Have you heard of Shimurali? If not, probably you never tasted the king of Kaalakand! Not the ones, you get in the North Indian or Marwari sweet shops of Kolkata, but the ones that come straight from Nadia and considered to be an all-time delicacy.
It was my monsoon date on Kolkata’s famous Dacres Lane, where it is said you get any food on earth and that too at the cheapest rates. Its anytime better than the famed Parathawala Galli of Delhi as it has several more food options from
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
YSome call it a haunted mansion, some say it is a den of cobras, but the very sight of the dilapidated Raipur Rajbari of Birbhum does evoke a sense of rare pride and sorrow combined. If Nimtita Palace of Murshidabad reminds one of the famous
The Sundarbans during the annual monsoon (June–October) season are a nightmare for most locals. During the rainy season, residents have to plod through damaged river embankments and walk on slippery, muddy paths with the constant fear of poisonous snakes, crocodiles, and other wild animals lurking in the
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
While Chhabi Biswas and Kamal Mitra reigned the golden era of Bengali celluloid with their personalities and deep baritones, Pahari Sanyal was a check and balance to their aura. He was subtle, he was muted, yet he left a mark at times as the dearest
Debdutta Gupta & Partha Dasgupta In the myriad world of classical music, Bishnupur Gharana has since long made its presence felt and left an unforgettable mark. It has an identity of its own, that is completely unique, devoid of the influence of other classical gharanas. Bishnupur
He came as a meteor on the literary scene of Bengal. Manik Bandopadhyay’s reign was brief but intense. His works reflect, in many ways, the turbulent times he was part of and had the opportunity to witness from very close quarters. It was a period
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