Culture
Winter is incomplete without the Nolen Gur and Pithe
Winter is the customary time for Pithe in Bengal
By Kaulik Ghosh
Kenjakura: Bengal’s hub of exquisite bronze utensils—GetBengal story
Kenjakuralies is 18 kilometers away from Bankura City on the banks of the Dwarkeshwar River
Want to try out Rabdigram’s Rabdi this winter?
Rabdigram is 1 hour 50 minutes away from Kolkata
By Sourav Das
Sutradhars of Notungram narrate tales from folklore and mythology through w...
The wooden dolls crafted by the sutradhar narrate myriad stories
30th Kolkata International Film Festival: A Celebration of Cinema and Tribu...
The 30th edition of KIFF will feature 175 films from 29 countries, special screenings, and tributes to legendary filmmakers
A hidden gem on Mirza Ghalib Street selling vintage records—GetBengal sto...
Mirza Ghalib Street is one of the many music hubs in Kolkata
Sri Krishna Hotel of Serampore reminds us of Indubalar Bhaater Hotel
Sri Krishna Bhaater Hotel is reminding people of the series Indubalar Bhaater Hotel
The lost heritage of Chaplin Hall: India’s first single screen movie thea...
Jamshedji Framji Madan was the torchbearer of the Indian film industry
A magical trail to winter wonderland
Tonglu is a small settlement inside the Singalila National Park area
Panchakanya of India's first all-female artists’ group – GetBengal stor...
The Group challenged gender norms in art
By Mouni Mondal
Chhenar Kalia – the savoury Bengali cuisine that became a part of Mahabho...
Chhenar Kalia is one of the Mahabhog at Girish Bhaban's puja
The topsy-turvy journey of eggs in Bengali households, traced through Benga...
The transformation of eggs in Bengali households
Wheeling straight into nostalgia – hand-pulled rickshaws of Kolkata
Soumya Shankar Ghosal is a Kolkata based street and documentary photographer
Uttam Suchitra and their mesmerizing off screen chemistry
Bengali cinema's legendary couple charmed audiences for decades with their camaraderie
By Suman Gupta
Bengal’s flute dolls - blend of folk art & technology – GetBengal story...
Flute doll-making is an age-old craft tradition of Bengal
By Shouvik Ray
Satyajit Ray’s 'Maa Dugga': Exploring divergent essence of life – GetBe...
Movies are a reflection of the real world
How Pujabarshikis became an intrinsic part of Bengal’s Durga Puja—GetBe...
Durga Puja is the foremost socio-cultural festival in Bengal
Ganesh Pyne, a contemporary Bengal School artist from Kolkata –GetBengal ...
Ganesh Pyne's paintings are now highly sought after by collectors
Plastic Decorations ambush markets of organic Sholapith flowers – GetBeng...
Shola craft is an age-old tradition of Bengal
By Shuvra Dey
Nemai Ghosh’s first book of photography from the French Riviera – GetBe...
The book is a collector’s gem that immortalises Ray’s brilliance
Has Tagore’s global fame diminished over time? - GetBengal story
A giant among Bengalis but virtually unknown to the rest of the world – is this the legacy we want?
A Grandfather’s Pop-Up Books Bring Whimsy and Wonder to the Next Generati...
Pradeep Sengupta is trying his best to popularise pop-up books in Bengali
By Shouvik Ray
Reviving scented silk quilts from the Nawabi era – GetBengal story
These quilts are a part of Bengal's heritage
From Utopia to Dystopia: 'Sultana’s Dream' Reveals a Haunting Reflection...
‘Sultana's Dream’ is now part of UNESCO’s “Memory of the World” list
Srijani Shilpagram, the art village of Santiniketan – GetBengal story
This place is known as the cultural centre of Santiniketan
Ghore Ghore Durga: The Divine Essence of Matriarchy – GetBengal story
‘Ghore Ghore Durga’ is a campaign initiated by The Bengal Store
‘A Chairy Tale': Ravi Shankar, Chaturlal, Norman McLaren, and Claude Jutr...
A Chairy Tale was released by the National Film Board of Canada
By Mouni Mondal
Women of the Sundarbans Revive Lost Patachitra Art Amid Monsoon Struggles ...
The revival of Sundarban's patachitra is a story of women’s empowerment
By Sanhita Roy
Tagore the teacher, Tagore the humanist – GetBengal story
With Teachers’ Day coming up, a look at the maestro’s unique philosophy
Shukto, Bengal’s ancient stew, makes a comeback – GetBengal story
Shukto is an age-old recipe referred to in many scriptures
Malda has the last railway station in Eastern India where no trains halt ...
Singhabad has been a silent witness to history
By Shuvra Dey
Baker from Darjeeling wins a gold medal at the Asia Cake Oscars 2024 – Ge...
Yolmo’s customised cakes have put Darjeeling on the map
The district council strives to revive Birbhum’s Serpai – GetBengal sto...
The serpai has now become a piece of flair or a prized collector’s item
By TTW
Dashavatar Rakhis of Bishnupur revive the ancient tradition of Bengal’s D...
Rakhi, or Raksha Bandhan, is a celebration of the bond between brothers and sisters
By TTW
The rich heritage and revival of Bengal's handloom weaving - GetBengal stor...
The Bengal Store celebrates the art of handloom weaving
Howrah’s Rushdah Humaira: Bengal’s first bean-to-bar chocolate maker ...
Rushdah Humaira is the only one who sells cocoa tea in India
By Shouvik Ray
The Panchkot Dynasty’s Purulia Palace was built by Chinese masons – Get...
Damodar Shekhar established the Panchkot Royal Dynasty in 80 AD
By Shuvra Dey
The Rise and Fall of Satyajit Ray's Calcutta Sci-Fi Cine Club – GetBengal...
Satyajit Ray re-imagined the sci-fi genre in Bengal
Kolkata to celebrate film maker Budhadeb Dasgupta's works and his contribut...
Buddhadeb Dasgupta was an Indian filmmaker and poet
Book review: ‘People of India are more similar than different’ – GetB...
A sequel to Sajal Ghosh’s ‘India in Celebration’
Book review: From the outside, looking in – GetBengal story
A corporate hotshot muses on all things ‘Bangali’
Reimagining Tagore: Non-Bengali Singers and Rabindrasangeet – GetBengal s...
When Rabindranath Tagore’s compositions were rendered by national legends
By Indrajit Sen
Somra Palace and the Sukharia village in Hooghly district of Bengal – Ge...
Mrinal Sen’s iconic film, Akaler Sandhaney, was shot in Somrabazar
By Saheli Mitra
Indra Dugar: Indra Dugar reimagined the landscape of Indian art- GetBengal ...
An artist from Bengal whose work was inspired and influenced by Santiniketan
By Manan Dutta
The Garhbari of Bansberia with its unique Hansheswari Temple – GetBengal ...
The Hanshewari temple is a must-see for history and architecture enthusiasts
By Saheli Mitra
The Palace of Maheshadal – Country life redefined in Bengal – GetBengal...
Maheshadal Rajbari has been converted into a royal guest house
By Saheli Mitra
Anasuya Sengupta becomes the first Indian to Win the Top Acting Award at Ca...
Anasuya dedicated the award to the queer community and other marginalised communities
New Biopic on ‘the rebel eternal’ Nazrul to trace his entire life – G...
The first biopic of the rebel poet Kazi Nazrul Islam will start shooting this winter
Rural Palaces of Bengal: The forgotten Andul Rajbari – GetBengal story
The royal palace of Andul in Howrah still mesmerises us
By Saheli Mitra
The cartoonist who sells coffee: – GetBengal story
Shyam Prasad Dey’s coffee stall is a rendezvous for artistic experience
The magnificent façade of Basu Bati reminds us of a lost heritage – GetB...
The Basu Bati was designed by a well-known Bengali engineer, Nilmoni Mitra
By Saheli Mitra
Culinary Trendsetters of Tagore Household – GetBengal story
Know about the gastronomic heritage of Jorasanko Thakurbari
City Palace of Burdwan Maharaj – GetBengal story
Bijay Manzil was once the City Palace of the Maharaja of Burdwan
By Saheli Mitra
The Marble Palace in Kolkata speaks of the grandeur of the Mullicks – Ge...
The Marble Palace in Kolkata was built by late Rajendra Mullick
By Saheli Mitra
Housewife from rural Sundarbans reach top 5 in all India Nutritious Food Co...
Ganga Rani Haldar, from Sundarban, wins the spotlight with her cooking skills
By TTW
Gooptus of Middleton – First Native family to move to Calcutta’s ‘Whi...
The Gooptu Palace House was built as a blend of Indian and European aesthetics
By Saheli Mitra
The enduring charm of pantabhaat in Bengali cuisine—GetBengal story
Panta bhaat traditionally is a cuisine from rural Bengal
The Staircase Bridge—175-year-old Thanthania Laha Palace—GetBengal stor...
The cantilever staircase of Thanthania Laha Palace echoes tales spanning three centuries
By Saheli Mitra
The Bengali Panjika: A timeless tradition intrinsic to the Bengali New Year...
Poila Baisakh feels incomplete without a panjika
Howrah bridge look-alike on the lake to connect to a mosque – GetBengal ...
Did you know Kolkata has India's only mosque amidst water?
Gondhoraj Ghol: The Perfect Summer Cooler! - GetBengal story
Ghol with Gondhoraj lime is a quintessential Bengali summer drink
Rishav Ghosh breaks taboo by singing on the streets—GetBengal story
Rishav Ghosh's Street Symphony Lights Up Kolkata's Nights
Shyamali Khastagir, The woman behind Santiniketan’s Shonibarer Haat—Get...
Shyamali Khastagir played a key role in initiating Santiniketan's ‘Shonibarer Haat’
By Subhomoy Roy
Amartya Bhattacharya’s ‘Son of Adam’ gets prestigious award at the Ma...
'Son of Adam' is an attempt to adapt a musical album into cinema
Debarata Chattopadhyay: A Bookaholic who bought books worth Rs 3 lakh from ...
