Fish, Mutton & Durga Puja: Why Bageshwar Baba’s Remark Has Bengal Talking
Can a plate of fish curry become a religious controversy? In Bengal, where fish can be part of a family celebration, a wedding feast, a Sunday lunch and, in some traditions, even an offering to a deity, the question is not as absurd as it sounds. A few words from Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, popularly known […]
Veg or Non-Veg? Ankan Dutta’s ‘No Lessons Needed’ Dig
The debate over vegetarian and non-vegetarian food during Durga Puja has taken another political turn in West Bengal, with BJP...
“As the heavy rains subside, Kolkata slowly returns to normal, though several areas are still affected by waterlogging.”
"The Met department has dismissed the possibility of heavy rain in the city over the next 24 hours, but has...
PM Modi to Inaugurate Three New Kolkata Metro Routes on August 22
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate three new Kolkata Metro routes on August 22, calling it a “historic...
Mamata Banerjee Increases Durga Puja Grant, Appeals for Migrant Worker Support
In a major pre-festival announcement, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has increased the financial grant for Durga Puja committees...