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Beyond the typical: Kolkata’s Sarbojanin Nabadurga Durgotsab

In a city where Durga Puja ‘apparently’ means worshipping a grand idol of Goddess Durga along with her children, Garia Mitali Sangha stands apart. Every year, in a distinctive tradition spanning nearly seven decades, nine different forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped under the same roof.

New upskilling initiative focuses on Covid widows, survivors

"As the second wave raged through the country, naturally, the focus for most funders and SPOs (Social Purpose Organizations) was directed towards providing relief. But, dialogues and a changing narrative on how to provide sustenance and ensure sustainable livelihood to the affected families must begin,"

BRICS nations agree on innovation co-operation

The concept note and Action Plan for BRICS Innovation Cooperation 2021-2024 were discussed during the meeting organized on June 22, 2021, to review the implementation of the BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation(STI) Calendar of Activities.

Lalu Prasad Shaw’s NFT-certified works go on display

This exhibition is an important step towards propelling the dialogue around South Asian Art in line with the platforms vision to foster a virtual and global ecosystem for art, artists and collectors from the region beginning with India, using future technologies like blockchain.