Banglaamarpran

Mohammed Salim, born in 1904 in Kolkata, is celebrated as the first Indian footballer to play overseas. His journey from the bustling streets of Kolkata to the grandeur of European football is nothing short of inspirational. Early Life and Local Success Salim grew up in a family of modest means in the then Calcutta (now Kolkata). Football quickly became his passion,...

Nestled in a by-lane of Kidderpore, Kolkata, the rust-red door of Young Bengal Hotel leads you into a modest interior. With its simple tables and benches, it feels like a journey back in time, offering a glimpse into a century-old tradition of wholesome meals at a ‘pice hotel’. The term 'pice hotel' might be unfamiliar today. 'Pice' was a currency...

Not many people have heard about the Nilganj massacre of 1945, a tragic event involving the mass killing of over 2000 Azad Hind Fauj soldiers in detention camps by the British. This dark chapter of history came to my attention through an exhaustive Facebook post by Atish Basak. The post included videos of Shiv Shankar Ghosh, a retired school...

SSC CGL 2024: Important Dates and Application Details Great news for all aspirants! The SSC CGL 2024 exam will be conducted in August/September. The Staff Selection Commission is expected to release the SSC CGL 2024 notification online on June 11, 2024. The last date for the SSC CGL 2024 application is July 10, 2024. The regional website of the Commission...