Wildflower is symbolic of the free spirit. Uncultivated by the mainstream, an independent thinker, bravely growing wild and free in a world plagued by conformity. Dr. Balaichand Mukhopadhyay chose the pen name ‘Bonophool’ (wildflower) when he commenced his journey as an author. A qualified pathologist
Exclusive interview with Arpita and Anushree Located on the eastern fringes of the city, Dhapa is Kolkata’s oldest and largest dumping ground – a dead end where all dreams and aspirations are thwarted. The area consists of landfill sites where approximately 2,500 tonnes of waste are
Bengalis are a race of foodies who practically eat to live and live to eat. It’s an inevitable component of any adda and the Bengalis are dead serious about it, any day, any time. Even people who have lived all their lives in the comfort
Think Kolkata food and the taste buds long for luchi-alur dum, macher kaliya, daab-chingri, ilish machh bhapa and mouth-watering sweets. While these dishes are widely available, Parsi food like Patra ni machhi, dhanshak, berry pulao, and lagan nu custard are dishes that have become rarity
“If you invest your time, talent, and resources, orphans around the world can have much happier and healthier lives. (Beau Sides) Orphans who have lost their parents or have been abandoned by their parents and to fend for themselves are truly among the most vulnerable in
Firecrackers are symbolic of celebration, of extravagance, and good luck and remain an integral part of Kali Puja and Diwali and this year, the entire country is gearing up to celebrate the festivals with gusto. Last two years had a blanket ban on all celebrations
For the past two years, the pandemic had forced people to stay indoors, and the city wore a desolate look. But this year Kolkata is back on its feet, all set and raring to go. Four professional theatre groups will be hosting a four-day theatre
One of the most invoked forms of Goddess Durga is her manifestation as the youthful, multi-armed deity who successfully battles the mighty buffalo demon that symbolizes among other things, the elemental powers of brutish ignorance. Mahishasura’s sole purpose was to dominate and control and his
The month of October carries an aura of piety and celebration, cutting across all socio-economical and religious barriers. This is the auspicious month for Durga Puja, the autumnal festival (Sharodiya utsab), celebrated in different parts of the country, but most notably in the eastern region,
Wildlife enthusiasts from across the globe dream of catching just a glimpse of the majestic predator of the world's largest mangrove forest. But for the people living with the swamp tigers of the Sundarbans, such an encounter converts to a death sentence for them. Even