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Kumortuli: Heritage and Culture redefined
Introduction It’s Kumartuli, tightly pressed into the maze-like alleys of North Kolkata, which furtively beats...
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Babarsa: An underrated sweetmeat of Bengal
INTRODUCTION Sweets constitute an extensive part of the gastronomic culture of the Bengalis, known as...
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Alponaaaa : Unique Art Style of Bengal
Introduction Alpana or Alpona (Both versions / spellings are valid and used with equal weightage,...
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Muga Silk: Assam’s Golden Heritage
Introduction The Northeast is a hub of colorful textile production and each thread and pattern...
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Talpatar Pakha: The Soulful Fan That Carries the Breeze of Bengal
1. Introduction: A Breeze with a Backstory Amongst the rich tapestry of Bengal’s culture, where...
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Shukto: The Centuries Old Bengali Gem
Introduction Bengal has been a land of a diverse cuisine since ages. Whether it’s the...
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Framing the Goddess: The Almost Forgotten Beauty of Bengal’s Chalchitra Art
Introduction: The Frame Beyond the Idol In the grand spectacle of Durga Puja, the idol...
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The Yellow Ambassador Taxi: The Lost King of Calcutta Roads
Introduction Once known as the ‘King of Roads,’ the yellow taxi, as a nostalgic transportation,...
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Weaving identity: The indigenous culture of the traditional mat craft in Birbhum district, West Bengal
The mat-making process of Birbhum district is not a modern one; rather, it is the...
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Paintings of Delhi Residency: Under the Colonial Eye 1803–1858
Introduction The period of Delhi Residency is a twilight zone between the Mughal emperors and...
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