Tag: Bengalis
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Biggest Bangladeshi hilsa consignment to hit city markets
About a week ago BSF troops at the Kalyani border outpost (BOP) in Nadia district in the southern part of the India Bangladesh frontier seized 200 kg of hilsa worth Rs 2,40,000 (price at source).
September 12, 2020 -
Tribal Vs Non-Tribal
As a matter of fact, CAA does not apply to the tribal areas of Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Tripura as included in the Sixth Schedule, and the area covered under the inner line notified under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873.
March 6, 2020 -
Bengalis’ talent works from NASA to ‘Bhasha’: Mamata Banerjee
There are many people who have mocked the merit of Bengalis and said that Bengal cannot produce scientists. But it is to be remembered that our talent works everywhere from NASA to Bhasha'. When people try to insult Bengalis I cannot tolerate it.
October 18, 2019 -
City celebrates Lakshmi Puja with much joy
The familiar sound of conch shells echoed all over the neighbourhoods, while several mouth-watering delicacies adorned the table.
October 14, 2019 -
Bidding adieu
As Durga Puja is welcomed with the unbridled verve of happiness, similar should be the Bishorjon.
October 10, 2019 -
In Pics | ‘Probashi’ Bengalis in Germany’s Munich celebrate Durga Puja with socio-cultural integration
With Bijoy Dashami marking the end of the most awaited time of the year for Bengalis, we leave you with glimpses of Sharod Sampriti.
October 9, 2019 -
Laxmi Nagar Puja Samity celebrates golden jubilee
A group of Bengalis, who settled in Laxmi Nagar in the early 70s felt the need for organising a Durga Puja with a view to encourage community living in their neighbourhood.
October 5, 2019 -
Bhakti, ‘Beijing Bong’ style
How can Bengali event be complete without authentic mishti from home?
October 5, 2019 -
Durga Puja special: Debdaru Fatak to show aspects of Bengali life
The puja, turning 47 this year, is all set to capture the essence of regular lives of common Bengalis.
September 10, 2019 -
The PUJO SPIRIT begins
Like every year, organising committees of different pujas in North Bengal have enthralling ideas up their sleeves that are ready to lend every worshipper a great experience.
July 20, 2019 -
Fresh troubles in Assam
The resurgence of ULFA poses fresh challenges and the government would do well to pay heed to this development.
December 17, 2018 -
In a sorry state
Ruby Palchoudhuri, Advisor and President Emeritus, Crafts Council of West Bengal, talks about the Gurusaday Museum near Joka, named after the brilliant Gurusaday Dutt, which is now closing down. Excerpts from an exclusive interview.
March 31, 2018 -
‘BJP conspiring to drive out Bengalis from Assam: Mamata
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today accused the BJP-led central government of “hatching a conspiracy” to drive out Bengalis from Assam by “excluding” their names from the first draft of the National Register of Citizens (NRC). The NRC of 1951 is being updated in Assam under the supervision of the Supreme Court to identify original residents...
January 4, 2018 -
Sandhi Puja
It’s time again to get lost in the devotional zeal of Durga Puja celebration, the most awaited festival of Bengalis. As per Hindu mythology, Goddess Durga, who is also referred to as an embodiment of Shakti, or a symbol of feminine strength, emerged as a collective energy to fight the devil Mahishasura, who could not...
September 25, 2017 -
Take back Rohingyas, don’t call them Bengalis: Hasina to Myanmar
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged Myanmar to take back 420,000 Rohingya Muslims who have taken refuge in her country and also called for an end to “propaganda” that labelled the ethnic group as “Bengalis”. “We have told Myanmar that they will have to take back their citizens. Provide security for them,” she said...
September 20, 2017