Culture / History & Heritage
Tipu Sultan and Tollygunge – Where do the two T’s meet? – GetBengal s...
In 1895, Tollygunge Club was founded on a former indigo estate, becoming a retreat for British elites
By TTW
Kalyani - the town that carries Bidhan Roy’s scars of unrequited love ...
Kalyani was once known as Roosevelt Town
Hazrat Khan Jahan Ali, the crusader who changed South Bengal – GetBengal ...
Hazrat Khan Jahan Ali is believed to have played a key role in the origin of the Pirali Brahmin community
By TTW
Somra Palace and the Sukharia village in Hooghly district of Bengal – Get...
It is said Rani Rashmoni had her spiritual awakening by the Siddheshwari Kalibari
By Saheli Mitra
Bijoy Singha, the prince of Bengal who was once the ruler of Sri Lanka - Ge...
Most Bengalis first meet Bijoy Singha in childhood through the stirring verses of Dwijendralal Roy and Satyendranath Dutta
Dilapidated Raipur Rajbari of Birbhum and illustrious Sinha family – GetB...
Raipur Rajbari inspired Mrinal Sen’s film Khandhar
By TTW
Re-looking at the glory that was ‘Mankar Rangmahal’ - GetBengal story
Mankar was once renowned as the ‘Temple town’ of Bengal
By TTW
Beliaghata Gandhi Bhavan: Epicentre of fight against communalism – GetBen...
Today, this humble house stands proud as Gandhi Bhavan Museum
Journey of Bengal's Jatra, a quintessential part of Bengal's culture - GetB...
The Jatra Festival stands tall as a dynamic and enduring art form of Bengal
Poet-playwright Dwijendralal Roy fought for the farmers of Kajlagarh - GetB...
Did you know Kajlagarh was a hub of literature and protest?
By TTW
Bolpur’s Laxmi Janardan Temple demonstrates that an artist’s religion i...
The Sarkar family has safeguarded this temple for centuries
By TTW
The Darjeeling Mail was once run by bullocks - GetBengal Story
The train carried boxes of tea from Darjeeling’s hills to the plains
By Bapi Ghosh
Eden Gardens: A gift of love for Kolkata by three British siblings - GetBen...
Eden Gardens was once called the "Lady garden"
By Shuvra Dey
Sarbamangala Temple in East Burdwan offers endless pilgrimage for the soul ...
The temple draws lakhs of devotees during major festivals
By TTW
Nabadwip, the ‘Oxford of Bengal,’ gave birth to one of ancient India’...
Nadia is a living archive of Bengal’s renaissance
The Ramcharit Manas manuscript that travelled from Mahisadal to Kolkata –...
The only known illustrated Ramcharitmanas from Bengal
By TTW
Alexander Castle -- Where Rabindranath Tagore was invited by Muktagachha za...
Alexander Castle is a living archive of Bengal’s colonial and political past
By Shuvra Dey
Victoria Park of Dhaka was witness to first war of Indian independence - Ge...
Victoria Park was renamed Bahadur Shah Zafar Park in memory of the last Mughal Emperor, Bahadur Shah II
By Sreyon
From Ritual to Revival: The Calendar That Won’t Fade - GetBengal Story
A timeless rhythm of stars, seasons, and heritage returns to homes
The first biopic on Mujibur Rahman was made in Kolkata – GetBengal story
The untold story behind the first biopic on the Father of Bangladesh
The Hooghly Imambara, rich in history from the Mughal era - GetBengal Story...
The current version of the Imambara took 20 years to complete
Zamor, the slave boy from Bengal played a major role in bringing down Basti...
Zamor was a child when English slave traders captured him from Chittagong, Bengal
Century-old Nadia school with major contribution in Bangladesh Freedom Move...
Shikarpur locals played a key role in resisting British oppression
By Dipak Saha
North Kolkata and its Bangiya Sahitya Parishat - GetBengal story
Acharya Ramendrasundar Trivedi played a key role in establishing the Bangiya Sahitya Parishat Library
Manchas of 18th century Bengal hold key to architectural splendour -GetBeng...
The temples have been made according to the art available in that region
By TTW
Bankim Chandra’s office at Jessore, the first district of undivided Benga...
Jessore was the first district of undivided Bengal
Bengal’s Rani Bhavashankari, called Raibaghini by Akbar was no less than ...
