'For him to suddenly leave the way that he did, it shattered me.' 'It took me a long, long, time to come to terms with it.' 'Because the loss of such a friend can destroy you.' 'The loss was and continues to be immense.'
Unesco on Wednesday accorded heritage status to Kolkata's Durga puja festival, bringing glory to the country, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee lauding the move.
'As an actor, I'm elated that people thought the painting resembles my character in Gumnami.'
Try an alternative to the traditional pudding.
Whether it is Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone or recently married Mouni Roy, these glamorous ladies always pick Sabyasachi's designs on their wedding day.
'I joined Hrishida when I was 17.' 'He left me with a lifetime of memories.'
Trekking is a truly transformative experience. Let me tell you why.
From jaadugars to Jane Austen, OTT offerings this week are as eclectic as it gets, says Sukanya Verma.
'Being a woman chief minister we certainly expect from her some decency that goes well with the culture and tradition of Bengal, and with the values of a Bengali woman'
This Bengali-style steamed mango and mustard prawn curry makes for top class weekend khana.
'Never sit back and relax.' 'Always be a student.' 'Always be hungry to learn and improve.'
'I've never allowed success to go to my head.' 'I've seen many artistes fall because of their pride.'
Every aspect of Navratri is associated with delectable dishes that are relished across the country during these divine nine days -- from lip-smacking savouries to wholesome sweets.
'I never allow myself to look anxiously over my shoulder at what my co-star is doing.'
'The TMC did not bother telling me, a sitting MLA for 20 years, why I was not being given a ticket.'
An initial probe has revealed that the 53-year-old singer, who was on a two-day tour to Kolkata to perform at two college programmes, was 'almost mobbed' by fan followers at the hotel where he had returned to after performing at Nazrul Mancha auditorium in the southern part of Kolkata.
'The BJP and RSS were working on the ground to define who is an illegal immigrant.'
'Assam is not a dumping ground for Bangladeshi Hindu refugees,' says Assamese actor Ravi Sharma who joined the BJP in August and quit the party on December 10 in protest against the Citizenship Act.
Rashami Desai, Urvashi Rautel and Vishal Singh walked the ramp for designer Rohit Verma whose collection was inspired by sindur khela, a Bengali tradition.
There are several more innovative ways to eat fries.
Left high and dry, the BJP has had no option but to go for the overkill with 800 rallies, including 20 by the prime minister. In the process, it may be overplaying its card, observes Amulya Ganguli.
'I am not ready for the institution of marriage. I respect the institution, but it's not for me.'
A staple in Bengali households, Maachher Kaalia is a rich fish curry made with sweet-water fish.
Detectives, superheroes, biopics, documentaries, it's all there on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma offers some suggestions.
'We are thinking on something like the 'Irrfan Memorial Award' given to the most promising new actor.'
Hybrid humans, missing movie stars, Korean reunion in Africa, aliens defeated by sound, discover tons of thrilling action on OTT this week.
Soumitra Chatterjee -- one of the finest Indian actors of our time -- meant so much to Aseem Chhabra.
Smita has left behind a rich haul of films that showcase her enormous ability to offer us a glimpse into her soul each time she performed a role.
Naturally, the West Bengal chief minister is not leaving anything to chance, reports Ishita Ayan Dutt.
With OTT gaining popularity, several stars will make their debut on digital platforms.
Bored of fries? Serve these potato-cheese-bacon delights at your next family dinner.
'One has to move with the times to stay relevant.'
Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi on Thursday expressed his support for Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who has been criticised for his inability to control the spiraling violence in the state.
Two unique Indian snacks that can be munched with drinks.
Get transported to Bengal with this simple, yum meal.
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