Asim Bando's KOLKATA BLOG

An unprecedented event going to take place this evening in Kolkata. One thousand singers across Bengal will sing 27 songs of Rabindranath Tagore in chorus. Arundhati Deb of the organisation 'Muktadhara' is responsible to realise this venture. The venue of this cultural function is Netaji Indoor Stadium of Kolkata. -- A. B.

Image of goddess Durga - made of fibre glass going to London from its birthplace - Kumortuli in Kolkata. (The picture here taken from a newspaper). -- A. B.

Mohun Bagan AC - the first football club of India won IFA Shield in the year 1911 on this day. Bagan defeated a European team East Yorkshire Regiment by 2 goals to 1 at CFC ground. The two goals scored for Mohun Bagan by Captain Shibdas Bhaduri and Abhilas Ghosh. The centenary celebration of shield winning was organised at Netaji Indoor Stadium this evening.-- A. B.

We the all Bengalees are loved to travel with the experience of the essence of that place with the true features of its original scenario of the glory. That is why the attraction of the history of a particular place hypnotizes us with their charm… Click here to read the full story --

Kumortuli of Kolkata busy with the creativity. Clay models of Durga under preparation. -- A. B.

One pice green is the relief power of anyone in the present busy and modernized time when we see the concrete structure ever where throughout the world and over expands our eyes. Garden is that conception of place or ground of trees where we can… Click here to read the full story --

Kolkata - the city of joy today happy to honour 9 jewels of the city with 'Bongobibhushan' - the new honour. The newly formed government of West Bengal initiated this honour to recall the contributions of 9 gems of Kolkata - Shailen Manna, Smt. Amalashankar, Smt. Mahashweta Devi, Manna Dey, Dwijen Mukhopadhyay, Smt. Sandhya Mukhopadhyay, Smt. Supriya Devi, Haradhan Bandyopadhyay and Amjad Ali Khan. The function is being organised at Science City Auditorium in Kolkata this evening. -- A. B.

31 years ago, in the year 1980, on this day, Mahanayak Uttam Kumar passed away forever. But he was such an actor, such a nice person, to be remembered forever. -- A. B.

A newspaper is a repeatedly scheduled publication containing news of current events, informative articles, diverse features and advertising. In Kolkata there are many names of published newspapers which are every day processed to spread out… Click here to read the full story --

Tomorrow, 24th July, 31st death anniversary of the matinee idol of Bengali silver screen - Uttam Kumar. On this occasion, popular films of this legendary actor will be screened for 7 days simultaneously at Uttam Mancha of south Kolkata and Star Theatre of north Kolkata.-- A. B.

In Kolkata there are many places of tourist's attractions but some have its own authentic flavor of ancient history and heritage aspects of true Kolkata. Marble palace of Kolkata thus is a must visit tourist attraction spot of that kind of interest.… Click here to read the full story --

A golden banana or some piquant citrus? A bunch of cherries or a basket of berries? Take your pick. The right fruit can make your Continue Reading » Click here to read the full story --

She rebel: Cotton saris and full-sleeved blouses — that's Paoli Dam's look as Ela in Bappaditya Bandopadhyay's period film Elar Char Adhyay. The team was Continue Reading » Click here to read the full story --

In Monsoon peacocks are generally used to extends their tail. Enjoy the beauty of extended tail of a peacock in Kolkata Zoo through this video cliping. Click here to read the full story --

Dakshineswar present near Kolkata and on the eastern bank of Hooghly River, normally known for the famous Kali temple which was established by a philanthropist Rani Rashmoni Devi in 1855. When she was preparing to go to Varanasi, Kali maa appeared in… Click here to read the full story --

A kid at Kumortuli (the place where the clay idols of goddess Durga are being made) touching the clay face of Durga and trying to feel the days left for puja. -- A. B.

Today I was going to a village of rural Bengal to keep the invitation. At noon, clouds covered the sun and witnessed a fair spell of thundershower. After lunch, while I was returning home, watched a little girl was going in front of me with a school bag on her back. It was a calm afternoon after a spell of rains. And the doors of the rural houses and shops were shut. I felt the loneliness of the girl and the aloof surrounds. -- A. B.

The cultural and commercial capital of East India is Kolkata; it is also the capital town of West Bengal. Bengalis are very festive in their nature as there are 13 occasions in the 12 months as they say: it called in Bengali language that "BARO MASE… Click here to read the full story --

Khichuri is an authentic Indian recipe and they are used specially this recipe for the puja to worshipped the food to the God. It is of many types but here the recipe for 'Khichuri' is for Bhog (the food of God) purposes Ingredients: (for 4 people)… Click here to read the full story --

Ropeway of hill station Darjeeling was made by the British to use as commuter of goods. But, after the independence, it became useless. During early 70s, planning was framed by the then government of West Bengal to use it for the tourists. But, change of government also changed the fate of ropeway. Now it is dead. But the new government determined to revive it. If it is, then ropeway of Darjeeling would be the best attraction of the tourists of Bengal.-- A. B.

There will be kitchens for the birds of the parks in Kolkata and surrounded areas. -- A. B.

KOLKATA: The city can now see for itself what a treasure trove the bright red heritage building on 93 APC Road is. The doors of Continue Reading » Click here to read the full story --

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The West Bengal Government decided to keep the heritage areas of the city Kolkata free from commercial hoardings. Now, heritage areas of the city is 'hoarding-free-zone'. The work is in progress to remove all the hoardings from the said areas. -- A. B.

Cricket Association Of Bengal selected Manoj Tiwary as the best cricketer of the year 2010-11 and will give him the award on 23 July in Kolkata. His selection was made on the basis of his good performance in Ranji alongwith National T-20 Tournament this year. -- A. B.

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This morning, on my way, I looked at the sky, and it was blue. Although the season is monsoon, a feeling of autumn morning suddenly filled my mind with joy. -- A. B.

Yesterday, on the auspicious day of Rath Yatra, preparation of this year's Durga Puja was started. Famous organisers of Durga Puja in Kolkata worshipped the 'kathamo' or 'khuti' with traditional rituals. In this picture, the said rituals was performing in the house of Rani Rasmoni in Kolkata. -- A. B.

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This evening I went to a rural village named Nalikul, to watch the Rath Yatra festival. The evening was not so dry - drizzle, mud and humidity there. But kids alongwith elders joyfully enjoyed the journey of Lord Jagannath with cheers. Pulling the ropes of the chariot by the enthusiastic kids - amazing scene to watch indeed. A fair is there to enjoy the weeklong festival. -- A. B.

Calcutta, July 1: If you are born in Narendrapur village of Murshidabad, you've to be tough to survive. Even a two-day-old boy knows that. Click here to read the full story --