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…

What Are The Best Places To Visit In Winter In India?

Every season has its own charm. When monsoons pack off to leave the clear skies with a pinch of chill in the air, the weather is quite appealing for the travellers. We often wonder what are the best places to…

West Bengal: Communal Violence Going On Over A Facebook Post, and 4 Other Updates

1. West Bengal: Communal Violence Going On Over A Facebook Post. On Tuesday, a communal violence broke out in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. However, the reason behind this communal violence, as reported by PTI, is said…

West Bengal’s Name To Be Changed To Only ‘Bengal’ In English And ‘Bangla’ Or ‘Bongo’ In Bengali

West Bengal state government’s cabinet is all set to give their state a new name. It is very likely to be called only ‘Bengal’ in English and ‘Bongo’ or ‘Bangla’ in Bengali. On Tuesday the state  government’s cabinet accepted the…

Mahasweta Devi, Social Activist And Eminent Author Died.

Mahasweta Devi who was a social activist and a writer died today after a multi-organ failure. She was 90 and was admitted to the Belle Vue nursing home, on May 22. She was suffering from age-related ailments and her health…

The Biggest Elections Battle Post 2014 – Five States To Vote In April-May.

On friday it was announced that the Elections to assemblies will be held in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry in April-May. It will be the biggest battle since the 2014 Lok Sabha. About 170 million voters will…

Aparajita Rai Became The First Female Gorkha IPS Officer Of Sikkim!!

Aparajita Rai is another name added in the list of the women who has created history by their sheer hard work and grit. 28-year-old, Aparajita Rai did not only make her late father proud but also elevated her community Gorkha…