Kolkata: Several iconic structures 'GoBlue' to mark World Children's Day
Several iconic structures like Howrah Bridge (Rabindra Setu), Bidhan Sabha Bhavan (Assembly Building) and Press Club Kolkata have been lit up in blue to commemorate the World Children's Day on Wednesday.
Kolkata: St. Xavier's College wins Jefferson Debates 2024
Kolkata's St Xavier's College emerged victorious in the Jefferson Debates 2024 hosted by the US Consulate in partnership with iLEAD recently.
Alive India and ITC Aashirvaad Svasti Milk releases Chhath Puja anthem
Alive India, an artist-driven multilingual music label, partnered with ITC Aashirvaad Svasti Milk to celebrate Bihar’s largest cultural festival, Chhath Puja, by releasing an original anthem, “Chhath Puja Ji Aashirvaad.”
Kerala's Shaikh Hassan Khan scripts history by conquering the 7 Summits of the World
On November 10, 2024, at 3 PM, Shaikh Hassan Khan made history by becoming the first Keralite—and possibly the first Indian—to complete the formidable “7 Summits Expedition,” climbing the highest peaks on each of the seven continents.
Kolkata: Rotary hosts World Polio Day with students in Gyan Manch
Rotary International District 3291 and District Polio Plus Committee recently organized a program at Gyan Manch in Kolkata to observe World Polio Day.
Coldplay to perform in Ahmedabad on January 25, check out the date when tickets will go on sale
Band Coldplay has announced the date of its latest show in India which will be held in Ahmedabad on January 25.
UK: Sutton Friends hosts London Ram Leela, audience left spellbound
A large number of attendees were left spellbound when the timeless Indian mythological tale of Ramayana was brought to life in the UK on October 26 and October 27.
Haridwar to host Ganga Utsav on November 4
Haridwar's Chandi Ghat is expected to buzz with devotees during the Ganga Utsav 2024 on November 4.
USA: Hindu community members celebrate Diwali in Times Square
Indian community members and several US nationals gathered at Times Square in the US to celebrate Diwali recently.
Bengaluru is all set to welcome singing sensation, Sunidhi Chauhan and her I Am Home Concert, presented by the Music Man of India, Supratiek Ghosh, and his Foundation ALIVE INDIA at the Bharatiya Mall on October 26.
The Sacred Feminine: Women’s Reverence and Durga Puja Symbolism
In a world that is rapidly evolving, the call for gender equality and respect for women has become more urgent than ever. The festival of Durga Puja, one of the most revered celebrations in Hindu culture, holds a profound symbolism that speaks directly to this issue.
The autumn air is replete with the festive fervour of Durga Puja, Bengal’s biggest festival. However, this year it is not the same in Kolkata and Bengal with the brutal RG Kar Hospital incident and the unprecedented protests and cry for justice that followed overshadowing the festive spirit.
Rotary Calcutta Metro City recently handed over the entire set of football kits, including fitness training kits, for the Nayagram Thana Balika Vidyapith Football team at Nayagram, Jhargram.
Christie’s reaches agreement to acquire classic auction car major Gooding & Company
New York/IBNS: British auction house Christie’s has entered into an agreement to acquire Gooding & Company, the leading international auction house in the collector car market.
Photo Essay: Kolkata trams finally lose the turf battle
It was only last year that Kolkata's trams celebrated 150 years of their rollercoaster journey in the eastern metropolis. For decades the city's signature streetcars were fighting a grim survival battle despite all ado over heritage.