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Yellow-Throated Marten: Asia’s Fearless “Honey Badger” of the Canopy Makes Its Mark

January 26, 2026

The Bengal News, Darjeeling, West Bengal, 26th January 2026 : Deep within the lush forests stretching across Asia, a vibrant and often misunderstood predator is making headlines for its remarkable adaptability and audacious hunting strategies. Meet the Yellow-Throated Marten (Martes flavigula), a creature gaining a reputation as Asia’s answer to the honey badger – a...

The Last Trot: Kolkata’s Iconic Horse Carriages Face an Uncertain 2026

January 23, 2026

The Bengal News, Kolkata, January’2026 : For over a century, the rhythmic “clip-clop” of horse-drawn carriages around the Victoria Memorial has been as much a part of the city’s identity as its yellow taxis and slow-moving trams. But as 2026 begins, this colonial-era relic is facing a perfect storm of legal pressure, animal rights activism,...

Life on the Pavement Beneath Kolkata’s Bright Lights

January 20, 2026

Barun Kr. Das, The Bengal News, Kolkata, India : On a cold winter night along Park Street, one of Kolkata’s busiest and most brightly lit thoroughfares, a mother sleeps on the pavement with her young child wrapped beside her in a single blanket. In front of them, two pairs of slippers are placed neatly on...

The Dance of the Wood-Faced Gods: Gomira Ritual Revives North Bengal Traditions

January 18, 2026

Rajarshi Ganguly, The Bengal News, West Bengal, January 18, 2026 — As the winter sun sets over the rural landscapes of Kushmandi and Mahishbathan, the rhythmic, heavy thumping of the Dhak (traditional drum) begins to echo through the fields. It marks the arrival of the Gomira dance, a centuries-old masked ritual that remains the spiritual...

Kolkata’s Deodar Street Reimagined: The Rise of the ‘Colour Corridor’

January 18, 2026

Santanu Bose, Kolkata, January 18, 2026 — In the heart of South Kolkata’s Ballygunge, a once-overlooked lane has been transformed into a sprawling, 8,200-square-foot open-air gallery. Deodar Street, now affectionately known as the “Colour Corridor,” has emerged as the centerpiece of the inaugural St+art Kolkata Festival 2025–26, turning the city’s traditional adda culture into a...

Village Life Through a Quiet Lens

January 17, 2026

Barun Kr. Das, The Bengal News, West Bengal, India : Away from the relentless pace of modern cities, rural life continues to unfold at its own measured rhythm—guided by daylight, seasons, and long-established routines. These photographs document moments from the countryside of eastern India, where daily life remains closely intertwined with nature. Away from the...

The Quest for Moksha – Gangasagar Mela

January 11, 2026

SAGAR ISLAND, WEST BENGAL – The southern tip of Bengal has transformed into a spiritual fortress as the Gangasagar Mela 2026 officially commenced this week. On this Sunday, January 11, the island is already witnessing a massive influx of devotees, with the West Bengal government deploying an unprecedented array of high-tech safety measures to manage...

Winter Mist and Ektara Strains: Baul Fakir Utsab Returns to Jadavpur

January 10, 2026

BARUN KUMAR DAS, JADAVPUR, SOUTH KOLKATA : As the January chill settles over the city, the air in Shaktigarh, Jadavpur, has begun to hum with a different frequency. The annual Baul Fakir Utsab, a grassroots celebration of Bengal’s mystic musical heritage, returned to its spiritual home this weekend, drawing thousands to a small neighborhood field...

The Silent Dance: The Intimate Bond Between the Street and the Photographer

January 10, 2026

The street is a living, breathing theater where the play never ends, and the script is written in real-time by the footsteps of strangers. Within this chaos stands the street photographer – a silent observer, a hunter of light, and a chronicler of the mundane. Street life / Photo: Sudip Chanda The relationship between the...

A Symphony in White: A Winter Morning at Garer Math

January 10, 2026

There is a specific magic that descends upon Kolkata between December and February, and its epicenter is Garer Math. While the rest of the city sleeps under heavy quilts, the Maidan wakes up draped in a veil of silver mist. A Winter Morning at Garer Math / Photo : Sudip Chanda A winter morning at...

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