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Representation and revolution: Indian Museum unveils portrait of Rani Rashmoni

This year marks the 232nd birth anniversary of the social reformer and philanthropist, the founder of Dakshineswar temple, Rani Rashmoni of Janabazar. On this occasion the 210 years old Indian Museum, Kolkata, inaugurated a portrait of Rani Rashmoni in the Painting Gallery on 1 October this year.

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Rebel with a cause

Rani Rashmoni (1793- 1861) is known more for her piety and the construction of a magnificent Kali temple at Dakshineswar…

Remembering Rani Rashmoni: The enlightening philanthropist

She took a major stride towards the ultimate goal to give women the right to be educated

Hindu outfit target scribes

Several journalists were on Tuesday allegedly beaten up by supporters of the Hindu Samhati, a pro- Hindu outfit when the…