined Destination 2020
An International Tourism Buyer-Seller Meet in Kolkata
When an obscure stone plaque speaks of a heart-wrenching shipwreck in 1887 ...
The silent memorial still exists!
Migratory bird count at Santragachhi Jheel at 5-year high!
Thanks to cleaning by West Bengal Bio-diversity Board
Best Panoramic View of Teesta from Munsong!
The hill station of Bengal where Ronald Ross experimented with quinine!
BREAKING! 14 iconic eateries of Kolkata to get heritage tag including Mocam...
Time for Kolkata’s foodies to rejoice!
Sonar Kella’s Mandar Bose died in poverty and pain
Anti-hero Kamu Mukherjee was indeed a brilliant actor
Cookme --- Bengal’s 150-year-old spice brand that still goes strong on pu...
Master Spice that revolutionized culinary experience
By Indrajit Sen
How cluster farmers of Bankura are reviving lost varieties of Bengal paddy
Organic paddy with health benefits!
By Indrajit Sen
Kolkata scientist who helped Dr Subhas Mukhopadhyay to create India’s fir...
Our tribute to Cryobiologist Sunit Mukherjee
Evolution of alpana in Santiniketan was a venture into a secular aesthetic ...
Bengal’s alpana is a century-old art form
Poetry over a tea-cup – the picturesque Dam Dim Tea Tour
From fabulous food to a fascinating Tea Trail
By Saheli Mitra
How the passion of one man helped discover 2,500-year-old city
City of Forts unearthed in Bangladesh!
Swami Vivekananda’s homecoming from Chicago and the Bawalis of Budge ...
Bawali still holds 300-year-old Rathayatra
Kolkata girl from London University launches innovative TB awareness throug...
Sreyashi Basu uses Bengal’s art forms to lead awareness
On Ma Sarada Janma Jayanti, remembering one of the greatest feminist Sara D...
How she fought against menstrual taboos
Netaji’s kin to ask Japanese PM for DNA analysis of ashes on his Indi...
Will Netaji’s death mystery get a final closure?
KUDOS! State government launches Banglar Shiksha app with data on 1.5 crore...
Even Central Government heaps praise for this new e-portal
Revisiting refugees of Marichjhapi as Bengal gives land rights to 12k refug...
Kudos to Mamata Banerjee government for recognizing victims of partition
‘Men, fight for your rights!’ Men’s rights activist Nandi...
Why men’s rights should also be looked into in present day India!
By Saheli Mitra
Did you know a Dinosaur fossil in India is named after Rabindranath Tagore?...
Recent tweet reveals this surprising truth!
Bangladesh names road after famous neurosurgeon Dr Robin Sengupta
Chittagong now has Prof R.P. Sengupta Sadak
Saksham – Special High Altitude Trek for differently-abled underprivi...
Organised by Voice of the World, you can also help in this endeavour
How Dr Madhumala Chattopadhyay reached out to hostile tribes of Andamans!
Why Jarwas and Sentinelese tribes accepted her but no one else!
By Saheli Mitra
Remembering 100 years of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre through poetry
IPPL meet at ICCR speaks of the martyrdom
New lease of life for Sunderbans’ tiger widows
Prasenjit Mandal gives an exclusive interview to GB
By Saheli Mitra
Hot Stimulating Café of Darjeeling shuts down
We shall miss their hot piping momos and Nepalese food
Now breathe easy at Uttarpara’s oxygen parlour
Uttarpara Municipal Corporation starts an oxygen parlour
Darjeeling Hills now grow coffee and orchids!
Directorate of Cinchona Plantation Mungpoo experiments
Café Positive celebrates the cause of HIV positive patients
Only café in India managed by HIV positive people
Madhubanti Roy Chowdhury helps ‘communities’ make their own boo...
How patuas, bauls and Kumortuli artisans make their own books
The house that Tagore built in the Hills
And the house that belonged to Mymenshingh’s zamindar
By Bapi Ghosh
Tracing the man who built Cinchona Plantation of Bengal
Learn how the history of Anderson was traced
Cinchona Plantation of Bengal -- Then and Now
How a plant grown in the Darjeeling Hills saved generations from deadly malaria
Sharmila Tagore’s ancestor praised by poet Madhusudan?
Dwijendranath Tagore --- Bengal’s little-known poet and researcher
Famous 100-year-old Nagpur school set up by a Bengali
Did you know Jaya Bhaduri and Basanta Choudhury
What is Tagore’s bronze bust doing in police cell?
The statue was made by famous sculptor Rodenstein
Who are helping Sunderban’s Tiger Widows?
Alternate livelihoods are needed for Sunderbans
By Biplab Das
Science stalls at Sunderban’s rural fair!
How about listening to Sunita Williams at Sunderbans?
By Biplab Das
Bengal’s Noakhali riots drowned Gandhi into ‘darkest despair&rs...
Gandhi’s non-violence shed to ruins on Noakhali’s bloody paths
Why is pre-1857 Santhal revolt of Bengal never mentioned?
Bengal had revolted way back before Sepoy Mutiny
Why Tagore and Netaji joined Hijli protests?
Well-known city dermatologist takes GB on historical trip
South Asia’s oldest dental college of Kolkata celebrates 100 years
Visionary Rafiuddin Ahmed and the college he established
She was ‘evil or scheming’ mother onscreen, yet Gita Dey was ca...
Tracing the life and times of this legendary actress
Dadagiri Champ European bou of Chandernagar – Exclusive on Neline Mon...
Neline Mondal talks and walks the Bengali way!
By Saheli Mitra
Memories of his last journey from Santiniketan to Kolkata for treatment
Memories of his last journey from Santiniketan to Kolkata for treatment
Nabarun Bhattacharjee’s voice could never be silenced
Remembering the revolutionary writer on his birthday
Gayatri Devi, Princess of Coochbehar on 100th birth anniversary
Maharani’s story comes alive through year-long celebrations
Unsung heroine Kalpana Dutta who fought against the British
The science graduate who handled explosives
By Saheli Mitra
Bringing sunshine to Pavlov Hospital patients through baking
Chef Sunshine Bhattacharjee Alam using baking for mental therapy
Septuagenarian headmaster cleans Churni bridge single-handedly
Swachh Bharat campaign needs to learn from his dedication
Pather Panchali's 'Harihar' Kanu Bandopadhyay refused Ray at th...
Did you know Kanu Bandopadhyay donated his earnings to Swadeshi Movement?
How much respect did Bengal show to Tagore on his ‘Last Journey?&rsqu...
Baishe Srabon from Rani Mahalanobis’ diary
Celebrating Rashbehari Bose and Toshiko’s 100th marriage anniversary
Why is Bengal’s Murgir Jhol famous in Japan?
By Saheli Mitra
Remembering Manohar Aich who took elephants on his chest
Anitesh Chakraborty remembers his ‘Sir’ from his para
Visva Bharati’s Desikottam Honour for Amitabh Bachchan
Big B to receive highest honour from Visva Bharati, Santiniketan
The world of Sarala Ray’s daughter Kanaklata Ray
Anglicised, yet simple at heart, she was a woman of substance
By Supriya Roy
How log poaching was stopped in North Bengal forests?
Youths guard the very forests, where they once cut trees
Have you seen Rs 10,000 and 5,000 currency notes of British Bengal?
One man in Siliguri has a collection of such priceless notes
By Bapi Ghosh
Why did Vidyasagar praise kaviyal Bhola Moira?
Kavi-gaan was an intrinsic part of Bengal’s entertainment industry
Bengal’s 98-year-old revolutionary who gets Padma Shri
How Sudhanshu Biswas turned a social reformer from a revolutionary
Did you know Nadia’s original capital was Matiyari?
Nadia Raj family is one of the oldest families of Bengal
Siliguri rickshaw puller popularizes Paytm
Meet Sushil, who give 80% discount on rickshaw rides via Paytm
By Bapi Ghosh
Naga Sanyasi chief was no less sexy than a Hollwyood hero!
Head of Juna Akhara was a boy from Bengal
By Munmun Mitra
Path-breaking jute sanitary napkins by Kolkata’s Jute Research Instit...
Jute based pads will prevent cervical cancer and revive Bengal’s jute industry
Meet Dr Santosh Kumar Biswas of Murshidabad – doctor who also holds a...
Doctor runs the primary center alone on days the staff does not arrive
BREAKING! Ramakrishna Mission College wins highest NAAC grade
Another winning accolade for Ramkrishna Mission College
First Reader-Writer Bank for Blind in Kolkata set up by visually challenged...
Exclusive interview with Sayantan Banerjee
By Saheli Mitra
Kolkata Comes up with its first Zero Waste Shop
The shop that is adding to environment protection awareness
‘Ambulance Dada’ Karimul donates money of biopic to build...
Bollywood biopic on Karimul’s incredible way of ferrying patients
Institute of Neurosciences sets milestone! Rare operation on Scoliosi...
Spine surgeon Dr Anindya Basu and his team perform a rare feat
Visually challenged teenager from Bengal climbs 19,000 ft high peak
While we were pandal hopping, a feat created atop Rudragaira peak
Chandrayaan II Lander is intact! Meet Birbhum scientist Bijoy Kumar Dai who...
Bengal is proud of this farmer’s son
Coolie to Crorepati – amazing tale of Harun Mondal and his honey busi...
Inspiring tale of a coolie from Baduria who runs a business running into millions
Pagla Dashu, our childhood nostalgia shot as a movie on mobile
Abhirup Ganguly of Jalpaiguri makes a wonder film on his android phone!
Transgender from Kolkata, Annie, bags crown of Miss India Trans 2019
Salute to Annie Dutta Chakraborty
Agricultural scientist Angshuman Majumdar returns to his roots
Helps farmers of Jalpaiguri earn more through organic farming
Mountain Man from Bengal conquers Antarctica peak
Satyarup Siddhanta has achieved the unthinkable!