This year, Debarata has proved himself to be the Kolkata Book Fair’s grandest icon
The Recipes and Rituals of Ramazan – GetBengal story
The Islamic lunar calendar heralds the start of Ramadan
Bengal’s Ras Malai gets 2nd position among the world’s best cheese dess...
Ras Malai is now set to delight palates and captivate hearts worldwide
By Saheli Mitra
‘Bawa-Bhonu Gupshup’ promises to bring Kolkatans closer to the dwindlin...
Parsi heritage to be celebrated in Kolkata in the ‘Bawa Bhonu Gup-Shup’ event
By TTW
Lesser known ports along Hooghly river played an important role in Bengal t...
The "River-Time Silk Banners" project sheds light on the historical significance of ports along the Hooghly River
Uttam and Suchitra, an unbeatable romantic pair - GetBengal story
They shared an intimacy that was difficult to decipher off-screen
“Parama: A journey with Aparna Sen” – the new documentary on Aparna S...
The documentary recently had its world premiere at the International Film Festival Rotterdam
By TTW
Book on ‘One Less-than-a-crore Rock carvings of Unakoti’ released – G...
Launched on 2nd March at the city’s Middleton Art Gallery
By TTW
Historical exhibition at Sabarna Sangrahashala with a special display on tr...
This museum is a preservation of forgotten history
The Bengali trio who designed the Grammy-winning album of Shakti! – GetBe...
Their pride in acknowledging their roots and hometown goes to show how Kolkata has shaped them
Kurkut chutney - bridging the gap between the tribal and mainstream Bengal ...
Kurkut is a red weaver ant that people usually avoid in fear of its acidic prick
By TTW
Chandannagar Museum now open to public - GetBengal story
Chandannagar College is the country’s only educational institution that was shut down from 1908-31 in view of the revolutionary activities
Takdira Begum received Padma Shri for astonishing work on Nakshi Kantha sti...
She is not just a craftsperson being awarded, but rather an inspirational story to be heard and told
‘Boro Lok er Beti Lo’ original singer & composer Ratan Kahar gets Padma...
He is more concerned about the poverty he has fought, yet keeping the folk songs of Birbhum alive
Putul Naach – Preserving the lost art of Doll Making, by Chalchitra Acade...
Many Majilpur dolls were crafted to mock the arrogance and superficiality depicted in the Babu culture
By TTW
Joynagarer Moa, not just a sweet, but a brand in itself
Joynagar is also about stalwarts and an illustrious past
By Shuvra Dey
Kolkata hears the story of Bo Thet Htun, whose films got him expelled from ...
KIFF: Broken Dreams is the creative output of eight filmmakers
By Suman Sadhu
The Life and Times of David Hare by Sarojesh Mukerjee – GetBengal story
The book launch event was graced by renowned novelist and poet Amit Chaudhuri and acclaimed historian Dr. Rosinka Chaudhuri
Bangladesh’s ‘Nona Pani’ to be screened at 29th KIFF - GetBengal stor...
The narrative depicts the profound impact of Cyclone Aila on the lives of Khulna’s inhabitants
By Suman Sadhu
Sourav Sarangi’s Bagh Bahini at KIFF 2023 talks about unknown Tiger Savio...
Sourav Sarangi has been visiting the Sundarbans for 7 to 8 years now
By Suman Sadhu
Kukur Tihar – celebrating the existence of man’s best friend - GetBenga...
According to legend, the dog is a messenger of Yama, the god of death, and they guard the doors of Heaven
Chandannagar Jagadhatri Puja spreading organ donation awareness through las...
It is celebrated over five days from Sasthi to Dashami
Bankura youth shocks the world by painting on poppy seeds! - GetBengal stor...
Ankur Samanta from Tella village in Bankura is an engineering student
Legend behind Ma-i-toh Kali Temple of Sonamukhi - GetBengal story
Sonamukhi is an ancient settlement of Bankura and is renowned for its five-day-long festivities during Kali pujo
Lodha-shabar's Khoabgaon emerges stronger, thanks to Chalchitra Academy - G...
Chalchitra Academy has been working towards bringing together folk art with mainstream artists
By Mouni Mondal
Why is the day before Kali Puja celebrated as Bhoot Chaturdashi? - GetBenga...
Bengalis have a strange fascination for the paranormal world
By Shuvra Dey
Mashaals herald Kali Puja of Malda following rituals of dacoits - GetBengal...
During the few days preceding the Puja, all the villagers turn strictly vegetarian
How are traditional diya makers of Bengal doing? - GetBengal story
Fighting alongside the Chinese electric lights are the earthen lamps which once used to dominate the markets of Bengal
‘Kochuripana’ will no longer be a nuisance - generating handicrafts fro...
Visva Bharati student’s novel scheme gets state minister’s nod
Colonelgola Kali Mandir, Midnapore was frequented by freedom fighters - Get...
The Kali puja was started by the Dutta zamindar household
Here’s to the bygone musical ‘bebop’ era of Kolkata - GetBengal story...
Kolkata became the hotbed of jazz music during the 1970s
IAS officer Vivek Kumar’s special Puja release celebrates ‘touch’ - G...
Despite a super busy schedule, Vivek Kumar still finds time for music
Detective Shabor Dasgupta owes solely to creator Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay ...
Today is Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay's birthday
The illustrious Butto Kristo Paul chemist shop at North Kolkata - GetBengal...
92B Sovabazar Street is an iconic address
UNESCO recognizes Bengal’s Durga Puja as the “Intangible Cultural Herit...
Nearly 36,946 community Durga Pujas are organized in Bengal, among which 2,500 take place within Kolkata
Rupban Jatra Pala – a dying art form of Bengal set to revive - GetBengal ...
Stylized delivery and exaggerated gestures and orations are some of the features of Jatra
By TTW
Khanam: Dhaka's first modern woman painter - GetBengal story
Nawabzadi Meherbanu Khanam was probably the first female painter of Muslim Bengal
By Shuvra Dey
The 'oh-so-unique' Raj Rajeshwari Durga Puja of Krishnanagar Rajbari – Ge...
This puja was started by Maharaja Rudra Roy, the great grandfather of Krishna Chandra Roy
Curious stories about the 480-year-old Naskari Durga Puja - GetBengal story...
The first day of Puja starts on Krishna Nabami, under a neem tree
Cook at Home this Pujo: Mitra Café style Fish Kabiraji - GetBengal story
The café’s signature item is the kabiraji cutlet and the most sought-after dish by foodies
Tradition reigns at 300-year-old Balisai Bhuiangarh Zamindarbari Durga Puja...
Since its inception, the Balisai Bhuiangarh Zamindars organized and financed Durga Puja and the tradition continues
Ghoshal Zamindar Bari Durga Pujo of Konnagar - GetBengal story
This year the puja of the Ghoshal Bari will complete its 569th year
Recreate Anadi Cabin’s Mughlai Paratha at home this Puja – GetBengal st...
Mughlai paratha is originally a deep-fried crispy Indian bread made with refined flour stuffed with egg or keema
WBTDCL’s Puja Parikrama package is the ultimate Durga Puja experience - G...
From some of Kolkata’s most popular pujos to some of Bengal’s oldest, a list of pujas you must visit this year
"মা আসছেন": The Making of a Durga Puja Pavilion in Kolkata & ...
Every autumn, the city transforms itself into a huge public Art Festival
Pata Durga, where art surpasses religious bounderies - GetBengal story
The ‘pata chitra’ painters are called patua
Century-old Durga Puja of Purulia’s Deulghata - GetBengal story
The first mention of the Deulghata temple is found in the writings of the commissioner of Chota Nagpur
When Tandon Bari of Jorasanko lit up as a Theatre Stage - GetBengal story
Directed by actor and architect Anubha Fatehpuria, the play was presented by Padatik and Trisys Foundation
By TTW
Aspiring sculptors transcend visual disability to make Durga idols - GetBen...
This was the first time that visually impaired apprentices worked on the theme, Maa Aschhen
Shantipur Ray Bari Durga Puja, that started by worshipping a bamboo ‘winn...
Here, Maa Durga is known as the “Kulopoti Devi”
By TTW
Sandhya Mukherjee was a national treasure, which we never saw - GetBengal ...
The renowned singer left us last year
Octogenarian Sunil Pal brandishes art, his weapon for survival - GetBengal ...
Pal is a self-taught artist who picked up the finer aspects of paintings from a street artist in Manicktala years ago
By TTW
Did the first Indian Durga Puja start in Tahirpur? – GetBengal story
It is believed that grand celebration of Durga Puja first began in late 1500s
100 years of ‘Abol Tabol:’ still at pinnacles of popularity – GetBeng...
The poems are not merely for children and each poem and even the quatrains, have a message and clues embedded in it
By Shuvra Dey
Boroli: proudly called the ‘Hilsa’ of North Bengal - GetBengal story
‘Boroli’ or Barred Boril (Barilius barila) fish, is normally found in clear streams in the foothills
Babarsa from Khirpai, Bengal, finds its doppelganger in Ghevar, a Rajsthani...
Khirpai is located in Ghatal Mahakuma, Paschim Medinipur, and has its name etched in history because of Babarsa
600-year-old Durga puja that starts with Muslims offering bhog to Maa Durga...
This Pujo was started by the Banerjee family who lived in Monigram, Sagardighi
By TTW
Dakshindihi evokes fond memories of Tagore family’s connection with Bangl...
Dakshindihi is a village under Phultala Union Parishad of Phultala Upazila in Khulna, Bangladesh
Rasgullas to rum balls – all the Kolkata sweets that have made it to the ...
Tasteatlas describes Flurys as a legendary tea room and confectionery located in Kolkata, established in 1927
Moichara – the century-old ‘secular’ rural festival of Bengal - GetBe...
Moichara is a cattle race festival, marking the arrival of monsoon
By TTW
Suchitra Mitra not only sang, but also absorbed Rabindranath’s philosophy...
