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Inauguration Of Dakshineswar Temple

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In the year 1855, on this day, Dakshineswar temple of goddess Bhabatarini was inaugurated by Rani Rasmoni and her son-in-law Mathura babu. The temple was established by Rani Rasmoni on a land measuring 16 bigha. -- A. B.

16/16A, Bose Para Lane - House Of Sister Nivedita

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The State Government of West Bengal decided to declare the house of Sister Nivedita in Kolkata heritage building where she stayed to work for the needy and women of the city. For this purpose, Kolkata Municipal Corporation will purchase the building from its present owner and make it heritage building with an archive where documents about her work and life will be produced for the visitors. It's a good effort to show honour to the noble lady - Sister Nivedita. -- A. B.

First Light

In the year 1890, on this day, first electric light was on in Kolkata. -- A. B.

Century-old Ruined Temple Of Bengal

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This century-old ruined temple situated at village Bandipur of Hooghly district. The village is near Nalikul railway station. The temple has still now the signs of ancient culture of rural Bengal on its wall. This abandoned temple not yet included in the list of 'Temples of Bengal'. -- A. B.

Manoj Is Grateful To Kallis

The captain of Bangla Manoj Tiwary now charmed with the expertise of Kallis. Manoj is one of the best performer of Kolkata Knight Riders in this season. And according to him, Kallis is responsible for the change. Valuable advises from Kallis proved fruitful to shine his performance. Kallis advised him to play as per the standard of the ball. Manoj should not take unnecessary risks. He always trying to play his natural play. So he is not facing any major problem during batting. And he is hopeful to reach in the final. -- A. B.

asim7asim's CITY OF JOY - KOLKATA: 'Samachar Darpan' - The First Bengali Weekly By William Carey

asim7asim's CITY OF JOY - KOLKATA: 'Samachar Darpan' - The First Bengali Weekly By William Carey

'Samachar Darpan' - The First Bengali Weekly By William Carey

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In the year 1818, on this day, the first Bengali Weekly was published by William Carey and John Clark Marshman. -- A. B.

Balaji's Last Over : Nightmare For Knights

Yesterday, Kolkata Knight Riders lost the match at Eden Gardens; Mumbai Indians won the match practically for the required 21 runs, came from the last over of Balaji's ball. And by this way, MI snatched the match from the hand of KKR. So, it may be called, Balaji's last over : nightmare for Knights. Kolkata Knight Riders will now face difficulties to reach final. They have to face Mumbai Indians again on 25 May in Mumbai and to win to play final which is not easy. -- A. B.

Peacock Veena At The Exhibition Of Indian Museum In Kolkata

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Exhibition Of Musical Instruments At Indian Museum In Kolkata

Once upon a time, musical instruments used to export in Japan through China and Korea. Again, a few instruments came from Iran and Afghanistan. As a result, Indian heritage of musical instruments enriched. Many music lovers of Bengal stepped forward to preserve musical instruments. Raja of Pathuriaghata - Sir Sourindra Mohan Thakur was one of them. In the year 1875, Sourindra Mohan, Jatindra Mohan and Rani Swarnamoyee gifted several musical instruments to Kolkata Museum. Amongst them, a few instruments of 'Bengali Band' played at the reception of 7th Edward, came to Kolkata as Prince Of Wales. We came to know from the book 'Universal History Of Music' (1896) by Sourindra Mohan that in the year 1878, at the time of his Japan tour, the then Emperor Mikado gifted him various musical instruments like flute, organ, harp, veena and drums of different sizes. The big drum was painted by traditional Japanese paintings and in the name of famous ancient warrior '

Parks And Birds

Artificial lights of various parks of Kolkata overwhelming birds. Electric lights of about 50ft high posts snatching sleeps of birds. Hence, they are deciding to go elsewhere. The Mayor of Kolkata directed his officials to reorient the lights of parks. The birds who use to sleep in complete dark, feeling disturbed by the high power lights falling on trees and flying blindly to re-search their nests. So, Kolkata Municipal Corporation decided to install dimmer and 'timer' at the parks so that, high power lights will be off after 9pm and height of the posts will also be reduced. -- A. B.

Rain And Chris Gayle Washed Kolkata Knight Riders

Interrupted by rains, today's match reduced to 13 overs and Kolkata Knight Riders lost the match. -- A. B.

IPL Match Delayed By Rain

IPL Cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore being played in Bengaluru now stopped due to rain. It will possibly be started within 15 minutes. At the moment KKR scored 69 runs and lost 3 wickets. -- A. B.

Green Joy : City Of Joy

City of joy Kolkata celebrating today the greatest victory of Trinomool Congress. The city is now full of 'Mamata' - Mamata Bandyopadhyay. After three decades the era of Left Front gone and the city as well as Bengal witnessing the historic change of the political scenario. Kolkata observing the enormous victory of Mamata with joy and enthusiasm that never seen before. Before dawn, enthusiastic and optimist people of Kolkata gathered in front of Mamata's residence in Kolkata to convey their joy and happiness to Mamata. -- A. B.

A Heart Full Of Love

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A vendor at Maidan in Kolkata observing the birthday of poet Rabindranath Tagore on 9th May. -- A. B.

