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
Birbhum, the land of red soil, has long been known as Rabindranath Tagore’s workplace, Tarashankar’s birthplace, the Kopai River, Sonajhuri Haat, Shantiniketan, Tarapith, and Kankalitala—but now a remarkable new chapter is being added to this legacy, as tea cultivation has recently begun in Sriniketan, an initiative undertaken by
Sombhu Mitra, an eminent Bengali theatre personality I still remember that particular day. It was a time when I had just completed my Masters in English. My friend, philosopher, guide and teacher Samik Bandopadhyay wanted me to join Bohurupee Theatre Group. Inspired by him, I went
Je raate mor duarguli bhanglo jhorey… Only Debabrata Biswas could bring out the pain and the spirituality of this song through that god-gifted voice that is still the best seller. Biswas’ music was notable for its exceptional depth of emotional expression combined with an exploration