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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Time to Break Myths, Stereotypes to Know the ‘Other’

Kolkata: On a busy Friday morning, when the men in every Muslim locality prefer to get ready for the Jumma prayer, things were a...

Welcome to Bengal, where there is not one or two, but thirty Muslim Professors who teach Sanskrit

Kolkata: At a time when faculty members both present and past have even written to the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, requesting him...

Umeed, love and light for all in this Diwali

Kolkata: October has had an aura of festivity and love this year, with Durga Puja, Navaratri, Kali Puja and Diwali neatly punctuating the month....

Muslim and other communities remember Jews killed in Pittsburgh mass shooting

Kolkata: Probably for the first time, people from the Jew and Muslim community came together at a synagogue in Kolkata. The occasion was to...

Kolkata’s theatre personality survives cancer, says conquer one milestone at a time

Kolkata: Tathagata Chowdhury is a multifaceted personality; he is an actor, director, theatre producer, screenplay artist and workshop instructor. He is also the founder...

Lack of funds, hurdle in realizing the America dream of Bengal’s Ballet Boy

Kolkata/Mumbai: A teenager from Bengal’s Siliguri district is trying his best to gather funds which could help him pursue his dancing dream in America. Dipesh...
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