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The Red-breasted Parakeet: A Vibrant Survivor Facing Urban and Trade Threats

November 23, 2025

Santanu Bose, The Bengal News, West Bengal : With its dazzling plumage of green, grey, and a distinctive patch of salmon-pink on its chest, the Red-breasted Parakeet (Psittacula alexandri) stands out as one of the most widespread and visually striking parrot species across Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent. However, despite its wide distribution and...

Mythical Thriller Unveiled: Naga Chaitanya’s Next with Karthik Dandu Titled ‘Vrushakarma’

November 23, 2025

On the occasion of actor Naga Chaitanya’s 39th birthday today, the makers of his next project, tentatively titled NC24, officially unveiled the film’s title and a ferocious first-look poster. The ambitious film, a mythical thriller directed by Karthik Dandu of Virupaksha fame, is now titled ‘Vrushakarma’. Superstar Mahesh Babu took to social media to launch...

‘Like Kissing Cardboard’: Girija Oak Reveals the Mechanical Reality of On-Screen Intimacy

November 23, 2025

Actor Girija Oak, who recently gained massive attention following her appearance in projects like Jawan and Inspector Zende, has offered a refreshingly candid glimpse into the often unromantic and highly technical reality of shooting intimate and romantic scenes, stating that on-screen kissing “feels like kissing cardboard.” In a recent interview, Oak dispelled the myth that...

In Air Force Officer’s Heartbreaking Final Salute to Husband Killed in Tejas Crash at Dubai Air Show

November 23, 2025

KANGRA, HIMACHAL PRADESH: Grief and solemn pride enveloped the ancestral village of Patialkar on Sunday as Wing Commander Afshan paid her final, heartbreaking respects to her husband, Wing Commander Namansh Syal, the Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot who tragically lost his life when his Tejas fighter jet crashed during an aerobatic display at the Dubai...

Date Plum Juice Collection / Photo : Rajarshi Ganguly

Date Palm Juice Collection: A Village Tradition

November 22, 2025

Rajarshi Ganguly, The Bengal News, 22nd Nov’2025, West Bengal: The collection of date palm sap is a skilled job, typically carried out during the winter months (roughly November to March) when the cooler temperature helps to prevent the sap from fermenting quickly. Date Plum Juice Collection / Photo : Rajarshi Ganguly Preparing the Palm Tree...

Santipur Radiates Divine Glow as Historic Rash Yatra Begins

November 9, 2025

Rajarshi Ganguly, The. Bengal News, West Bengal, India: The ancient town of Santipur in West Bengal has once again been draped in the hues of devotion and artistry as the centuries-old Rash Yatra festival commenced, drawing thousands of devotees and tourists. Starting on the auspicious day of Kartik Purnima (which fell on November 5th this...

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

November 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

November 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.

November 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...

Tea plucking at Happy Valley Tea Estate / Photo: Sudip Chanda

The Art and Science of Tea Plucking: From Bush to Brew

November 7, 2025

Tea, one of the world’s most beloved beverages, begins its journey not in a teacup, but on the hillside of a plantation, with the delicate and crucial process of plucking. Far from a simple harvest, tea plucking is an art form that directly determines the quality, aroma, and flavour profile of the final cup. Tea...

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