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London witnessed a soulful confluence of tradition, learning, and cultural harmony as Camden Saraswati Puja 2026 was celebrated with warmth and dignity at the Swiss Cottage Library, London. Organised under the banner of the London Durgotsav Committee, the event stood as a glowing example of how Bengali heritage continues to flourish beyond geographical boundaries. Held…
In Kolkata’s narrow lanes and crowded school corridors, childhood can be unkind to those who look different. For Rangeet Raheel, those early years were marked not by applause or encouragement, but by laughter that lingered longer than it should have. He was the overweight boy in class, the one seniors casually mocked, the one who…
Often referred to as the last doyen of Calcutta’s illustrious Chattopadhyay family, Ayan Chattopadhyay is an embodiment of respectability, passion, and liberty. History and legacy walk hand in hand in his DNA, a lineage that traces directly to Sir Asutosh Mukherjee from his grandmother’s side. A connoisseur of fine art, Ayan is celebrated for his…
There was a time when Kolkata’s evening air carried the scent of coffee, rain, and poetry. In the heart of that golden age of Bengali music, a man sat by his window, dipping his pen into a well of emotions that never seemed to dry. His name was Gauri Prasanna Mazumder – the man whose words made…
Kolkata is not just a city-it’s a living archive. Every street, every corner breathes with history. And tucked between honking buses and rushing autos glides a quiet survivor of the past: the tram. If you’re ever near Esplanade or Gariahat, pause for a moment when you hear the soft clang of a bell. That’s not…