Ranjini Guha is an academician and passionate food blogger It was during a walk in the busy Dalhousie area with a friend amidst the din and cacophony of tired people returning home I heard my friend inquiring about Phalsa with a fruit seller. The name Phalsa reminded me
Matinee idol Uttam Kumar was not just an iconic actor who will be remembered in Bengal down generations, but was also someone who loved to treat guests at home. His long-time companion Supriya Devi happened to be a fantastic cook and often hosted parties on
Natore is a peaceful and picturesque location in the Rajshahi district of North Bangladesh. The place is not just famous for its Rajbari, but was made immortal through the pages of Jibanananda Das’ poems. Who can ever forget Natorer Banalata Sen? But this area is
Well, Bengal does not have a Sea of Poppies that are used to make deadly drugs of the underworld. But we have one of the best fritters of the world --- unique to Bengal’s Bankura district – the hot yummy Posto Fritters. It is believed
What can be more satisfying for a Bengali in the hot summer noon than a bowl full of piping hot 'tok dal' (sour lentil soup) spread over warm white rice, while tiny pieces of aromatic cooked raw mango pop from within! Bengalis not only love
Legacy and Legends cannot be purchased. Ace photo-journalist and economic advisor to Bengal Chamber of Commerce, Nirmalya Mukherjee tells the story of how Radu Babu Chayer Dokan resisted city developers! YYear 1933. Radha Kishore Datta an ardent and firebrand revolutionary devoted to the cause of India’s
Almost a century-old Samovar Tea Shop still operates at Bentinck Street, where the copper Samovar pulls in hundreds every day for its unique taste and health benefits. But what are Samovars? Samovars are large metallic vessels used to boil water and brew tea and coffee.
Bengal has always been a land of abundance and the variety of vegetables grown on its fertile soil needed to be used at one go, to feed joint families once upon a time. That probably gave birth to the common Chorchori, a dish that can
According to the Bengali calendar, Dol Jatra, also known as Dol Purnima, is the last festival of the year. People embrace the spring season with open arms as they celebrate the event. Although Dol and Holi are the same festival, they are based on different Hindu
According to the Bengali calendar, Dol Jatra, also known as Dol Purnima, is the last festival of the year. People embrace the spring season with open arms as they celebrate the event. Although Dol and Holi are the same festival, they are based on different