Asim Bando's KOLKATA BLOG

Durga Puja of Kolkata just indexed in the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in the 16-members meeting of UNESCO held in Paris yesterday. It is a proud moment for not only Bengal, but for entire India. Out of 48 nominations there in the meeting, Durga Puja of Kolkata is the first of its kind in Asia. /> Now, it is proved that Durga Puja of Kolkata is not only a festival, but an emotion of entire nation. All the leaders and common people of the country are very happy to hear this news. /> Durga Puja of Bengal, especially of Kolkata is the biggest festival of the year, we know. But, recently, we witnessed the immersion carnival of Kolkata's Durga Puja at Red Road which was a great success. By organising this carnival - the whole world came to know that Kolkata has an old tradition and heritage of Durga Puja which belongs to Bengal's culture strongly. /> While considering Durga Puja of Kolkata as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the authori...

Third test match between India and England would be played at Eden Gardens from 5th November 2012. The first test would be started from 16 October in Ahmedabad. Second test in Nagpur and the fourth in Mumbai. The England cricket team will arrive India on 28 October. They'll play 5 ODI and 2 T-20 matches also. -- A. B.

In the year 1911, on this day, King George The Fifth declared Delhi as the capital of India. Before that, Kolkata (then Calcutta) was the capital of India. A colourful royal rally was organised to commemorate this occasion in Delhi 100 years ago. Today is the birth centenary of New Delhi also. 100 years ago, on this day, New Delhi was founded. -- A. B.

In the year 1947 on this day, India witnessed Independence - at midnight. City of joy Kolkata also celebrating this remarkable day with usual joy zeal and enthusiasm. -- A. B.

The legendary Prof Kajuo Ajuma of Japan passed away last Thursday in Tokyo. He loved India and himself was a specialist on Rabindranath Tagore. Major part of his 80 years he passed to cultivate India. And lion's share of that major part was occupied Tagore. He was dedicated to spread Tagore culture in Japan. And it was rare in world history. Shantiniketan was his second land. To cultivate Japanese culture and literature, he established 'Nippon Bhavan' at Viswabharati and India-Japan cultural centre 'Rabindra-Okakura Bhavan' in Kolkata. Rabindranath was his north star till the end of his life. A few years ago, he told in Kolkata in clear Bengali that, he was admirer of Bangla and Bengalee. And this admiration was grew centering Rabindranath. In his opinion, Tagore was not only for Bengalees, but for the entire world. Japanese reverence for Tagore is like Goutam Buddha. These two noble person enriched the cultural and spiritual fields of Japan. Ajuma tr...

12 January. A child born in Kolkata. Later, he accepted by the world with the name Swami Vivekananda. He became the disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahansa. Sister Nivedita came to Kolkata to work with Swami Vivekananda. Belur Math near Kolkata established by Swamiji. He trotted India to know his country well.

Kolkata now watching India vs Sri Lanka cricket match at the Lords of India - Eden Gardens. I think it is the best gift of Santa for Kolkata on the eve of Christmas!