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The World’s Tallest “Rose Tree”

March 1, 2026

As the winter snows recede across the Himalayan belt, the “Glory of the Spring” has made a vibrant, albeit early, return. The blooming of the Rhododendron arboreum – known locally as Buransh – has transformed the rugged mountain terrain into a sea of crimson, signaling the change of seasons and sparking both celebration and scientific...

BARSANA BURSTS INTO COLOR: Lathmar Holi Tradition Takes Over the Streets of Braj

March 1, 2026

Santanu Bose, The Bengal News, Barsana, India : The narrow, winding lanes of Barsana, the legendary home of Radha, were transformed into a sea of crimson and indigo this week as the world-famous Lathmar Holi reached its peak. Thousands of devotees, photographers, and curious travelers descended upon this small town in Uttar Pradesh to witness...

Zuluk: Himalayan Bliss

February 19, 2026

Santanu Bose, The Bengal News, West Bengal : Zuluk, with the magnificent Kanchenjungha with its mighty range, a very rich and dense flora and fauna, chirps of innumerable never-seen-before species of birs, sloopy green mountain cultivation, the famous Jeep-La pass leading to Tibet – This are the features that build a place called Zuluk. Located...

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...

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