Bengal lags behind in Unani medical education, with just one college compared to Uttar Pradesh’s 10, Madhya Pradesh’s 4, and Maharashtra’s 5, exposing a glaring disparity in healthcare development. The Calcutta Unani Medical College and Hospital has been fighting for state intervention since 2009, yet successive governments have ignored its pleas, even withdrawing a bill meant to secure its future. As World Unani Day approaches, the institution’s students and faculty continue their struggle, hopeful that the government will finally acknowledge their demands and rescue the only Unani medical college in the state
Bangladesh’s political turmoil, sparked by Sheikh Hasina’s exit and student protests, has reshaped the nation’s democratic aspirations. While civil society remains hopeful for reforms, concerns over media narratives and external interference persist. Despite uncertainties, the people’s movement emphasizes inclusivity, regional solidarity, and self-determined progress, challenging dominant narratives of religious extremism and instability
The Ganges, a river of immense cultural and religious significance, embarks on a transformative journey through Bangladesh, where it assumes various forms – from the Padma to the Meghna – showcasing a unique confluence of rivers and shaping the nation's landscape and culture
From the Himalayan peaks to the Sundarbans delta, Rawat chronicles the Ganga's vital role in shaping civilizations in Bengal, Bihar, and Jharkhand. He emphasizes the environmental devastation caused by unchecked pollution and sand mining while advocating for the river's cultural and spiritual de-Brahminization.
Medical Graduates Leave ‘Sonar Bangla’: Despite their roots in Bengal, doctors reveal how lesser salary, unsafe environment, and lack of infrastructure is forcing them to leave their home state. The state's healthcare sector faces an alarming loss of talent. While RG Kar rape and murder highlighted security issues of junior doctors, the resident doctors are also facing several critical issues
Ghazipur (Uttar Pradesh): Former MLA Mukhtar Ansari, who represented eastern Uttar Pradesh’s Mau constituency in the state assembly for five consecutive terms from 1996...