By Saheli Mitra
Jaynagar girls fight out gender discrimination on the football ground
They formed Shakti Vahini to stop child marriages
Swimmer Bula Chowdhury and her dream Swimming Academy
Bula Chowdhury pours her heart out in this exclusive GB interview
Kaun Banega Crorepati crown for taxi driver from Sunderbans
Gazi Jalaluddin runs orphanage and schools for the poor
Let’s celebrate Mahalaya with ‘Onyo Durga’
Tales of five women who can only be compared to Goddess Durga
Musician from Bengal popularizes Indian Classical in China!
Exclusive interview with Moumita Mitra on music trends in Beijing
By Saheli Mitra
How Satyarup turned from an asthmatic kid to Mountain Man
Satyarup Siddhanta speaks to GB on his incredible journey
By Saheli Mitra
GB speaks to the ‘Padman of Bengal’
Sobhan Mukherjee, the college student who stacks sanitary pads
By Suman Sadhu
Scientist from Bengal saves Australians from sharks!
Is the movie Jaws relived by a man from Bengal?
Sahana Bajpaie gets Bengal’s Pride Award at UK Parliament
Famous Bengali singer gives an in-depth interview on music and much more
By Saheli Mitra
Scientist from Kolkata who won Mr Gay World runners up 2018
Samarpan Maiti of Institute of Chemical Biology makes us proud
By Saheli Mitra
Meet the Bengal boy on Trans-Himalayan cycle mission
Jyotishko is out to spread environmental awareness
From a promising sportswoman to a tuk-tuk driver
Poverty robbed the dreams of Murshidabad’s Milan Tara
She coaches Table Tennis stars from Bengal at 75!
Bharati Ghosh of Siliguri is indeed our inspiration
By Bapi Ghosh
Do our children read Tuntunir Golpo or ThakumarJhuli theses days?
How one man is trying to popularise books among children of Bengal
By Bapi Ghosh
The girl from Kalna who swam across international channels
Sayani Das, the swimmer and pride of Bengal needs funding
Murshidabad girls who have fought all odds to succeed in sports!
Meet the KanyashreeYoddha kabbadi team of a Murshidabad Madrasah
Meet Mustari Khatun of Dinajpur, who has stopped many child marriages
She helps girls to be financially independent
By Bapi Ghosh
Taxi driver from Baruipur who built a hospital
Meet Saidul Laskar, who drives a taxi, but thought of the poor
She sold vegetables, yet this woman from Bengal serve the poor
Subhasini Mistry built a free hospital for the poor
Kolkata engineer who helps you turn a farmer
Farmizen allows you to grow your own vegetables
By Saheli Mitra
Strawberry Fields and Bengal! Yes, we are growing too
How a North Bengal farmer is growing succulent strawberries
She set up a women’s college at a Bengal village recently
Meet this famous educationist who went back to her roots
By Saheli Mitra
Indigo grown again in Bengal after 150 years!
GB speaks to Amrita Mukherjee of Indigo Sutra
By Saheli Mitra
IIM graduate who is changing lives in Sunderbans
Meet Jadavpur University alumnus Biplab Das
By Saheli Mitra
World-renowned Bengali techie brings projects to Bengal
Top technologist Sauvik Banerjjee’s homecoming
By Saheli Mitra
Metro to run below the Ganges in another two and a half years time
Boring for construction tunnel of metro rail below the river bed goes on at a fast pace
By Tale spin
New Kolkata Police App helps file FIR online
No need to go to police stations/ Register complaints online
By Tale spin
Pathadisha to update on ferry and tram services
Tracking service will include 300 more buses
By Tale spin
Bhawani Munda empowers tribal girls of Dooars
Banga-Ratna trains football to tribal girls!
By Tale spin
Bengal government reins in poppy narcotics of Malda.
State successful in restricting poppy seeds farming
By Tale spin
Meet the Kanyasree Yoddha: Girl Brigade of Bengal
These girls are bringing a revolution to Bengal
By Tale spin
Neurosurgeon develops National Neurosciences Centre
Dr Sengupta establishes centre of excellence
By Indrajit Sen
CM Mamata Banerjee brings back historic Ban Rajar Dighi to life
Tapan Dighi of South Dinajpur was dying
Architecture of ‘Santiniketan Griha’ is answer to religious har...
GB takes a stock of the house built by Debendranath Tagore
By Saheli Mitra
How social reformer William Carey’s cemetery got cleaned
Kudos to Purono Kolkatar Golpo for highlighting the neglect
By Jayanta Sen
France is World Champions; Is Bengal’s French pocket worth a world vi...
GB travels to Chandernagore to assess universal appeal of Bengal’s French homes
How Jalpaiguri became a part of Bengal!
GB travels to Baikunthapur once under Nepal to unravel the truth
By Bapi Ghosh
The ‘pigeon’ who flew in to topple Chandraketugarh
King Chandraketu fought with the Pir to protect his faith
Mungpoo’s Rabindra Bhavan revived: Open to tourists
How the Hills are celebrating Rabindranath Tagore’s birthday!
By Bapi Ghosh
Bengali diaspora laments close down of Gurusaday Museum
How many of us have ever visited the museum protecting priceless treasures?
By Indrajit Sen
Why are archaeological wonders of Debagram neglected
When locals turn saviour in preserving history in Bengal!
What was Job Charnock doing in Uluberia?
Charnock tried settling in Uluberia much before Kolkata
By Amita Ray
Crowd-funding to save Chandernagar’s heritage building?
This French colony’s Registry Building to be restored
Salil, Sudhin, Soumitra to find place at Jorasanko museum
A new museum coming up at JorasankoThakurbari
Australia’s Bengal connect! How a Bengali poetry book landed in 19th-...
Bengal-Australia connect might have started in 1798
Laksmikanta Style Dhoti- Cultural symbolism of ‘Calcutta’ ...
How Indranil Halder is popularizing Bengali attire in Australia
Kolkata fashion designers who make dresses of paper!
Kreativ -- run by students, making waves in the fashion world
Pune-based designer Aparna Sastry on Bengal Handloom
Countdown to Weaves and Hues’ Diwali collection
BREAKING! AQI 362-426! Today Kolkata is polluted twice than Delhi!
GB has laid hands on exclusive pollutant measurement reports!
Kolkata submerged by 2050! Environmentalist Somendra Mohan Ghosh on this ne...
GB speaks to well-known environmentalist to find out Kolkata’s future!
Kolkata’s ITC Sonar is world’s first hotel to get UN’s Ca...
ITC Hotel, Kolkata champions responsible luxury.
Children of Champahati help in making eco-friendly bricks from plastic
Jadavpur University’s Pradip Mondal motivates the whole area to donate plastic
Killing marijuana fields of Bengal on Int’l Day against Drug Abuse
Why farmers take to illegal Ganja cultivation
Why Kolkata’s ‘Lake’ needs to be preserved
Rich biodiversity of Rabindra Sarobar is important for the city
New year calendar that spreads wildlife conservation awareness
Imagine a calendar with 12 hand-painted endangered species
Murshidabad brings back indigenous fish varieties
Fisheries department holds fairs to educate farmers
Why is Bengal losing its indigenous fish varieties?
Where have all the parshe, topshe, gurjali and tyangra gone?
Arsenic toxicity is a great threat to West Bengal
How is state government fighting the arsenic menace
Migratory birds are flocking to Narja and not Santragachhi
Learn how Narja villagers are protecting their feathered guests
‘Holy Forest’ around Jhargram declared Bio-Heritage Site
Chikligarh gets the National Bio-diversity Heritage tag!
Lost in a world of books on College Street
Presidency student Anitesh Chakraborty relives his college days on College Street
Asutosh College Canteen: Hub of music and politics
This canteen also hosts cultural events by students
By Arnabi Basu
Peep into St Xavier’s College Canteen
If you are nostalgic, travel with GB to eateries popular with Xaverians
Did you know 150 years ago, Kolkata hosted Royal Polo Matches?
From colonial Kolkata, polo passed on to Australia
In this IPL season, hear the tale of a kabaddi captain living in poverty
Sangita was a national player, yet she makes thongas for a living
Biggest chess tournament of India starts today in Kolkata
Top world-ranking grandmasters descend on the City of Joy
Fight of immortal 11 of ‘1911’ Mohun Bagan on celluloid
John Abraham brings legendary film on Mohun Bagan
Mini World Cup of Kolkata starts with city’s top schools
The Debanjan Cup: Keeping the memory of their son alive
By Rohit Sen
From War to the story of a footballing success
Can India learn from their grit and determination?
By Rohit Sen
How was it like to watch Maradona on the field?
Indrajit Sen remembers his tryst with the football legend in 1990
By Indrajit Sen
First ever day and night test match with pink ball
Bengal to give pink ball experience to cricket fans
By Rohit Sen
GB Exclusive -- Bengal’s cricketer Rituparna Roy appointed Vidarbha w...
Meet the woman cricketer and coach who led her team to many int’l titles
By Saheli Mitra
Cricketer Gopal Bose is no more, but his teachings are still alive
Rohit Sen remembers his coach and mentor Gopal Bose
By Rohit Sen
Why Bengal could not produce many international cricket players?
Steps that can be taken to better cricket facilities of the state
By Korak Sen
200-year-journey of Agri-Horticultural Society and how it introduced winter...
Founder William Carey brought cauliflower and cabbage from England
How Bengal is reviving lost varieties of paddy
Ever heard of varieties like Dui Satin and Teen Satin? Why were they so named?
Meet Mangrove Man Pranabesh Maiti of Sunderbans
He has been relentlessly working to protect the fragile ecosystem
Ban on Palash ornaments in Santiniketan this Basanta Utsav
Viswa Bharati issues notice to stop exploitation of Palash trees
Exhibition showcasing avian diversity of Kolkata
GB brings behind-the-lens shots of feathery friends
City birdwatcher’s paradise threatened by construction
Chintamani Kar Bird Sanctuary may soon lose migratory birds
Why were Darjeeling oranges smaller in size this year?
