We are all familiar with the famous clay dolls of Kathalia village in Murshidabad. The red-and-black striped dolls from this place have been crafted since ancient times. Among the many types of dolls made in Kathalia, the Gowalini doll (milkmaid), Ukuntolani doll (nitpicker), baby-oiling doll,
Every Spring, the city of romance and poetry, Kolkata, bursts open in a riot of colors. Colors of Shimul, Palash and Gulmohar, as the scorching summer approaches. Every year during Spring, patches of red blooms and turns the lifeless urban concrete into a vibrant cityscape. But how
The Supreme Court first ordered all stray dogs to be sent to shelters, which upset many people. This showed how much citizens care for the animals. After the public outcry, the Court revised its order. Now, the dogs will be sterilised, vaccinated, and returned safely to their local areas. Even
In the fertile, silt-rich Sundarbans, during the Kharif season, farmers used to harvest good yields of various indigenous rice varieties without using any chemical fertilizers or pesticides. Different local types of rice that could withstand floods and salt were grown and maintained for generations on high, medium, and
Some held sticks in their hands as they prepared for a mock duel, some were practicing fencing, and some were riding their bicycles circling the playground. They were all young girls, mostly teenagers, around 15 years old or maybe, a little older. And a youth in
Does the name Dhakai Paratha transport you straight to Bangladesh, or perhaps to your college street days in Kolkata? For many, it recalls the bustling roadside eateries near colleges and the parar tele-bhaja dokan that once fried these crisp golden delights every winter morning. There was a time when North Kolkata’s winter
Rabindranath Tagore’s connection with Mungpoo goes far beyond literature. it is a place where his creativity, compassion, and scientific curiosity came together. Even today, his legacy lives on through people like Shishir Routh, who has dedicated his life to preserving the poet’s memories. Shishir Routh of Mungpoo has
“All art is autobiographical. The pearl is the oyster’s autobiography,” said renowned Italian film director and screenwriter, Federico Fellini. Pearls have inspired people for ages with their timeless appeal. These treasures from the sea have also invited some unusual and profound comments from people who have
With the rhythm of the monsoon, memories of Bengal’s most cherished fish, Ilish (Hilsa), come alive on the plate through timeless recipes. The hilsa catch in Bengal and Bangladesh reaches its peak as the skies get darker and the rivers rise. From Kolkata to Khulna, every Bengali family
Jhargram is often called the heart of Junglemahal. This district of West Bengal is blessed with the spellbinding beauty of nature. The red laterite roads, forests of sal, mahua, jarul, and pial trees, countless species of birds, bears, rabbits, and deer—all together create a breathtaking kingdom