Akbar named Bhavashankari Raibaghini
Does keeping faith in Sundarban’s Bonbibi help wildlife conservation? - G...
Bonbibi is revered by both Hindus and Muslims in the Sundarbans
Where terror meets history – the ghosts of Garden Reach - GetBengal story...
A look at the less ‘famous’ ghosts of Kolkata
Tamralipta port played a crucial role in spreading Buddhism - GetBengal sto...
Tamralipta port was of great importance during the Maurya dynasty
Netaji sent written messages in bread slices through his attendant - GetBen...
Was Netaji’s love for bread and pudding just a preference or part of a clever plan?
By Jayatri Nag
How the British were mesmerised by Bengal’s ‘Palanquins’ - GetBengal ...
Once the peak of luxury, the “Mohona” or “Miyana” palanquin made every journey feel like royalty
By Mouni Mondal
Steamships of British Bengal: symbolizing the progress of man and his maste...
Steam engines were the symbols of progress and power
On Christmas Day, a glimpse of Bengal's old churches – GetBengal story
Christianity came to Bengal with the Portuguese in the 16th century
Howrah bridge look-alike on the lake to connect to a mosque – GetBengal s...
The Lake Mosque is India’s only mosque on a water body
Tales and memories woven in the brick-red quilts - a Bengal staple – GetB...
The tradition of the red lep dates back to the time of Nawab Murshid Quli Khan
The lost heritage of Chaplin Hall: India’s first single screen movie thea...
Jamshedji Framji Madan was the torchbearer of the Indian film industry
Reviving scented silk quilts from the Nawabi era – GetBengal story
These quilts are a part of Bengal's heritage
Malda has the last railway station in Eastern India where no trains halt ...
Singhabad has been a silent witness to history
By Shuvra Dey
The Panchkot Dynasty’s Purulia Palace was built by Chinese masons – Get...
Damodar Shekhar established the Panchkot Royal Dynasty in 80 AD
By Shuvra Dey
The Garhbari of Bansberia with its unique Hansheswari Temple – GetBengal ...
The Hanshewari temple is a must-see for history and architecture enthusiasts
By Saheli Mitra
The Palace of Maheshadal – Country life redefined in Bengal – GetBengal...
Maheshadal Rajbari has been converted into a royal guest house
By Saheli Mitra
Rural Palaces of Bengal: The forgotten Andul Rajbari – GetBengal story
The royal palace of Andul in Howrah still mesmerises us
By Saheli Mitra
The magnificent façade of Basu Bati reminds us of a lost heritage – GetB...
The Basu Bati was designed by a well-known Bengali engineer, Nilmoni Mitra
By Saheli Mitra
City Palace of Burdwan Maharaj – GetBengal story
Bijay Manzil was once the City Palace of the Maharaja of Burdwan
By Saheli Mitra
The Marble Palace in Kolkata speaks of the grandeur of the Mullicks – Ge...
The Marble Palace in Kolkata was built by late Rajendra Mullick
By Saheli Mitra
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
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
‘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
Historical exhibition at Sabarna Sangrahashala with a special display on tr...
This museum is a preservation of forgotten history
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
The illustrious Butto Kristo Paul chemist shop at North Kolkata - GetBengal...
92B Sovabazar Street is an iconic address
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
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
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
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
In memoriam: Tribute to tragic Nawab Wajid Ali Shah on his bicentenary - Ge...
Ms. Manzilat Fatima inaugurated the two-day art exhibition titled ‘Intekhab’
The rich heritage of Calcutta High Court, going strong at 161 - GetBengal s...
India’s oldest High Court is a storehouse of memories
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
Gourango Bari of Katwa still holds on to the legacy of Sri Chaitanya
Sri Gadadhara Das constructed the Gouranga Bari Temple
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?
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
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?
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
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
'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
Unearthing Bharatpur Stupa: A treasure trove of historical and cultural art...
Bharatpur is a small village in Galsi
Did you know Dwarkanath Tagore owned around 50 brothels in Calcutta?
He founded the Jorasanko Branch of the Tagore family
West Bengal’s first Saraswati temple was established a century ago in How...
The name ‘Saraswati' means 'elegant', 'flowing', and ‘watery'
By Shuvra Dey
Subhas vs Prof Oaten, an encounter that changed two lives
What happened to E.F. Oaten, the assault on whom caused Subhas Bose to be expelled from Presidency College?