Viral attack or lack of scientific organic farming?
Connect to silence of the hills at Kalimpong’s Tharpa Choling Monaste...
Enjoy one of the best views of Kanchenjungha
Enjoy scientific feats in the backdrop of the Himalayas at Kalimpong Scienc...
From 3D dinosaurs to science workshops!
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’
Greek Orthodox Church of Kolkata still bears testimony to the city’s ...
From Grecian shores to Kolkata’s Murgihatta
Land of Tamang tribe, Darjeeling’s Tamang Gaon still retains a libera...
Where clouds enter your homestay
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
This winter savour Bengal’s date palm jaggery through famous Joynagar...
Seasonal sweet of Bengal, famous worldwide!
Enjoy a gurgling Mal River at Bengal’s Toonbari
Perfect getaway for an adventure loving trekker
By Shuvra Dey
Escape Kolkata’s pollution and be at Chhibo over a weekend getaway
The lazy virgin hamlet near Kalimpong
This winter enjoy some lost Pithe recipes of Bengal
Delicacy that is intrinsic to Bengal’s own brand of desserts
Calling all lovebirds! Be at Peshoke’s Lover’s Meet
Where Rangeet and Teesta meet in an eternal confluence
Almost century-old Barua’s Cakes of Bow Barracks! Try out this Christ...
Not to miss the Chhena Pora Cakes
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
Play a game of hide-and-seek like Nawabs at Malda’s Lukochuri Gate
Ancient gate of Bengal’s Gaur kingdom
Wish to see a Portuguese village in the heart of Bengal? Visit Mirpur
Band of ‘Portuguese-Bengalis’ will welcome you this Christmas
Bengal’s Tea Tourism gets a big revenue boost: State Government eases...
Rule Rejig for Allied Tea Tourism Industry
Vidhyang – Lesser-known Jewel of North Bengal
If you love adventure, you must be at Vidhyang this winter
Wish to be part of the oldest domestic Kali Pujo of Bengal?
Then be at the Bandopadhay residence of Somnagar
This winter be at second oldest tea estate and highest tea factory of the w...
GB takes you on a trek to Happy Valley Tea Estate
Tarun Niketan, the century-old pice hotel near Rashbehari
Established in 1915, the hotel still serves meals at throwaway prices
Royal Panchkot Durga Puja where even Gauhar Jaan had performed
Month long musical Durga Puja at the Royal Panchkot Thakurdalan
Around 450-year-old Haldarbari Pujo of North Kolkata
Famous Bonedi Bari pujo with Koshtipathhor idol
Durga Immersion! Watch from a launch at Taki on River Ichhamati
WBTDCL Packages for Dashami Ichhamati immersion
From Tea Bush to Tea Cup – Enjoy Damdim’s Super Tea Trail!
Far from the madding crowds, serene nature and experience awaits!
Bonedi Bari Bakulia House Pujo started by famous Bengali entrepreneur
House of Bishweswar Mookerjee serves a special Panta Bhog
Kulik Bird Sanctuary is the largest Heronry of India!
Next time you are in North Bengal, drop in at this birder’s paradise
Hungry Calcuttans love gorging on crispies at century old Dilkhusha Cabin ...
110 year old eatery where poet Nazrul Islam frequented
Tracing the history of Bengal’s famous sweet Chom Chom!
Unique sweet, that has an interesting brown appearance
Walk through the exquisite Rose Garden of Kathgola Palace
Pray at the quiet temples within the palace ground before a 900-year-old idol
Enjoy romantic Santiniketan this monsoon
Not just land of Tagore, it is also an abode of peace complete with natural beauty
By Aparupa Basu
Dariyapur – the Dokra Village of Bengal that holds on to a 5,000-year...
Do not miss this photo-story on Dokra craftsmen of Bengal
By Santanu Paul
Sleepy hamlet of Mongpu still preserves Rabindranath Tagore’s dreams ...
Not to miss more-than-a-century old Cinchona factory
Rajabhatkhawa, the gateway to Buxa Tiger Reserve has a rich history
Not to miss the museum and orchid garden!
Enjoy Bengal’s tribal life at Jhargram’s Tribal Museum
Drop in for a taste of tribal dance, music and food
Birder’s Paradise, Coochbehar’s Rashikbil is a haven for feathe...
Pack your cameras and head to exotic and quaint Rashikbil
250-year-old Dhatridebata; novelist Tarashankar Bandopadhyay’s house ...
Restored house will have a museum. Do not miss this gem of Labhpur!
Try a typical Bengali breakfast at 250-year-old Adi Haridas Modak
Bangaliyana on a Kolapata – luchi and kochuri to die for
Want a healthy holiday? Visit Tinchuley, the organic village of Bengal
From breathtaking mountain views to organic food
By Urvashi Basu
Do not miss the Grand Canyon of Bengal!
Gangani – where river Silabati makes deep gorges like Colorado of USA
By Saheli Mitra
If you are a history-heritage addict, do not miss Bengal’s Andul Rajb...
185-year-old grand palace of Howrah
This Hilsa season try some lip-smacking Ilish recipe
Bengal’s kochu and hilsa go so well! Like fire on ice!
Hook! Line! Sinker! Try some Mahseer fishing in Teesta
The angling destination of Bengal where you get the prized Golden Mahseer
By Saheli Mitra
Century-old telebhaja shop of Kolkata that was Netaji’s favourite
Lakshmi Narayan Shaw & Sons still distributes free telebhaja on his birthday
250-year-old Silver Rath of Murshidabad
Bengal’s famous businessman Jagat Sheth’s connection with this Rath
Bankim Chandra’s Devi Chaudhurani still alive in a Jalpaiguri Temple
Devi Chadhurani and Bhabani Pathak might have led the Sanyasi Movement
Almost century old Basanta Cabin of College street holds on to its charm
An eatery loved by Uttam Kumar and Basanta Chowdhury
Bengal’s eye of the needle – Kantha fabric art
From bedspread to ashon, Kantha has a universal appeal
Morgan House, the Ivy laced charming mansion of Kalimpong
One of the best WBTDC properties of Bengal
By Saheli Mitra
Biswa Bangla Restaurant: Kolkata’s world-class food hangout
Get an unforgettable view of 300-year-old Kolkata from the top
Sip that exotic cuppa and enjoy the lush Makaibari Tea Estate
The Estate of Kurseong that produces the world’s most expensive tea
Ninety plus, still running. Anadi Cabin’s Mughlai Paratha
The old-world charm of this cabin restaurant still holds true
If you are a Haleem addict, do not miss the Fishy Iftar this year!
Fish and Iftar? Zakaria Street opens up to a new food choice
Enjoy a heady tribal dance and nature’s splendour at Kankrajhor
The new travel destination near Jhargram
This Eid do not miss Royal’s Biriyani
The biriyani joint of Kolkata that started more than a century ago
If you are tired of the Hills, head to Birder’s Paradise Latpanchar
Watch the rare Great Hornbill amidst Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary
By Aparupa Basu
The palace in Murshidabad where Satyajit Ray shot Jalshaghar!
On his birthday, let’s visit Nimtita Palace
When a saree tells a tale -- on a Baluchari trail
Bishnupur’s weavers script history on a six-yard wonder
By Saheli Mitra
Margaret’s Deck – exclusive tea-lounge of Kurseong
Sip on that hot cuppa while sitting within a tea estate!
By Saheli Mitra
This summer do not miss the 100-year-old sharbat joint of Kolkata
Paramount was once a meeting place for revolutionaries
Kantha – The intricately embroidered quilt of Bengal
Do not miss a visit to the Kantha Museum of Kolkata
What Flury’s is to Kolkata, Glenary’s is to Darjeeling
Yummy pastries that whip up childhood memories
Bengal is fast catching up on Tea Tourism
Sourenee Tea Estate of Darjeeling is one such upscale destination
Basanta Utsav of Santiniketan was started by Tagore’s ‘Shomi&rs...
The festival of colours that attract tourists from across the globe
More than 70-year-old Sabir’s restaurant and Kolkata Rezala!
Did you know Hazi Ali Sabir first cooked the Kolkata Rezala?
Classical maestros perform at the Bishnupur Music Festival
Bring to life the oldest classical gharana of Bengal
West Bengal Tourism Department awarded at the national level
Mangrove Forests of Sunderbans are the ‘Most Iconic Landscape’
Spirit of yuletide at Kolkata Christmas Carnival
Do not miss one of the largest Christmas Carnivals of India
Bengal’s tourism festivals in districts prove to be a big hit!
An umbrella where all converged and made it a success
India’s first integrated tourism hub comes up at Gajoldoba
Bhorer Alo – the mega-tourism hub of North Bengal
West Bengal has potential of a new Buddhist Tourist Circuit
Travel India 2019 brings forth Bengal’s link with Buddhism
Bishnupur Festival being launched with greater grandeur this year
Bengal government revives lost glory and heritage of Bishnupur Gharana
BREAKING! West Bengal bags 2,750 cr investment on first day of Bengal Busin...
Two luxury hotels to come up in Digha
Young entrepreneur Gourav Bhattacharjee takes Silco, Bengal’s own Spo...
Exclusive interview opens up new vistas for entrepreneurship in Bengal
By Saheli Mitra
100 years of Duckback -- Surendra Mohan Bose who dared to challenge British...
If it rained, it meant Duckback!
By Indrajit Sen
35th convention of Indian Association of Tour Operators held in Kolkata
Is tourism Thriving? Challenges and Opportunities
Love and live the Bengal charm with The Bengal Store
GetBengal’s insight into the new online portal on products from Bengal!
‘West Bengal Poised to Lead’ --- CII meet in Kolkata
Various sectors in Bengal throw up endless opportunities
BGBS opens up new dimensions to steer Bengal’s tourism
Digital and social platforms to play an important role
Modern Bengal stands upon ‘Vision, Perception and Action’
Global and national industry leaders admit that at BGBS
Two Bengal farmers who taught us how to make ‘wealth’
GB traces inspirational tales of Sukumar Mallick and Harun Mondal
CERN scientist Sabyasachi Siddhanta on Particle Physics
He believes Bengal has the best internationally famed research institutes
First ever commercial Bhetki hatchery of India coming up at Henry’s I...
Why Bengal is shifting from prawn to Bhetki fishery?
Company that built Shahid Minar shut down and sold off
Why shutting down of Burn Standard means end of an era?
Bengal riding high on new Tourism Map
Bengal’s Principal Secretary Tourism, speaks to GB
By Saheli Mitra
How about having luxury liners and cruises in Bengal?
Vijay Dewan came up with new ideas at CII’s Destination East
Young city entrepreneur brings lotion bars this winter
The first ever winter lotion bars for your skin
Online cloth store that minimises cloth wastage
Sujata Chatterjee started Twirl with a mission
By Ruchita Bose
US Consulate Kolkata calls young entrepreneurs from East!
You stand a chance to be mentored and work on you start up!
Young city entrepreneur who started business at 19
Meet entrepreneur Abheri Sen and her start-up MYRA
Meet Urvashi Basu, interior designer from UK
Learn why she returned to Kolkata to start her own business
By Urvashi Basu
World-renowned Bengali techie brings projects to Bengal
Top technologist Sauvik Banerjjee’s homecoming
By Saheli Mitra
Debi Choudhurani Temple as described in Bankim Chandra’s novel gets a...
New temple circuit coming up in North Bengal
Wish to dine in a floating restaurant? Soon coming up in Kolkata!
The floating restaurant on the Ganga will draw hundreds of tourists
Bengal Ultra Marathon takes Purulia on global map
Participants from different countries on first ever Trail Run
Donot miss ‘The Bengal Ultra Run’ tomorrow at Purulia
Engineer Saikat Dutta tries to showcase unknown facets of Purulia
Chandernagore knows how to keep its heritage intact
Ipsita Ganguli soaks in the splendours of Bengal’s French colony
SUNDERBAN DIARIES: Lesser-known predators
Not just Royal Bengal Tiger, but many predators lurk rivers
By Sunanda Bose
Stimulate your brains at Darjeeling’s Hot Stimulating Café!
The quaint and little-known eatery of Darjeeling
Monsoon dip at Bengal’s fishing harbour Shankarpur
Familiar yet virgin, Shankarpur is a sea-lover’s paradise
By Soham Das
SUNDERBAN DIARIES: Hethal bushes and Gosaps
How locals have been motivated to preserve Sunderbans
By Sunanda Bose
The ‘Brave Honey Collectors’ of Sunderbans
Sunanda Bose also speaks about Sunderban pirates!
By Sunanda Bose
Darjeeling Toy Train to have Palace-on-Wheels facility
Now you can get down at ‘Tea Halts’ and stay at Tea Estates
SUNDERBAN DIARIES: Of Bonbibi and Dakshin Rai
Taki Zamindars and their BoroTushkhal Kachhari Bari
By Sunanda Bose
SUNDERBAN DIARIES - Dead bodies on bhela and bird hunters
Tale of a Taki Zamindar family’s trip to Sunderbans decades ago
By Sunanda Bose
Here is a ‘Different Murshidabad’ with its Rain Trees
Murshidabad is not just about history and art, it is also a talking landscape
Watching the Spring Fire of Purulia!
Interior designer Urvashi Basu on a Palash trail
By Urvashi Basu
Did you know explorer Rakhaldas Banerjee was from Murshidabad?
Even Pakistan’s First President was born in Murshidabad
Tea-Estate tourism is gaining popularity in Bengal
Vinita Bajoria of Sourenee Estate speaks to GB
By Rahul Haldar
Elizabeth Clarke of Windamere Darjeeling speaks to GB
The Heritage hotel that is as old as Darjeeling
By Saheli Mitra
Bishnupur temples show amalgamation of architectures
Burnt clay temples reflect Mughal, Rajasthani and Aatchala designs
Want to marry Sherpa-style with dung-chen and tomba?
Bengal to develop Himalayan hamlets for ‘destination wedding’
Travel with GB to the ‘Village of Mist’
Interior designer Urvashi Basu on Himalayan village Tinchuley
By Urvashi Basu
Wish to try rock climbing on Susunia Hills of Bankura?
Interior designer Urvashi Basu shares her journey
By Urvashi Basu
Did Ditipriya Dutta get to see Sherlock Holmes on Baker Street?
Travel with GB to London to meet the famous detective
GB travels to fairytale Bruges in Belgium where PK was shot
Next time you are in Europe, do keep Bruges on your wish list
Travel with GB to Bangladesh’s beach town of Coxbazar
Experience charm of an unbroken pristine beach
Join the Bow Fest at Bow Barracks this Christmas!
Narrow lanes with red brick building come alive to song and dance
Meet the Saldanhas --- Goan Bakers of Kolkata
Surviving in the bakery business for more than 80 years!
Kolkata’s one-stop Silver Shop --- New Market’s iconic Chamba L...
Let’s go silver jewellery hunting!
Pujo Shilpo -- MAYA Art Space hosts famous installation artists today
From Bhabatosh Sutar, Sanatan Dinda, Susanto Pal to Partha Dasgupta
Voice that we all fell in love with! Radio queen Sravanti Mazumdar in exclu...
‘Boroline’ girl and presenter Sravanti Mazumdar at MAYA Adda today!
By Saheli Mitra
Did Anthony Firingi establish the famous Firingi Kali Bari?
The European kabiyaal who made Kolkata his home
Lady Don of Kolkata’s Tangra! Meet Liu, owner of famous Chinese eater...
Salute to this women entrepreneur who fought poverty and mafia
Love for ‘Bangla’ draws young American Ivan to Kolkata
How ‘firangi’ Ivan turned to a ‘Bangali Bhadrolok’
Meet the quintessential Kolkata boy Jayant Kripalani at MAYA adda today
He speaks on his incredible journey
Armenian Street of Kolkata --- yet a community that has vanished from the c...
When and why did Armenians come from a distant land to this City of Joy!
What is so special about counselling special children?
Learn from counsellor Jyoti Sapru who provides free counselling to those in need
By Jyoti Sapru
Cabin restaurants of Kolkata and whiff of nostalgia at Anadi Cabin!
Why are eateries with secluded cabins getting lost from the city?
Kolkata’s artists and architects discuss on sustainable architecture ...
Drop in at Kolkata Centre for Creativity
Celebrate World Photography Day with ‘Blink’ at MAYA Art Space ...
Photography and painting by Suvomoy Mitra
Join Kolkata Cloud Chasers chasing clouds and storms this monsoon!
Unique city group that chases storms and clouds and sends information
Freedom celebrations at Institute of Neurosciences Kolkata
Independence Day celebrations at city’s leading neuroscience hospital
Autistic Shounak’s art creations remind us of Taare Zameen Paar
Shounak Ghosh is an inspiration for all
‘Educating the Educator,’ city workshop for teachers
Held by Krishnamurti Foundation, the workshop addresses student issues
Kolkata’s Green Taxi to scatter seeds on way to Delhi
Meet Bapi’s Green Taxi and his continued effort to make the city green
Dutta Barir Haat was a unique event at a 200-year-old house
Showcasing the secret recipes and talents of women
Kolkata’s Apni Roti brings a roti revolution for the poor
Supplying 7,000 rotis and sweets to the poorest of poor
SPCKraft’s Vaama was a women’s festival with a difference
Talented women of Kolkata were felicitated
Kolkata’s Chinese New celebrations behind the lens
Kolkata’s Chinese New celebrations behind the lens
How did the Hakka Chinese community learn Bengali
The community that settled in Kolkata more than 200 years ago!
Unearthing Indus Valley Civilisation at MAYA Art Space
Archaeologist Rajesh Purohit shares tales of new artefacts
Know the man behind Kolkata’s Anti-Hunger Squad
Zeeshan Majeed single-handedly feeds patients and their families
Mountaineer Satyarup Siddhanta embarks on a world record attempt
MAYA Art Space flags off his historic summit journey
Bidhan Sarani - where ancient Kolkata still lives!
Street on which the first Indian College was established
Come February 2019 and Kolkata will turn into a gallery
Kolkata will host Asia’s largest international photo festival
By Saheli Mitra
100 years of Bengali Cinema unfold at MAYA adda
Film scholar Sanjay Mukhopadhyay in a candid conversation
GB visits one of the oldest Collectible Store of Kolkata
Konark Collectibles is all about the bygone era
Undaunted foot soldiers of Kolkata Traffic Police
How they keep your cars going after Majerhat Bridge collapse
By Saheli Mitra
Kolkata even has a chess club below a flyover!
Gariahat Chess Club inaugurated recently caters to chess lovers
Where Gods Reside: Kolkata’s Sacred Places
The book that places Kolkata on the ‘Spiritual Map’ of the world
By Saheli Mitra
Transported to India’s Independence Day at MAYA Art Space
Rare documentary on Kolkata and collectors’ pride
Beating loneliness with Art Therapy at Maya Art Space
How art therapy is the new solution in treating depression
Mapping a map at the Maya Art Space adda
Exciting adda session on how route to Kedarnath changed after disaster
Maya Art Space revives the Bengali culture of ‘positive adda’ ...
Art, theatre, music, trekking and much more
Five Calcuttans remember the nostalgia of Rather Mela
Listen to them about one of the most colourful fairs of Kolkata
Photographers from Bengal step on a historical voyage ‘Into the Unkno...
