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Critic, Conservationist, Changemaker: Jawhar Sircar’s Impactful Journey

Kolkata: Bengal has long been a cradle of intellectuals, contributing many great minds to India’s cultural and political landscape. Among these luminaries is Jawhar...

Bengal: Mamata’s magic stuns poll pundits, as TMC wins 29 seats

Kolkata: The Lok Sabha elections results in Bengal has left all exit poll pundits stunned with Mamata Banerjee and her Trinamul Congress delivering its...

Sandeshkhali Sting and Teacher’s Jobs Verdict: Turning Tides in Bengal Politics

Raj Kapoor's famous film, which was more famous for Mandakini's bathing scene, reminds us of the song composed by Rabindra Jain after Sandeshkhali's 'sting...

Walking with Mahavira: Tracing the Jain Tirthankara’s Footsteps in West Bengal

Today, as we celebrate the Mahavira Jayanti, I am reminded of his association with the western tract of Bengal, known since ancient times as...

From Kolkata to Kerala: A Journey Through India’s New Year Festivities

In Bengal, the New Year’s Day, Poila Boisakh, was originally set by the Surya Siddhanta during the reign of Raja Shashaka of Gour, 594...

From Brazil to Bengal: Exploring the Similarities in Sergio Moro and Abhijit Gangopadhyay’s High-Stakes Controversies

What are the similarities between Sergio Moro and Abhijit Gangopadhyay? Like the Brazilian judge, Abhijit Gangopadhyay rose to prominence by campaigning against so-called 'corruption'....