The 1,300-year-old Gounsa temple in Uiseong County, a major Buddhist landmark, was among the dozens of buildings that have burned to the ground with its ceremonial bell the only piece appearing ...

If Kolkata had a postcard image ... it's a sight you won't forget. Dakshineswar Temple, dedicated to Goddess Kali, sits on the banks of the Hooghly River and offers stunning views, while Kalighat ...

The Calcutta High Court ordered on Friday (March 21, 2025) that Dalits must be allowed inside a Hindu temple in West Bengal’s Nadia district. This is the second such incident in the State within ...

The IPL is not just about cricket; it is also known for its glamorous and entertainment-packed opening ceremonies. The 2025 edition will feature performances from some of the biggest Bollywood ...

Many decades ago, there lived in Kolkata — then Calcutta — a boy called Shrishti Nath Kapoor, who studied in a school called Mitra Institution in Bhowanipore. When his family later moved to ...

What if someone told you that it was possible to travel from Kolkata to Chennai in 3 hours for just Rs 600? It's natural to wave off the idea as unrealistic. But with innovations taking place ...

Kolkata (AFP) – Virat Kohli opened the Indian Premier League season with an unbeaten 59 as he led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a crushing seven-wicket win over champions Kolkata Knight Riders ...

Fourteen-year-old Pratip Dey alleges his mother and aunt were murdered after refusing to go ahead with a family suicide pact. Both father and uncle followed through with the plan by slashing their ...

The defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), will take on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the first match following the ceremony. Teams are divided into two groups, battling for a ...

Visiting the Dakshineswar Kali Mata temple during Chaitra Navratri can be a deeply spiritual experience, though expect large crowds. The temple, located on the banks of the Hooghly River ...

In Kolkata, the price of gold fluctuates constantly owing to several factors such as international markets, currency fluctuations, and domestic demand for it in India, just like in some other ...