Kounteya Sinha and Alankar Chandra take Kolkata on the global map
By Saheli Mitra
Panoramic view of Kolkata through prose, poetry, music
Poet Sharmila Ray on Kolkata as her muse
By Saheli Mitra
Meet multi-award winning film writer from Kolkata
Reetwika Banerjee is also a cyber security expert
By Saheli Mitra
Project K2 launched to save dying idol-making tradition of Kolkata
Photo-journalist Kounteya Sinha starts scholarships for Kumartuli kids
Has Bengal forgotten the golden legacy of Lathials?
How many of us remember revolutionary Pulin Behari Das?
By Saheli Mitra
How Rabindra Bharati University celebrated Basanta Utsav
RBU student Snigdha Mazumdar shares her memories
Bengal’s ‘Padman’ is a college student from Kolkata
An MSc student from Ashutosh College brings a ‘menstrual revolution!’
Author Tarashankar’s house saved from promoters!
This is the house from where he wrote Hansuli Baker Upokatha
What was a Kolkata rickshaw puller doing at Jaipur Lit Fest?
Rickshaw puller Manoranjan Byapari has many published books
Challenges to Kolkata’s first ever floating market
India’s first ever floating market in a metro inaugurated
Kolkata boy opens the first ever floating restaurant on sea!
Kolkata’s floating restaurants on Ganga inspired Mridul
By Saheli Mitra
Falling in love made easy this new year in Kolkata
Meet Rahul Maheshwari, the man behind Speed Meet
By Ruchita Bose
How about finding a passionate writer squatting on a street?
Extraordinary pavement book seller of Kolkata
The Last King of India and his love for Bengal
Wajid Ali Shah introduced kite flying and Calcutta Biriyani
Prostitution on Kolkata streets still thrives
Tracing Kolkata’s night spots: sex trade and deprivation
By Shuvra Dey
Sindhis of Kolkata unite to celebrate Nanak Jayanti
Sindhis had migrated to Kolkata from northwest India
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
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
Institute of Neurosciences Kolkata is closer home on AJC Bose Road!
Inaugurates new outpatient department for South Kolkata patients
Trace Kolkata through Ink and Paper drawings of 76-year-old engineer Sandip...
Be at Golpark RK Mission today to have a look at these rare paintings
Legendary singer Debabrata Biswas’ Kolkata house turned into a cafe ...
Listing to his songs all day long as you take a bite
Beadon Street – death of Chaitanya Library and revamped Minerva
How the iconic street was named after a British visionary
By Saheli Mitra
Bengali Bhadrolok’s Rashbehari Avenue – The Shopping Paradise
How did Rashbehari Avenue get its name?
By Saheli Mitra
Decoding the ‘Street that Never Sleeps.’ Nostalgia on Park Stre...
How did Park Street get its name?
By Saheli Mitra
Baazi Bazar back to Maidan this year!
Get a chance to browse through the best of firecrackers closer home
BREAKING! Calcutta University and JU rank 1st & 2nd! QS India Govt Rati...
CM tweets on the success of the two Universities
Touch, feel and buy the Best of Bengal at MAYA Art Space
Do not miss exclusive exhibits of The Bengal Store starting today
SAVING THE HOOGHLY! Volunteers from New Zealand take up mission of cleaning...
Kolkata’s aquatic eco-system needs to be saved
World’s first Museum on Chaitanya Mahaprabhu opens at Baghbazar...
Walk through the museum to know the unknown and for divine bliss
New museum ‘Ami Kolkata’ that reconstructs the soul of Kolkata ...
Do not miss the new museum at Metcalfe Hall
Kolkata gets the first multi-sports museum of India!
This World Cup season catch a glimpse of Virat Kohli’s bat at Fanattic Museum
Visit New Town’s Feluda Park to meet your favourite detective
Enjoy a tea break with Jatayu and Topse in tow
In the Line of Cyclones: Worst Bengal cyclones since 1737
Did you know Calcutta Cyclone of 1864 killed around 60,000?
KIPF showcases Mother Teresa’s amazing journey
Documentary on Sunil K. Dutt who captured Mother in different moods
Paris based photographer Elodie Guignard is excited about KIPF
Elodie Guignard gives an exclusive interview to GB
By Saheli Mitra
Celebrate photographs that are more real than reality
Do not miss The Kolkata International Photo Festival
Cruelty against the city’s stray dogs is no stray incident
GB speaks to citizens of Kolkata to address the inhuman face of humans
Buying books in kilos at Bookchor carnival in Kolkata
Were city’s bookworms satisfied with this first-of-a-kind event?
Gorosthaney Shabdhan! Talking to the graves at the oldest non-church cemete...
Which are the graves to watch?
By Saheli Mitra
Taste a slice of vintage Kolkata at Mocambo this Christmas Eve!
From piping Sizzlers to Bekti Bell Meuniere
By Saheli Mitra
Do you yearn to hear a quilt-maker’s music this winter on Kolkata&rsq...
The vanishing Dhunuris of Kolkata
By Saheli Mitra
Did you know St Xavier’s College was established twice?
Where was the first college and why did it wind up?
Nostalgic drive down Harish Mukherjee Road named after a British India jour...
Editor Harish Mukherjee fought for indigo planters’ rights
By Saheli Mitra
110-year-old Dilkhusha Cabin got prestigious Heritage Eatery Tag yesterday!...
Poet Nazrul Islam was a frequent visitor at Dilkhusha
BREAKING! 200-year-old chest found in Sanskrit College with Vidyasagar&rsqu...
Treasure trove of how he had left money for widows!
Oldest Dhobi Khana of India is still operational in Kolkata
Explorer Arpita Chanda on this iconic washing ground
South Kolkata’s Lake Kalibari – where Goddess has a seat of fiv...
The Kali Temple established almost 60 years ago
Iconic Trincas on Park Street celebrates 60th anniversary this weekend! &n...
GB traces nostalgic trip of this iconic restaurant where music bands were born
Visiting the Oldest Kite Flying clubs of Kolkata
Know of the famous kite flying competitions that still exist
Landsharks trying to grab YMCA Heritage Hostel of Kolkata?
Purono Kolkatar Golpo group tries to save this Grade 1 Heritage
Kolkata’s heritage gate built by Dhaka’s Nawab is now a litti- ...
Are we protecting the heritage of Kolkata?
Only ‘Whites’ were allowed in New Market during British era!
Surprised? Do not be so! Apartheid in the heart of Kolkata
Two British era cannons lying in neglect restored by PKG
Purono Kolkatar Golpo group help to restore two historical cannons
Rang Matir Panchali – Kumartuli gives way to Street Festival
Where World Art Day and Bengali New Year merged through public art
By Indrajit Sen
Did you know Kolkata had goshalas since 1885?
A look at the lesser-known Calcutta Pinjrapole Society
State government starts renovation of Metropolitan Institution
Vidyasagar-founded institute saved and brought to past glory
What lies behind the Doric columns of Greek Orthodox Church?
Rare connect between Greeks and Kolkata
What secret does Kolkata’s St John’s Church harbour?
World famous artist Johann Zoffany’s Last Supper!
Secret behind building of St Paul’s Cathedral
Did you know it was in memory of an assassinated Viceroy?
GB visits the first free Public Library of Asia in Uttarpara
How visionary Jaikrishna Mukherjee built this library
Dipping into greasy telebhaja at 100-year-old Potlar Dokan
Hop on to Bagbazar Street for some yummy telebhaja
By Saheli Mitra
Conversing with Puppets of Bengal at Puppet Museum
GB makes a trip to the exciting Puppet Museum of Kolkata
Amritendu Roy’s old heritage bungalow turned to a home-stay jewel of ...
GB peeps into RedBrick Residency in the heart of the city
By Saheli Mitra
GB visits a century-old restored South Kolkata bungalow
Rajesh Sen’s The Zs’ Precinct proves old homes can be a revenue earner
Gorosthaney Shabdhan! Arpita Chanda turns detective and locates a Missing L...
But who was ‘Hindoo Stuart’ and why is he famous?
How Siddhartha Shankar Ray’s Lal Bari turns a new tourist homestay
Thanks to Ray’s niece, this iconic building did not fall prey to promoters
The British woman who loved Kolkata more than England
Why was Frances Johnson, known as Begum Johnson?
Remembering Laddie, the ‘War Dead’ of Kolkata
How is Indra Roy Road of Bhowanipur linked to World War I?
By Tuhin K.Roy
Why Gariahat is still a street shopper’s paradise?
GB prepares a perfect fashion combo from street items
Will 100-year-old Charu Market be another revamp victim?
High street retail space and apartments to replace Charu Market
Do not miss this heritage symposium at an old Kolkata building
Reclaiming the City: Built Fabric of Kolkata RECLAIMING THE CITY:
Imagine Bande Mataram played in your ears with a cleaner!
Babus of Belgachhia Villa played rhythms with ear cleaning tools!
Old Stone Age tools found in Kolkata museum’s vault!
Indian Museum unearths 1.5 million-year-old tools
Purono Kolkatar Golpo saves Vidyasagar’s Metropolitan Institute
Learn what the local councillor and Trustee Board had to say
Vidyasagar’s Metropolitan Institution being demolished since yesterda...
Will Kolkata ever learn to protect its heritage buildings?
Purono Kolkatar Golpo is all about genuine emotions
Group that talks and works for Kolkata
By Saheli Mitra
Bengali woman’s andarmahal to be part of post-graduate syllabus
This move will help highlight Bengal’s lost heritage
Kolkata comes alive through photographs of old buildings!
Do not miss VIVA -- Kounteya Sinha’s 2018 summer repertoire show
When a Professor of Zoology visited Asiatic Society
Prof Ena Ray Banerjee felt nostalgic viewing century old archives
When will Kolkata learn to protect heritage structures?
