It is a small boat that can negotiate many kinds of rivers. Its shape has become to be looked at as the generic boat shape in this part of the world. “A bigger boat is called ‘nouka’,” laughs ...

Boimela — an event awaited by bibliophiles in Kolkata and nearby places throughout the year. More than just a festival to sell and purchase books, this grand event celebrates rich culture, art, and ...

Kolkata has become India's most congested city as per the 2024 TomTom Traffic Index, overtaking Bengaluru. The average speed in Kolkata is 17.4 km/h, making a 10 km trip take over 34 minutes ...

Chandramouli Biswas, a renowned bassist associated with various bands including Fossils, was found deceased at his home in Kolkata, presumably due to depression. He was a highly respected figure ...

Kolkata Metro's Green Line will connect Howrah and Sealdah, reducing travel time between the two stations to just 11 minutes soon. Listen to Story Kolkata Metro links Howrah-Sealdah in 11 minutes on ...

Kolkata has overtaken Bengaluru as India’s most congested city in 2024, according to the traffic index released by TomTom, a Dutch location technology specialist. The report states that drivers in ...

Known as the ‘City of Joy’, Kolkata holds an important place in the economy, politics and culture of India. The capital of West Bengal, Kolkata is one of the four metropolitan cities in ...

Police in West Bengal's Kolkata have arrested 11 people in connection with a nationwide crackdown on a digital arrest scam, claiming to have resolved over 930 complaints across the country ...

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake jolted Kolkata, causing people to rush out of buildings in fear. The sudden tremors created panic across the city, though no immediate reports of damage or injuries have ...

A case of HMPV virus has been reported in Kolkata in a five and a half-month-old child. Reportedly, the child arrived from Mumbai and fell ill, having flu-like symptoms. A medical test revealed the ...