Fragrance of Shiuli flowers strewn on a morning path or sailing white clouds in the autumn sky… quintessential images of a Bengal autumn that speak of the arrival of Maa Durga… these images never came to my mind when I was a child. We were
“The world thrives on speed and accuracy,” these were the first words that Gopal Bose said when I first met him as a teenager. But that was not my last meeting, for I went on to coach under him in the days to come. Having
As a child I always loved the smell of old books, that often transported me to the world of dreams, where words bespoke tales of lands that I never travelled through or seas that I never crossed. That rustic unexplained odour, unknowingly became a part
‘Tumi dushtu lok’… (He is an evil man)… that’s what teary-eyed Mukul said when Mandar Bose killed a peacock with a shot. And may be that one shot in the end of the movie had lots to speak. So, did the wonder laced look of
Every year Purulia is up in flames, especially in late Winter and the whole of Spring. But the red and orange hue witnessed are not flames of fire, but the grandeur of Palash and Shimul trees that abound this district of Bengal. The long winding
Jayanta Sen is a teacher and admin of Purono Kolkatar Golpo group Monsoon is in full swing in Bengal. As we stepped on a journey to the historical town of Serampore, we were welcomed into the hustle and bustle of the streets, honking of ‘toto’ vehicles
The Roys of Cossimbazar Rajbari, Pallab Roy and his son Saurav Roy have a rare hobby. They have restored old and unique cars from all across the globe. A short video on their hobby
There will be many in the City of Joy celebrating Kolkata’s birthday today. After all, on this day in 1690, British trader Job Charnock landed in Kolkata and he has been regarded by many as the founder of the city. However, whether Job Charnock should
When Bengal’s all-time favourite Hilsa or Ilish Maach is served in royal style befitting a queen with members of some well-known royal families giving you company, then the fish tastes even better and the dishes turn to signature ones. Along with that, throw in a
Photography, prayers and peace – add all these and one gets the name Ambika Kalna, in short Kalna, a picturesque temple town of Burdwan. Not just home to religious fervour, Kalna is also an abode to astonishing works of terracotta. With an impeccable, semi-urban charm,