Mangoes are a refreshing treat during the harsh summers. Indians love relishing a juicy mango and are always in high demand for their delectable flavour profile. However, you may be surprised to learn that mangoes also benefit the ecosystem. Furthermore, what if we planted hundreds
May be the scientific word Polynemus paradiseus appears Greek to you all. It is the scientific name of a very delectable fish whose fry probably you all have had. Topshe! Not the assistant of Feluda but the batter fried Topshe fries that adorn plates at
Concerns have been raised by the recent spate of cyclones that have repeatedly struck the Bengal coast. This exposes us to the damaging ways we have been treating nature, leaving it vulnerable to its own forces. The aftermath of cyclones, which not only destroy houses
The total area of the conch shell is not more than 11 inches but the detailed miniature art carved on its surface is bound to startle any onlooker. An entire episode from the ancient Indian epic, ‘Mahabharata’ comes alive on the surface of a conch
India is a hotpot of a variety of cultures, ethnicities, religions, and races and celebrates many festivals that are unique to the sub-continent. Rakhi, or Raksha Bandhan, is a celebration of the bond between brothers and sisters. Raksha Bandhan in Sanskrit means "the knot of
Chouringhee - Thomas Daniell 1787 This was considered as the ‘Road to Redemption,’ taking one directly to Goddess Kali. At least that’s what residents of Calcutta believed centuries ago. Rewinding to the 17th century, the area between Maidan and Esplanade was a tiger-infested forest. At the
Room No 17 has a unique charm, superior to any other oak laced, antique bedded five star restored property. For this is a room that oozes romance, displays a love story that transcended borders, languages and status. And the best part is any of us
No more Potato Chips, the battle is now on a new turf --- Potato Biscuits. Yes, you heard it right. And the centre of this battle is linked to Kolkata with city based Indian giant ITC launching Potato All Rounder Biscuits to give PRAN’s Potata,
It was 1942, the year that defined the fate of an impoverished Calcutta, with the notorious Bengal Famine of 1943 looming large amidst the ravages of World War II. It was during this time that American soldiers landed in Calcutta. But the Great American Dream
They first rolled out on the roads of Kolkata in 1958, the iconic yellow glossy and sturdy Ambassador taxis that became another name for the hustle and bustle of the City of Joy. But after 2014, when Hindustan Motors stopped manufacturing the Ambassador Classic cabs,