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1 week ago | 
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Ruman Ganguly |Aatreyee Mohanta
From fancy braids and tea parties to playing the guitar and riding bicylces – girl dads and boy dads inhabit two very different but similar universes. On Father’s Day, here a peek into their worldThere’s no handbook for fatherhood — just heart, chaos, and the unique joys of raising boys and girls. Girl dads braid hair and wear glitter. Boy dads learn football tricks and negotiate over toys. While the world expects stoicism, these dads embrace softness and emotion.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Ruman Ganguly
The 48th International Kolkata Book Fair 2025 is scheduled from 28 January to 9 February 2025 at Salt Lake City, Kolkata. With Germany as the focal theme country, the fair will feature key events including Children's Day, Senior Citizen’s Day, and a special exhibition on 19th-century Bengali book illustrations. The 48th International Kolkata Book Fair 2025 is scheduled from 28 January to 9 February 2025 at Salt Lake City, Kolkata.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Ruman Ganguly
The trailer for Puro Puri Eken reveals a thrilling murder mystery set in Puri, featuring Detective Ekendra Sen. The story follows Eken Babu as he investigates eerie calls to a Kathakali dancer that lead to multiple murders. Packed with suspense, humor, and cultural elements, the series is directed by Joydeep Mukherjee and stars Anirban Chakrabarti.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Raima Ganguly |Ruman Ganguly
CT catches up with actors and close friends Parambrata Chattopadhyay and Rahul Arunoday Banerjee at the Quiz with the Stars event. The duo, who share a strong professional and personal bond, discuss their collaborative experiences in films and their close relationship beyond work. CT caught up with actors and friends Parambrata Chattopadhyay and Rahul Arunoday Banerjee at the recent Quiz with the Stars at Marble Palace.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Ruman Ganguly
Idhika Paul shares her love for Poush Sankranti, emphasizing the tradition of making payesh and pithe with her family. She highlights the festival's significance in celebrating the bond between humans and nature. Despite missing her grandfather, she remains committed to the festivities. She indulges in traditional sweets, viewing them as an emotion rather than extra calories.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Ruman Ganguly
Indie singer Sanjeeta Bhattacharya releases 'Tu Aa Zara,' a dance-pop track with Somanshu, blending dancehall and afro-inspired rhythms with Hindi and Bengali lyrics. The song narratively explores modern situationships and marks Sanjeeta’s first use of Bengali lyrics in her music. Indie singer Sanjeeta Bhattacharya releases 'Tu Aa Zara,' a dance-pop track with Somanshu, blending dancehall and afro-inspired rhythms with Hindi and Bengali lyrics.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Ruman Ganguly
The first song from the film 'Binodiini - Ekti Natir Upakhyan' titled 'Kanha Tose Hryday Na Jorungi' was launched at Ahindra Mancha with a live Kathak performance by the actress Rukmini Maitra. The song captures a pivotal moment in the film involving Binodini Dasi. Sung by Shreya Ghoshal, it incorporates elements of Hindustani classical music. The event concluded with applause.
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Dec 11, 2024 | 
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Ruman Ganguly
The trailer launch of "5 No Swapnamoy Lane" promises a heartwarming tale of two cousins fighting to reclaim their ancestral home. Director Manasi Sinha emphasizes the film's focus on family bonds and overcoming challenges. The trailer launch of "5 No Swapnamoy Lane" promises a heartwarming tale of two cousins fighting to reclaim their ancestral home. Director Manasi Sinha emphasizes the film's focus on family bonds and overcoming challenges.
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Dec 9, 2024 | 
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Ruman Ganguly
Satya and Kaberi, a Kolkata couple burdened by middle-class anxieties, find their lives upended when Satya's acquaintance dies of an overdose in their home, leaving behind a suitcase full of cash. The couple's discovery of the money's link to heroin trafficking plunges them into a dangerous criminal underworld, testing their morals and threatening their mundane existence. The official teaser of Mainak Bhaumik's next, Bhaggyo Lokkhi, is out. The film is a cold-blooded family nightmare.
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Dec 9, 2024 | 
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Ruman Ganguly
NewsentertainmentbengalimoviesThe 16th Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival set to inspire and illuminate Kolkata's literary sceneTrendingThe 16th Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival (AKLF) was announced at a Park Street bookstore. The event featured Nobel Laureate Abhijit Banerjee, who launched his book *Chhaunk*. The festival, scheduled for January 10-12, 2025, at Allen Park, will host over 120 writers, including prominent figures like Ramachandra Guha, Shobhaa De, and William Dalrymple.
