On Children’s Day, a look at two men whose Bengali rhymes for children became proverbs Hattima Tim Tim, tara mathey parey dim Tader khara duto shing, tara Hattima Tim Tim. (Untranslatable, but we’ll try: ‘In a field they lay
Aranyer Din Ratri is the well-known polyphonic narrative of Sunil
The city Bishnupur in Bankura is truly a city of
“In the pandemic, I started teaching cooking thinking it would
Along the busy Strand Road in Kolkata, a grand structure has quietly witnessed the evolution of India’s financial history. Samriddhi Bhavan, now the headquarters of the State Bank of India, is not just a building; it
There is a saying: “Atithi Devo Bhava”—the guest is akin
We were walking north along Netaji Subhas Road, west of
Kolkata, the City of Joy is renowned for its lively roads,
From ‘Pujoy chai notun juto' to ‘Muskurahat jo pairon par chhaa jaaye’ and 'Surprisingly Bata', Bata has kept comfort and affordability at the centre of its message and featured a family set up. Surprisingly, Bata has
It was once upon a time the Golden Fibre to the
GThe Bhagirathi once flowed past a sleepy settlement called Mukhsudabad,
'It lost its way some time ago due to stiff
A young researcher from Kolkata has created a completely biodegradable substance that can take the place of traditional plastic bags, which could greatly aid the battle against plastic pollution. Aviroop Mukherjee, a thirty-year-old inventor currently residing
The West Bengal government’s flagship health assurance programme, Swasthya Sathi,
Like her idol, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, she also plays in
Tea is something more than a drink for us—it is
CChander Pahar, written by Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay, has been a source of courage, dreams, and discovery for generations. For most, Shankar's journey through the African wilderness exists quite literally only in the ink and pages of literature. For one
Experience Lamahatta, the mountain streams, eco-parks, and boutique hospitality create
Jhargram is often called the heart of Junglemahal. This district of
A meditative hill, and at its base, a river rests
CChander Pahar, written by Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay, has been a source of courage, dreams, and discovery for generations.
Experience Lamahatta, the mountain streams, eco-parks, and boutique hospitality create an unforgettable Himalayan retreat
Jhargram is often called the heart of Junglemahal. This district of West Bengal is blessed with
A meditative hill, and at its base, a river rests in silence. As far as
Nobody does terracotta (burnt clay) quite like Bengal. And this skill has stood the test
Uttar (North) Dinajpur would probably not feature prominently on a list of Bengal’s most popular
Marble Lake is Purulia’s monsoon masterpiece
Remember that scene from Feluda movie Sonar Kella? Where peacocks reigned? Peacock, the National Bird as pompously
Bijanbari is a peaceful hamlet situated at a height of 2,500 feet, only 15 kilometres
Should we call it soul food? Comfort food? Or just an easy recipe to soothe
The twin towns of Gaur-Pandua, medieval capital of Bengal are probably the least known historical
Bengal is experiencing a boom in tourism. According to data from the Union Ministry of
A young researcher from Kolkata has created a completely biodegradable substance that can take the place of traditional plastic bags, which could greatly aid the battle against plastic pollution. Aviroop Mukherjee, a thirty-year-old inventor currently residing
The West Bengal government’s flagship health assurance programme, Swasthya Sathi,
Like her idol, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, she also plays in
Tea is something more than a drink for us—it is
From ‘Pujoy chai notun juto' to ‘Muskurahat jo pairon par chhaa jaaye’ and 'Surprisingly Bata',
CChander Pahar, written by Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay, has been a source of courage, dreams, and discovery for generations.
Experience Lamahatta, the mountain streams, eco-parks, and boutique hospitality create an unforgettable Himalayan retreat
It was once upon a time the Golden Fibre to the world, but are the golden