The artistic sense of Bengalis invariably found expression in their traditional spirit of hospitality and also in the food they served to their honoured guests, howsoever plain the fare might be. Just as their culinary skills were evident in the variety of items they prepared
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
Any bookworm or student of literature at some point of their lives must have laid hands on books like “To the Lighthouse,” or “Mrs Dalloway.” For who can ignore the immense contribution of one of the most pioneering English authors of the 20th century, Virginia
Ritwik Ghatak and his prized pupil Kumar Shahani used to watch the Lumières’ L’Arrivée d’un train à la Ciotat (Arrival of a Train at Ciotat Station, 1896) over and over again, and insiders say, they laughed as they found the idea of ‘one machine looking
Before the British took over, Murshidabad was the capital of Bengal. During Murshid Quli Khan’s rule (1717–1727), the twin towns (Jiaganj) on the east bank and Azimganj, located on the west bank of the Bhagirathi River, were important trading centres. Since the 18th century, Murshidabad has become the
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.
Shikarpur village and Shikarpur Uchcha (Uchchatara Madhyamik) Vidyalaya are like Siamese twins and share their common birth and history. Before the Partition, Shikarpur village was part of Meherpur sub-division in Kushitya district (now in Bangladesh). Like many other little-known places, Shikarpur too, has an ancient
The thought of being an actor had never occurred to him. Accidentally, Anil Chattopadhyay was present in a studio where a selected artist was not present. This gave him an opportunity to share screen space with the legendary comedian Tulsi Chakraborty in the movie Jog Biyog and
Cartoons have a unique way of capturing reality—blending humour, satire, and storytelling into powerful visual messages. Some artists turn this craft into a lifelong passion with their drawings to reflect society’s thoughts and emotions. One such artist is Mahafuj Ali, better known as MAli, whose
The rhythmic beats of Pt Tanmoy Bose’s, tabla blending beautifully with the soulful strains of Pt Debojyoti Bose’s sarod—this will be the magic of the Bishnupur Music Festival, an annual event that brings Hindustani classical music to life against the breathtaking backdrop of Bishnupur’s iconic terracotta temples. Just