Kolkata: In the age of cloud computing and digital accounting, the humble haalkhata — the traditional ledger — has scripted a cultural comeback this Poila Baisakh. Haalkhata marks the ...

The name itself means First of Baishakh, the first month of the Bengali calendar. Pahela Baishakh now falls on the 14 of April of the Georgian calendar, and it is a day of joyous celebration in ...

Even today, most farmers in the country sow seeds, harvest crops, and remember their birth dates according to the Bangla calendar. The names of two Muslim rulers are notable in the formalisation ...

The Sankranti moment marking the transition will occur at 3:30 AM on Monday, April 14. The Bengali calendar commences with the month of Boishakh, which aligns with the harvest season. Hence ...

The festival signifies new beginnings and hope. The Bengali calendar dates back to King Shashanka's reign. Mughal Emperor Akbar reformed it for tax collection. People offer prayers and start new ...

According to Bengali Sakabdi, the first day of the year is considered the most auspicious. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended warm greetings on the occasion of 'Poila Boishakh' which ...

marks the first day of the Bengali calendar and is one of the most cherished cultural celebrations in Bengal. It symbolises a fresh start—ushering in hope, positivity, and new beginnings.

It all started with a king’s command and the struggles of farmers. But over time, Pohela Boishakh became much more than just a calendar fix—it turned into a celebration of people, pride, and protest.

Poila Baishakh and Nobo Borsho both indicate the Bengali New Year. This festival is celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm in West Bengal. Every year, this festival is celebrated on April 15.

It marks the first day of the Bengali New Year according to the Bengali calendar. For those unfamiliar, Poila or Pohela means "first"-referring to the first day of the month of Baisakh in the Hindu ...