There was a time when Durga Puja could be related not just to dhaakis and their drumbeats, but also to new album releases. Pujor Gaan was a quintessential part of Durga Puja, just like Bengali’s bhuri bhoj and bhog spread was a must during all
It was 1757, a year that etched many a milestone for Bengal and in a larger perspective even India. For this was the year when the last Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-daullah lost to the British army and Bengal lost its independence to the foreign rulers,
‘Highhhhlyyy Sussspicious…’ that stress on the ‘S’ made all the difference as Jatayu aka Lal Mohan Ganguly (also pronounced in an anglicized style) tried to express his thoughts to Feluda in Sonar Kella. Rather should we say the manner in which veteran comedian Santosh Dutta
That soft and embroidered fabric with exquisite designs, that probably remind us of our granny’s love and our childhood winters. Yes, we are speaking of Bengal’s quintessential quilt version of Kantha and the exclusively embroidered ones known as Nakshi Kantha. If you wish to see
Hindustan Club is a club with a difference. It has always stood out from the rest as it is an all-women club. Keeping that in mind they are celebrating Durga Puja this year with a theme that goes well with their club ethos. Amar Uma
Satyajit Ray’s Apur Sansar was a classic per se that brought out every emotion of Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay’s classic novel. But imagine Apur Sansar selling Bengal’s golden-brown fritters mixed in a thonga full of puffed rice! Well, that’s what Bengal and Kolkata is all about, where
Premiered in 2017 at the Shanghai International Film Festival, and then travelling across continents, from Moscow to Vancouver to Egypt, movie Doob has always grabbed the spotlight. Not just for its controversy on getting certification, but also because it has finally got its due worth.