Bengalis who contributed to the building of Alipore Zoo
It was Wellesley who first thought of creating a zoological garden
Why ‘Shibpur Botanical Garden’ owes a huge debt to William Roxburgh
The Indian Botanic Garden is the largest in Southeast Asia
Gobardanga’s train platform number 3 ½ evokes memories from the past
Gobardanga is one of the oldest stations on the Sealdah-Bongaon section
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
Tagore’s grandson Nitindranath and century old Visva-Bharati Publishing D...
The Visva-Bharati Publication (Visva Bharati Granthana Vibhaga) has completed its centenary year
How a Christian donated land for the temple of Bhabatarini in Dakshineswar
The idea for the temple came to Rani Rashmoni in a dream
Century old journey of Santiniketan’s Visva-Bharati Publishing Division
Rabindranath Tagore founded Visva-Bharati University on 18 September 1922
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
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
Lost Palace of Siraj-ud-Daulah
Siraj-ud-Daulah is hailed as the last independent Nawab of Bengal
By TTW
Buried Dutch cemetery of Chinsurah
The Dutch cemetery has well planned narrow walkways around the graves
75 years after Independence, can we stop promoting the Pingali Venkayya myt...
The first attempt at a national flag was made by Sister Nivedita
Can we still save our old buildings? If not, why not?
The KMC has identified 150 ‘extremely vulnerable’ buildings
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
Moral policing to financial fraud, Bengal’s ‘pioneers’ who showed the...
The earliest case of white collar crime in Bengal dates back to 1904
Novel 'Heritage Walk': Destination Serampore Henry Martin Pagoda
A Heritage Photo Walk is an attempt to trace the colonial practices
On India’s Flag Adoption Day, acknowledging the tricolour’s debt to Ben...
The Indian tricolour was adopted on this day in 1947
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
End of an era as Chacha’s Hotel downs shutters
The restaurant was set up by Gosaidas Patra in 1875
By Siman Roy
How the ancient road to ‘Jagannath Dham’ served Bengal’s pilgrims
The pilgrims were numerous, despite the hardships
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
Shibpur's centuries-old Roxburgh House to be restored
The project has been named as 'Roxburgh International Hub Project'
By TTW
Power of Museums: A Special celebration at Indian Museum
Museums uphold our glorious ethnographic heritage in the form of their collections
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
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
‘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
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
Ancient monuments unearthed near the Sundarbans of Bangladesh
The site has been unearthed in Rezakpur village of Khulna
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
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
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
Real Rani -- Rani Rashmoni merged philanthropy and business
She was a kind and generous lady who was loved by her subjects
By TTW
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
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
The man who ‘found’ Mohenjo Daro 100 years ago did many other things to...
RD Banerji began digging at Mohenjo Daro in 1922
What is topsy-turvy about Ultadanga?
Ultadanga is an important locality in the metropolis of Kolkata
By TTW
Over three centuries after his death, Job Charnock still an enigma
Relatively little is known about Charnock the man
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
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.
When Maratha Bargis could have taken Calcutta, but didn’t
Through the 1740s and 50s, Bengal was terrorised by Bargis
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
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
Dawn of Christianity in North Bengal and influence of Tibetan craftsmen on ...
From Belgian Jesuits to Tibetan craftsmen, the melting pot of North Bengal Christianity
By TTW
Dawn of Christianity in North Bengal and role of Canadian Jesuits
Belgian and Canadian Jesuits were instrumental in helping establish the Christian community in North Bengal
By TTW
Dawn of Christianity in North Bengal and Darjeeling
Some of Darjeeling's churches were used by the British army for their religious needs
By TTW
Dawn of Christianity in North Bengal and its historical churches
In February 1896, Dores Alanzo Robinson became the first Adventist to enter the territory of North Bengal
By TTW
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
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.
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
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
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
Kolkata Police rewarded for keeping city heritage safe
Many of the buildings belonging to the force are heritage structures
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
Story of Dhaka University – The voice for the oppressed
Dhaka University has been a hotspot of revolutionaries and demonstrators since its inception
By TTW
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
Amartya Sen’s nostalgia: Jagat Kutir, his home in Dhaka
Sen’s childhood across different geographies, culture and environment
By Saheli Mitra
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
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
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
Will SD and RD's home truly become a museum?
