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Santa Ditches the Sleigh for a Rickshaw: Kolkata Embraces a Festive Fusion

December 26, 2025

Santanu Bose, KOLKATA, India – December, 2025 : This Christmas, the bustling streets of Kolkata are witnessing a delightful and distinctly local reimagining of a beloved global icon: Santa Claus. Far from the snowy landscapes of the North Pole, a vibrant movement is taking hold, seeing Father Christmas trade his traditional sleigh for a hand-pulled...

Kolkata Honors the Brave: 54th Vijay Diwas Celebrated with Military Grandeur

December 23, 2025

Santanu Bose, KOLKATA, December, 2025 — The “City of Joy” was transformed into a site of solemn remembrance and vibrant military display today as Kolkata marked the 54th Vijay Diwas. The annual event, which commemorates India’s decisive victory over Pakistan in the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, saw thousands gather at Vijay Durg (Fort William), the...

Safeguarding the Seas: An Overview of Global Sea Turtle Conservation

December 8, 2025

Santanu Bose, The Bengal News, India : Sea turtles, ancient mariners of our oceans, face an array of threats that have pushed many species toward the brink of extinction. Recognizing their critical ecological role, a global network of conservation efforts is dedicated to protecting these magnificent creatures. These efforts are generally focused on three key...

The Colour of Craft: Yarn Dyeing at the Heart of Shantipur’s Handloom Saree Tradition

December 8, 2025

Rajarshi Ganguly, Shantipur, West Bengal : In the renowned handloom hub of Shantipur, the vibrant soul of the famed Shantipuri Saree is not woven on the loom, but born in the dye vats. The process of yarn dyeing, where cotton and silk threads are meticulously coloured before weaving, stands as a critical and defining art...

The Yellow Cab: Kolkata’s Moving Icon and its Twilight Ride

December 4, 2025

The Bengal News, Kolkata, India : The sight of a bulky, canary-yellow taxi a Hindustan Ambassador navigating the chaotic, culture-rich streets of Kolkata is more than just a means of transport. It is a signature element of the city’s visual and cultural identity. Like the Howrah Bridge or the Victoria Memorial, the ‘yellow cab’ is...

The Click-First Culture: How India Turned Every Plate into an Instagram Story

December 4, 2025

Santanu Bose, The Bengal News, Kolkata, India : The past year has witnessed an unprecedented explosion in food photography across India. What was once the domain of professional stylists and cookbook authors is now a mandatory pre-meal ritual for millions. India’s diverse and vibrant culinary landscape has become the star of its own digital show,...

The Roaring Success of Umred-Karhandla: Home to Maharashtra’s Famous Tiger Families

November 28, 2025

Santanu Bose, The Bengal News, India : The Umred-Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary (UKWLS), situated just 50-60 kilometers from Nagpur, has emerged as a crucial hotspot in Central India’s conservation landscape, largely due to its thriving and famous tiger population. This relatively small sanctuary, notified in 2012, is a vital forest corridor connecting major reserves like Tadoba-Andhari,...

Festive Flourish: City Kicks Off Yuletide Season with Grand Cake Mixing Ceremony at Ramada by Wyndham Darjeeling

November 27, 2025

Darjeeling, West Bengal, 27th November 2025 : The air in Ramada Darjeeling was thick with the rich, intoxicating aroma of cinnamon, nutmeg, and aged spirits today as the city officially ushered in the festive season with its annual Cake Mixing Ceremony. Celebrate Cake Mixing Ceremony at Ramada Darjeeling This age-old tradition, dating back to 17th-century...

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...

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...

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