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Hidden history in the bylanes of Kolkata

July 26, 2019

The old custom of hiring tour guides to explore and know about a particular city is now a thing of the past. Walk tours are gaining more prominence as they offer certain unconventional walks that lets you rediscover a city in a completely new light.

Three Indian-origin MPs in newly formed UK cabinet

July 25, 2019

The new British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his cabinet ministers which has three Indian-origin ministers who are set to hold key posts.

Bal Gangadhar Tilak: Story of the Indian revolutionist

July 23, 2019

Bal Gangadhar Tilak was born (23 July 1856 – 1 August 1920) as Keshav Gangadhar Tilak, An insight into India’s struggle for independence cannot be complete without the mention of the revolutionist Bal Gangadhar Tilak, This was his other name. who was a strong pioneer...

Indian kids are the most cyberbullied in the world, says report

July 23, 2019

As technology gets more entangled with our social presence, cyberbullying is becoming a great concern for social media users.

Bengal leather hub to create 500,000 new jobs

July 22, 2019

The new leather complex is going to generate nearly 500,000 job opportunities which will be about 40 pc of employment possibilities for the state.

Millions suffer floods fury in India

July 19, 2019

More than three million people have been displaced across the northern and north-eastern India because of monsoon that has not only destroyed homes but cost the lives of many.

Bangladeshi tourists outnumber European tourists in India

July 18, 2019

India is becoming a popular destination for Bangladeshi tourists who are flocking to India mainly because of holiday and recreation purposes.

TTF Kolkata observes another full house edition

July 18, 2019

Travel and Tourism Fair (TTF), India’s oldest and one of the largest travel trade show network celebrated its 30th edition of TTF Kolkata this year from July 12-14 with 450+ exhibitors and a record turnout of 10,000 visitors.

Water contamination a rising threat to healthcare

July 17, 2019

While the news of water scarcity in the Indian states has been a major reason of concern, another grave issue to be paid attention to is the increasing contamination of groundwater which in turn has serious health impacts.

Indian-American Govind Nanda moving up in US tennis

July 16, 2019

The Wimbledon boy’s doubles saw Indian-American player Govind Nanda and his Canadian partner Liam Draxl playing against the top-seeded Czech pair of Jonas Forejtek and Jiri Lehecka at the finals on July 14 and were placed at second position.

UN calls for international investigation of human rights in J&K

July 14, 2019

A report released by the United Nations points towards the rising graph of human rights violations in Jammu & Kashmir over the past one year and calls for an independent and international inquiry.