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BJP’s John Barla shares stage with Mamata in N Bengal

In a significant political development, former MP and Union minister of state John Barla joined chief minister Mamata Banerjee's official programme at Subhasini tea plantation in Alipurduar today, sharing the dais with her.

Was Holi a bigger festival than Durga puja in 18th century Bengal?

Dolyatra, or Holi, is one of the biggest Hindu festivals in Bengal. The festival is not only a mere religious festival but also an event that influenced Bengal’s social, cultural and political chronology. Here are some little-known anecdotes about Bengal during this time.