City monuments that are neglected and harbor laundry drying
How poet Madhusudan Dutt’s Kidderpore house got saved
Recent RTI case saved the house from demolition
Paint the town red! Kolkata feeder boxes get facelift
Famous movie paintings on electric boxes catch city’s fancy
Architectural conservationist Kamalika Bose speaks to GB
On how to preserve Bengal’s architecture and Kolkata’s buildings
The U.S. Military Photographer who captured the city
Photographs of Calcutta during second world war
9th Kolkata Christmas Carnival starts at Allen Park with huge fanfare
Hon’ble CM Mamata Banerjee passes message of love and peace
One of the oldest fairs of Kolkata -- Behala’s 227-year-old Chandi Me...
Rural feel in the middle of a bustling metropolis
GB ‘Lokkhi in Olokhhi’ – MRINAL MANDAL
Artist Mrinal Mandal believes Lokkhi – Olokhhi is just a symbol
GB ‘Lokkhi in Olokhhi’ – SANTANU PAUL
Ace photographer Santanu captures on camera the ‘Olokhhi’ s of Kolkata
By Santanu Paul
GB ‘Lokkhi in Olokhhi’ – SHIBAJI BOSE
Shibaji Bose remembers Padmasundari, the ‘Olokhhi’ in his real life
By Shibaji Bose
GB Real-Life Dashabhuja – JOIE BOSE
How she fights body shaming and still wins Mrs India East!
By Joie Bose
GB Real-Life Dashabhuja – MONISHA DUTTA
Raising a child single-handed after her husband’s death and working to earn
GB Real-Life Dashabhuja – RHITI CHATTERJEE BOSE
How she juggles her passion as an artist and needs of a specially-abled child
GB Real-Life Dashabhuja – SUPRIYA ROY
Rising against patriarchy in the ’60s, a woman gets educated and working
By Supriya Roy
GB Real-Life Dashabhuja – ENA RAY BANERJEE
How is it like to be a leading woman scientist and raising 3 kids
GB Real-Life Dashabhuja – SANJUKTA DUTTA
How she moved from one state to another keeping her career alive!
GB Real-Life Dashabhuja – URVASHI BASU
How she manages trans-continent life and work
By Urvashi Basu
GB Real-Life Dashabhuja – INDRANI CHATTERJEE
Fighting the daily demons for a woman corporate leader is indeed difficult
GB Real-Life Dashabhuja – RAKHEE GHOSH
From a cushy job in England to building a restaurant chain in Kolkata
By Rakhee Ghosh
GB Real-Life Dashabhuja – DR PAULA RAY
Communication and research specialist from New Zealand
By Paula Ray
GB Real-Life Dashabhuja – MOUSUMI SENGUPTA
How Jill of Some Trades handles her creative passion and family commitments
Samaj Sebi Sangha on Lake Road pays homage to labourers
Look what’s brewing at South Kolkata’s famous Samaj Sebi
If the NRC axe is hanging on you, visit the Rajdanga Durga Puja this year ...
Theme Pujo highlighting plight of ‘stateless people’
GB’s exclusive interview with ISKCON’s Vice President
On the first auspicious day of Kolkata Rathayatra Festival
How Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu describe Jagannath form?
Tale of Krishna and his spiritual transformation
Just 100 more days to Durga Puja!
A look at this year’s Puja calendar and Durga Puja’s role in old Calcutta
Enjoy a mix of Rabindrasangeet and Chinese music
At Nicco Park’s special Chinese illumination festival
Pujor Gaan: Do music albums still create a stir during Durga Puja?
GB traces the musical trends this Durga Puja from Asha Bhonsle to Baul
Which kurta will you don this Durga Puja?
Check out the latest trends in kurtas and Panjabi this year
‘All-Women’ Hindustan Club celebrates feminine power of Maa Dur...
What is brewing this year at Hindustan Club?
By Suman Sadhu
GB brings rare rituals of Cossimbazar Rajbari Durga Pujo
More than 280 years old, Cossimbazar Pujo is a treat to the eyes
‘Power of Wind’ to be showcased at Ajeya Sanhati
How air pollution is killing millions across the world
By Suman Sadhu
Discovering ‘Eternal Depth’ this year with Talapark Pratyay Dur...
Aaro gobhire jao and explore unknown mysteries
By Suman Sadhu
What is the theme at Naktala Udayan Sangha this year?
What is the theme at Naktala Udayan Sangha this year?
By Suman Sadhu
Making of the ISKCON Rath this year
How is the famous ISKCON Rath of Kolkata made and when does it start?
Wishing for some weekend peace? Where to go to?
Weekends are not just about parties, it is also about unwinding
From Rabindra Jayanti to Kolkata’s political heritage
GB brings an extensive event calendar for the week
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
Kolkata’s British charm relived on an Anglo-Indian palate
Dishes from kedgeree to pish pash, try any
Baghajatin started a revolutionary storm over a class of Paramount sherbet!...
Century old Paramount got Heritage Eatery tag last week
One of the last shops in Kolkata to sell the famous Dhakai Paratha!
Food brought from Dhaka during partition
Bengal’s khichuri is India’s super food
Bengal produces a variety of khichuri dishes including Aamish Bhog
Kolkata’s street food Ghugni in a new avatar at these spots
Try out some lip-smacking ghugni at these city crossings
Uttam-Supriya treated guests to exclusive Bengali dishes like Sagar Doi
Kishore Kumar to Sanjeev Kumar, Bollywood idols at Uttam’s parties
British chef who visited Kolkata is now jhalmuri seller of UK
Scotsman Angus Dennon learnt to make the tangy snacks from Kolkata streets
Try some simple less spicy Taki dishes this summer
What made Sada Dalna of Taki so delicious?
By Sunanda Bose
Food historian Pritha Sen prepares ‘Firingee Thala’ for Ekdalia...
Ekdalia Road of Kolkata to showcase this special menu
By Pritha Sen
Jagantmata Bhojonalaya, century-old Odiya pice-hotel of Kolkata
Feel homesick with the innumerable low-cost fish dishes
What is You Tiao? Try it ahead of Chinese New Year
Chinese food with a revolutionary past used as protest tool
Ratan’s dosa stall in Burrabazar is a must try out
GB tastes the South Indian dishes in this small stall of Kolkata
Lost pithe recipes cook up a storm at Aahare Bangla
Do not miss pithe delicacies on last day of Aahare Bangla
Pritha Sen weaves stories through Bengali dishes across India
Bringing sociological and historical treasures of Bengali cuisine
When Bengal’s royals descended at ITC Sonar with Hilsa recipes
GB spoke to members of Rajbaris about their secret Hilsa recipes
Did you know there are 26 types of payesh in Bengal?
Dessert that is loaded with legends and traditions
In the holy Ramadan month, a visit to authentic eateries
Which Kolkata alleys are famous for Ramadan food?
Sweet dishes of Taki as remembered by Sunanda Bose
Aumbols and Malpoa, cooked Taki style
By Sunanda Bose
Taki’s signature dishes and their Jessore influence
Taki’s signature dishes and their Jessore influence
By Sunanda Bose
Sunanda Bose of Taki Zamindar family shares signature cuisine
Gota, Mourala Shukto and Katbael Bori
By Sunanda Bose
Bengal’s tryst with Mihidana – history of Burdwan’s famou...
Bhairab Chandra Nag designed the new sweets
Shimurali’s heritage sweet ‘Kaalakand’ made from buffalo ...
Try the century-old shop Mahamaya Mistanna Bhandar
Even Sri Ramkrishna Paramhansa praised Felu Modak’s sweets
170-year-old sweet shop of Bengal that still tops the list
The Baklava Box ---- A Slice of Turkey in Kolkata
Now enjoy Turkish delights sitting in this city itself
Drop in at Mohan Bhandar, the sweet joint where Piku was shot
Amitabh Bachchan stopped here to have kochuri and jilipi
Ramkrishna Paramhansa loved Kheerer Sandesh of Jodu Moyra
Did you know he was a priest of Jhamapukur Rajbari?
After Floating Market, now it’s Mishti Hub
Kolkata’s largest Mishti Hub inaugurated today in New Town
Choose between Moong Jalebi and Babarshah of Midnapore
Agriculturally rich Midnapore still makes indigenous sweets
Do you remember Bangladesh’s Gayanather Baalish Chomchom?
Undivided Bengal’s Gayanather Baalish was a famous sweet it?
How North Bengal villagers are taking lessons from Bangladesh
Art of gur making taught by traders from Rajshahi
On the Sweet Trail at Ahaare Bangla
Urvashi Basu tastes innovative Bengal sweets from districts!
By Urvashi Basu
Did you know Morabba of Siuri is a Portuguese sweet?
Or Babursha of Midnapore honoured a British soldier
Kolkata’s oldest family owned Chinese restaurant Eau Chew gets Herita...
Almost century-old eatery serves best Chimney Soup of the city
Can we ever get over the Peter Cat-Chelo Kebab love story?
GB brings the legendary dish of an iconic eatery of Kolkata
By Saheli Mitra
Dhiren’s Cabin – where even Uttam Kumar visited for their famou...
The old-world charm of this Shovabazar eatery is still a showstopper
Winter is almost here! Want to have some Golbarir Kosha Mangsho?
Iconic Kolkata eatery at Shyambazar crossing
Fresh from Athens! First Greek Restaurant in Kolkata
If you wish to have a slice of Greece, drop in at Zeusopolis
Have a slice of Kashmiri cuisine and get transported to Paradise on Earth! ...
Where to get authentic Kashmiri food in Kolkata?
Century old Kolkata Café where freedom fighters met in disguise!
Not to miss the nostalgia of Favourite Cabin of Kolkata
Kolkata’s century old ‘pice hotel’ Siddheshwari Ashram of...
Elaborate fish dishes at throwaway prices
Want some Mughlai Paratha of Anadi Cabin this monsoon?
The Kolkata restaurant that brings memories of the city’s cabin culture!
What is Jadavpur University’s Dhoper Chop?
JU canteen’s Milan da is no more, but his creation still exists
Sipping a cuppa over Nachiketa’s songs
Jadavpur boy who gave up drugs to start Nachiketa’s tea stall
By Suman Sadhu
Iconic ‘Kalikar Chop er Dokan’ that still sells prawn chop at j...
