Kolkata’s underground water crisis is becoming a serious issue, driven by rapid urbanization and the construction of high-rise buildings. The problem stems from excessive groundwater extraction, poor management, and challenges in urban planning. Below is an overview of the factors contributing to ...
Major Shift from Underground Coal Mining to OpencastThe evolution of the Indian coal mining sector is a complex narrative marked by significant transformations that have shaped its current state. The shift from manpower-intensive mining to mechanization and privatization has disrupted the social and...
West Bengal is rich in various mineral deposits. It has a coal reserve of around 31.67 billion tonnes. Other metallic and non-metallic mineral deposits have been located in various districts of West Bengal. In the Himalayan region, there are rich deposits of dolomite, talc and coal. Deposits o...
February 19, 2021 marked the 125th year of Swami Vivekananda’s return to Kolkata after conquering the minds and hearts of the audience in the ‘World Religions Meet’ in Chicago. While Swami Vivekananda was enjoying the pleasant boat trip from Madras to Calcutta (now Chennai and Kolkata), ...
Yoga is an art and science of human life. It is a useful technique to keep one physically fit and mentally prepared to discover the real nature of consciousness. This quest has been the foundation of all great Yogic teachings and the goal of many great mystics. There is evidence in histor...
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a concept and an effective tool to create a balance in society. However, it is not only corporate social responsibility but also corporate moral responsibility. The CSR mandate in India requires companies to approach their business in terms of sustainable dev...
Hinduism is referred by some practitioners and scholars as Sanātana Dharma or as the ‘the eternal law’. They also regard Hinduism as a synthesis of various Indian cultures and traditions, with diverse roots and no individual founder. This ‘Hindu synthesis’ is believed to have st...
A large number of women are better in managing and leading teams effectively for a common cause. They may be of any age group, from any family, literate or illiterate. They only need to understand the purpose and the objectives of the task to manage. Most of them possess an inner spirit which ...
Sarada Devi used to come to Bishnupur on her way to and from Joyrambati to Dakshineswar and Calcutta and stayed in a few occasions in the house of Bashiswar Sen, popularly known as Boshi Sen, near Garhdarwaja in Bishnupur. Today, the house where Sarada Devi stayed lies in a dilapidated condition and...
“I am real Mother to all,” said the Holy Mother Sri Sarada. A house where mother used to stay in Bishnupur is waiting to become a pilgrimage site for the devotees.Once a rich and pioneering centre in sculpture, art and music, the town of Bishnupur stills bear witness to a magnificent histo...
