The silver lining is that, while the frills have changed, the traditional warmth provides an all-too-brief respite from tensions flowing from districts to the city of Kolkata
April 15, 2019The meaning remains same whichever spelling is used. Poila and pohela (pahela) both mean first. And Poila Boishakh is the first day of the month of Boishakh, which heralds the Bengali new year.
April 15, 2018Poila Boishakh gives food loving Bengalis the best chance to feast on good old traditional fares
April 14, 2018Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings to people across the country on the various festivals. “May this auspicious day bring joy & prosperity in everyone's lives,” he tweeted. “Greetings to all Odia people on Maha Vishuba Sankranti. May all your wishes be fulfilled in the coming year,” he said. In another tweet, the …
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April 14, 2017