Kolkata Municipal Corporation has plans to buy the property
Kolkata Blue Plaque, a drive to make heritage part of daily life
The scheme is modelled on the London Blue Plaque
How did Wajid Ali Shah bring his favourite sport Kite Flying to Kolkata?
Let the kites fly high today redefining your freedom
‘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
Alipore, the posh Kolkata locality named after a ‘traitor’
A curious bit of history unknown to most modern Kolkatans
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
June, the month of the ‘Black Hole tragedy’
Where Kolkata’s GPO stands today was where the Black Hole allegedly once stood
The man who made Mount Everest famous
Renowned mountaineer Debashis Biswas on why it is important to remember Tenzing Norgay
'Khoka’ then and now, Kolkata’s notorious Pagla Murder Case
What if the Khoka of celluloid were to have a real-life counterpart?
How Tagore was ‘stamped’ on the world
In the 160th year of his birth, here’s looking at stamps on Tagore
The Lucknow that Wajid Ali Shah built, in Kolkata
What happened to the ‘shadow kingdom’ that the Nawab built?
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
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
When Brooke’s Swan Cars cruised through the crowded streets of Kolkata
The car first arrived in Calcutta in 1910
Bibhuti Bhushan’s legacy under threat, family seeks help
The house is in imminent danger of collapse, thanks to large-scale construction work
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
Karnasuvarna: The first capital of independent Bengal was in Murshidabad
Visiting the ruins of Shashanka
Sans Souci Theatre of British Calcutta staged Shakespeare’s plays
Colonial influences on Kolkata’s culture
By Shuvra Dey
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
The Santipur Local
Martin Rail- tiny three-compartment trains on the narrow-gauge railroad tracks
By Rahul Haldar
The citizen heritage keepers of Kolkata
Since 1984, INTACH has been fighting to restore and conserve Kolkata and Bengal’s priceless history
Shantarakshita, Bengali Prince-turned-monk spread Buddhism even before Atis...
Tracing the history of spread of Buddhism in Tibet
We speak of Terracotta temples, but not of Terracotta mosques of Bengal! Hi...
Why and when were they built?
When statues speak! Bengal’s statues amalgamate colonial power and local ...
Statues add to the heritage pride of Bengal
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
From Vogue’s cover page to welcoming Hollywood star Ava Gardner, Cooch Be...
Bengal’s district of grandeur and opulence
Who were the Ghatwals of Bengal’s Amodpur? They saved us from Bargi attac...
The Ghatwal clan still lives in Birbhum
By Shuvra Dey
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
As Sundarbans lies ravaged post Cyclone Amphan, GB traces history of this l...
From Bon bibi to Royal Bengal Tigers
By Sunanda Bose
67th Everest Day celebrated at Darjeeling’s Himalayan Mountaineering Inst...
HMI remembers Tenzing Norgay on his 106th Birth Anniversary
Century-old Corona Typewriter lies in Quarantine at Darjeeling
The typewriter is preserved in Sister Nivedita’s house
By Bapi Ghosh
Himadri Shankar Dey --- Lone crusader launches heritage museum
Shuvendu Mohan Dey Historical Museum of Barshool
Kolkata’s last bioscopewallah Md Salim to retire as smartphones take over...
How Salim kept a celluloid dream alive for generations
By Shuvra Dey
In search of roots --- how Partition uprooted Bengalis
Off to Barishal to relive memories
By Amit Sen
The grand dilapidated Nimtita Palace where Satyajit Ray shot Jalshaghar
How can the palace be saved from floods?
Pratima Devi, unsung talent of Tagore household brought to limelight by Suj...
Did you know Rabindranath Tagore’s daughter-in-law was an author?
Purulia’s Chau makes a mark at Germany’s greatest festival
Chau dance has received UNESCO Heritage tag
Is Jamai Shashthi a misogynistic festival of Bengal?
Shameless display of money and pampering for the men only!
By Saheli Mitra
Bengal’s own Halloween: Bhoot Chaturdashi
Households in Bengal drive away evil forces in a scientific way!
Why so many Shakti Peeths are concentrated in Bengal?
GB visits Shakti Peeths of Bengal on eve of Kali Puja
Pampering the son-in-law: Bengal's Jamai Shashthi
Is this day a blatant show of male chauvinism?
By Saheli Mitra
Enjoy Santiniketan’s Boshonto Utsav in Kolkata today!
Singer Manoj Murali brings Spring’s rhythm to Kolkata
By Saheli Mitra
