In an interview with Subhash K Jha, Boman Irani speaks on working with Shyam Benegal and completing 15 years of Well Done Abba
As part of the Kerala Travel Mart last year, we (The Statesman) embarked on a tour of Fort Kochi, guided by Rajesh PK, alongside fellow media professionals.
Marriage is not just about celebrating togetherness on the good days; it is also about supporting one another through the toughest times. Siddhartha and Bani Majumdar's love story serves as a reminder of this very idea.
The post-lunch lethargy was instantly ripped off when the relaxed atmosphere was interrupted by the host’s announcement of a tour of the terracotta temples of Murshidabad’s Baranagar, as a fitting tribute to the Murshidabad Heritage Festival 2025.
In an attempt to transform the River Hooghly’s ghats into cleaner, greener and more vibrant community spaces, The River Ambassador Project is now engaging and actively involving those who live and work along the river in the preservation and renewal of these vital public areas.
Five restaurants across India that strike a fine three-way balance between great ambience, inspiring food and an interesting conceptual dining experience.
All my life I have worried about my “enemies”. My enemy is defined by the dictionary as someone who is actively opposed if not hostile to everything I do and stands in the way of my achieving success and happiness.
The Statesman talked to Sonali Roy and Subhamoy Roy this week about how they met and what really helped evolve their relationship into the blissful marriage that they enjoy now.
Rainfall caused by a low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal last week led to an increase in water levels at the Maithon and Panchet reservoirs. After DVC released water from these reservoirs, vast areas in West Midnapore, Hooghly, Howrah, Bankura, East Midnapore, East Burdwan and West Burdwan were flooded.
When journalist and environmental activist Mudar Patherya decided to host a party on a moving tram last Sunday, he was at the receiving end of a barrage of questions and quizzical looks. In this article for The Statesman, he attempts to answer a few of the whats and whys, while taking the reader quite literally on a ride.
