Rima Ray

The digital storyteller

[Harsh Goenka @hvgoenka]

Assam wants to shrink Kaziranga’s eco-sensitive zone from 10km to 1km for a stadium and other development. Yet every monsoon floods force elephants and rhinos towards higher ground through these very corridors.

Let’s build stadiums elsewhere as we cannot build another Kaziranga.

[Parveen Kaswan, IFS @ParveenKaswan]

Just these duo from forest sending their wishes on #WorldElephantDay.

Remember if habitat goes, they too will go.

[Bengal's untold tales @Gramergolpo]

She is painting her house 🏡

[Parveen Kaswan, IFS @ParveenKaswan]

The black panthers of North Bengal. These beauties from Kurseong hills.

[Bengal's untold tales @Gramergolpo]

Radhanath Sikdar: A past we must preserve

A young Bengali mathematician who, 100 years before Everest was even climbed, measured its height from thousands of miles away.

He was the first person to calculate the height of Mount Everest, in 1852

Sikdar calculated its height at exactly 29,000 feet, but Waugh added 2 feet to make it appear a more credible figure. The official height was announced in 1856, as 29,002 feet. A century later, in 1955, an Indian survey announced the height at 29,029 feet.

Don't let history fade, just share the post and keep the legacy going 🙏

@anujdhar @ShivAroor @AmitGuha2020 @Cawnporiaa @DattaChaudhuri @shinjan100 @stats_feed @QEBNA @KolkataTCOE @KolkataIndex @GargaC

[Bengal's untold tales @Gramergolpo]

She is painting her house 🏡

[West Bengal Tourism @TourismBengal]

Baroghutu lies at the peaceful confluence of the Kumari River and the Kangsabati River, close to Mukutmanipur Dam, in West Bengal. Surrounded by lush hills and forests, it invites you to unwind in nature’s lap. Plan your stay at the Baroghutu Tourism Property of WBTDCL.

[West Bengal Tourism @TourismBengal]

Aranya Tourism Property, located right next to Jaldapara National Park, brings you closer than ever to the incredible wildlife of North Bengal. Give your family a getaway filled with nature, excitement, and relaxation.

[Rima Ray @rima_ray]

This Indian State Is Now The Country's Second Favourite Tourist Destination
https://t.co/cyIRJM10N7

[West Bengal Tourism @TourismBengal]

Nakhoda Masjid, Kolkata’s one of the largest mosques, stands in the heart of Chitpur in the bustling Burrabazar area. This architectural gem, inspired by Mughal design, showcases exquisite craftsmanship and remains a symbol of the city’s rich cultural heritage.

[Curiosity @CuriosityonX]

Drone footage from above Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth.

📽: DJI

[West Bengal Tourism @TourismBengal]

Natua Dance is a lively folk dance from West Bengal, characterised by energetic steps, rhythmic movements, and colorful costumes. Performed mainly during festivals and celebrations, it embodies the spirit, joy, and cultural richness of Bengal’s rural communities.

[Rima Ray @rima_ray]

Twinkle twinkle in the night, #Kolkata is shining bright!
https://t.co/QBtYQSMiLW

[West Bengal Tourism @TourismBengal]

The traditional Bengali drum, whose thunderous rhythm sets the spirit of the festival alive.

[Sonali Bendre Behl @iamsonalibendre]

Independence Day reminds us - freedom should not be selective.

[Dr. PM Dhakate @paragenetics]

An amazing video, our national animal and bird, together in one frame! A perfect symbol of India's vibrant spirit. Wishing everyone a Happy Independence Day.
आप सभी को स्वतंत्रता दिवस की हार्दिक बधाई एवं शुभकामनाएं, जय हिंद। 🇮🇳
VC: Rakesh Bhatt
#IndependenceDay #JaiHind #स्वतंत्रता_दिवस #India #tiger #peacock

[Rima Ray @rima_ray]

This same prayer, now and always for my country.

[Arun Bothra 🇮🇳 @arunbothra]

Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high

Where knowledge is free
Where the world has not been broken up into fragments

… Into that heaven of freedom, my Father, let my country awake.

– Rabindranath Thakur

#HappyIndependenceDay

[West Bengal Tourism @TourismBengal]

Bengal's Durga Pujo is more than a festival—it's an emotion you'll feel deeply. Witness breathtaking art, vibrant celebrations, and a UNESCO-recognized spectacle come alive. Don't just hear the stories—plan your trip and feel the magic!

[Parminder Singh @parrysingh]

5 Countries that tackled the stray dog issue humanely. Lessons India must heed:

Portugal – Nationwide sterilisation & vaccination drives, coupled with adoption incentives. Euthanasia banned for healthy animals.

Netherlands – Achieved “zero stray” status without killing a single dog through mass sterilisation, microchipping, strict breeding laws, and heavy fines for abandonment.

Turkey – Stray dogs vaccinated, neutered, and released back into their territories with food and shelter stations across cities.

Chile – Mobile veterinary units provide free spay/neuter services in rural and urban areas, making prevention accessible to all.

Italy – Regional laws forbid killing strays; dogs are housed in municipal shelters until adoption, with public campaigns to encourage responsible pet ownership.

These countries recognised that compassion and control are not opposites. Humane solutions require patience, resources, and respect for life - not mass culling disguised as ‘protection.’

#straydogs #SupremeCourt

[Parveen Kaswan, IFS @ParveenKaswan]

Today is world #Rangers day. A day as a tribute to #forest frontline staff who are working in remote corners for #conservation. Facing poachers, loneliness, mining mafia & diseases. Away from limelight.

Do you know #India is considered as deadliest country for forest rangers.