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Kolkata Painted Red & Gold: East Bengal Thrash Mohun Bagan 4-1 to Claim 135th IndianOil Durand Cup

August 23, 2026

The Bengal News, Kolkata : In an electrifying Kolkata Derby at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, East Bengal FC routed arch-rivals Mohun Bagan Super Giant 4-1 to lift the prestigious 135th IndianOil Durand Cup. The victory marks the Red and Gold Brigade’s 17th Durand Cup crown, drawing them level with Mohun Bagan as the joint-most...

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

August 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...

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

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

May 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...

In Memory of legendary Bengali novelist Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay, Deojyoti Mishra Creates a New Raga and Composes a song

April 24, 2026

Barun Kr. Das, The Bengal News, Kolkata : Pather Panchali portrays the unadorned life of rural Bengal: water-filled ponds, fields heavy with ripening paddy, village paths shaded by canopies of trees, and – in the autumn – groves of Kash flowers resembling fluffy white cotton. In the distance, a train rushes past, weaving a web...

A special cultural evening celebrating the spirit of Bengali New Year

April 21, 2026

Barun Kr. Das, The Bengal News, Kolkata : A special cultural evening celebrating the spirit of Bengali New Year is set to take place on April 18, 2026, at Mahajati Sadan from 5 PM onwards. Organized by the Seram Thalassemia Prevention Federation, the event promises a rich blend of music, nostalgia, and cultural heritage, alongside...

Marking the 25th Anniversary of Bickram Ghosh’s fusion album and the band ,a new album ‘Rhythmscape 2.0’ is Released featuring exciting music videos

April 21, 2026

Barun Kr. Das, The Bengal News, Kolkata : Eternal Sounds and the Calcutta Heritage Collective (CHC) presented Bickram Ghosh’s fusion music album, Rhythmscape 2.0, at the Fir Pavilion of the Tolly Club recently. This occasion marks the completion of twenty-five years for Bicikram Ghosh’s fusion album and the band, Rhythmscape . *Rhythmscape 2.0, featuring seven...

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

April 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...

Young voice for an old war- a fourteen years old Rishan Sen Gupta’s new book has been published.

April 14, 2026

Brezhnev’s Gamble , the book has been published by Kolkata Press Books and the author is a 14 year old student from GEMS Modern Academy, Dubai who has an active passion in History. The book is set against the backdrop of the Cold War, Brezhnev’s Gamble explores the Soviet Union’s fateful decision to invade Afghanistan...

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Kolkata Painted Red & Gold: East Bengal Thrash Mohun Bagan 4-1 to Claim 135th IndianOil Durand Cup

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

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

Kolkata Painted Red & Gold: East Bengal Thrash Mohun Bagan 4-1 to Claim 135th IndianOil Durand Cup

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

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

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

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

In Memory of legendary Bengali novelist Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay, Deojyoti Mishra Creates a New Raga and Composes a song

A special cultural evening celebrating the spirit of Bengali New Year

Marking the 25th Anniversary of Bickram Ghosh’s fusion album and the band ,a new album ‘Rhythmscape 2.0’ is Released featuring exciting music videos

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

Young voice for an old war- a fourteen years old Rishan Sen Gupta’s new book has been published.

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Kolkata Painted Red & Gold: East Bengal Thrash Mohun Bagan 4-1 to Claim 135th IndianOil Durand Cup

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

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

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

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