City resident gets recognition from Kenya high commission
A little 5-year-old boy too dreamt of being in the jungles of Africa after listening to stories from his father about the continent and the adventures it beholds.
A little 5-year-old boy too dreamt of being in the jungles of Africa after listening to stories from his father about the continent and the adventures it beholds.
In a tribute to unity in diversity, India’s unique identity, the club brought together women from the neighbourhood, representing the various religions.
With the Durga Puja festivities getting over, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation has asked the Puja committees to fill up the holes created for erecting pandals.
Amid the dengue scare gripping the city after the Durga Pujas getting over, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation is now considering cracking the whip on the owners of the vacant plots.
The Kolkata Metro Railway while carrying over 40 lakh commuters has registered a nine per cent increase in the issuance of smart cards during the peak days of Durga Puja in the Blue Line.
This year, with a hopeful heart, the artists have started their work and are preparing for the grand festival.
With festivities lined up, Kolkatans are rushing to shops and many are depending on digital shopping platforms. One of the central shopping hubs of the city New Market is buzzing with shoppers even on busy weekdays.
The term “baroyari” (Baro-Yaar-I) refers to the puja “of twelve friends”: baro means “twelve”, and yaar indicates “friends”.
Since the import took place by post (known as daak in Bengali), this special type of ornamentation became popular by the name of Daaker Saaj.
To clear the festive rush, the upgraded Vande Bharat train will be pressed into regular service connecting two financial hubs of India during Durga Puja.