Kumortuli: Heritage and Culture redefined
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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