In its 13th edition, the festival has moved to the lawns of the Agri-Horticultural Society of India in Alipore ...

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said the state government will approach the Calcutta High Court seeking death penalty for Sanjay Roy, who has been convicted in the rape and murder of a ...

The police had sought the death penalty in a horrific but familiar crime. Its handling by the local authorities had outraged ...

The capital city of India is a perfect blend of ancient and modern cultures. Historical landmarks such as the Red Fort, Qutub ...

A Kolkata court on Monday sentenced Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The court also imposed a fine ...

Government initiates monetization of BSNL's telecom factory in Kolkata, including heritage building, facing challenges in ...

According to the National Air Quality Index, prepared by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), “very poor” air can ...

The Bengal Biennale, held in Santiniketan and Kolkata, marked a successful debut. Organised by Malavika and Jeet Banerjee ...

Kolkata: The city experienced its worst air quality of the year on Sunday, With the Air Quality Index (AQI) spiking sharply ...

There are 16 wildlife and bird sanctuaries as well. The must-visit sites here are the Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, St Paul’s Cathedral, Fort William, Mother House and Clive House. Also check out ...

Biennale is such a loaded word. There is a certain expectation and responsibility,’ said festival director Siddharth Sivakumar. He wants to bring back focus on art in West Bengal.