Growing up as a single child in a middle-class north Kolkata household was mostly pleasant. The absence of squabbles with siblings and the undivided attention of parents seemed like a gift from God.

Mishti traders across the city said this is one occasion when even those who have cut down on sweets make an exception for their brothers and sisters A queue outside Girish Ch. Dey And Nakur Ch. Nandy ...

Kolkata Weather: Will it rain on Bhai Phota too? How will the weather be all day today, Thursday? Get the latest weather update. After Durga Puja, South Bengal also saw a few showers during Kali Puja.

A Reddit user's flight ordeal with a disruptive toddler sparked an online debate on managing children during flights. The article offers practical tips for parents, including timely feedings, ...

As India celebrates the auspicious festival of Bhai Dooj, the shine of gold and silver has slightly dimmed in the domestic market. On October 23, 2025, both 22-carat and 24-carat gold prices slipped ...

As the Diwali week begins, banks in several parts of the country will remain closed on October 20, 21, 22, and 23 for the auspicious occasions of Laxmi Pujan, Deepawali, Govardhan Pooja, and Bhai Dooj ...

KOLKATA (ANI) – Actor Moon Moon Sen’s husband, and father of Raima and Riya Sen, Bharat Dev Varma, passed away at his Kolkata residence on November 19. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee ...

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Today is Bhai Dooj, Bhagini Hastha Bhojanam, Yama Dwitiya. Date: Today is October 23, 2025, Thursday. As per the Indian national calendar, today is Kartika 2, of Sakasamvat 1947 (Viswavasu). According ...

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Date: Today is October 14, 2025, Tuesday. As per the Indian national calendar, today is Ashvina 23, of Sakasamvat 1947 (Viswavasu). According to Hindu lunar calendar the date is Kartika 7, 2082 ...

Mahfuz Ahmed had known famed director-writer Mohan Khan for nearly two decades. Remembering Mohan Khan, the actor shared a few memories of the late director with The Daily Star.