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Bengali Culture & Lifestyle, Parenting Tips And Talks

Sad Dad Syndrome – Postpartum Depression In the fathers

Postpartum depressions in mothers is now an accepted fact – not saying that society still deals with it absolute positivity. But, at least, new mothers belonging to the so-called educated community don’t feel shy or guilty because of postpartum depression. However, not much is discussed about the emotional aspects of a man who become a new father. Why so? The fathers are humans too! According … Continue reading Sad Dad Syndrome – Postpartum Depression In the fathers

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Food & Travel in Bengal, Restaurant Review

Calcutta 64 – Perfect cafe in Kolkata for work meet ups over good food and first flush tea

We, the contributors of KolkataFusion, recently went to Calcutta 64, a café in Kolkata for a work meet and to discuss our future plans regarding our website. We had told you earlier that KolkataFusion is a legacy that we wish to leave back for our children or forthcoming generations of Bengalis, who would perhaps forget what a physical Adda looks like. We wish that they … Continue reading Calcutta 64 – Perfect cafe in Kolkata for work meet ups over good food and first flush tea

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হারানো মেঘ

-অয়ন গুঁই এয়ারপোর্ট থেকে বেরিয়ে ট্যাক্সিতে উঠতে উঠতে একটা অদ্ভুত নস্টালজিয়া মেঘকে গ্রাস করছিল। প্রায় দশ বছর পর কলকাতায় ফিরলো সে। প্রথমে ভেবেছিল গাড়ি করেই বাড়ি ফিরবে। তারপর ভাবলো না ট্রেনে করে ফিরবে। অনেকবছর হয়ে গেল শিয়ালদাহ মেইন লাইনে ট্রেনে ওঠা হয়নি। সাতপাঁচ ভাবতে ভাবতে নিজের মনেই হেসে উঠলো। বয়স বেড়েছে অনেকটাই, চুলেও পাক ধরেছে, কিন্তু সেদিনের সেই খামখেয়ালি মেঘ আজ এত বছর পরেও একই … Continue reading হারানো মেঘ

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Bengali Culture & Lifestyle, Places In & Around West Bengal

Hatibagan – The Heritage Market Area which had a Cinema Para now lost in the sands of time.

Come the post monsoon season, the footfalls still increase in the entire stretch of Bidhan Sarani, erstwhile Cornwallis Street, in search of new saree designs or new dresses. Still now, in many Bengali households, Pujor Bajar start from and end in Hatibagan. Hatibagan still stands in testimony to the bygone time when people flocked in crowds to buy ‘Alpin to Elephant’ here after watching their … Continue reading Hatibagan – The Heritage Market Area which had a Cinema Para now lost in the sands of time.

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Food & Travel in Bengal, Restaurant Review

Nawabi Dastarkhwan @Oudh 1590 Deshapriya Park

It was a sultry afternoon. As we entered through the gates of Oudh 1590, Deshapriya Park branch, we were greeted with a thumri playing at the background somewhere. “Babul mora naihar chhuto hi jaaye….Char kahaar mile, mori doliyaa sajave Mora aapnaa begana chhuto jaay! Naihar chhuto hi jaay………..” Amidst the excitement of trying out Awadhi Dastarkhwan (cuisine in Persian) a sadness veiled over my mind … Continue reading Nawabi Dastarkhwan @Oudh 1590 Deshapriya Park

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Blogs, Stories And Experiences

Harness the Boundless Love?

Unrequited-Part 4 Continued From… “Since that fateful evening, we started re-joining the threads that had been dangling loose.” He suddenly stopped, “Am I boring you, kid?” Hemanta was living every word of his mentor; boredom was a far-fetched word, so he replied irritatingly, “Can you stop being modest and continue, please?” “Ha ha ha!” he laughed out, “You are the first and last soul to … Continue reading Harness the Boundless Love?

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Blogs, Stories And Experiences

Nayantaras – On The Sky

Unrequited (Part 3) Continued From… “Nopes! You know I don’t carry fags. But, let’s go downstairs and get a packet,” said Aniket after some time. Slowly the two men walked downstairs – one who has seen a lot in life and the other who assumed to have seen a lot. Once they settled down in the coffee shop on the ground floor, Aniket asked, “shoot … Continue reading Nayantaras – On The Sky

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The Rendezvous

Unrequited (Part 2) Continued From… “Hey! Thank you. But, I….” Ankita faltered, “I don’t need it.” His smile was infectious, and thrusting the pack in her hand, he said, “Feel at home. I will get your tea in a jiffy.” He left. Like the hundred other ladies, enchanted by his presence, she took the pack and lit a cig. She hadn’t even taken her second … Continue reading The Rendezvous

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Blogs, Stories And Experiences

Love Story of Lost Souls

Unrequited (Part 1) She was dressed in a simple sky-blue saree with mauve border, with her hair tied in a perfect top bun. She drew her eyes with caution and made sure to wear the matching coral lipstick. Although an extra effort was taken to cover up every wrinkle on her face, yet she was meticulous enough not to overdo. The miniature diamond jewellery glittered … Continue reading Love Story of Lost Souls

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Art & Music, Bengali Culture & Lifestyle

Deb Sahitya Kutir – The legendary Bengali publishers to get heritage status

As we turned the pages of the pink covered ‘Barnaparichay’ book during our quintessential Bengali alphabet learning sessions as children, did we know that many years later, one of the owners of the house which published the book will run from pillar to post in order to save the organization from the grasp of the land promoters? Deb Sahitya Kutir was and still is synonymous … Continue reading Deb Sahitya Kutir – The legendary Bengali publishers to get heritage status

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