Why is the news of a book lover buying books worth Rs 3 lakh from a book fair hitting the headlines? Simple, because in an age when we have forgotten to read physical books, isn’t it like a dream come true when one hears that
The Spring has arrived on time this year, and so has the cuckoo songs, with twitters of birds as they try to build their new nests. The flame of Palash and Shimul still reign the landscapes of Bengal, yet something is amiss this Basanta Utsav.
3 mouth watering recipes from a mother’s bawarchi khana The Hijri Calendar or the Islamic lunar calendar announces the beginning of Ramazan and Muslims all over the world observe the holy month by fasting from dawn (Suhoor) until sunset (Magrib). But Ramazan isn’t just about abstaining
Burra Bazar has a distinct chaotic outlook all day long, that rings a chord with the chaos and warmth of Kolkata. But how did this trading district of Kolkata look in the British era? When most of us these days, trace the architectural splendours of
In the early 9th century, the northern Indian subcontinent was ruled over by the Pala Empire, whose territory stretched across the Gangetic plain to include parts of modern-day eastern Pakistan, northern and northeastern India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. The huge empire reached its peak under emperors
A dingy cell of British India’s notorious prison, where revolutionaries were treated like dogs, a burly British police officer using clippers to just uproot the nails of a man, tied to a chair. The man in question sits steady, without even a flicker of his
West Bengal witnesses the recognition of five indigenous products with geographical indication (GI) tags. This is a significant step in preserving and promoting its rich cultural and agricultural heritage and acknowledges its unique qualities as well as origins of them, hereby assuring legal protection and increasing
The world of cheese desserts is no longer confined to the creamy and cheesy capitals of Europe or the USA. It no longer revolves solely around New York-style cheesecakes or the gooey French cheese fondue. Believe it or not, Bengal’s famous dessert Ras Malai has
Mixed fruits jams are probably the next best thing to having the actual fruits themselves, particularly if they are made from 100 percent organic ingredients as ours are. As with all our products, the mixed fruit jams we offer you are completely natural, free of
From the iconic Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata to the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, a group of 15 travel enthusiasts and globetrotters are embarking on an extraordinary journey of a lifetime! They are all set to undertake a remarkable road trip covering a