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Mud, Muscle, and Monsoon: Herobhanga Celebrates Century-Old ‘Moichara’ Cattle Race

The Bengal NewsAugust 21, 2026

Rajarshi Ganguly, The Bengal News, West Bengal, India : The tranquil rural landscape of Herobhanga, near Canning in the South 24 Parganas district, erupted into a spectacle of thundering hooves, flying mud, and roaring cheers as local farmers gathered for the annual Moichara – Bengal’s historic monsoon cattle racing festival. Moichara – Bengal’s historic monsoon...

Records Shattered in the City of Joy: A Decadal Celebration at TSK 25K

The Bengal NewsDecember 24, 2025

Santanu Bose, KOLKATA, December 21, 2025 — On a crisp, sun-drenched winter morning, the streets of Kolkata were transformed into a theater of speed and endurance as the 10th edition of the Tata Steel World 25K (TSK 25K) took place. This landmark anniversary wasn’t just a race; it was a historic day for Indian athletics,...

Hill Marathon Crowns Champions as Darjeeling Melo Tea Fest Concludes in Grand Style

The Bengal NewsDecember 14, 2025

DARJEELING, December 14, 2025 : The majestic hills of Darjeeling today witnessed the thrilling culmination of the four-day Darjeeling Melo Tea Fest 2025, with thousands of runners battling the challenging terrain in the prestigious 12th Edition of the Darjeeling Hill Marathon. Darjeeling Melo Tea Fest 2025 / Photo : Sudip Chanda The marathon, a legacy...

Emotional environment at CAB. Bangabhusan Richa Ghosh felicitated by CM Mamta Banerjee.

The Bengal NewsNovember 9, 2025

Rana Chakraborty, the Bengal news, West Bengal: In a dazzling ceremony at the Eden Gardens, women’s World Cup champion Richa Ghosh was felicitated in an emotional environment. Chief minister Mamata Banerjee, Sports minister Arup Biswas, commissioner of police Mr Manoj Verma, formal Indian star Jhulan Goswami along with formar Indian women cricketers were present at...

Mohun Bagan players are not in national camp; Super Cup schedule announced news

The Bengal NewsNovember 7, 2025

Rana Chakraborty, The Bengal News, Kolkata, West Bengal: India are scheduled to face Bangladesh at the National Stadium in Dhaka on November 18, in their AFC Asian Cup 2027 Final Round Qualifier. The Blue Tigers will begin their preparatory camp in Bengaluru from Thursday, November 6, before travelling to Dhaka on November 15. In a...

FIDE World Cup 2025: Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa drew with black in the first game of the third round.

The Bengal NewsNovember 7, 2025

Panaji, Nov 7 : Grandmasters Arjun Erigaisi and P Harikrishna played superbly with white pieces to register a resounding win while world champion Gukesh D played out a draw with black pieces in the first match of the third round of the ongoing FIDE World Cup 2025 here on Friday. Photo collected. Arjun, the highest-ranked...

Mud, Muscle, and Monsoon: Herobhanga Celebrates Century-Old ‘Moichara’ Cattle Race

The Bengal NewsAugust 21, 2026

Composer Debojyoti’s “Alopakhi-r Gaan,” Featuring Many Songbirds, Is Coming to the City

The Bengal NewsMay 18, 2026

Barun Kr. Das, The Bengal News, Kolkata : Music is medicine for the soul. Melody creates a spiritual connection, fostering a grand union across languages, national borders, and diverse communities. Touches of various musical genres from all corners of the globe have enriched Indian music, just as Indian melodies have reached foreign shores. Debojyoti Mishra...

Echoes of the Dharma: Buddha Purnima in the Mist-Clad Hills of Darjeeling

The Bengal NewsMay 1, 2026

Sudip Chanda, The Bengal News, Darjeeling, West Bengal : As the full moon of the Vaishakha month rises over the jagged peaks of the Kanchenjunga, the “Queen of the Hills” undergoes a spiritual transformation. Buddha Purnima, also known as Buddha Jayanti or Saga Dawa, is not merely a holiday in Darjeeling; it is a profound...

The Divine Masquerade: Bahurupi and Matha Khela Bring Gajan to a Fever Pitch

The Bengal NewsApril 14, 2026

Rajarshi Ganguly, The Bengal News, West Bengal, India : As the relentless heat of April settles over the plains of rural Bengal, the air grows thick with the sound of dhak drums and the scent of incense. This is Gajan, the traditional folk festival dedicated to Lord Shiva and his consort, Parvati. While the festival...

India Post releases a special cover to commemorate birth centenary of legendary musician Annapurna Devi

The Bengal NewsMarch 10, 2026

Barun Kr. Das, The Bengal News, Kolkata, India : Annapurna Devi Foundation has released a special cover from the India Post of the eminent Indian classical musician Annapurna Devi at the Kolkata GPO. The event was attended by eminent classical musicians like Nityanand Haldipur, Basant Kabra, Sukriti Gupta, Director Postal Services, Kolkata Region.This was a...

A Spectrum of Devotion: Vrindavan Drenched in Colors for Holi 2026

The Bengal NewsMarch 4, 2026

Santanu Bose, The Bengal News, Vrindavan, India : The sacred town of Vrindavan reached a crescendo of spiritual ecstasy today as millions of devotees converged to celebrate Rangwali Holi, the grand finale of the region’s legendary ten-day festive cycle. While the rest of the world marks the day with splashes of color, in Vrindavan, the...

Mud, Muscle, and Monsoon: Herobhanga Celebrates Century-Old ‘Moichara’ Cattle Race

August 21, 2026

Uttam — The Mahanayak: A Rare Collection Celebrating 100 Years of Uttam Kumar

August 21, 2026

Barun Kumar Das, The Bengal News, Kolkata : A remarkable journey through the life, legacy and cinematic history of Bengal’s evergreen Mahanayak, Uttam Kumar, has come alive at the special exhibition “Uttam – The Mahanayak”, being held at the Jamini Roy Gallery of ICCR, Kolkata, from August 20 to 24, 2026. Organised on the occasion...

Composer Debojyoti’s “Alopakhi-r Gaan,” Featuring Many Songbirds, Is Coming to the City

May 18, 2026

Mud, Muscle, and Monsoon: Herobhanga Celebrates Century-Old ‘Moichara’ Cattle Race

August 21, 2026

Uttam — The Mahanayak: A Rare Collection Celebrating 100 Years of Uttam Kumar

August 21, 2026

Composer Debojyoti’s “Alopakhi-r Gaan,” Featuring Many Songbirds, Is Coming to the City

May 18, 2026

Echoes of the Dharma: Buddha Purnima in the Mist-Clad Hills of Darjeeling

May 1, 2026

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