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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurates Goddess Durga Puja pandal on the occasion of Mahalaya, in Kolkata. (Photo: PTI)

Bengal CM composes theme song for a community Durga Puja

The song is being played at the 'Suruchi Sangha' puja, a popular puja in Kolkata and winner of multiple awards.

28 Sep 2017 3:54 AM GMT

Sex workers of Sonagachi, South Asias largest redlight district. (Photo: AP)

Sex workers to wear chef's cap this Durga Puja

They will be trained by the fisheries department in West Bengal.

3 Sep 2017 7:50 AM GMT

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Females in India nearly 40 times more likely to die after assault as...

The researchers drew on information submitted to Indian trauma database.

1 Sep 2017 10:57 AM GMT

Potter fanatics have speculated that the three brothers represent Voldemort (with the Elder Wand), Snape (with the resurrection stone) and Harry Potter (with the cloak) and Dumbledore is Death.

University in Kolkata offers law course based on Harry Potter

Course will be offered as elective to 4th and 5th year students of B.A LL.B (Hons) programme at National University of...

23 Oct 2018 8:42 AM GMT

The idol is said to be almost 1000 years old, and was found 14 feet under the ground by one of the Haldar forefathers somewhere in Odisha. (Photo: www.baghbazarhaldarbari.com)

Durga Puja 2018: A family idol that is never immersed

What makes puja stand out is fact that this is only place where idol of Durga is never immersed and is worshipped all...

19 Oct 2018 3:15 AM GMT

10,000 tonnes of human wastefed fish are reared in the east Kolkata wetlands each year.

'Wipe cruelty from your diet' toilet paper hits Kolkata washrooms

In honour of World Toilet Day, PETA India placed special toilet paper to alert people that human waste is on menu at...

20 Nov 2018 8:59 AM GMT

A police official confirmed the cause of the death as hanging. (Representational image)

Kolkata woman jumps off terrace with daughter, grandchild, dies

Preliminary probe revealed that the family was going through a financial crisis which could probably be the reason,...

15 Nov 2018 6:07 AM GMT

Constipation is not only a medical problem restricted to elders, but is also seen amongst youth and middle-aged population. (Photo: Pixabay)

Nearly 22 per cent Indian adults suffer constipation, says survey

Findings suggest majority of adult Indian population is suffering from condition, with 13 per cent complaining of severe...

23 Jan 2018 2:12 PM GMT

Maiti who is working as a senior research fellow in the field of cancer drug discovery from a reputed institute in Kolkata, stumbled upon a modeling career after his friends pushed him towards getting into shape.

Kolkata boy wins Mr Gay World India 2018, wants to help create world...

Samarpan Maity who won the recognition says the pageant is important towards creating awareness about the LGBTQ...

16 Jan 2018 10:30 AM GMT

Jayashree who was a popular figure in the music circuit collaborated with numerous artists in her career, many of whom are notable musicians. (Youtube Screengrab)

Indian Rock singer Jayashree Singh passes away

The singer, along with her husband, the veteran bassist Gyan Singh started out in rock music in the 1970s.

12 Jan 2018 11:48 AM GMT

Here are places you can enjoy IPL, while you dine. (Clockwise from top: Traffic Gastropub, Royal China, Level Seven, Unlimited Food Factory)

IPL 2018 special: 7 places to munch at during cricket season!

From places in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata to Pune, these F&B establishments have something special on offer during IPL.

24 April 2018 7:11 AM GMT

Of late, rain and storms have been a frequent occurrence in the northern belt of the country as pre-monsoon conditions are setting in. (Photo: ANI)

No immediate respite for West Bengal as more showers likely

Eight people were killed and several injured after strong winds of up to 98 km per hour hit Kolkata on Tuesday night.

18 April 2018 12:43 PM GMT