Bhai Dooj in Sonagachi: Celebration of love and resilience among sex workers
Kolkata's Sonagachi district celebrates Bhai Dooj, where sex workers come together to honor sibling bonds, challenge societal stigma.
Kolkata's Sonagachi district celebrates Bhai Dooj, where sex workers come together to honor sibling bonds, challenge societal stigma.
They are all ‘known negatives’, but in the most postive of ways. A family residing near the closed Jessop Refractory in Karangapara has been a beacon of hope for many, especially during Bhai Phonta, the Bengali festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters.
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has decided to revert to the original name of its Town Planning and Development Department.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee celebrated Bhai Phonta, signifying the deep bonds between brothers and sisters, at her Kalighat residence today, with Trinamul Congress leaders and others, including former Kolkata mayor Sovan Chatterjee, turning up for the ceremony.
On the day of Bhai Phonta, vegetable and fruit prices soared. The high prices of vegetables, fish, chicken, and mutton in city markets have put a strain on the common man.
General election in the country is likely to be held in the middle of April.
Trinamul Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee has asked her party leaders from Birbhum to pull up socks in view of the tough battle ahead.
The Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) in association with the Siliguri College will observe the bicentennial birth anniversary of Michael Madhusudan Dutt.
She said the words of Netaji inspire the people of India every day. After becoming the head of Indian National Army, Netaji fixed its motto which was faith, unity and equality.
The 25th annual day ceremony of Rishra St. Thomas Academy concluded in a dazzling spectacle at Rabindra Bhavan today, leaving a trail of enthusiasm and glamour.
