West Bengal

One of the most significant modernists of the 20th century in the world of Indian fine arts, Jamini Roy is known for his dazzling portrayal of India’s folk culture and rural ethos.

Founded in 1902 by a Baghdadi Jew, Nahoum and Sons is one of the many iconic destinations that makes Kolkata a foodie's paradise.

The Supreme Court recently lifted the age cap on medical entrance exam, NEET. Now people like Pradeep, a 48-year-old farmer, can fulfill their dreams of becoming doctors!

While Justice Radhabinod Pal's story is remembered by fewer and fewer of his own countrymen, a grateful Japan has not forgotten his historic dissenting judgement in 1948.

Kolkata is the first city in the country where the green biogas bus has been launched, with 15 more slated to start plying by the end of this year.

The city has also introduced the West Bengal Transport Card, which is a pre-paid electronic card that will work on buses, trams and ferries in the city.

It began in rural southeast West Bengal, in the small village of Ullon close to Lakhsmikantapur. It is one of the poorest and most backward districts in the state. Here, 6,00,000 trees were planted in the early 1980s by Mr Mondal's father.

Priced at ₹35,000, this intelligent wheelchair developed by scientists in West Bengal is far cheaper than comparable models that have to be imported.

India’s great performance at the Rio Paralympics in 2016 is a reflection of the improving scenario for para-sports in the country. Shampa Sengupta writes about a West Bengal event that celebrates the spirit of sports for the disabled.

Amra Odbhuth is a new cafe and performative space in the city of joy that encourages the queer community to engage with each other.