Founded on March 13, 1922, by Prafulla Chandra Sarkar , the newspaper began as a four-page evening daily printed in red ink as a mark of protest against colonial rule. Over the last century, it has grown into a cornerstone of Bengali identity, covering everything from the Indian independence movement to modern global affairs. The transition to an e-paper format was a strategic move by the ABP Group to cater to the global Bengali diaspora and tech-savvy younger generations. Key Features of the E-Paper

"Tap it," Ronit said.

He handed over the thick, damp bundle of newsprint.

But for 72-year-old Alokesh Das, the ritual was incomplete. He sat on a wooden bench at his favorite corner table, his fingers drumming a restless rhythm on the Formica surface. His eyes were fixed on the entrance of the coffee house, waiting for the boy with the bicycle.

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Founded on March 13, 1922, by Prafulla Chandra Sarkar , the newspaper began as a four-page evening daily printed in red ink as a mark of protest against colonial rule. Over the last century, it has grown into a cornerstone of Bengali identity, covering everything from the Indian independence movement to modern global affairs. The transition to an e-paper format was a strategic move by the ABP Group to cater to the global Bengali diaspora and tech-savvy younger generations. Key Features of the E-Paper

"Tap it," Ronit said.

He handed over the thick, damp bundle of newsprint.

But for 72-year-old Alokesh Das, the ritual was incomplete. He sat on a wooden bench at his favorite corner table, his fingers drumming a restless rhythm on the Formica surface. His eyes were fixed on the entrance of the coffee house, waiting for the boy with the bicycle.