Sir — The leading lights of Bengali literature have written ghost stories. While some ghosts are indeed scary or revengeful, ...

She once ran Bengali food classes in Chennai ... hot by itself or with Kosha Dalna, Kosha Mangsho, Aloo Dum, Rui Macher Rezala or Begun Bhaja for a comfort meal. Bethica's Note: Basanti Pulao ...

His grandmother, Indira, was the only daughter of Sayajirao Gaekwad III, the Maharaja of Baroda. Bharat married Moon Moon Sen in 1978. Moon Moon also has royal lineage, being the daughter of iconic ...

Veteran Bengali actress Uma Dasgupta passes away: Uma Dasgupta, the sprightly Durga of Satyajit Ray’s Pather Panchali, passed away in Kolkata on Monday. The 84-year-old was battling cancer for many ...

A lot of things, not just one. In me, you’ll find many things. I can speak Hindi, Punjabi, Haryanvi, Bengali. I can eat dosa, chhole bhature, paneer and I’ve eaten all kinds of meat ...

Make a Romy Gill recipe, in my experience, and you end up marveling at two things: the straightforward ease and the surprisingly complex flavors. The key to both is the layering of spices and ...

After opening the lid, add ghee and serve hot. You can also add some Aloo Bhaja and an Omelette with the Khichdi for your lunch. Curd Poha: Curd poha also known as Dahi Chura, is one of the most ...

Renowned Bengali theatre personality Manoj Mitra, best known for his farces and fantasy plays that often tackled social and political issues, died on Tuesday morning in a hospital in Kolkata due ...

This is not unique to my family alone but a typical scene in almost all Bengali households. Thus, those rooted in Bengali cuisine must be ... Unlike spring onions, they keep their texture (if not ...

Kali Puja is celebrated in Bengal, Odisha, and Assam, honoring Goddess Kali with traditional foods like Bhoger Khichuri, Labra, Payesh, Luchi with Cholar Dal, Beguni, and Shinni. These offerings ...

Paired with Hing’er Aloo’r Dom, a classic Bengali potato curry seasoned with asafoetida, this combination is rich in flavour and tradition. The crispy kochuris and the well-spiced potato curry form a ...