Mamata Banerjee visits Kalighat Kali Temple after the inauguration of ‘Kalighat Skywalk’ on the eve of ‘Poila Baisakh’ in Kolkata on Monday DHULIYAN: Traders in Bengal have a tradition of opening new “haalkhatas” (ledgers) on Poila Baisakh, marking the advent of the Bengali New Year. In violence-ravaged Murshidabad, the spirit of celebration was replaced Tuesday…
Pohela Boishakh, or Bengali New Year, is a vibrant and culturally rich festival celebrated with great enthusiasm in West Bengal and by Bengali communities worldwide. It is the first day of the Bengali calendar, a time for new beginnings, traditional feasts, colorful attire, cultural performances, and warm wishes. It also brings the freshness of spring…
NEW DELHI: In a delightful and heartwarming gesture Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Gautam Gambhir distributed sweets to the media persons on the eve of Bengali New Year.Gambhir’s gesture came after KKR‘s pre-match presser ahead of the clash against Lucknow Super Giants at the Eden Gardens on Sunday.“It’s new year tomorrow, so we have got sweets…
Kolkata: Jewellery retail major Senco Gold Ltd on Friday said the recent sharp spurt in gold prices due to geopolitical reasons has dampened demand, and the industry’s first-quarter performance hinges upon ongoing buying propensity during festive and auspicious New Year celebrations. The Kolkata-based retail chain said it has taken a slew of measures to combat…
