Matinee idol Uttam Kumar was not just an iconic actor who will be remembered in Bengal down generations, but was also someone who loved to treat guests at home. His long-time companion Supriya Devi happened to be a fantastic cook and often hosted parties on
Algarah is a tiny hamlet on way to the famous Silk Route. Strategically placed, it is the highest point in Kalimpong region with a mean elevation of 5900 feet above sea level. A virgin forestry, Algarah offers a fine destination to birders and Himalayan forest
“In the 1980s, Kolkata’s fashion scene saw a wave of inspiration from Shantiniketan’s batik alpana. This led to the creation of ‘Ranstitchl’—a style where women’s sarees and outfits were crafted with intricate stitching on a single piece of cloth. ‘Kantha stitch’ sarees became popular, promoted
If tourists have always romanticized the divine ghats of Varanasi, there are those who have turned a blind eye to the ghats of Kolkata. They are steeped in history as much as the ghats of Varanasi, built by various zamindars centuries ago as private bathing
We have all grown up listening to that powerful Rabindrasangeet — a song that speaks of rising above fear and self-doubt, of discovering strength within and winning over life’s challenges. While many of us simply heard it, only a rare few truly live by its spirit. Pritikana Jana,
March 13, 1892. It was the night of the full moon, the day of Holi. Ambikacharan Goho’s eldest son, Ramcharan Goho’s wife gave birth to a son. When she looked at the new-born, she exclaimed, “Oh! The baby looks like a lump of cowdung (Gobar)!”
In the life of Bengalis, the charm of the Bangla Calendar during Poila Boishakh (Bengali New Year) has faded. Our own calendar is no longer part of daily life. Except for a few traditional events like weddings, sacred rituals, or some small businesses, most people don’t feel the need for Bengali
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETybCQV4ShE There are a few people in this world who are remembered beyond a century of their birth. Yes, we do remember the dark chapters of history, be it Hitler and the holocaust or the Hiroshima Atom Bomb and even General Dyer of Jallianwallah Bag. We
Natore is a peaceful and picturesque location in the Rajshahi district of North Bangladesh. The place is not just famous for its Rajbari, but was made immortal through the pages of Jibanananda Das’ poems. Who can ever forget Natorer Banalata Sen? But this area is
Long before the internet personalized entertainment into solitary corners of mobile screens and binge-watch sessions came to Bengali households, Sunday evenings used to share a collective ritual every week in the living room…sitting with everyone in the family with tea and pakora and a flickering