There are a few people in this world who are remembered beyond a century of their birth. Yes, we do remember the dark chapters of history, be it Hitler and the holocaust or the Hiroshima Atom Bomb and even General Dyer of Jallianwallah Bag. We
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
The Hooghly Imambara carries a living story of devotion, history, and architectural nuances that is beyond a mere monument. Located on the banks of the Hooghly River in West Bengal, this impressive edifice holds a rich history from the Mughal period. It stands today as a symbol of
If you happen to visit Bengal in the last month of the Bengali calendar you will often see Gajon Sanyasis begging from door to door, asking for alms and food-grains. Clad in a simple robe and some with body adorned in ash, while some having faces covered
Every time our mothers or grandmothers sat with their harmoniums to sing, one name often popped up, carved intricately on the wooden frame: Dwarkin. Much later, scale changer harmoniums made their way into Bengali households and names like Pakrashi & Co found their presence. But
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
Bastille… that formidable French prison that none could ever get through. But on the afternoon of 14 July 1789, this very fortress and political prison was attacked by an angry and aggressive mob. The prison had become a symbol of the monarchy’s dictatorial rule, and
There was a time when the children of Bengal were not crazy for Harry Potter, rather they were hooked to a sky-blue-covered shabby book, whose pages had stories that could take any imaginative soul to a trajectory beyond the fantasies of even Harry Potter. It
Tracing Bengal’s ancient and rich heritage of woodworks Daruchitra aka woodwork is the art of wood engraving. It is an ancient craft, used for decorating door frames, pillars, windows, palanquins, boat prows, toys and dolls. The designs are carved out and the plain surfaces are then
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