Remembering on her birthday
Wajid Ali shah introduced 'kite flying' to Bengal - GetBengal story
Fly your kites high and remember the historical tale
State to satiate gourmets with Bengal Black goat meat before this pujas - G...
Health-conscious individuals love it since it is lean, rich in nutrients, and low in fat
Pick a grub while Pujo shopping! Gariahat’s historic eateries will entice...
If you are in the area, drop in to some of the historic eateries dotting here since ages
Suman Ghosh’s ‘The Scavenger of Dreams’ reaches Busan Int’l Film Fe...
The city film fraternity is all agog with excitement as Ghosh's film
By Shuvra Dey
The myriad emotions of Bibhutibhushan's characters, fascinated Satyajit Ray...
Ray turned five of his novels to films
Street art of Patuli set to enkindle a vignette of Belfast - GetBengal stor...
Street art is created in a vast variety of ways with a wide range of techniques
Unique Alpona Village of Bangladesh that is also the memorial site of Tebha...
Houses of Tikoil village in Nacholupazila of Chapai Nawabgunj in Bangladesh have houses painted with Alpona
By Abdul Aziz
None in Bengali literature reinterpreted history so poetically as Sunil Gan...
On his birth anniversary, remembering Sunil
Savoury Taal-made dishes to sweeten up your Janmasthami celebrations - GetB...
The transformation of palm fruit in Bengali kitchens
Plot No 5, and not Ogo Bodhu Sundori was Uttam Kumar’s last movie to rele...
Plot No. 5 was a hit in Bengal and it ran for as many as 10 weeks in Elite Cinema Hall
Manchas of 18th century Bengal hold key to architectural splendour -GetBeng...
Manchas are of three types -- Dolmancha, Rasmancha and Tulsimancha
By TTW
The uniquely intricate Bengal Nakshi Pakha was popular in British India - G...
Visit to the ‘Pakha Gram’ of Bengal
Fluid Moments- photographer Sankha Kar's tryst with the nuances of water - ...
A photographic exhibition by photo-journalist Shanka Kar' exceptional observation of water.
Sambhu Mitra, undeniably the living legend of Bengali Theatre - GetBengal s...
Biplab Dasgupta remembers him on his Birth Anniversary
Personas, who cemented the bond between Bengali women and photography - Get...
The Tagore ladies were among the first to take to photography
Rabindranath Tagore's poetry helped Sampooran Singh Kalra become Gulzar - G...
Why he translated Tagore?
Poetry for Sukanta Bhattacharya was born from the trauma of war and famine ...
Aren’t his poems relevant during the recent migrant labourer crisis?
By Shuvra Dey
Kakali Das Kapas brings alive Van Gogh’s Starry Night on Batik – GetBen...
Kakali Das Kapas is an experienced Batik designer, her work is recognised at both District and State levels
UK-based women’s group set for a Saree Walkathon on National Handloom Day...
India decided to highlight the country’s ancient heritage and declared August 7 as National Handloom Day
Legendary Hollywood actor, Sir Laurence Olivier lauded the acting prowess o...
Loving and caring person in real life
An unschooled singer who had no classical training, Kishore Kumar was God...
Remembering the gifted musician on his birth anniversary
Bhot Bagan Math: Remnant of a glorious chapter of Tibetan Buddhist era - Ge...
It is a unique monastery with a rare influx of Shaiva and Tibetian Buddhist traditions in its origin
By Shuvra Dey
Unique Ilish recipes brought afresh from Bangladesh suburbs - GetBengal sto...
Ilish recipes from Narayanganj and Barishal
Fish Kochuri of Nilachal, where taste meets innovation – GetBengal story...
Currently, Nilachal runs its own restaurant and catering business
By Shouvik Ray
Ancient Bengal’s phenomenal role in spreading Buddhism in Tibet - GetBeng...
Few figures in the history of Buddhism in Tibet have had as far-reaching and profound an influence as Atiśa Dīpankara
By Shuvra Dey
Famous dessert from Shibpur’s heritage Roychowdhury Bari – Kadali Payes...
Payesh is also called “poromanno”, where “porom” means “the absolute” and “onno” means grains
Uttam Kumar - the human behind the oozing screen persona - GetBengal story
What catapulted the actor to a screen sensation over generations?
Eco-friendly Doko art workshop to take place in Takda, Darjeeling - GetBeng...
The workshop will take place at Sishu Sikcha Kendra, SSK, Rampuria Khasmal, Darjeeling
In memoriam: Tribute to tragic Nawab Wajid Ali Shah on his bicentenary - Ge...
Ms. Manzilat Fatima inaugurated the two-day art exhibition titled ‘Intekhab’
English professor in Bengal, unplugging a new horizon for the shutterbugs -...
This professor of English has launched a one-year diploma course on photography
By Soumik Das
Music speaks for Arup Das - a toto driver by profession and a passionate am...
Arup Das often entertains his passengers with his melodious renditions of popular songs
By Shuvra Dey
Poet-playwright Dwijendralal Roy fought for the farmers of Kajlagarh - GetB...
D.L. Roy came to this place as the land settlement officer of the then Sujamutha division of Midnapore
By TTW
Banaphul adopted pseudonym to hide his creative work from his teachers - Ge...
A tribute on his birth anniversary
Bishnu Dey, the fearless poet who brought in a unique dimension in Bengali ...
Sahitya Akademi and Jnanpith Award winning poet depicted contemporary times
Sabudana papads, ramping up the monsoons in Bengal - GetBengal story
Almost every Bengali household savours with love papads made of sabudana
Bijon Bhattacharya: the dreamer who believed in the power of performing art...
On his birth anniversary remembering Nabanno
By Shuvra Dey
Bengali theatre found an unparalleled voice with the arrival of maestro Bad...
Sircar’s Ebong Indrajit opened a new vista for Indian stage
Chhabi Biswas and his illustrious career comprising of almost 250 films - G...
From Kabuliwala to Jalshaghar, the acting graph is stupendous!
Radhatilak rice – the one indigenous paddy variety that warms the heart a...
Bengal has celebrated various festivals, all of which revolve around the cultivation and harvesting of rice
Jackfruit sweets carry forward the legacy of Bengal’s ‘sandesh’
While some love it for its distinctive, musky smell, others simply mark it as pungent
Beat the Heat with some Taal Shansh Cocktails
No matter if it's water or fruit juice, we constantly feel the need to moisten our bodies from the inside
Artist’s deft brush strokes transform the Kala Bhavana roof into a lotus ...
Suman has transformed the roof into a pond with all the dimensions of height, width, and depth
By Shuvra Dey
The rich heritage of Calcutta High Court, going strong at 161 - GetBengal s...
India’s oldest High Court is a storehouse of memories
Kolkata sweet-shop 'Bhim Chandra Nag' sells Ashubhog in memory of Sir Asuto...
The century old shop that was gifted a ‘Bengali’ clock by a British
Ex-Kala Bhavana artist using recycled wastes to produce paper – a GetBeng...
She uses grasses, various parts of plants and trees, and recycled wastes to produce paper
By Shuvra Dey
R.D. Burman's early years in Calcutta, becoming 'Pancham' from Tublu - GetB...
RDB would have turned 84 this year
Sal leaf utensils - a Bengal speciality!
An eco-friendly craft that also helps generate employment as well
The table where Bankim Chandra penned his renowned works of literature
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay was an essayist, novelist, critic, a journalist, polemicist and a thinker
Lakshmiswar Singh: A forgotten craft teacher and Esperanto Expert of Santin...
Arguably his vision of development and education was ahead of his times
By Shuvra Dey
Steve Pathé Zoutenn: the musical sensation from Central African Republic w...
He keeps posting his songs on Instagram and is flooded with requests for more
By Shuvra Dey
Searsloe and Ukhra Ratha Yatra: Legacy of celebrating the glory of the Supr...
During Ratha yatra, Searsole Rajbari wakes up to celebrate the festival with gusto
Picasso and Chagall's artworks show distinct influences of Bengal's Patachi...
Bengal’s Kantha work can be seen on 1915 Marc Chagall art work
About Hemanta Mukhopadhyay, the god-gifted creator of immortal tunes and me...
Shivaji Chattopadhyay of Bhalobasha Bhalobasha fame remembers the singer
A Bengali played ‘Othello’ in the last play that took place in Sans Sou...
Sans Souci theatre at Park Street was a huge majestic building that resembled the Greek Parthenon
Sarbamangala Temple in East Burdwan offers endless pilgrimage for the soul
This holy shrine is one of the 52 Shakti Pithas dedicated to Adi Shakti
By TTW
Bengal celebrates the "1st Buddhadeb Dasgupta Film & Poetry Festival” wit...
Poems were an inseparable part of Buddhadeb Dasgupta’s films
By Mouni Mondal
Bankim Chandra’s office at Jessore, the first district of undivided Benga...
Bankim Chandra honed his professional skills during his tenure at Jessore
Koushik Dey sets record by painting the world’s largest Tagore portrait
Koushik had recorded his process of painting and clicked pictures of his work and sent them to the India Book of Records
Gourango Bari of Katwa still holds on to the legacy of Sri Chaitanya
Sri Gadadhara Das constructed the Gouranga Bari Temple
Bengal’s own Panta Bhaat gets a direct entry on the five-star menus!
Not only is panta bhaat time-saving, but it also needs barely any effort
Death arrived silently, back when Rituporno lost his mother all of a sudden...
On the director’s death anniversary in his own words
The unusual bond between Hemanta and Uttam, though bent but never broken!
Inseparable on the silver screen, the two were fast friends in real life too
The sour-sweet saga of ‘tok dal’ – a Bengal summer speciality!
Dal is a healthy food option that has secured its place on the daily menu of almost every Bengali household
Tagore’s life-long romance with Motichur sandesh – a Chandannagar speci...
Rabindranath had a sweet tooth and was fond of fresh sweets delivered to their residence at Chandannagar
When Tagore came to 'Music Director' Kazi Nazrul Islam's rescue!
