Kolkata, formerly known as Calcutta, was India’s capital at one time. However, the base of capital shifted soon and transcended Delhi, but one thing that didn’t leave Kolkata was its rich history and culture. The city has had a strong…
Famous Festivals of West Bengal: A look at the best religious celebrations from the state
West Bengal is known for its rich cultural diversity and tradition. One of the most fascinating aspects of this state, however, is its myriad festivals. People in Bengal love their festivals and simply can’t have enough of it. The Famous…
Bridges are collapsing in India. Some massive infrastructural losses through the years
A few years back in time, New Delhi got the major landmark- a new one at that. It was in the form of the now-famous Terminal 3, also called T3. A couple of years later, followed the now iconic T2,…
Top 10 Zoos in India One Should Keep Them in Their Bucket List!!
India is a land of diverse habitats exhibiting its flora and fauna in 164 zoos. The zoos are spread all over the country showcasing their richness with respect to animals and wildlife. All zoos are WAZA (World Association of Zoos…
Why do we hear and celebrate so less of Khudiram Bose?
Most people in India know where Allahabad is. Many know where Porbandar in Gujarat is. Ten in ten know the exact location of Kolkata. There’s no reason to doubt the fact that we are aware of the legacy and historical…
A Massive Messi Fan in Kolkata Paints Entire Hourse In Kolkata in Argentina’s Colours
If you go to Kolkata today, at this very moment, you’d find in the land of the great Tagore, the lordly Vivekanand, the valiant Bose, something that has got nearly the entire city talking in unison. The land of the great…
This Year, China Will Be Sponsoring The Oldest Durga Puja Celebration In Salt Lake, Kolkata
Durga Puja is one of the biggest festivals in the country, celebrated by hundreds and thousands of people. And, it’s filled with culture, traditions and even modernity now that brings in various non-Bengali people to the stalls too. Now, even…
Kolkata Youngsters Protest Against The Recent Metro Moral Policing Case In The City
Moral policing is synonymous with India and its people. Somehow, the people of our country think it’s their birthright to police someone on things that they don’t have anything to even do with, in the first place. Moral policing can…
Unknown facts about city of joy Kolkata’s Howrah bridge
Every city has a particular symbol that becomes etched in the public memory. It is implicit to shaping the identity of a city and in turn, a country. Akin to possessing a passport without which one simply cannot step on…
Kolkata Deploys Drones To Fight Against Dengue Outbreak
There is never a dull moment in the city of joy. Kolkata has, for ages, inspired poets, attracted globetrotting travellers and, been an enthralling muse for artists, thinkers and philosophers from around India. But the joyous and inspirational side of…
Kolkata Is So Excited About Durga Puja That They Just Made One Of The Longest Rangoli Ever
Durga Puja is one of the most auspicious festivals for the Bengali community and this time they marked their excitement for the festival by making one of the longest rangolis ever. The next couple of days are one of the…
Fire Breaks Out At Don Bosco School, Kolkata
On Wednesday, a fire broke out at the prestigious Don Bosco School situated at Park Circus, Kolkata. The fire started out on the roof of the school and students reported the incident after seeing the smoke coming out from the…
Can Clothes be Inherently Degrading?
Mocambo a restaurant eminent for its rich heritage and food aficionado in park street, the illustrious thoroughfare in the heart of Kolkata is at buzz, but this time for leaving an unsavory taste in the mouth. The incident took place…
A 6.8 Earthquake Epicentered in Myanmar, Tremors Felt in Assam, Bengal And Bihar.
Today an earthquake of 6.8 magnitude hit central Myanmar and its tremors were strongly felt in Patna, Guwahati and Kolkata. All the offices and colleges in Kolkata were vacated as the people experienced horrible shaking. The tremors of earthquake lasted…
This KKR Video Of Shah Rukh Khan Will Make You Wanna Scream Ami KKR.
IPL season 9 is about to start and all the teams are gearing up for win. KKR (Kolkata Knight Riders) have released their theme video and it has all kind of inspiration. In Bollywood Badshah Shah Rukh Khan Voice over…
Ten People Killed In Kolkata Flyover Collapse
A portion of a flyover that was under construction collapsed in Kolkata. At least ten people were killed in the incident. The flyover collapsed over taxis and other vehicles in the congested posta area. Seven people were rescued from the…
Amitabh Bachchan Did Not Charge A Single Penny To Sing The National Anthem In India-Pakistan Match
Amitabh Bachchan rendering India’s National Anthem before the start was the key highlight of the India- Pakistan Match. The world witnessed Bollywood’s Shahenshah singing “Jana Gana Mana” and there would have been no better start for the clash. His strong…
Sataparna Mukherjee, A Bengal Village Teen Wins NASA Scholarship For Her Black Hole Theory
Sataparna Mukherjee, an eighteen-year-old student of 12th class from a village around 30km from Kolkata has done something that most of the students can only dream of. Sataparna Mukherjee has been selected by the NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)…