Vālmīki’s epic poem “The Rāmāyaṇa” is a great work of literature and a treasure of Indian culture — but its political and ...

“It’s a very Bengali thing!” laughs Jayeeta Chatterjee, 29, talking about her artistic bent of mind. “As a young child in a Bengali household, you need to either learn dancing, singing or some form of ...

A month-long folk arts festival and fair has been underway in Sonargaon on the outskirts of Bangladesh capital Dhaka Cultural Adviser of Bangladeshi ...

A Shared Legacy at the Kolkata Centre for Creativity explores Bengal’s textile heritage from the Mughal era to po ...

Nirmala Sitharaman’s saree choices on Budget Day blend tradition, culture, and policy, making a powerful sartorial statement.

Explore the shared textile legacy of West Bengal and Bangladesh through an exhibition and book launch in Kolkata.

From food to fine fabrics and fancy accommodations, we've rounded up everything you'll need for a trip to the world's second-biggest country ...

Basant Panchami 2025 marks the celebration of Saraswati Puja, but why do Bengalis avoid eating ber (jujubes) before the ...

Alliance University proudly presents the fourth edition of the Alliance Literary Festival (ALF 4.0), a three-day extravaganza ...

At least 30 people died while 60 others including women and children, suffered injuries after a ‘stampede-like’ broke out at ...

The French traveller Bernier was profoundly amazed by the diversity and abundance he witnessed in East Bengal, now Bangladesh. Unfortunately, much of these traditions and wealth have become relics of ...