Rabindranath Tagore overruled Visva Bharati and helped Nazrul
Satyajit Ray viewed food as a way to cherish humanity through his movies
Food was an important aspect of Satyajit Ray’s films
By Shuvra Dey
Did Marxism give shape to Manik Bandopadhyay's writings?
Bandopadhyay’s writings dealt with the wretchedness of existence in the context of rural Bengal
Madur Mat Art of Bengal: A story of skill, creativity, and empowerment
The word madur is used as a generic term for floor mats, although it designates mats woven from a specific type of reed
Santiniketan might be soon included in the UNESCO World Heritage List
Santiniketan was originally bought by Rabindranath Tagore’s father, Debendranath Tagore
Kushan period terracotta wheeled doll unearthed in Chandraketugarh
Were these wheeled dolls used just by children? Or were they part of religious rites as well?
Strange as it may seem, Bollywood diva Meena Kumari was related to the illu...
Meena Kumari’s grandmother, Hemsundari Tagore, was married to Jadu Nandan Tagore
Garai Art Centre brings the therapeutic effect of art to Kolkata
Octogenarian Tarak Garai is a name to reckon with in the contemporary Indian art scene
Padma luchi: From a 117-year-old ‘boubhaat’ menu card of Sovabazar Rajb...
The 117-year-old menu card for Keshavchandra’s wedding had 36 items on the list
Did you know a Hooghly designer designed Queen Camilla’s gown at King's C...
Priyanka had sent her designs to Britain
What should we keep in mind while purchasing pure ghee from the market!
Pure ghee has been used in Indian food recipes since time immemorial
MasterChef contestant Priyanka Kundu Biswas turns “Queen of Desserts” -...
She is well-educated and is a very good student who can also be referred to as a “geek”
By TTW
Dipanwita Debnath translated Lepcha songs into Bangla and received Agnikany...
Dipanwita Debnath was not familier with Lepcha songs, nor had she heard them before
Back when Frida Kahlo chose saree instead of her iconic Tehuana-style floor...
Frida Kahlo was fascinated by six yards of Bengali handloom and the stylish Parsi way of wearing it.
By Shuvra Dey
A fishy love affair - Mache Bhate Bangali
Bengalis stand out with a unique identity based on their passion for fish
'Author' Satyajit Ray and his obsession with magic and the supernatural
A tribute to the Master filmmaker on his birth centenary
How Manna Dey’s immortal Coffee Houser Sei Addata was born
Coffee Houser Sei Addata was released in 1983
Thankamani Kutty - how a dance aspirant from Kerala made Bengal her home w...
International Dance Day- tribute to Thankamani Kutty
The dancer at 82 has defied age and remained evergreen: Meet Purnima Ghosh
Recently Purnima Ghosh has performed on stage as Radha in ‘Bhanusingher Padabali
Banak – Colour of Bengal’s Clay Art
The method by which this indigenous colour is collected by artists is also quite unusual
Tagore in Bollywood – How he influenced major movie songs
Rabindrasangeet has been in Bollywood for decades
Can Music be used to fight climate change? World-famous activist Sukrit Sen...
Sukrit Sen leads the Kolkata Chapter of the Living Waters Museum
The first female star of Bengali cinema and the melody queen Kanan Devi was...
Born on 22 April 1916, Kanan Devi was known as the melody queen
By Saheli Mitra
Overviewing Zakaria Street - the Ramadaan food paradise
Under the shadows of Kolkata’s biggest mosque, it is located near one of the oldest localities in Kolkata
More than just a wedding ritual, ‘Gaye holud’ has a scientific explana...
Bengali weddings are full of vibrant colours, scrumptious delicacies, and fascinating rituals
Cartoonist Narayan Debnath’s Nonte Fonte hits the Big Screen
Debnath’s creations were gobbled up by children in various magazines and newspapers where they came as series
Bireswar Sen – the landscape artist who re-imagined the Himalayas in his ...
A show was held at the NGMA, Bengaluru showcasing 77 of his miniature watercolour landscapes
By TTW
Thailand’s Songkran, the spiritual cousin of Sankranti
Thai Songkran happens when the sun moves from Pisces to Aries in the zodiac
By Anita Bose
Phalsa on the rocks to your rescue this summer!
Food blogger ‘Ranjini Guha’ shares her favourite Phalsa cocktail recipe with GB
By Ranjini Guha
Gajon - the rain-invoking rural folk festival belonging to the ancient Beng...
Celebrated in Chaitra before Bengali New Year
Balaka Ghosh’s documentary on ‘Death in The City’ wins an internation...
The Life Beyond Life Film Festival focuses on eschatological themes
By TTW
Will the Rajbaris of Khidderpore stand the test of time?
Kidderpore is one of the oldest river ports under the control of Calcutta Port Trust
The youngest ‘Magic Queen’ of Bengal, 9-year-old Mimi Haldar unlocks a ...
Magic lost much of its attraction with the advent of technological invasion that drove Gen X and Y to the world of the Internet
Satya Ranjan Dolui, the security guard who set up a library in a park with ...
Dolui transformed the place into a library with all kinds of books
German consulate pitches in to preserve Bengal’s cultural legacy
The German Consulate General signed an agreement to partner with Kolkata Sukriti Foundation
Govt sponsored Somponno Café is the new address of Alipore
The Somponno Café has a multilevel parking facility that has become a great relief to the regular visitors
By TTW
Did Rabindranath Tagore write Sri Lanka’s national anthem?
In 1930, a young Samarakoon joined Visva-Bharati as a student of the Arts Department
Re-looking at the glory that was ‘Mankar Rangmahal’
Mankar was once renowned as the ‘Temple town’ of Bengal
By TTW
Utpal Dutta - the actor who curated an inimitable style of his own
Remember his role as Samuel Leibowitz in Manusher Adhikaray?
Will the Kadi Barga houses of Old Kolkata survive an earthquake? Listen to ...
The natural question that pops up is why are only the buildings built prior to 1940 at risk?
Back when Pradip Bhattacharya's Raktakarabi made two convicts fall in love!...
Pradip Bhattacharya’s unique theatre therapy for jail inmates
By Saheli Mitra
A quick list of events taking place throughout Bengal this week
Krosswindz will be performing live at the Hard Rock Cafe in Kolkata on March 30th
Purna Das Baul, the man who took Bengal’s baul songs to the global stage
Why was he compared to Bob Dylan?
Jamini Roy’s Kolkata residence turned into art gallery
he most striking feature of Jamini Roy’s art is the inclusivity of people from all walks of life.
By TTW
Kabir Suman on his birthday - Indrajit Sen recalls a four-day musical journ...
The man who broke the glass ceilings of Bengali songs
By Indrajit Sen
Is Times of Theatre the shot in the arm that Bengali theatre needs?
ToT launched its journey in June 2021
Sanchari Das Mollick, the film editor from Kolkata makes all proud on the O...
Variety Magazine wrote that ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ might get the award
Binodini Opera brings Noti Binodini alive on stage as Sudipta Chakraborty g...
Binodini Dasi was born in 1863 in the suburbs of Kolkata which was predominantly inhabited by sex workers
Bengal’s ancient Mauryan site of Mahasthangarh, where History takes a nap...
Mahasthangarh is one of the oldest and most traditional places among the archaeological monuments of Bangladesh
By TTW
Women’s Day Series --- Dahan: Questioning gender stereotyping
Suchitra Bhattacharya's writing focuses on contemporary social issues
By Shuvra Dey
R D Burman clinked glasses and spoons and thus made music!
He discovered sound in every corner, from shepherds to Asha Bhonsle’s laughter
Women’s Day Series --- Subarnolata in pursuit of an identity
Ashapurna Devi authored over 30 novels, poetry, 10 volumes of collected works, and numerous stories for children
By Shuvra Dey
Women’s Day Series --- Sarat Chandra’s Abhaya defies traditional morali...
Chattopadhyay’s unconventional idea of chastity and reversed roles of women is best depicted in the female characters in Srikanta
By Shuvra Dey
Tufanganj’s Singara Dida is an inspiration at the age of 80!
Singara Dida from Tufanganj, West Bengal has been running a snack shop all by herself
By TTW
Women’s Day Series --- Mrinal of Tagore’s Streer Patra defies the ‘ha...
The mid-19th century was an era of great social and political upheaval
By Shuvra Dey
Letters written on Tagore’s Purabi by Victoria Ocampo
Purabi is an evening raga of Hindustani Classical Music signaling the onset of the dusk
By TTW
Dol Utsav at Bishnupur kicks off with a touch of classical music
Dol Utsav will be celebrated with gusto on the 7th and 8th of March this year
Murshidabad’s Lalbagh property being claimed by Pakistan’s 1st Presiden...
The quiet, semirural Lalbagh of Murshidabad often cuts a story steeped in timeless wonder
Creator of Pandab Goenda, Shashtipada Chattopadhyay is no more
Pandab Goenda was every Bengali child’s favourite
Kolkata boy creates Guinness Records by building castles of cards
Arnav Daga, is a 15-year-old student of class IX at Sri Sri Academy
By Shuvra Dey
Brilliant actor Pahari Sanyal had a commendable mastery over Hindustani cla...
Even Satyajit Ray made him sing in his movies
'Doomtullah' - the old Calcutta street with a Jewish connect
The 350m long Ezra Street located in the heart of Kolkata is a testament of the city's vibrant Jewish history
By TTW
'Monohara' - the Bengali mish-mash between 'rosogolla' and 'sandesh'
A sweet that steals your heart
By TTW
Creator Sujan Dasgupta leaves 'Eken babu' in limbo
Both Sayantani and Shamita Dasgupta had translated Bengali fairy tales and published them in English
Bengal’s century-old Chhot boat technique to be preserved in the British ...
The first recording of ‘Chhot’ boats have unique left-to-right downward sloping planking
By Saheli Mitra
Life is Art, Live yours in Colour
from January 27, 2023, passers by suddenly noticed a flurry of activities in the vicinity
By Shuvra Dey
Immerse yourself in the culturally rich heritage of Bengal’s Theatre Vill...
Older generations fear that the very way of life is becoming a relic of the past
By TTW
Kolkata artist explores Zen Buddhism and Nature to create solo magic
Satori - In the Arms of Nature is a solo show on at ICCR
Hayavadana: Exploring man’s existential crisis
The play is about a strange horse-faced man, who wants to get rid of this strange life
Fuchkawala – the restaurant that started during Lockdown blues by two you...
Fuchkawala is now a brand and ever increasing, thanks to the innovative ideas of the siblings
Unearthing Bharatpur Stupa: A treasure trove of historical and cultural art...
Bharatpur is a small village in Galsi
Benode Behari Mukherjee, the semi-blind world-famous artist from Santiniket...
Did you know he was a mentor of Satyajit Ray?
By Shuvra Dey
Mangala Kanti Ray who has preserved the obsolete Sarinda, gets Padma Shri
Each region of India has some unique musical instruments
Did you know Dwarkanath Tagore owned around 50 brothels in Calcutta?
He founded the Jorasanko Branch of the Tagore family
West Bengal’s first Saraswati temple was established a century ago in How...
The name ‘Saraswati' means 'elegant', 'flowing', and ‘watery'
By Shuvra Dey
2nd largest Book Fair of the world kicks off
World’s 2nd largest book fair is held every year in Kolkata with great pomp
Terracotta Tales scripted in Burnt Clay
Terracotta temples were erected in Bankura, Murshidabad, Bishnupur
By TTW
French artist Annabel and husband Sourav restore old Kolkata buildings thro...
Annabel Schenck trying to give a fresh look to old Kolkata buildings without destroying them
IAS officer Vivek Kumar once again wins hearts with tribute to Kolkata
In 2021, Kumar had released a single titled Amar Kolkata
Ganesh Janani dolls – a mix of divine splendour and artistic aplomb
The eternal loving bond between a mother and a son is wrapped in the form of a clay doll
By TTW
Subhas vs Prof Oaten, an encounter that changed two lives
What happened to E.F. Oaten, the assault on whom caused Subhas Bose to be expelled from Presidency College?
Kantha coasters from The Bengal Store are a bridge between past and present...
‘Kantha’ has bridged the gap between the rich and the poor in Bengal
By TTW
Bengal paintings on chariots were another form of fresco painting
Wooden chariots were once a pride of Bengal and Orissa
Why Kolkata is deservedly a top global food destination
Kolkata is the only Indian city among the World's Best Food Destinations
Mrinal Mandal is turning Khawabgaon into a centre for original Dokra Art
Lalbazaar was renamed Khawabgaon art village by Chalchitra Academy
By Saheli Mitra
How a 15-year publishing hiatus almost cost Sarat Chandra his career
Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay is India’s most translated author
MATER: The book that speaks saving India’s sons to save our daughters
An anthology of letters from Mother to Son edited by Saheli Mitra
On the eve of Makar Sankranti
Sadhus have a unique way of life and perspectives on the meaning of life
By TTW
Tales and memories woven in the brick-red quilts - a Bengal staple
Feather-light 'lep' has been in use during winters in this subcontinent for hundreds of years
Bengalis who contributed to the building of Alipore Zoo
It was Wellesley who first thought of creating a zoological garden
The saga of Bengal 'shiuli's, and their bittersweet relation with Nolen Gur...
A Date palm tree tapper is called a Shiuli
Does keeping faith in Sundarban’s Bonbibi help wildlife conservation?
There are two versions of Bonbibi Johuranama/ Bon Bibir Karamoti
How the British were mesmerised by Bengal’s ‘Palanquins’
The men who carried palanquins were called “Kahar”
By Mouni Mondal
From Phoolkopir shingara to Koraishutir kochuri - winter becomes a dining c...
Phoolkopir Shingara or Koraishutir Kochuri?
By Shuvra Dey
Do we remember famous historian Sudhir Kumar Mitra’s anti-communal ideolo...
Sudhir Kumar Mitra was born in Jonai Boksha village in the Hooghly district
Modern Masterpieces: Pratham Pratishruti, Ashapurna Devi’s immortal warri...
Pratham Pratishruti is arguably Ashapurna Devi’s most celebrated work
Why ‘Shibpur Botanical Garden’ owes a huge debt to William Roxburgh
The Indian Botanic Garden is the largest in Southeast Asia
Bori Monda: Bankura’s unique dessert vies for GI recognition
Ancient Bengal was known as ‘Gauda Banga’
K. Ali Bakery: The century old heritage bakery of Mominpur
few bakeries have stood firm in the face of tumultuous times
Bengal’s rural housewives turn saxophone players
Their music has captivated the masses
By Suman Sadhu
Amrita Mukherjee’s book reveals the secret diary of Calcutta’s iconic l...
Asoke Kumar Mukherjee was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Alipore Bar Association
Saras Mela: Melting pot of artisans
Fairs are connecting links between rural artisans and urban buyers
The only ‘Samovar’ Tea shop of Kolkata
Samovars are large metallic vessels used to boil and brew
By TTW
What does GEN Y think about the traditional art of Pithe Making?
Pithe making had almost become a ritual to most Bengali households
Steamships of British Bengal: symbolizing the progress of man and his maste...
In British minds steam became synonymous with civilization
Manzilat Fatima – Keeping authentic Royal Awadhi cuisine alive in Kolkata...
It was food that comforted Nawab Wajid Ali Shah
By Shuvra Dey
Christmas Festival 2022 kicks off amid fanfare
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the mega carnival yesterday
KIFF screens new docu honouring forgotten martyr of Murshidabad
Nalinikanta Bagchi is the subject of a film by Sumit Ghosh
When two planets were engaged in a chat – why Tagore and Einstein never a...
Rabindranath Tagore and Albert Einstein met a couple of times
By Saheli Mitra
Alpana in a church for Christmas? Why not, if it is Kolkata?
A citizens’ initiative led by the indomitable Mudar Patherya
Attacked in Pakistan, welcomed in Kolkata, Joyland makes history
Kolkata has proved yet again that art cannot have boundaries
By Suman Sadhu
Gobardanga’s train platform number 3 ½ evokes memories from the past
Gobardanga is one of the oldest stations on the Sealdah-Bongaon section
December in Bengal is called Poush, a season of folk festivals and art
The idol of Tusu is immersed on the last day of Poush
Old Kolkata bhistiwalas make big screen debut, thanks to filmmaker Farha Kh...
The film is being screened at the Kolkata International Film Festival
By Suman Sadhu
International Kolkata Art Festival celebrates Abanindranath Tagore’s 150t...
The Art festival has taken place in Indian Museum, Kolkata
Kolkata International Film Festival celebrates Bachchan’s 80th in style
KIFF will screen eight of Bachchan’s most popular films
How the Kolkata Film Festival went ‘international’
KIFF was simply Kolkata Film Festival until 2001
By Sekhar Das
Bengal’s first-ever Santhali Book Fair in Jhargram turning heads
It aimed to revive a dying language by making it popular
Dhamsa – a sneak peek into tribal life, while in Kolkata
The restaurant has been given the shape of Dhamsa
By TTW
Modern Masterpieces: Chheley Kaar! The National Award winner ahead of its t...
The film was remade in Hindi, Tamil and Malayalam
Himalayan Orange Tourism Festival celebrates its 5th year in Kolkata
Winter is the season of oranges
Will Joynagarer Moa become extinct soon due to a lack of raw materials?
The jaggery used in moa-making is best if it is poyra gur
Gone with the Wind’s heartthrob Vivien Leigh was born in Darjeeling!
Against a properly dramatic background, Vivien Mary Hartley was born
Ballavpurer Roopkatha: Retelling a fairytale in celluloid
What is so special about this quirky horror comedy?
Breakfast at Trincas after 62 years!
Trincas catering a wholesome breakfast, keeping you energized for the day
By Saheli Mitra
Modern Masterpieces: Ganga, yet another ‘must watch’ that never got its...
This was only the second film for Rajen Tarafdar as director
Parted Crafts: A must-visit exhibition on how Partition impacted Bengal’s...
The exhibition is on view at ICCR, Kolkata
When S.D. Burman was rejected because of his faulty pronunciation!
S.D. Burman was rejected by HMV
By TTW
Can authorship be taught? Apeejay Bangla Sahitya Utsob answers
The goal of ABSU is to increase the accessibility of Bangla literature
Thakumar Jhuli – Bengal’s very own fairytales and the man behind them
Thakumar jhuli can any time beat Western fairytales
Park Street bookstore promoting environment-friendliness
Earthcare Books focuses on books that cover ecological issues
Kolkata’s Pumpkin Shingaras invading the US snack market successfully
Pumpkin shingaras has casted spell in the US snack market and it has got its routes in Kolkata!
Rare French photos of Calcutta on display at Indian Museum
The images are mostly reprints of originals from French museums
Tagore tried to save Bengal’s Shellac Doll Art
The demand for Shellac Dolls increases during the Rathayatra
Peeping into the life of Bonophool, the master story-teller
The master story-teller Bonophool and his hilarious idiosyncrasies
By Shuvra Dey
Kolkata hosts fashion event that takes ability beyond disabilities
After Delhi and Bengaluru, this was the first time WWAD came to Kolkata
Modern Masterpieces: Stree, the film that brought Uttam-Soumitra together a...
The chemistry between the two men was near perfect
Daruchitra – a long-forgotten wood engraving technique that was once stap...
From colossal lotuses to aquatic creepers – this wood engraving technique from ancient Bengal encompassed it all
Durga Puja art and its global possibilities, a discussion at Maya Art Space...
