Kolkata

For the first time in the history of Durga Puja, people will worship a transgender Durga idol that has been inspired from Shiva's Ardhanarishvara (half man and half woman) avatar – an attempt at including the marginalised transgender community in the Puja celebrations.

People belonging to the transgender community in West Bengal might soon be seen working along with the Kolkata Police, assisting them in various roles. This is the latest step taken by the state for the advancement of the community.

It was for the seventh time, that the Slum Soccer organization from India was representing the country at the Homeless World Cup held in Amsterdam this year. While the men's team won the Sports Gen Cup, the women's team got the 6th place among 16 participating nations. Meet the players who have made the country very proud.

This video features the complete and original Bengali lyrics of Rabindranath Tagore's five stanza hymn, a part of which is used as the national anthem of India. Showcased from a different angle, it takes us through a journey of India's independence struggle, while portraying other very important issues. The anthem has been sung in some beautiful voices. Listen and be mesmerised by the melodious song, of which only the first part is so well known to all of us.

A 16-year-old girl walking alone in the evening looked like an easy target to two drunk men. But she taught them a lesson they'll never forget - they were beaten, punched and kicked until they finally fled the site.

Do you know everything about the next train you will catch? Or the next station you will visit? Here are 20 facts about the Indian Railways you might not be aware of.

Kolkata will soon host one of Asia's largest museums on musical instruments. It will have a huge collection of new and old instruments.

Victoria Memorial Hall will soon have a new look and will engage visitors through various cultural events. The makeover will also enable people to access some of the hidden parts of the monument.

The video is a beautiful rendering of the common Kolkata and how it has preserved the Old India.

People in West Bengal will be able to get information on the exact price of crops at any specific location in Bengali. The agency is trying to make the number toll-free.