The Phirni and Gajar ka Halwa Combo is a treat to look at with their layered bright red and white appearance as well as a pleasure to be relished well after a sumptuous meal of Basanti Pulao, with Kaankrar Jhaal or Chicken Sukka. Most of us are still abiding by the social distancing norms. And with the steeping rise in the number of COVID cases, … Continue reading Bengali Fusion Dessert: Recipe of Phirni and Gajar Halwa
Styles of parenting in India vary from location to location and generation to generation – it holds true in every country! But, which parenting style holds true when the baby goes missing?? It was around 1:30 pm; the son is usually back from his playground latest by 1:10 pm. But, for a change, he wasn’t. In fact, his granny’s radar was unable to find him … Continue reading What Happens When The Child Goes Missing?
Purulia’s Ayodhya Pahar is a familiar picnic spot during winter. And during March, dressed in Palash, the entire landscape becomes a nature lover’s treat. With the nearby picturesque places providing tranquil surroundings to drained city dwellers, like us, it’s a perfect weekend destination from Kolkata. There’s Baghmundi, Muruguma, Gorgaburu Hills, etc., waiting in serenity to take off the stress from you. There was a time … Continue reading Let’s travel to the unknown lands of Purulia Ayodhya Pahar
On Rabindranath Tagore’s 79th Death Anniversary, KolkataFusion discusses about ‘Streer Patra’ a short story by Rabindranath Tagore, analyses the plot and seeks contemporary relevance. Continue reading Short story review: Streer Patra, written by Rabindranath Tagore
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
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
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
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
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
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
