The tradition of bhog offered during Durga Puja is one that has evolved over the centuries
7 min read17 Oct 2018Durga Puja's inclusive character is amplified by the participation of the Muslim community in West Bengal, especially in Kolkata and the districts where they are in majority
8 min read22 Sep 2017From 'Ramleela', to 'Bonedi Barir Pujos', to the annual Kulu Dussehra Mela, many ways to celebrate the 10-day festival, which marks the triumph of good over evil. In images
6 Oct 2016Underneath contemporary trappings and irrational excesses, Durga Puja has more intimate connotations, best understood, perhaps, at a 'Bonedi Barir Pujo'
8 min read4 Oct 2016The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared