Tips For Work From Home (The New Edge) Moms
The article was written in the pre-COVID era only for the work-from-home mom. But, we have updated the work from home tips to suit the new normal life of most of the parents. In the pre-COVID era, the work-from-home moms had the option of sending their kids to the daycare. But, now things have changed and in the new normal life, even daycare activities are … Continue reading Tips For Work From Home (The New Edge) Moms
Destination Purulia_ Trip To Baranti
As a part of the Chotanagpur plateau, Purulia, naturally gifted with picturesque landscape, is the realm of some of the perfect holiday spots like Baranti, Garhpanchakot, and Joychandi Pahar. And it’s also the birthplace of some of the best Indian Art forms. Everything you can think about in a tranquil place is found in Purulia – the verdant hills, elusive tribal folk culture, captivating village … Continue reading Destination Purulia_ Trip To Baranti
Peas Paratha – An easy and healthy tweak to the Motorshutir Kochuri
History says that Peas or Koraishuti/ Motorshutir (in Bengali) were eaten in India since the time of the Harappan Civilization. The Ganges Basin is one of the varied areas in India that grow Peas. Therefore, Peas as a cooking ingredient is quite an everyday affair in Indian households and Bengali ones during winter. Kochuri or stuffed, deep-fried Puris or Breads is one quintessential Bengali breakfast … Continue reading Peas Paratha – An easy and healthy tweak to the Motorshutir Kochuri
Memories of Saraswati Puja in Bengali households
Saraswati Puja is an important yet not so a grave affair in the Bengalis’ lives. Students worship the Goddess of Knowledge with all the devotion in the morning. And, as the day progresses, the traditional event eventually gets a contemporary touch. P.C.: Souptima Basu Adorned in bright yellow sarees or kurtas, the adolescents go out meeting friends. Saraswati Puja in Kolkata and other parts of … Continue reading Memories of Saraswati Puja in Bengali households
Chicken Hariyali
A typical North Indian Dish that had gained popularity in Bengal With the abundance of coriander as well as mint plants in Bengal, typical North Indian dish like Chicken Hariyali is now a known name among us, Bengalis. For a long time, it had been prepared as a popular dinner recipe with chicken when there’s less time to serve surprise guests in our homes. In … Continue reading Chicken Hariyali
A household among Bengal’s villages – My hiraeth in Kailashchak – Mathmalaypur
While browsing through Suman Da’s photo album, I bumped on a few photos of his ancestral house in Kailashchak-Mathmalaypur, that he had clicked sometime during 2018-19. It took me no time to get transported to the enchanting peace of Bengal’s villages. I could still smell the fragrance of the brown earth and the warmth of the Dattas. ‘Hiraeth’ is a Welsh word that refers to … Continue reading A household among Bengal’s villages – My hiraeth in Kailashchak – Mathmalaypur
Hilley, the Haven of Rhododendrons
Early in the morning, as we were about to start the drive for Hilley from Rinchenpong, a hamlet in Sikkim, the rains started. As the mountain slopes slowly changed their attires to participate in the rain dance, I was overwhelmed with joy. Our cab driver steered forward. His vehicle swished ahead through the mists and the clouds swimming close to the vehicle glasses. It seemed … Continue reading Hilley, the Haven of Rhododendrons
Sticky post Welcome_Guest Bloggers
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Rustic Rinchenpong
Through this lucid travelogue, Parna shares her first-hand experience in Rinchenpong. Read on to know what to see, where to visit and whom to contact for your booking. I tend to seek refuge in the Himalayas. The lofty ranges, the green trees, the valleys and the moors of the Himalayas help me to rediscover myself again and again. Running away to the mighty mountains gives … Continue reading Rustic Rinchenpong
The 14th Parbon of the Bengalis – The Kolkata Book Fair
According to a recent Hindu article, Kolkata Book fair 2021 may be held in June, once the situation stabilizes. But this isn’t the first time that the event is canceled! In the meanwhile, the districts are organizing mini book fairs for avid readers. But, how fulfilling are they? A Bengali proverb goes like this – “Bangalir Baro Maashey Tero Parbon” which means the Bengalis celebrate … Continue reading The 14th Parbon of the Bengalis – The Kolkata Book Fair