As the world observes Food Safety Day on June 7, the Government of West Bengal is taking bold strides toward ensuring that every citizen has access to clean, safe, and nutritious food. With Bengal currently ranked 5th in India in terms of food quality, state authorities are
Kochu or Colocasia esculenta aka taro is a tropical plant that grows in abundance sporadically, especially during the monsoons. The large-leaved tropical Asian plant (Colocasia esculenta) of the arum family has a thick, tuberous underground stem whose leaves are simple, broad, and long-petioled. Its starchy
It is a universally accepted fact that Bengalis are foodies. Gastronomes here know no bounds when it comes to devouring mouth-watering dishes. In fact, Bengalis share an intimate relationship with food. The street food culture of Bengal is also rich with history and memories! There
Bengalis are famous for their sweet-tooth and why not? The state boasts of some of the best confectioners in the country. The prominent presence of sweets in Bengali cuisine can be noted throughout history. Ancient Bengal was known as ‘Gauda Banga’, a name believed to
Avisit to the Alipore Zoo had always been fun for all of us, though the only burning issue for years had been where to park the vehicle. Be it a car, a two-wheeler, or even buses carrying tourists from districts, the entire area surrounding the
If you are lapping up that favourite aloo posto or jhinge posto on a rainy noon with the piping hot bowl of rice, then think about British India and how China tried to stop our favourite poppy entering Bengal’s kitchens. Well, China has turned into
It was in 1915, when Tarun Niketan started its journey. Yes, that was pre-independent British India. A century has passed, yet it stands in a corner of South Kolkata that is today inundated with upscale Bengali restaurants from chains like Bhojohori Manna, Oh Calcutta and
Kolkatans have a unique way of looking at life. They are resilient and bounce back from all adversities without complaining and their joie de vivre is food. Yes, the city lives, breathes and certainly eats its food. The past is never disowned when it comes
Rabindranath Tagore, the universal poet is a vast universe himself, a microcosm of myriad facets, both known and unknown. He has voiced all human emotions – love, devotion, fears, doubts, awe, joy, sorrow….. encompassing everything that we see or feel, but lack words to express.
In a heartfelt tribute to Rabindranath Tagore on the occasion of Pochishe Boishakh, the West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. (WBTDCL) will be curating a one-of-a-kind event—‘Banglar Sarbikayana: Thakurbarir Ranna’—reviving the nostalgic flavours of the Tagore household through carefully designed thali experiences. The event marks the continuation of WBTDCL’s year-long