A happy announcement for the Durga Puja! The Durga Puja in Kolkata has been recognized by UNESCO as a culturally significant event, giving honour to India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister of West Bengal Smt. Mamata Banerjee has praised the decision. The Department of State for Information and Cultural Affairs, Kolkata, has released a statement of congratulations to …
Draupadi Murmu is India’s 15th President of India. Draupadi Murmu wins with a majority votes in the Presidential election. The NDA’s presidential candidate, has crossed the 50% mark of total valid votes and is set to become the President of the country. She won against Yashwant Sinha (former diplomat and minister). Our present President, Ram Nath Kovind’s tenure is ending …
Happy International Chess Day! “Chess is a ruthless battle between two unequal forces, where the victory is always uncertain, and the odds are usually against the player.” – Garry Kasparov. The game of chess requires strategy and planning and is a great way to exercise the mind. It is no wonder many people have enjoyed it for centuries. On this …
Pride Month is celebrated that started in 1969 to honor Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan that was the starting point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States. June is proudly known as ‘Pride Month’ when the LGBTQA+ community gets attention and their problems are highlighted, which the world refuses to accept. Keeping this in mind, Shree Ghatak, the founder of …
There is some good news for the female progeny, following the cabinet’s approval on increasing the marriageable age of females to 21. The government is on its way to introducing an amendment to the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2006. Apart from that, there are talks about amending the Special Marriage Act and Hindu Marriage Act of 1955. It has …
Bipin Rawat, his wife and seven other people were on board the Army helicopter that crashed in Tamil Nadu about midday today. In addition to the crew, there were also members of General Rawat’s staff and family. Five bodies have been found from the crash site and four have been taken to hospital with severe burn injuries. Also Read: 5 …
Adure Chithhi – Bangla Song by Anwesshaa Singer, composer and songwriter, Anwesshaa comes up with yet another brilliant composition. “Adure Chithhi” is a song of unspoken love, unsent letters and a collection of fond memories. Later in life, when you pause and reflect, re-read those letters, look back at those moments in which you felt your happiest self, you will …
Very recently, you must have seen the craze amongst Bollywood stars in launching NFTs? And, why not? It is the next big thing. Better known as non-fungible tokens, you will find them gaining favour in the world of investment tools. Many new-age investors are cashing in on this trend that promises thousands of dollars in gains. Celebs launch NFTs amid …
Rath Yatra, one of the most popular festivals of Eastern India, has been virtually celebrated for the past two years. This year ISKCON, Kolkata will silently celebrate the festive without any public involvement. Today the Hon’ble Chief Minister of West Bengal Sushri Mamata Banerjee will offer ‘bhog’ while witnessing the Puja virtually. Schedule of Rath Yatra: At 12.30: noon Their …
Amidst the much justice done and denied, the Delhi High Court’s order for bail comes as a relief to the trio –Devangana Kalita, Natasha Narval and Asif Iqbal Tanha who were arrested for the northeast Delhi riot case in February last year. The court observed that the “line between the constitutionally guaranteed right to protest and terrorist activity seems to …