Kalika celebrated their golden jubilee and still is a runaway hit
By Suman Sadhu
GB finds out how ‘Coverage’ turned to ‘Kabiraji’ at...
Choose between Idiot Brain Chop or Kabiraji
By Suman Sadhu
Chowk Bazar of Dhaka comes alive on Kolkata’s Zakaria Street
‘Food Paradise of Kolkata’ comes alive during Ramadan
The city will soon enjoy Duck sausage and Duck pickles!
Thanks to experiments by Bengal’s agricultural scientists
Kolkata’s South Indian dishes are not always vegetarian
What about the non-veg South Indian dishes of Kolkata?
Kolkata and districts to get more Kaviar meat shops
Now buy ready-to-eat exotic meat dishes from state’s Kaviar shops
Kolkata is fast moving away from Chinese to Korean
Korean cuisine makes inroads in biriyani-noodles bastion
Zakaria Street: Kolkata’s Mughlai Street
Go for the best kebabs, head to Kolkata’s Zakaria Street
By Shuvra Dey
GB Opar Banglar Kitchen section brings a Bogura, Rajshahi District recipe ...
This winter cook mutton with pumpkin!
In this Hilsa season, try a different fish: Loitte Maacher Jhuribhaja
How the unassuming Bombay duck fish is prepared by Bengalis
By Aparupa Basu
Committed effort to revive the forgotten Bengali cuisine
Remembering the Goalondo Steamer cuisine
By Abheri Sen
TEAlicious – the new tea destination of Kolkata
Sip on your favourite blend and buy your Darjeeling Tea packs
Bengal's food bowl - polyamorous paddy
Why pregnant women were fed on Dui Satin and Tin Satin rice
By Tale spin
To die for --- Kapilda’s Ghugni Chaat at Girish Park
Kapil’s deft hands whipping up the chaat is like Pied Piper playing a tune
How Jhumpa Lahiri brought Kolkata’s favourite Jhaalmuri through Names...
Protagonist Ashima traced her roots down a packet of jhaalmuri
By Shuvra Dey
Imagine a Kolkata ‘Chop’ shop is named Apur Sansar!
What led to naming a shop selling chops, Apur Sansar!
After Mishti hub, Kolkata might soon get a Street Food Hub!
Kolkata ranked top in global street food survey
What a variety of meat at Ahaare Bangla!
Chef Atrei Chatterjee savours some rare meat and fish at Ahaare Bangla
Young Bengali food entrepreneur brings‘gourmet food’ to city
This Bengali girl was only 18, when she started her gourmet outlet
By Saheli Mitra
Bombay Kulfi Joint of Bhowanipore is a calming refuge in summer
Try out some kulfi – Bengal’s answer to western ice creams!
Did you know Kolkata has a Chocolate Tasting Club?
Meet the chocoholics of ‘Good Vegetarian Food Group’
By Saheli Mitra
Bengal’s own Halloween: Bhoot Chaturdashi
Households in Bengal drive away evil forces in a scientific way!
Enjoy Santiniketan’s Boshonto Utsav in Kolkata today!
Singer Manoj Murali brings Spring’s rhythm to Kolkata
By Saheli Mitra
Abhijit Banerjee wore a dhoti while receiving Nobel Prize! How dhoti carrie...
Tracing the history of this quintessential Bengali attire
Showcasing 2,300-year-old Chandraketugarh and its Muslin trade in Australia...
Century-old Muslin trade brought to life on canvas!
Bengal still boasts of the finest Muslin
Let’s go on a Muslin trail to Murshidabad, Burdwan and Nadia
What is Baul saree of Birbhum?
Kantha weavers of Nanoor create special Baul Kantha sarees and dresses
By Bapi Ghosh
GB speaks to Kolkata’s celebrity designer Raja Biswas
A look at Black is the New Orange collection this pujo
Project Bismillah on ‘Faces of Kashmir’ by Kolkata boy Kounteya...
Path-breaking calendar on Kashmir to be launched by two Bengalis!
By Saheli Mitra
World famous photographer Kounteya Sinha remembers Mother Teresa’s Sa...
On her birth anniversary, GB tribute to Mother Teresa who worked out of Kolkata
Santiniketan’s Shonibarer Haat has lost its old-world charm
Has city urban crowds and modern food stalls robbed the show?
Kolkata’s barefoot historian P.T. Nair behind the lens
Photographer Saheli Das captures his different moods
By Saheli Das
Indo-Russian bond captured behind the lens at a Kolkata exhibition
GB speaks to Vice Consul of Russia on the photography exhibit
Wish to walk on dewy grass? Where to head to in Kolkata?
Kolkata has several ‘Earthing’ havens to keep your feet dewy this autumn
By Saheli Mitra
Walk down Bagbazar Street: One of the oldest streets of Kolkata
Girish Ghosh’s residence to Potlar Kochuri, delve into the past
By Arun Paul
Back to Roots --- Unheard songs of landless people
Moinul Alam captures plight of the Rohingyas from Chittagong
By Indrajit Sen
Antique machines and artefacts of Cinchona Plantation
Next time you visit Mungpoo, you might get to see these treasures
When Spring breaks across Red Hills
Urvashi Basu’s tribute to Purulia Spring through her lens
By Urvashi Basu
French lady behind the lens empowering tribal kids of Bengal
Elodie Guignard teaches Jhargram kids tricks of photography
EU New Year Calendar features Kolkata boy’s photographs!
Famous photographer Kounteya Sinha’s unique photographs
Renowned photographer from Kolkata on a prestigious EU project
From Bill Gates to Clinton, Kounteya Sinha has been with top world leaders
The Clay Goddess : Pujo Prostuti at Kumartuli
The Clay Goddess : Pujo Prostuti at Kumartuli
By Abizit Dutta
Famous composer Simon Thacker from Scotland tours Bengal for the love of Ba...
Tours with his double album Trikala
By Suman Sadhu
Dama Dam Mast Qalandar girl Runa Laila to perform at Eden from 8pm today! ...
How this popular Bangladeshi singer had taken Indian audience by storm
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SALIL CHOWDHURY! GB Exclusive with his daughter Antara
Antara Chowdhury on an exclusive interview about her father
By Suman Sadhu
Santiniketan’s Udayan comes alive with Shataborsho Porey
Eclectic evening with Sujoy Prosad Chatterjee’s magical performance
Kumar Sanu is back with Pujo album Kheyali Din
Music Composer Kinjal Chatterjee speaks on the album
By Rakhi Biswas
Musician Gautam Chattopadhyay and Mohiner Ghoraguli
The man who deconstructed Bengal’s musical psyche
Singer Rupankar Bagchi speaks to GB on music and much more
He has won hundreds of hearts by being just ‘Him’
By Suman Sadhu
Anatara Chowdhury speaks on Salil Chowdhury and much more
How have Bengali songs evolved over the years?
By Suman Sadhu
Singer from Siliguri keeps Manna Dey alive
Pintu Goswami pays an incredible homage to Manna Dey every day!
By Bapi Ghosh
Renowned singer Sahana Bajpaie to perform in Kolkata on V-Day
She speaks to GB about her favourite city and future plans
By Saheli Mitra
Samantak: The Gaaner Opare phenomenon
He leads the next generation music trend in Bengal
By Saheli Mitra
Sahana Bajpaie, globetrotting singer with a Bangali heart
Sahana still misses Santiniketan and Bangladesh
By Saheli Mitra
Baul Sanghamitra Das tries to preserve Bengal’s folk songs
This student from Santiniketan speaks on her baul performances
By Saheli Mitra
Music director Prabuddha Banerjee on Bhalobashar Shohor
Deconstructing an iconic song was a challenge for him
By Indrajit Sen
Salil Chowdhury’s wife Sabita is no more.
We bid adieu to Sabita Chowdhury, yet Boukatha kao pakhi will play on forever.
By Tale spin
Suvendu Chattopadhyay – The doctor who stole our hearts as an intelli...
His infectious smile was to die for!
My Date with Barunbabur Bandhu
Film that brings Soumitra-Madhabi chemistry onscreen after Charulata
By Mahul Brahma
Do you remember sexy and sensuous actress Mithu Mukherjee who vanished at h...
Where is Mithu Mukherjee now?
First look of Avijatrik, the newly-made monochrome last leg of Apur Sansar ...
Apu, Aparna and Kajol return to silver screen in a B/W mode
Meet Santashree Chaudhuri who is turning poetry into films for the first ti...
Western concept of poetry-films brought to life
After 43 years, Sarat Chandra Chatterji’s Datta is being remade
Rituparna Sengupta in the lead role!
Aparna Sen’s Ghware Baire Aaj is just an armchair political statement...
Did she need to take Tagore’s name to sell her movie?
By Saheli Mitra
Tagore’s Ghare Baire was powerful, has Aparna Sen lived up to it in G...
Even Satyajit Ray came up with a rare and weak cast!
GB KIFF SPECIAL: Celebrating 100 years of Jahar Roy
KIFF pays tribute to 100 years of legendary comedian
Kolkata’s iconic Nandan gets a facelift after 33 years before KIFF in...
Take a look at the revamped classic Nandan
Bohoman to bring back Aparna Sen- Soumitro Chatterjee chemistry!
What is the movie to be soon launched about?
KIFF Special: Ronny Sen’s Cat Sticks, to compete in KIFF Int’l ...
Will it win the Golden Royal Bengal trophy?
Lincoln Center to host a complete retrospective of Ritwik Ghatak
Big recognition to the visionary Bengali director’s career
Director Shuvayu Bhattacharjee in an exclusive interview on ‘Kol...
Do not miss this Poetry Short Film to be launched soon!
By Saheli Mitra
Childhood nostalgia brought back with Nitish Roy’s Buddhu Bhutum
Tales of Thakurmar Jhuli or Harry Potter?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY UTTAM KUMAR! Tracing the Suchitra-Uttam enigma on the actor&...
