Let There Be Light

The Power of Forgiveness: How Prophet Muhammad’s Example Challenges Modern Narratives

An interfaith gathering in Kolkata celebrated the human and social legacy of Prophet Muhammad. Speakers recalled his mercy during the conquest of Mecca and drew parallels with Mahavir, Guru Nanak, and others. Organized by SR and Tahreek Foundations, the event challenged misconceptions and echoed the Prophet’s enduring message of compassion.

City of Consciousness: Why Kolkata Still Hits the Streets

Kolkata: Long ago, Dominique Lapierre in his novel, nicknamed Bengal’s capital as the City of Joy, a tag...

Mohammed Ali Library: Journey from traditional to new-age library-cum-information centre

Kolkata: Mohammed Ali Library, located on the ground floor of Barry House, on Kanai Seal Lane is one...

Dastangoi Celebrates Prophet Muhammad’s Act of Kindness: The Grape Story

Kolkata: Once Prophet Muhammad was sitting with his Sahabas (companions). When a guest came to meet him with...

Transgender couple breaks social norms by welcoming a baby, highlighting rich cultural legacy in ancient India

In India, the transgender community faces significant opposition and discrimination. However, a recent headline has brought hope to...
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Dr Munkir Hossain: The unacknowledged Good Samaritan and ‘Sufi Scientist’ of rural India

Kolkata: If you were to cross him on your way to Birbhum, famous for its terracotta work, you probably wouldn't give him a second...

Giridih does it again, gives second Diana Award winner from India

Giridih/Ranchi: For the second year in a row Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation has won the coveted The Diana Award. And both the...

Why every year I keep a roza during Ramzan- A Hindu lady

I started keeping roza (fasting) three years back, and now several of my Hindu friends too fast. But I am often asked why being a...

Love In the Time of Corona and Hate Virus

At least, for a brief period, the global pandemic would force them to believe that ‘we the people’ breathe same air irrespective of our mortal identity markers and will die the same death if the viruses, ‘natural’ and man-made are allowed to spread more

NIFT design students to be given business orientation

Kolkata: India’s only government fashion institute National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) has reworked its curriculum to produce not only designers, but also those...

Religious bonhomie at Kolkata Book Fair

Kolkata: Kolkata has always been known for its ability to soak in all kinds of forces positive, negative and also neutral. It is unique....
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