The post-Puja discussion is an annual feature
The origin of Biryani – how a Mughal delicacy invaded Bengal
Bengali’s love biryani although it is not an indigenous dish
By Shuvra Dey
Girindramohini Dasi – the feminist poet who was Tagore’s contemporary
Her poems were highly praised by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
By TTW
Soumitro Chatterjee lives on: Exclusive interview with his daughter
Chatterjee was a prodigy and a legacy to be taken forward by the coming generations
On Children’s Day, a look at two men whose Bengali rhymes for children be...
In focus, Madan Mohan Tarkalankar and Jogindranath Sarkar
Kolkata to host very special ramp walk at fashion show that breaks all barr...
WWAD is a social initiative for persons with disabilities
Rockstar in a Kanjeevaram, the enduring magic of Usha Uthup
The iconic playback and pop singer turned 74 this year
Modern Masterpieces: Madhumati, the film that nearly won Ritwik Ghatak a Fi...
Many Indian films, and even a few foreign ones, owe a debt to Madhumati
An artist, a thinker, a loner - remembering Ritwik Ghatak on his birthday
A tribute to the maverick on his 97th birth anniversary
Rani Rashmoni’s iconic Janbazar house finally acquires heritage status
The historically significant Janbazar house of Rani Rashmoni, which has been a witness of several important contemporary events, finally recognised as a heritage building
Railway coach at New Jalpaiguri gets an áppetizing’ makeover
A brand new initiative that helped turn an abandoned railway coach into a promising restaurant in New Jalpaiguri Station
Hawa, a Bangladeshi mystery-drama directed by Mejbaur Rahman
The movie based on the life of the fishermen
Ongoing Bangladesh Film Festival attracts Kolkata’s cine buffs in hordes
The initiative has been taken by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of Bangladesh and it is managed by Bangladesh sub-high commission, Kolkata
By TTW
Modern Masterpieces: 36 Chowringhee Lane, a debut worth remembering
A film in which one woman reaches out to another
Tagore’s grandson Nitindranath and century old Visva-Bharati Publishing D...
The Visva-Bharati Publication (Visva Bharati Granthana Vibhaga) has completed its centenary year
Mahal Restaurant: Carrying a century-old illustrious legacy
Mahal Hotel and Restaurant is located at 6/3 Ramanath Majumdar Street, Kolkata 700009
By Aritra Dash
Metamorphosis of Feluda: Did Ray wish to cast Amitabh Bachchan?
Feluda has enamoured readers and film lovers for more than half-a-century and continues to do so even now
Going on an authentic Parsi food trail in Kolkata
An Exclusive Interview with Supriya Mancherji
By Shuvra Dey
How a Christian donated land for the temple of Bhabatarini in Dakshineswar
The idea for the temple came to Rani Rashmoni in a dream
Kali and Bengal’s legendary dacoits, an everlasting bond
Bengal’s dacoits are celebrated for their allegiance to Kali
Unique art of Bengal: Diwali Dolls
One of the most attractive Diwali doll made in Medinipur is a reproduction of Ravana
How did Nirmalendu Chowdhury popularise Bangla folk songs
He made Bangla folk popular across the globe
By TTW
The man who first played Othello on the Bengali stage
In 1848, Adhya made history at Sans Souci Theatre
Why did Visva Bharati Music Board give a fatwa against Debabrata Biswas
Remembering him on his death anniversary
Dilapidated Raipur Rajbari of Birbhum and illustrious Sinha family
The family is well known for Satyendra Prasanno Sinha who became the first Indian member of the British House of Lords
By TTW
Modern Masterpiece: Titas Ekti Nodir Naam, the story of a river and a man w...
Titas Ekti Nodir Naam is a masterpiece because of its flaws
Bijoy Singha, the prince of Bengal who was once the ruler of Sri Lanka
How did a Bengali prince reach Srilanka?
Did you know Tarashankar Bandyopadhyay was nominated for Nobel Prize?
According to nobelprize.org, Tarashankar had been nominated from India by author Krishna Kripalani, who was then the secretary of Sahitya Akademi
Patkheer: Deciphering lost recipes of Bengal
According to historical records, ‘patkheer' was a popular dessert of the people of Dhaka even during the Mughal era
Century old journey of Santiniketan’s Visva-Bharati Publishing Division
Rabindranath Tagore founded Visva-Bharati University on 18 September 1922
King of Bengali Folk, Nirmalendu Chowdhury
Nirmalendu Chowdhury was given a hero’s welcome when he returned from Poland after mesmerizing the West with his songs
By TTW
Is the traditional art of 'Lakshmi shara' vanishing?
A traditional practise that is endangered today is worshipping Maa Lakshmi on a shara
Modern Masterpieces: Basanta Bilap, creating magic out of everyday life
A film in which even the minor characters are unforgettable
Villagers continue Rash Behari Ghosh’s Durga Puja at Burdwan’s Torkona
The puja that Rash Behari Ghosh initiated at his residence continues to be organized by residents of Torkona
By TTW
250-year-old Puja that moved back from Narail in Bangladesh
It was started by Ramanarayan Sen of Chinsurah
Durga worshipped as Pateshwari Devi at Burdwan Rajbari
During Maharaja Mahatab Chand’s reign, betel nuts were ‘slaughtered’ as a symbolic gesture
Festival of plays beckons theatre buffs to Academy of Fine Arts during Durg...
Veteran thespian Seema Mukhopadhyay will host two plays on Saptami
By Shuvra Dey
Nandotsav heralds Durga Puja at Baikunthapur Rajbari
Nandotsav at Baikunthapur Rajbari is a joyous occasion where children participate in ‘Dadhi-kado’
By TTW
Celebrating Durga Puja at Netaji's house in Kodalia
Maa Durga successfully becomes a metaphor for the modern women
Sharbamangala – Kolkata artist’s artwork for ICU COVID patient creates ...
Oiendrila spent over 264 hours creating the magnum opus
By Saheli Mitra
This Durga Puja, take your pets to Kolkata’s first pet-friendly pandal
The pandal is exclusively open to pets and pet parents until tomorrow
When the Goddess comes to the forests of Sonajhuri
The tribal people are the lifeblood of this puja
By Shuvra Dey
Durga Puja organizers at Girish Bhawan adopt new-age immersion technique
Since 1832, the four-day puja at Girish Bhawan has been an annual event and is now an integral part of Kolkata’s legacy
By Shuvra Dey
Modern Masterpieces: Shriman Prithviraj, a shining gem that remains a treas...
An apparently simple narrative spiced up with delightful asides
Why did the 18th century give birth to the modern Durga Puja?
Why did the 18th century give birth to the modern Durga Puja?
A Slice of Bengal in Europe
Durga Puja in Cologne was started by the veteran members of Bharat Samiti
Manna Dey and his love for kesar malai sherbet at Kapila Ashram
Kapila Ashram, century-old sherbet joint of Kolkata
How does Nature play an important role in Durga Puja
Durga Puja is not just a celebration – It is worshipping nature
350-year-old Sonar Durga idol of Purulia that leaves a bank vault with AK-4...
This Durga idol has just two hands
Modern Masterpieces: Arogya Niketan, a legendary novel turned iconic film
Tarashankar’s beloved novel was also a successful film
Modern Masterpieces: Nimantran, a story of undying love and hard realities
Tarun Majumdar’s underrated gem
Himalaya’s daughter: How Bengal’s foremost mountaineer became involved ...
Utkarshe Aarohan is the voice for humble, small Pujas
India’s first post office was at Khejuri in East Midnapore
The birthplace of India’s First official Telegraph line connecting Calcutta-Khejuri and Diamond Harbour
Bengalis and sweets go hand in hand
Sweet moulds were made in the forms of objects such as fish, lychee, custard apple and conch shell
Kolkata Port Trust revives memory of Goalanda Ghat through steamer rides
The Kolkata Port Trust is all set to re-introduce a paddle steamer 'PS Bhopal' on the Hooghly River
By TTW
When the Goddess came to the streets of Kolkata
Hon’ble CM of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee led a colourful street parade from Jorasanko in Central Kolkata to Red Road
Lost Palace of Siraj-ud-Daulah
Siraj-ud-Daulah is hailed as the last independent Nawab of Bengal
By TTW
Photographers Manoveena and Devalena, the magical duo
The sisters debuted as photographers between 1937 and 1940
Bankim Ghosh, the Boxing Champion who turned an actor
In 1948, Ghosh made his debut in the Bengali film with 'Bhuli Nai'
Howrah’s teenager makes it to India Book of Records with miniature art of...
She took 40 days to draw 532 miniature paintings on pieces of paper
Amar Kutir goes online for the first time, thanks to The Bengal Store
Amar Kutir is one of the must-visit attractions of Santiniketan
Famous guitarist Denis Stern brings global music to Kolkata
Stern in a conversation with journalist Saheli Mitra
By Saheli Mitra
The earthy and robust taste of Bengal’s favourite Kochu
Colocasia esculenta plant is ingrained in our tradition and is an integral part of Durga Puja
Buried Dutch cemetery of Chinsurah
The Dutch cemetery has well planned narrow walkways around the graves
75 years after Independence, can we stop promoting the Pingali Venkayya myt...
The first attempt at a national flag was made by Sister Nivedita
Tracing the metamorphosis of Sri Aurobindo: A documentary from Bengal
This year marks the 15oth birth anniversary of Sri Aurobindo
By Shuvra Dey
Naya, a village where even a toddler knows how to hold a paintbrush
Bengal’s village is an open canvas of artists
WB Government to preserve classic Bengali film negatives
In the initial phase, around 850 vintage films released between 1950 and 2000, have been selected for conservation
Death never conquered Tagore, he had seen too much of it
In a life marked by personal losses, Tagore thought deeply about death
‘A feeling of great sorrow overwhelmed me as we made our way to the locat...
How Nemai Ghosh escorted Satyajit Ray to the Ghare Baire shoot
Can we still save our old buildings? If not, why not?