Why Uttam wanted to meet his ‘Rama’ a week before his death?
On Mahanayak’s birthday, a look back at one of Uttam Kumar&rsqu...
The hilarious movie with a tale behind its naming
On his birth anniversary GB celebrates Rituporno Ghosh’s talent throu...
Some of the best movies ever made in Bengali Cinema
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Did you know Bhanu Bandopadhyay was scientist Satyen Bose's...
Actor who made generations laugh with his Bangaal was a bright student
Honoured at UN! Season’s Greetings: Tribute to Rituparno Ghosh
First Indian film to get UN collaboration; First transgender actor
By Saheli Mitra
Bengali film Runanubandha awarded at prestigious film festival of Canada
GB Exclusive with director Amartya Bhattacharyya
On his birthday, a look at ‘lover boy’ Kishore Kumar and his 4 ...
How romance and marriage played a different role in Kishore’s life
GB Exclusive: Actress Sudiptaa Chakraborty on her new movie Samsara
How she gets into the role of a caretaker with elan
By Saheli Mitra
Week before he died, Uttam Kumar wished to meet Suchitra Sen! Why?
Did she meet him? If not why? How did Uttam’s ‘Rama’ react on his death?
Accident or murder? Actress Mahua Roychowdhury’s death a mystery
On her death anniversary GB remembers Tollywood’s talented actress
By Saheli Mitra
Actor Kali Banerjee wanted to become a freedom fighter
He was beaten up by his father for getting into sports
Bijon Bhattacharya --- The disorderly genius on stage
GB pays tribute to this theatre genius on his birth anniversary!
By Saheli Mitra
Iskule Bioscope- Bhalobashi Bangla creates a buzz in city schools
Inculcating love for Bengali films among students
Why is Prodosh C. Mitter or Feluda still relevant to us?
‘50 Years of Ray’s Detective’ traces this emotional connect
Iskule Bioscope popularizes Bengali children movies in Kolkata schools
Well-known schools participate in the film extravaganza this week
The Ganga still flows, but Ruma Guhathakurta will never sing again
GB travels down memory lane with her famous songs and celluloid roles
Is Kazi Nazrul Islam more celebrated in Bangladesh than Kolkata?
GB interview with Nazrul researcher Mujibur Rahman
Sreyashi Sen, the only woman film distributor in south-east Asia
How she struggled in a foreign land to set up Darpan
Jiben Bose – the famous doctor’s son who turned an actor
What motivated Jiben Bose to join acting against his father’s wishes?
Basu Paribar is not just a movie, it is a poetic journey
Meeting place of star actors who strike the right balance
By Saheli Mitra
The ghosts messed up Bhobishyoter Bhoot
Why Anik Dutta failed to deliver any message through his movie
By Saheli Mitra
Why did Satyajit Ray choose actress Kanika Majumdar?
She will always be remembered as a classy actress with a difference
How personal grief framed the personality of Chhaya Devi!
Did you know she took her song lessons from Krishna Chandra Dey?
Exclusive interview with Voice of Silence director
Debraj Naiya addresses post rape trauma through his film
Kali – the docu-film against our obsession with skin colour
Director Subrata Sen speaks to GB on dark-skin shaming
National Award winner Amartya Bhattacharyya speaks to GB
Runanubandha will have a world premiere at KIFF
By Saheli Mitra
Manojder Advut Bari – a movie that fails to match the book
GB reviews a movie that had huge potential, but was a major let down
Not just as Jatayu, Santosh Dutta acted in various roles with elan!
Our very own ‘Lal Mohan Ganguly’ was a criminal lawyer
By Saheli Mitra
Amitabh Bachchan to flag off ‘Movie Restoration’ project in Kol...
Hundreds of films will be restored to their past glory
Scriptwriter from Bengal makes a short film on ‘Menopause’
Film all set to break taboo about female reproductive health
By Saheli Mitra
Tanuja returns to Tollywood; Watch Sonar Pahar
Will ‘Ke tumi nandini’ nostalgia be back again?
By Suman Sadhu
‘Kolkata has inspired me to establish myself as an actor’
For me, Bengal is synonymous with Rabindranath Tagore
Rainbow Jelly woven through forgotten fairy tales
Yet, the movie sends a strong message
By Amanita Sen
Tollywood pairing is not just about Uttam-Suchitra
Take on Bhanu-Ruma, Biswajit-Sandhya and Soumitro-Sharmila
Spot where Satyajit Ray shot Udayan Pandit’s Pathshala
Rural Bengal has often hosted some of the best film locations
How it felt to work in Srijit Mukherjee’s Uma
Debanjan had a small role, but the experience was rewarding
Post It! The new micro-film by a Kolkata director
Mahul Brahma speaks to GB on his directorial debut
By Saheli Mitra
Bimal Roy ---The Man Who Spoke In Pictures
Daughter of veteran film-maker remembers father Bimal Roy
Actor Biplab Dasgupta remembers Supriya Devi
She was an immensely sensitive and emotional human being
How Kolkata’s Asiatic Society commissioned Padmavat translation
Around 130 years ago British India was celebrating Padmavati
Which blind artist inspired Saibal Mitra’s Chitrokor?
Two artists from two nations who refused to sell their art for money
By Shuvra Dey
GB pays tribute to poet Nazrul Islam on his death anniversary
With a rare docu-feature,Nazrul – Jibon Porikroma
Bengal’s dying art of alpona revived through children of ‘Khowa...
Chalchitra Academy holds special workshops for rural kids
Visva Bharati’s Kala Bhavan celebrates 100 years!
This is centenary year of the art revolution started by Tagore in 1919
Chalchitra Academy celebrated a vibrant Potochitra Painting workshop at Jha...
Chalchitra Academy celebrated a vibrant Potochitra Painting workshop at Jhargram!
Sujoy Prosad Chatterjee’s new jewellery range speaks of his inner con...
Actor launches his new love --- Sujoy Prosad Fashion Accessories
By Saheli Mitra
Chalchitra Academy’s artistic initiative at Jhargram’s Khwaabga...
Village of Bengal that walks and talks art
Goyna Bori of Bengal: Eat it or wear it as a jewellery?
Dying culinary art of Goyna Bori revived at a recent workshop
Prof Aloke Kumar gives 360-degree view of Kalighat Pat
He speaks on this indigenous art form of Bengal
76-year-old Kolkata engineer on his exquisite ink and paper drawings
After an exhibition in London, Sandip Chatterjee is all set for a book!
Kala Bhavan celebrates 100 years with unpublished paintings
A look at exclusive art works by various artists at Kala Bhavan
Is the art of sweet-dice making of Bengal fading fast?
Once upon a time Bengal made designer home-made sweets
Autumnal Lines by Jogen Chowdhury at MAYA Art Space
Rare sketches and line drawings of the master artist
Artist Sanatan Dinda speaks to GB on nudity and body painting
Why body painting is still not popular in India
Nilanjan Bandyopadhyay interprets Bengali poetry through calligraphy
Unique show of Poetry and Calligraphy at MAYA Art Space
By Saheli Mitra
Look into Bengal’s Babu culture through babu dolls
Chalchitra Academy’s workshop brings this unique art form
GB visits Asim Paul’s Kumartuli Studio
In the age of theme pujo, are traditional idol makers taking a back seat?
Ramkinkar, Benodebihari and Nandalal – all in one
Travails of women reflected in K.G. Subramanyan’s work
Kolkata artist’s paintings on German stamps!
World-renowned artist Sudip Chatterjee speaks to GB
By Saheli Mitra
When Bengal’s history reaches the shores of Australia through William...
Sydney based Bengali entrepreneur Indranil Halder on the evening
Till We Meet Again showcases middle class Kolkata at its best
Author Shibaji Bose deftly plays around with aspirations and relations
By Saheli Mitra
How Mallika Basu raises a kitchen storm with Masala?
GB speaks to famous food blogger and London based author
By Saheli Mitra
Wondrous transition of comedy in Bengali literature
Purono Kolkatar Golpo presented Hasyarasher Jibon Kahini
GB exclusive interview with British author Janet MacLeod Trotter
She will launch her latest book on Tea Planter’s Series in Kolkata
By Saheli Mitra
Wish to read Abanindranath Tagore’s Khirer Putul in English?
Try out recently launched translation by Prof Amita Ray
By Saheli Mitra
How a poet is described through seven colours of a rainbow!
GB brings an event where a poet’s personality merges with a rainbow
100 years of Sandesh – Bengal's iconic literary magazine
GB brings you a documentary on its illustrous journey
By Suman Sadhu
Unique book donation drive in Kolkata to create library
Where poets and authors performed and donated their books
Rhythm Divine poets bring a poetry revolution to Kolkata
Do not miss Woman Scream Int’l Poetry & Arts Festival
Dallas based author shares her Kolkata Book Fair memories
Lopa Banerjee misses the book fair of Kolkata
Author Sumana Roy believes in narratives of stillness
Her book has been shortlisted for Mumbai Lit Fest award
By Saheli Mitra
Lopa Banerjee’s ‘The Broken Home’ (Nastanirh)
This weekend read an extract from USA based author’s translations
Wheeling straight into nostalgia – hand-pulled rickshaws of Kolkata
Kolkata, the erstwhile capital of British India, boasts of glorious legacies
Kaantha: A vintage folk art of Bengal
Debiprasad Mukherjee’s attempt to showcase oldest forms of embroidery craft
Nijhum Island – The Island of Silence
Arshadul Hoque Rocky’s journey through Bangladesh’s Nijhum Island
Tusu festival, celebration of harvest season involving the worship of the G...
A popular tribal festival of Purulia
Meet Kolkata’s ageless treasure collector
Nokubabu, the 95-year-old who has turned a room into a museum
Troilokyonath Mukhopadhyay’s Domorudhor
A chance to read Bengali satirist’s works in English
By Saheli Mitra
