Rabindranath Tagore

Every time Vande Mataram is sung, it leaves Indians with an aftertaste of hope and a reminder of the struggles that are etched in the country’s history.

When the pandemic forced schools to shut, Professor Angshuman Thakur took education outdoors, transforming the lives of over 100 tribal children in West Bengal.

Falling in love with the calm beauty of this Himalayan hamlet, Tagore spent many of his last years at Mongpu. He wrote his famous poem, Janamadin, at this scenic village.

The advisory body to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre has made a recommendation to include Santiniketan, the West Bengal university town established by the Tagore family, on its list of World Heritage Sites.

‘Goyna bori’ or ‘gohona bori’ is an old, traditional Bengali dish with an intricate process of creation and a rich and important history. Watch this video to see why.

Tucked away in a quiet corner of Kolkata's College Street, what started as a hideout for freedom fighters is now a popular place of adda where the delicious 'dam sherbet' is served.

Often referred to as the Father of Indian Journalism, Ramananda Chatterjee founded and edited two journals. Having worked with contributors like Rabindranath Tagore, Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhash Chandra Bose, it was his unflinching journalistic skills that helped drive epochal freedom struggle movements.

On the birth anniversary of Uday Shankar, we remember the Padma Vibhushan and Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee, who played a pivotal role in fusing Indian and Western culture with his unique dance style characterised by Indian non-classical dance forms.

Taken aback by the artistic brilliance of these edibles, Rabindranath Tagore once decided to preserve their beauty in photographs

From cauliflower ‘sandesh’ to a fish curry with no fish, the Nobel Laureate appreciated creative expression not just with words but also on his plate. #RabindranathTagore #History #LegacyOfALegend