Kolkata
The campus art of Kolkata
September 19, 2016
Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, an eastern state of India, is always buzzing with political activity - whether it is election-related rallies, protest movements or film screenings with socio-political commentaries. The city is full of political art extensively found around e...
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Travelling across India to find innovators, disability no weakness
September 8, 2016
An #Indian youth is travelling the country in search of unrecognized talent who have adopted #eco-careers. An #IIT-IIM alumnus is running a free residential school for #underprivileged children. A #foreign woman stepped out to prove that her #disability is her strength by travell...
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PM Modi talks strongly against black money at G20 summit
September 6, 2016
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue of black money and tax evasion at the G20 Summit in China on Monday, advocating for member countries to take appropriate actions against financial corruption.
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Mixed opinions prevail over the canonization of Mother Teresa
September 5, 2016
On a rainy Sunday in Kolkata, as believers of humanity from across the world gathered at the Mother House, the headquarters of Missionaries of Charity,critics came down heavily on the canonization of Mother Teresa. Social media saw heated debates over whether Mother Teresa was th...
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A Cup of Cha
September 3, 2016
India is expected to see a significant rise in export of tea, but is still debating whether coffee trumps tea as the national drink .West Bengal’s mandate is resoundingly loud and clear. Cha is what the Bengalis call their tea. Cha is not simply a beverage for Bengal; it is a l...
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Growing number of events showcase performance poetry in Kolkata
August 29, 2016
A poetry reading session held in Kolkata recently shows the growing trend of the global culture of poetry performance in Kolkata, the capital of eastern Indian state of West Bengal.
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Sathrangi exhibition organised to promote trans-artists in Kolkata
August 26, 2016
Sathrangi (seven colours of the rainbow), a platform led by transgenders in West Bengal, an Eastern state in India, held their first exhibition in the region. In the capital city of the state, Kolkata, this event was aimed at showcasing the talent of women and transgender people ...
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The dark side of a booming vehicles market in India
August 25, 2016
Registration of vehicles, as of 2015, was recorded at approximately 20 million - including re-registration of vehicles - in India. Due to dilapidated public transport, the demand for private vehicles is at an all-time high. The alarming rate of vehicles is adding to the traffic c...
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Kolkata : Paris of the East
August 11, 2016
Same work, same desk and same city, a routine can get monotonous. No matter where you live, be it in India or abroad, an escapade is always needed, especially during summer. Many dream of beaches, mountains, parties etc., but if you are someone looking at a dip into a cultural fe...
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Kolkata hosts Pan Asian connectivity conference
July 31, 2016
‘Building Pan-Asian Connectivity’ conference held by U.S Consulate General-Kolkata, CAGS and the ORF in the Lincoln Room, American Center, Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, focused on the challenges to and opportunities of building bridges between India and South East Asia...
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Global Panorama Showcase in Kolkata focuses on tourism in eastern India
July 29, 2016
The Global Panorama Showcase (GPS) concluded in Kolkata after three days of unique business meetings, knowledge sharing and networking among travel trade professionals of the eastern India.
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Kolkata marks the end of Dubai Cruise Tourism Roadshow
July 27, 2016
Dubai Cruise Tourism Roadshow concluded its six-city Indian tour in Kolkata today. Aimed at promoting cruising as a new form of holidaying in and exploring both Dubai and the United Arab Emirates region, this event saw participation in high numbers by members of the travel and to...
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