The KMC has identified 150 ‘extremely vulnerable’ buildings
North Kolkata and its Bangiya Sahitya Parishat
Acharya Ramendrasundar Trivedi was the main influence behind the setting up of Bangiya Sahitya Parishat Library
Lakshmi baskets of Bengal, sign of exquisite art
The baskets contained an idol of Lakshmi, mounted on a brass elephant
By TTW
Unique heritage walks: Destination Serampore Radhaballav and Madanmohun tem...
An ‘Aatchala’ Radhaballav Temple was built on the banks of Ganga River around 1677 by Rudraram Pundi
Journals that pay tribute to daily life in Kolkata
Humour is never far from the life of the average Bengali
Maya Art Space achieves a first, gathers three Bengal masters in one exhibi...
All three are octogenarian icons of Bengal art
Moral policing to financial fraud, Bengal’s ‘pioneers’ who showed the...
The earliest case of white collar crime in Bengal dates back to 1904
Novel 'Heritage Walk': Destination Serampore Henry Martin Pagoda
A Heritage Photo Walk is an attempt to trace the colonial practices
The ‘what if’ factor in Uttam Kumar’s career still troubles us
This year marks Uttam Kumar’s 42nd death anniversary
Kalimpong school makes history, takes India to Swiss global Pipes and Drums...
Kumudini Homes is one of Kalimpong's oldest schools
By TTW
How Labhpur influenced the writing spirit of Tarashankar
He who brought a slice of Rarh Bengal to life
By Shuvra Dey
On India’s Flag Adoption Day, acknowledging the tricolour’s debt to Ben...
The Indian tricolour was adopted on this day in 1947
Nabanita Ghosh, the musical girl from Uttarpara making waves in Denmark
Ghosh wishes to promote her music, her country’s music, and art through different events and cultural shows on Scandinavian soi
Bishnu Dey, ‘rebel’ poet and harbinger of modernism in Bengali verse
Remembering on his birth anniversary
By Shuvra Dey
Krishnanagar clay Durga, a work of art and a piece of history
Clay dolls of Krishnanagar date back to nearly 250 years ago
100-year-old Deshbandhu Mistanna Bhandar downs shutters
Deshbandhu Mistanna Bhandar was established by Bibhutibhushan Chowdhury in 1921
Hooghly student’s film gets nominated at National Science Film Festival
First Bengali film to get the honour
By TTW
Bolpur’s Laxmi Janardan Temple demonstrates that an artist’s religion i...
The Sarkar family has handed over the restoration work of the temple to a group of Muslim artists from Murshidabad district
By TTW
Centenary for some, obscurity for others, the story of Bengal’s newspaper...
The pioneers who paved the way for the big brands today
The Ramcharit Manas manuscript that travelled from Mahisadal to Kolkata
The language of the manuscript is close to the Abadi Sanskrit dialect
By TTW
Bolpur Railway Station to get a world-class facelift
The Bolpur Railway Station already has a place to visit- the Gitanjali Rail Museum right opposite to the station
Bengal’s Sponge Wood Art and Malakar community
After the Partition, several Malakar artists of East Bengal had migrated to districts of Coochbehar and Jalpaiguri
By TTW
Tarun Majumdar: The versatile genius we couldn’t find a label for
The filmmaker passed away in Kolkata of age-related ailments
End of an era as Chacha’s Hotel downs shutters
The restaurant was set up by Gosaidas Patra in 1875
By Siman Roy
Georgina Haque, the first female Bangladeshi drummer
Haque was inspired by the drummer late Sabbir Qadir
By Mouni Mondal
How the ancient road to ‘Jagannath Dham’ served Bengal’s pilgrims
The pilgrims were numerous, despite the hardships
What have we done beyond paying lip service to Michael Madhusudan Dutt?
Michael was a ‘post-colonial writer’ before the phrase even existed
Tagore’s Gitanjali in Kurmali language
In West Bengal, Kurmali is taught in two colleges in the undergraduate level
By Suman Sadhu
Live in a large apartment complex? You could have your own Boimela!
The initiative is being launched with a series of three fairs
Bengal Mango Utsav, celebrating mango happiness
Bengal Mango Utsav 2022 was held from 23rd to 25th June at Netaji Indoor Stadium
When RD Burman had called Sivaji Chattopadhyay for 1942: A Love Story
On RD Burman’s birth anniversary a GB exclusive
North Dinajpur masks, the ongoing tradition
Diverse masks are made in different districts of West Bengal
How Tagore re-introduced Esraj, an Afghani musical instrument
Esraj, the dying instrument that needs to be revived
Tagore’s century old piano put to tune by Kolkata’s Braganza
The piano was brought to Kolkata’s famous musical instrument shop Braganza
Bob Dylan and Purna Das Baul, an immortal friendship
A tribute to Purna Das Baul on World Music Day
By Suman Sadhu
Remembering Gour Kishore, the voice that knew no fear
This year marks the centenary of Gour Kishore Ghosh
Nimtita Palace of Jalsaghar fame finally gets heritage tag
The almost 200-year-old palace has received the tag from West Bengal Heritage Commission
By TTW
Did you know the singer Hemanta Mukherjee was also a film producer?
Produced Mrinal Sen’s Neel Akasher Neechey and many Bollywood hits
Buddhadeb Dasgupta Memorial Trust remembers world renowned director
The Trust has quite a few projects in shaping which will cater to the philosophy of Buddhadeb Dasgupta
By TTW
Kolkata teenager’s short film clinches Dadasaheb Phalke Festival Award
An exclusive interview with Yubasana Kapas
By Shuvra Dey
Buddhadeb Dasgupta, the man who made only the films he wanted to
Until the end, Buddhadeb Dasgupta worked and lived on his own terms
Murshidabad silk flags make their mark at Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubile...
Murshidabad's superfine mulberry produce may join the global silk network
Matchmaking Mishti with Literature – Jugal’s unique ‘sweet’ fest
The 3-day festival will take place between December 9-11
By TTW
Modern Masterpieces: Dadar Kirti, the rare film that is better than the boo...
A tribute to the late Anup Kumar
‘Widow cuisine’ of Bengal: Vegetarian delicacies born out of oppression...
Non-vegetarian food was once forbidden for Bengali widows
By TTW
Did you know Nemai Ghosh was given a role to play in Sonar Kella?
The anecdote in the late photographer's own words
A tribal tale, folk paintings by Santhals in Bengal
Santhal tribe plays a big role in development of this art
Shibpur's centuries-old Roxburgh House to be restored
The project has been named as 'Roxburgh International Hub Project'
By TTW
Mukti’s Kitchen conquers Brooklyn with Indian style health food
Teaching Americans the fine art of Indian cooking
By Shuvra Dey
Celebrate and support the crafts of Bengal, enrich yourself and your home
Help keep the age-old artistry of Bengal alive
A stunning visual saga of Damodar, Bengal’s one-time river of sorrow
A coffee-table book paints a picture of a once mighty river
By Saheli Mitra
Jugi Jatra: The fading folk theatre of Midnapore
he performances are chiefly performed for the targeted rural masses
By TTW
Siraj’s Murshidabad is the setting for debut novelist’s modern day thri...
Corporate hotshot Sudipta Sengupta’s novel is out in June
Branded Dooars Tea set to be your next brew
Once favourite with Russian blenders, Dooars Tea finds a market once more
By TTW
Power of Museums: A Special celebration at Indian Museum
Museums uphold our glorious ethnographic heritage in the form of their collections
Satyajit Ray- The Man Who Knew Too Much: Barun Chanda’s ode to Ray
Barun Chanda had seen Ray from very close quarters while working with him for Seemabaddha
By Saheli Mitra
Bengal’s women turned simple household items into work of art
Some of the folk arts have been handed down generations
By TTW
Dhan Gopal Mukerji: Trailblazer cosmopolitan Indian modernist author
Dhan Gopal Mukerji, one of the earliest iconic cosmopolitan Indian modernists, travelled abroad in the first decade of the 20th century
By TTW
Sufi Master was honoured with a gold medal by Tagore
Ustad Safiur Rahman is a renowned lyricist/composer
By Shuvra Dey
The Mrinal Sen moment that resulted in Amitabh Bachchan’s first ‘film w...
Sen wanted a fresh voice for Bhuvan Shome
Samabhav, the film festival that travels with a message of men against viol...
The Samabhav Travelling International Film Festival was held in Kolkata last month
Sunset Musings – where world poets meet Tagore
“Tagore was a polymath. His politics was humanity.”
By Saheli Mitra
Anik Dutta’s Aparajito is not just about Ray. A look at some of the other...
Exclusive chats with the cast
Raghu Dakat – how he turned a disciple of singer Ramprasad
A three-part series on the tales of famous dacoits of Bengal in the 18th and 19th century
By TTW
Panchphoran Rui recipe from Jorasanko Thakurbari’s kitchen
Written by Rabindranath’s niece, Pragyasundari Devi
Raghu Dakat – why did a peasant’s son take up arms
A three-part series on the tales of famous dacoits of Bengal in the 18th and 19th century
By TTW
Indian Railways picks Howrah station to sell heritage handicraft and food
ne-stop handloom and food stall
The winners at KIFF this year, an eclectic mix of surprises
Who took home the trophies from KIFF 2022?
I made it into the classroom: Nemai Ghosh on Pratidwandi
The ace photographer on how he finally chose a career
How Calcutta’s aristocrats helped Bengali theatre grow strong roots
Support from wealthy natives did much for early Bengali theatre
By TTW
‘Hare re re re’ – noble and ignoble Dacoits of Bengal
A three-part series on the tales of famous dacoits of Bengal in the 18th and 19th century
By TTW
Why Sharmila Tagore gifted Nemai Ghosh a tele-lens on the sets of Aranyer D...
Unknown stories about India’s most famous filmmaker
IT engineer turned filmmaker lauds KIFF for focus on documentaries
Tanmay Shah’s film is about a specially abled artist
By Shuvra Dey
What is Parbha Chhau, and why I wanted to make a film on it
A 200-year-old dance form is dying a slow death
By Abanti Sinha
Documentary on Aruna Vasudev at KIFF pays tribute to mother of Asian Cinema...
