Any discussion about Bengal, the land of poetry, music, dance and legends, will remain incomplete without mentioning its varied range of cuisines. Khichudi, shukto, koraishutir kochuri, chingri malaikari, ilish bhapa and a lot more mouth-watering dishes make the cuisine an inevitable part of every food
Eggs are a rich source of protein Be it on the breakfast table, lunch, snacks, winter picnics, protein diet for children, fitness freaks, or patients, eggs are simply indispensable when it comes to the lives of Bengalis. But there was a time when eggs had no
Starting from iconic landmarks like the Victoria Memorial and Howrah Bridge to the iconic modes of transportation like the Electric Trams and the Hand-Pulled Rickshaws, Kolkata, the erstwhile capital of British India, boasts of glorious legacies that only few other cities can match. This traditional hand-pulled
Kolkata’s iconic Electric Tram system, now over 150 years old, celebrated its 143rd year of electric operation on December 22, 2023. The erstwhile capital of colonial India boasts a glorious past and is home to some of the most famous landmarks in the entire world.
Uttam Suchitra - Bengal's all-time favourite onscreen couple Legendary Bengali matinee idol Uttam Kumar with his charming and infectious smile and Suchitra Sen with her bewitching beauty and charismatic looks were the first on-screen couple to hit the screen and reign as an unbeatable romantic pair
‘Goddess Durga was created by combining the luminosity of Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Indra, and all the other gods. The 10 arms of Durga hold 10 different weapons.” - This is not just a story from the Puranas, but a dialogue from a feature film. Satyajit
Durga Puja is the foremost socio-cultural festival in Bengal. As the countdown to the autumn festival begins, the puja spirit catches like wildfire and Bengalis go into a frenzy of celebrations. It all begins with the publication of ‘Puja Barshiki’ (annual puja periodicals), a tradition that heralds
An enigmatic figure in the art world, Ganesh Pyne, born in Kolkata, West Bengal, constructed his own universe. One of the most prominent contemporary artists, he is credited with creating paintings that can best be described as “poetic surrealism" because of their dark imagery on themes
As the countdown to Durga Puja begins, there is a scurry of activities in North Kolkata’s potters’ hub, locally known as Patuapara in Kumartuli. Artisans are busy adding final touches to the idols. Rows of shops line the lanes and by-lanes that branch out from
One day, a girl who identified herself as Rumki (Banerjee) came to see me. She introduced herself as the young Durga of Pather Panchali. At the time, she was associated with a publishing house and had come to meet me as a representative of her