The border town of Raxaul inaugurated its railway station on 1 March 1899. Once Raxaul was connected, it became easier for ...

On the reading list this week is a pioneering work on the lost textile traditions of Bengal from the 16th to the 20th century ...

How Ancient India Transformed the World', highlights India’s often-forgotten role as an economic and civilisational hub ...

A decade back, a prominent art gallery in Delhi presented an unusual show. It focussed on one of India’s most famous political artists, Chittaprosad Bhattachary ...

When a mob razed Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s home in Dhaka, it reminded me of a visit to another simple white two-storey house in ...

Calling the Union Budget “anti-people” and “destructive” for India’s economy, TMC leader and former West Bengal Finance Minister on Saturday said that Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman failed ...

A controversial question in Calcutta University's political science paper referenced incorrect details about Sheikh Hasina's ...

Welcome to Kolkata, the ultimate street food paradise. From spicy chaats to crispy kachoris, this city is a food lover’s ...

While the country has demonstrated the benefits and scalability of DPI, it must lead in the realm of safeguards, transparency ...

Kolkata: Trinamool on Sunday strongly protested against alleged attempts to drag the RG Kar rape-murder victim's parents into a "political whirlpool" to target the party. Trinamool's reaction ...

The killing in August led to months of protests and political turmoil in the state of West Bengal, of which Kolkata, formerly Calcutta, is the capital. India’s Central Bureau of Investigation ...