He came as a meteor on the literary scene of Bengal. Manik Bandopadhyay’s reign was brief but intense. His works reflect, in many ways, the turbulent times he was part of and had the opportunity to witness from very close quarters. It was a period
Bina Das: West Bengal's Revolutionary Force for Indian Independence “My object was to die and if I had to die, I wanted to do it nobly, fighting against this despotic system of government which has kept my country in perpetual subjection to its infinite shame and
It is a universally accepted fact that Bengalis are foodies. Gastronomes here know no bounds when it comes to devouring mouth-watering dishes. In fact, Bengalis share an intimate relationship with food. The street food culture of Bengal is also rich with history and memories! There
The story dates back to the morning of 13th September, 1886. The city still known as Calcutta, was in a festive mood since early hours that day. Groups of young boys had gathered at the Maidan to witness something extraordinary. Thomas Stevens, a man who set
Kalimpong is one of the most popular districts in North Bengal, located about 50 kilometers east of Darjeeling. It is said that in the past, trade between India and Tibet used to pass through this town. Kalimpong was also once home to the central office
Remember Satyajit Ray’s cult film, Gupi Gayen Bagha Bayen, where the two protagonists are blessed with three boons—unlimited food, the ability to travel wherever, and musical prowess by the King of Ghosts? The day after they receive the King’s blessings, they feel famished while roaming aimlessly in
In this fast-paced, city-centric life, not many people are perhaps aware of the tiny hamlet Mankar, tucked deep inside Galsi I CD Block of Purba Bardhaman (East Burdwan) district of West Bengal, which is steeped in history. This non-descript village was once a thriving town with a rich
Bengalis are famous for their sweet-tooth and why not? The state boasts of some of the best confectioners in the country. The prominent presence of sweets in Bengali cuisine can be noted throughout history. Ancient Bengal was known as ‘Gauda Banga’, a name believed to
“Gentlemen passing up and down the river may be accommodated with breakfast, dinner, supper, and lodging, and may depend on the charges being very reasonable, as his terms are ready money…Dinners dressed and sent out at short notice; also liquors sold by the single dozen,
Ganapati Chakraborty, the first practitioner of modern magic in Bengal In ancient times, Indian magicians were often considered workers of legitimate mystical miracles, not simply entertainers. Just like Jean-Eugène Robert-HoudinI, who is considered a pioneer of 19th-century modern entertainment magic as a theatrical art form, Ganapati