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The 49th International Kolkata Book Fair 2026 has drawn over 15.5 lakh visitors in its opening days, with book sales rising by 10%, reaffirming Kolkata’s enduring love for books and reading culture.
Asian Paints, in collaboration with Street Art Kolkata, has transformed Ballygunge into a living art district. The festival brings murals and public art to streets and walls, celebrating Kolkata’s creativity, street culture, and community spirit.
Kolkata’s Lake Town is set to unveil a 70-foot statue of football legend Lionel Messi on 13th December, marking a historic tribute to the city’s love for the beautiful game
As the city streets return to their everyday rhythm and pandals begin to dismantle, the numbers reveal the true scale of Bengal’s biggest festival—Durga Puja 2025 has powered the state’s economy with a staggering ₹46,000–₹50,000 crore boost, marking a 10–15% growth over last year.
Today, on the auspicious occasion of 𝐴𝑘𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑦 𝑇𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑦𝑎, 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥 unveils a monumental gift to the nation — 𝐽𝑎𝑔𝑎𝑛𝑛𝑎𝑡ℎ𝑑ℎ𝑎𝑚 in 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐚, 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐛𝐚 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐩𝐮𝐫.
𝐴 𝑁𝑒𝑤 𝑀𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑀𝑎𝑟𝑣𝑒𝑙 𝑅𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑖𝑛 𝐴𝑙𝑖𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑒
A tribute to Rabindranath Tagore, the voice of a civilization, whose ideas on freedom, creativity, and humanity continue to inspire generations.
A tribute to Satyajit Ray on his 105th birth anniversary, celebrating his timeless contribution to Indian and global cinema.
A Japanese couple in Kasuga City is celebrating Bengali culture through food, running a Kolkata-inspired restaurant and even marking Pohela Boishakh thousands of miles away.
Is Kolkata quietly India’s most livable megacity? Lower costs, manageable commutes, and strong social fabric set it apart—but can the city now match this with economic opportunity?
Kolkata celebrates 153 years of its iconic tram service, Asia’s oldest operating tram network, as the Calcutta High Court emphasizes the importance of preserving this historic and sustainable mode of transport.
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Gomira, North Bengal’s masked ritual dance tradition, is gaining new visibility online. But behind the viral visuals lies a centuries-old heritage of craft, devotion, and village cosmology. Here’s the deeper story from Kushmandi and Dinajpur.
West Bengal has emerged as India’s second most visited state by foreign tourists, recording 31 lakh international arrivals in 2024. Driven by UNESCO-recognised Durga Puja, cultural diversity, and rising global interest, Bengal’s tourism sector is witnessing a remarkable surge despite limited international flight connectivity.
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Kolkata bounces back from the torrential rains of 23rd September with renewed Puja spirit as Puja Bandhu, the Kolkata Police’s new app, goes live on Chaturthi. From navigating pandals safely to real-time crowd and traffic updates, the app ensures the City of Joy celebrates Durga Puja 2025 with resilience and festivity.
As the city streets return to their everyday rhythm and pandals begin to dismantle, the numbers reveal the true scale of Bengal’s biggest festival—Durga Puja 2025 has powered the state’s economy with a staggering ₹46,000–₹50,000 crore boost, marking a 10–15% growth over last year.
The 49th International Kolkata Book Fair 2026 has drawn over 15.5 lakh visitors in its opening days, with book sales rising by 10%, reaffirming Kolkata’s enduring love for books and reading culture.
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When Uttam Kumar smiled, Bengal smiled with him. When he romanced Suchitra Sen in Saptapadi or Harano Sur, the screen itself seemed to breathe love. And when he left us too soon, Bengal wept.
𝐴 𝑁𝑒𝑤 𝑀𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑀𝑎𝑟𝑣𝑒𝑙 𝑅𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑖𝑛 𝐴𝑙𝑖𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑒