Rs 65,000-crore jamboree: Why Bengal didn’t cancel Durga Puja’s closing act; even as floods raged up north

While North Bengal grappled with devastating floods and landslides, Kolkata hosted its dazzling Durga Puja carnival. This juxtaposition highlights Bengal’s unique economic reality, where faith and commerce are intertwined, making the festival an essential annual stimulus for its creative industries and workforce.