The film traces Vasudev’s journey as film critic, cinema activist, and impresario
Jallianwala Bagh documentary an eye-opener at KIFF
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre was perpetrated on April 13, 2019
By Shuvra Dey
I hope one day we will have a KIFF market: director-producer Bauddhayan Muk...
Mukherji’s Little Lamb Films has two entries at KIFF 2022
Can’t dance? Says who? On World Dance Day, make dance part of your life
Dance can improve your quality of life in very many ways
Veteran journo Sovan Tarafder makes documentary debut at KIFF
An ode to the fierce spirit of Kolkata’s visually impaired actors
Capturing the pioneering spirit of Bengal’s preeminent theatre personalit...
A look at Ashoke Viswanathan’s documentary on Badal Sircar
Maya Art Space offers you a chance to brush up your art appreciation
Why art appreciation is necessary
Chander Pahar’s Diego Alvarez, a fictional character or a real-life?
Diego Alvarez was the most important part of Shankar's life
The 18th-century Russian who drove the birth of modern Bengali theatre
Our two-part series on the birth and growth of Bengali theatre
By TTW
Bangitola’s heritage Monda
Monda might not have been discovered in Bangitola first, rather it was a sweet of English Bazar
Special: 'The pandemic has changed the meaning of home for all of us'
Actor Sujoy Prasad Chatterjee brings debut directorial to KIFF
Delve into the conflicting worlds of body and mind with Titane at KIFF
The film has won a Palme d’Or at Cannes
By TTW
Modern Masterpieces: Sagina Mahato, the saga of a forgotten North Bengal he...
A tribute to the memory of Tapan Sinha and Dilip Kumar
Finnish film Compartment No. 6 a must watch at KIFF
Director Juho Kuosmanen won the Grand Prix at Cannes
By TTW
Old Danish Government House in Serampore ready for a fresh start
The newly renovated museum was inaugurated on April 8 in the presence of the Minister of State for Information and Culture and Tourism, Indranil Sen, and many more notable figures
After world premiere in Moscow, Adieu GODARD set for Indian premiere at KIF...
Exclusive interview with the director and cast
By TTW
Ancient monuments unearthed near the Sundarbans of Bangladesh
The site has been unearthed in Rezakpur village of Khulna
Indian Museum brings Rakhaldas Banerjee and his discoveries to public
To commemorate the 137th birth anniversary of Rakhaldas Banerji
Protecting one building at a time, the story of a pioneering top cop
In conversation with Soumen Mitra, former Commissioner of Police
Anjan Chakraborty – the bibliophile of Bijoygarh
He is one of the most recognised bibliophiles in Kolkata
Kolkata People's Film Festival provokes thought, leaves memories
A celebration of the cinema of resistance
Nandalal Bose, the master who illustrated the Indian Constitution
GB tribute to Nandalal Bose on his death anniversary
Celebrate Poila Baisakh with specially curated menu at The Salt House
The special menu is based on the menu of The Tangra Project
‘He was one of the best actors in the world,’ Nemai Ghosh on Satyajit R...
Excerpt from Nemai Ghosh’s book Manikda- Memories of Satyajit Ray
Potoler Dolma, the Bengali summer delicacy that isn’t Bengali at all
Like many of Bengal’s borrowings, the dolma comes from a distant land
By TTW
Riten Mozumdar – Polymath and Artist Designer who conquered the world
Mozumdar’s body of work displayed a diversity of range and materials exemplifying a rare mastery over mediums and techniques
By TTW
Modern Masterpieces: The enduring relevance of Ganadevata
Looking back at a timeless Bengali classic
Saradindu Bandopadhyay brought in unusual murder weapons
Unusual weapons that detective Byomkesh Bakshi looked for
Giant mural pays tribute to 100 years of Satyajit Ray
The ‘Ray Wall’ is a stone’s throw from the Rabindra Sarobar Metro station
At home in the world, revisiting the memoirs of Amartya Sen
An in depthreading of Amartya Sen's memoirs
By Suman Sadhu
General public of Russia was warm towards Tagore despite Stalin’s sanctio...
A three-part series exploring Letters from Russia by Tagore written in 1930
By Saheli Mitra
‘Reunion films’ seem popular in Tollywood today. How do they fare?
All the films are characterised by people who once formed a group
Did Russia behave like a fascist? Tagore’s letters reveal the nation’s ...
A three-part series exploring Letters from Russia by Tagore written in 1930
By Saheli Mitra
Bengal’s Ghutiari Sharif – where faiths and belief meet beyond religiou...
It is known for the mazaar (resting place) of Pir Ghazi Mubarak Ali, a revered 17th-century Muslim Saint
By TTW
Delectable Belgian waffle set to win Bengal’s gourmet hearts
Waffle has been quietly gaining ground in Bengal and now this delicacy has mesmerized Bengali foodies’ palates
The City of Joy etched in a box of nostalgic memories
Designed and curated by popular artist Uday Deb
Journey of an incorrigible optimist
Pinaki Ganguly's book explores some eternal questions
By Saheli Mitra
Coffee House played cupid to Ritwik Ghatak-Surama’s love story
Sadhana Roy Chowdhury introduced Surama to Ritwik at the Coffee House
Erstwhile Kolkata’s top-notch publication house -- Gurudas Chattopadhyay ...
It was initially known as Bengal Medical Library
By Shuvra Dey
First book fair held in Bengal was not today’s Kolkata Book Fair
It was organized in 1918 by the National Council of Education
By TTW
Tagore’s ‘Letters from Russia’ written almost a century ago reflects ...
A three-part series exploring Letters from Russia by Tagore written in 1930
By Saheli Mitra
Dolls that not only look great, but tell stories from Bengal’s past
The sheer variety of dolls adds to their age-old charm
Young filmmaker speaks up for the voiceless of red-light Kolkata
ORA: Daughters on Rent is Olivia Das’ debut as producer-director
The peerless Tulsi Chakraborty, and the tears behind the laughter
The legendary actor was born on March 3 in a village in Howrah
Chakum Chukum – how a Bengali couple made Kolkata’s Kathi Rolls a rage ...
A food exclusive interview
Zeenat Rehana Islam’s book lends voice to Bengali girls’ struggles duri...
Post-reading analysis of Zeenat Rehana Islam's book, 'Lockdown Diary'
By Suman Sadhu
What did author Leela Majumdar share in her Rannar Boi?
Leela Majumdar’s Rannar Boi is for the modern woman
Metamorphosis of Bay leaf from a food condiment to bookmark!
College girl Priyanjali Sen’s unique innovation
By Mouni Mondal
WB Govt turns weavers of Nadia self-reliant through modern power looms
The primary target is to develop infrastructure in a bid to turn self-reliant
First Screening of ‘Maestro, A Portrait,’ a film on Buddhadeb Dasgupta
GB was present at Nandan II at the exclusive premiere
High quality affordable art, the theme at MAYA Art Space art fair
The aim is to make art financially accessible to ordinary people
Meadow grass instead of tiara, basil leaves for veil: Lentil dumpling pair ...
Even today this custom is observed in different parts of Bengal by fixing a specific date based on star constellation and astrological predictions
The Real Rani – How Rani Rashmoni outwitted British East India Company
Her tactics left the officials of East India Company bewildered and rattled out of shock.
By TTW
Dwarakeshwari riverbank comes alive with 150-year-old Muri Festival
‘Muri Mela’ is held at Kanksa village of Burdwan-Panagarh in the state of West Bengal
Real Rani -- Rani Rashmoni merged philanthropy and business
She was a kind and generous lady who was loved by her subjects
By TTW
Are young Bengali filmmakers no longer interested in theatrical releases?
One reason could be the dwindling number of theatres
Bengali director’s documentary selected at Oscars this year
The documentary revolves around the story of a female Dalit journalist, who runs a unique newspaper called Khabar Lahariya
The Real Rani -- Rani Rashmoni’s husband taught her how to run a business...
Rani Rashmoni was a fast learner and could easily pick up the. Business tricks
By TTW
The Real Rani -- Rani Rashmoni, one of the first female entrepreneurs of In...
She came, she saw and she conquered the oppressive system during her time
By TTW
Bangla Tappa, born from Banjara music popularized by Nidhu Babu
It has roots in the musical journey of caravan travellers of north and north-western India
State to confer heritage status to Ram Mohan’s ancestral home at Radhanag...
To commemorate the 250th birth anniversary of Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Lata Mangeshkar’s passing should teach us the proper usage of the word ...
Lata Mangeshkar cannot be written about in the past tense
Do your bit for sustainable fashion, check out our handicrafts range
An attempt to promote local artisans and minimal design
Ramdhanu – earliest children’s periodical in Bengali
It used to feature published poems, short stories, plays and novellas and many more articles
The Englishman who started Durga Puja in Surul to succeed in business!
His profits doubled the next year and had a reversal of fortune
By TTW
The man who ‘found’ Mohenjo Daro 100 years ago did many other things to...
RD Banerji began digging at Mohenjo Daro in 1922
Badal Roy, the global tabla maestro we forgot to remember
He is famed for working with the biggest names in world music
Benoy-Badal-Dinesh pack powerful punch with 8/12
Director Arun Roy seems to have created another classic
How did Madhusudan Dutta defy Ram and make Meghnad the hero
When the villain of Hindu mythology turns a hero in an epic poem
By Saheli Mitra
The winter delight of Bengal, jhola nolen gur
Its exquisite flavour makes it every Bengali household’s winter favourite
Kalpanirjhar and its crusade for short films
The Kalpanirjhar International Film Festival began 19 years ago
Reviving the fading glory of the Bengali cartoon
A look back at India’s first Cartoon Mela, which ended on Jan 5
What is topsy-turvy about Ultadanga?
Ultadanga is an important locality in the metropolis of Kolkata
By TTW
Tipu Sultan and Tollygunge – Where do the two T’s meet?
Tollygunge derived its moniker from a colonel in the British Army named William Tolly
By TTW