Syama Prasad Mookerjee's legacy was suppressed for decades, says CM AdhikariWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari accused previous Congress and Trinamool governments of attempting to erase Dr. Syama Prasad Moo...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Be proud & don't flatter yourself, days of the nightie are upon usThe humble Indian nightie, a symbol of practical modesty and comfort, is emerging as a powerful, yet overlooked, industry. Beyond its domes...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
Paschimbanga Divas revives debate over Bengal's birth, identity and historical memoryWest Bengal's June 20, marking its partition-era birth, has become a potent political symbol. The BJP government's official observance of P...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
A childhood love affair with pizza and the return of the artisanal sliceA recent sale of a struggling pizza giant sparks hope for a return to artisanal, hand-made pizzas. The author reminisces about a childhood ...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
From Rs 75 in cash to the Lok Sabha spotlight: The obscure party at the centre of the TMC rebellionAn unknown political party, the Nationalist Citizens Party of India, is now central to national politics. Twenty Trinamool Congress MPs ann...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
Quote of the day by Rabindranath Tagore: ‘I will not buy glass for the price of diamonds, and I will never allow patriotism…’ – First non-European Nobel laureate on justice, humanity and empathyNobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore championed humanity over blind patriotism, warning against national interests eclipsing compassion and j...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
Harsh Goenka shares 'lovely exception' amid debate over Indian tourists abroad, video shows people dancing to a Bengali song at Van Gogh MuseumIndians dancing abroad: A video from the Van Gogh Museum showcasing international visitors dancing to a Bengali folk song offers a positive...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
India-China ties built on centuries of dialogue and learning, says DoraiswamiIndian Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami visited Beijing Foreign Studies University. He spoke about the long history of language and idea exchan...
06 Jun, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
Remember the Kacha Badam singer? 5 years after viral fame and working with rapper Badshah, here’s what the peanut-seller is up to now. ‘My life has changed.’Peanut seller Bhuban Badyakar achieved overnight fame with his viral song 'Kacha Badam,' leading to a significant lifestyle upgrade and app...
04 Jun, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
After Yunus regime freed Rahmani, India watches Bangladesh's radical Islam surgeConcerns rise over Islamist radical movements in South Asia. Jashimuddin Rahmani, an influential ideologue, has been released on bail in Ba...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
Bengali proverb of the day: ‘Love is like the sticky sap of a jackfruit. Once it gets on you, it won’t unstick’ - timeless lesson on deep emotional connectionsA colorful Bengali proverb compares love to the sticky sap of a jackfruit, emphasizing its lasting grip. This timeless wisdom highlights ho...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
Food Fables: How secretarial jobs helped develop India’s hybrid food traditionsAs thousands of English-educated South Indian men moved across India for secretarial jobs in the mid-20th century, they brought their famil...
01 Jun, 2026, 08.25 PM IST
Top Bollywood actress says she got a big movie because of 'law of attraction'. How did she make it happen?Vidya Balan's Bollywood debut in Parineeta was a dream come true. Her admiration for director Pradeep Sarkar led to early collaborations. T...
01 Jun, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
West Bengal Annapurna Yojana direct link: Here's how to download, apply and fill the form, eligibility and what to do if enrollment fails onlineWest Bengal is launching the Annapurna Yojana. Women in the state will receive Rs 3,000 monthly. Forms will be issued from May 27, 2026. Be...
28 May, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
Channelling 22 years of despair, humiliationArsenal and East Bengal FC have both ended long waits for national titles. Arsenal secured the Premier League crown after 22 years. East Be...
23 May, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma takes oath as MLA in new AssemblyAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took oath as an MLA on the first day of the new assembly. He swore allegiance in the Assamese lang...
21 May, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
Director Gulzar reveals why he called superstar actress ‘Sir’ : ‘Since I'm her junior…’Gulzar's 1975 film Aandhi, starring Sanjeev Kumar and Suchitra Sen, is celebrated for its emotional depth and timeless music. The film expl...
10 May, 2026, 11.55 PM IST