The old name of Kolkata was Calcutta. Learn how the name evolved, its colonial roots, and what led to the official renaming of the city.

In the mid-19th century, Queen Malika Kishwar of Awadh undertook a daring journey to London to plead against British ...

City-based NGO Swazon has moved the Calcutta High Court alleging 'gross administrative negligence' at the British-era zoo, ...

Srivilliputtur's Pennington Public Library, established in 1875, is a nurturing space for readers, especially women preparing for competitive exams. S ...

Once the path of a chugging narrow-gauge railway meandering through sleepy hamlets on Kolkata's outskirts, James Long Sarani ...

Before the Tricolour, India’s identity did not rest on a single flag. It moved through symbols used by empires, kingdoms, and ...

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns unexpectedly amid political buzz, Air India faces safety concerns after a jet fire, ...

Mamata Banerjee has warned Election Commission if SIR exercise takes place in West Bengal. She said that there will be 'total gherao and full blown movement' against the Roll revision exercise if it ...

Bangladesh has paused the demolition of Satyajit Ray’s ancestral home in Mymensingh after India extended support for its restoration. Amid the renewed focus on his legacy, here’s a look at the iconic ...

This Newtown spot isn't your typical Indian restaurant; there’s no chicken tikka from North India, or idli sambar from the South.

Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year winner Abir Mukherjee on writing the most acclaimed thriller of the year - ...

In colonial India, the seemingly simple act of wearing or removing shoes became a charged symbol of imperial dominance ...