From Ramnami tattoos to a global app: Chaltabagan's 'Nishan' takes Durga Puja beyond Kolkata

From Ramnami tattoos to a global app: Chaltabagan's 'Nishan' takes Durga Puja beyond Kolkata

Kolkata: They came from Chhattisgarh with the name of Ram tattooed across every inch of their bodies—elders of the Ramnami Samaj, a devotional community who began inscribing themselves in the 1890s as a quiet act of protest against temple exclusion.

by Trans World Features September 01, 2026

Prabha Khaitan Foundation celebrates 'Vasant Utsav' at Indian Museum Kolkata

Prabha Khaitan Foundation celebrates 'Vasant Utsav' at Indian Museum Kolkata

The central courtyard of the historic Indian Museum in Kolkata witnessed an ensemble of beautiful pulsating dance performances marking the 'Vasant Utsav' celebrations on the eve of Holi by members of Dona Ganguly’s dance troupe, Diksha Manjari, along with a free-flowing lucid narrative by culturist, Sundeep Bhutoria, evoking vivid imagery of the interplay of colours and expressions.

by Trans World Features March 15, 2025

Protyusha Mitra to present her first solo exhibition, Casement, from Apr 7

Protyusha Mitra to present her first solo exhibition, Casement, from Apr 7

Kolkata, Apr 4 (IBNS): Protyusha Mitra shall present her 1st solo exhibition, Casement, from Apr 7 at White Box Janus, 187 Park Street.

by Trans World Features April 03, 2019

Kolkata: Starmark launches The Recession Groom

Kolkata: Starmark launches The Recession Groom

Kolkata, June 30 (IBNS): Bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Leadstart Publishing, hosted the launch of the novel 'The Recession Groom' by writer Vani at its Quest Mall outlet on Monday.

by IBNS June 29, 2015

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