Piano Of Rabindranath Tagore

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Sourav Ganguly Played Confidently

'DADA' Sourav Ganguly not only played confidently today, but his team Pune Warriors won the match today. Ganguly scored 32 from 32 balls. The city of joy Kolkata joyfully welcomed 'Dada' for his successful performance. -- A. B.

Rabindranath Tagore

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In the year 1861, on this day (according to Bangla calendar) the great poet Rabindranath Tagore was born in Kolkata. He was reluctant to get formal education of school. But he educated himself with the help of private tutors. At the young age he went to England for further education. Literature, drawings and music - in every fields of cultural activities he had shown his proficiency. We're observing his 151 birthday. -- A. B.

Signature Of Rabindranath Tagore

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Jorasanko Thakurbari

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6, Jorasanko - where poet Rabindranath was born. -- A. B.

Jorasanko 'Thakurbari' Celebrating 151 Birthday Of Rabindranath Thakur

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This is the place in Kolkata where the great poet Rabindranath Tagore was born on this day 150 years ago. The premises called Jorasanko 'Thakur Bati'. The said premises is now Rabindra Bharati University. This morning, a cultural function was organised here to celebrate the birthday of Rabindranath. Songs and poems of Rabindranath rendered by eminent personalities in front of enthusiastic audience. In this picture, a singer rendering a song of Rabindranath. -- A. B.

Summer In Kolkata

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Within the jungle of concrete, flowers of summer still delight us. -- A. B.

Calcutta Female School

In the year 1849, on this day, by the effort of Drinkwater Bethun and Dakshina Ranjan Mukhopadhyay, Calcutta Female School was established in Kolkata to extend female education. Later, the school was renamed as Bethun College. -- A. B.

Gambhir Vs Dhoni - Eden Looking For Lot Of Runs Today

After a few hours, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings match will be played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. KKR is looking for lot of runs from the new pitch. Chennai defeated Kolkata earlier by 2 runs. Let see whether KKR can take revenge today. SRK invited Bollywood actors like Hrittik Roshan with his better half and some others. And Priyanka Chopra will present here as usual. -- A. B.

Statue of Rabindranath Tagore on sale

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-- A. B. 9 May - birthday of poet Rabindranath Tagore. Statues of the poet now on sale in Kolkata.

First Ride on Balloon

In the year 1889 on this day the director of Great Indian Circus Ramchandra Chatterjee took a ride on balloon near Sealdah in Central Kolkata after the first attempt by Robertson. He stayed at the height of 4000 feet for about 40 minutes. -- A. B.

This Evening - KKR's Name

Kolkata Knight Riders now playing the match in Hyderabad against Deccan Chargers. They have set a target of 170 runs in front of DC. Let's hope KKR will win the match.-- A. B.

Kolkata To Pune : Dada's IPL Dream

At last, Dada's wish fulfilled - Sourav Ganguly entered into the net of Pune Warriors (IPL Cricket). Kolkata - the city of joy is happy to know it but would be more happy if he was considered for Kolkata Knight Riders. Tomorrow is the first match of Dada. Let us hope he will play good cricket to make happy the fans here in Kolkata. -- A. B.

Born In May : Satyajit Ray

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Satyajit Ray - the great film-maker of international fame was born in Kolkata on 2 May. At the early age, he used to illustrate book covers, advertisements etc but cherished the dream to make a film. He chose a Bengali novel named 'Pather Panchali' by Bibhuti Bhushan Bandyopadhyay and made the film of the same name by the grant-in-aid of West Bengal Government. It took several years to complete the film due to paucity of funds. However, the first film of Ray made history in the sphere of neo cinema.-- A. B.

Born In May : Manna Dey

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Manna Dey - the living legend singer of Kolkata born on 1 May in the year 1920. His nick name was 'Mana' and good name Prabodh Chandra Dey. He had the direct lesson in music by his uncle - the great singer K C Dey. Manna Dey graduated from Scottish Church College and then went to Mumbai with his uncle who was a famous musician already there. Later, Manna Dey worked with S D Burman also. His first playback was a duet with Suraya in the film 'Tamanna' in the year 1943 and became an established playback singer from the film 'Amar Bhopali'. Manna Dey received numerous awards including Padmashri, Padmabhushan and Dada Saheb Phalke awards alongwith mementoes. -- A. B.

Swami Vivekananda And Ramkrishna Sangha

In the year 1897 on this day, Swamiji formally initiated the Ramkrishna Sangha in the house of Balaram Basu at Bagbazar in Kolkata. -- A. B.

David Hare And Hindu College

In the year 1826 on this day, the construction of the building of Hindu College was completed at the land of David Hare, north of Gol Dighi, at the cost of Rs. 1,20,000 and the said college was transferred here from the house of firingi Ramkamal Basu. Henry Luis Derozio then joined here to teach.-- A. B.

Bengali Department at Fort William College

In the year 1801 on this day, the Bengali Department was initiated at Fort William College in Kolkata. -- A. B.

Indian Mint

In the year 1796 on this day, an order was issued that all the Indian currencies will be made at mint from now on. -- A. B.