The J.N. Barua Cake Shop is as inseparable as Kolkata Christmas nostalgia. It reminds you of an almost lost era, when Bow Barracks, the vibrant Anglo-Indian para of the city thrived in all its hues. Much of it has faded, and down generation will probably
As the year comes to an end, Shantiniketan is all set to host one of its most cherished events, the Poush Mela 2024.This vibrant festival of Bengal will be held from December 24 to December 26, 2024, at Poush Mela Ground, Shantiniketan, West Bengal. The origins
The much-awaited Kolkata Christmas Festival officially began on 19th December, with joy and festivities. The inaugural ceremony, held at Allen Park on Park Street, was graced by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Representatives from various churches across the city also participated in the ceremony, symbolizing the
Kukur Tihar, a Nepalese Hindu festival for canines The unity in diversity – a key ecological principle – is also the very basis of India’s nationhood and the uniting principle of Hinduism. The unique relation of Hinduism to nature, according to Dr Nandita Krishna, author of
Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay (1876-1938) was one of Bengal’s most prolific and popular novelists and short story writers of the early 20th century. He wrote over 30 novels, novellas, and stories. Born in a poor family, Sarat Chandra based many of his novels on his own
Kolkata, an incredible city steeped in centuries-old history and renowned for its exclusive architecture, harbours many historical gems often unnoticed and rarely discussed. Many of these vignettes of historical gems are still strewn in different lanes and bylanes of an old city. Among these, tucked
Sittong is well known for its orange orchards Come November-December and the verdant hills of Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts are resplendent in hues of bright orange and wide beaming faces of locals reflecting their happiness and contentment. Sittong, a quaint little village in Kurseong, has an overabundance
Bengal's skies long for the flutter of migratory wings The misty mornings no more bear the cacophony of different winged species at the huge Santragachhi Jheel on the periphery of Greater Kolkata, nor do the flutter and shrill cries of our feathered friends encourage shutter-happy birdwatchers
There is an ancient adage that says, ‘One who sleeps under a quilt is comforted by love.’ So true indeed! With the onset of winter, we all scuttle for the comfort and warmth of quilts. Our love affair with the quilt is revived annually when
Narendranath Mitra’s classic short story, ‘Ras’ is a saga of love, betrayal and hope. It was made into a Hindi film, ‘Saudagar,’ in 1973, featuring Amitabh Bachchan. The story revolves around Motalef aka Moti, a shrewd skilled ‘Shiuli’ (date palm tree tapper). Date palm jaggery