The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has announced a 60-day mass outreach program targeting Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe-majority assembly constituencies in West Bengal, accusing the BJP of depriving the state of funds and disrespecting marginalized communities.
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Bengali food... Who doesn't love it? Especially if you're a fish lover or hard-core non-vegetarian. Machh, mangsho, shorshe... If you've ever said "Machh-mangsho na thakle bhalo lage na!" then this roundup of Bong recipes, that will make feel like you're in a Kolkata kitchen, is for you. Ebar pet pujo hok!
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Rajbaris are a link to Bengal's rich past, of grand mansions, classical fine dining, and allow guests to be pretend zamindars for those few hours or days that they stay.
The use of freshly-made mango pickle makes all the difference to this recipe for a yum paneer starter.
This traditional pulao is a key part of any Bengali comfort meal.
An encyclopedia to the best Durga Pujo eating.
This Muri Ghonto recipe has its origins in former East Bengal, present-day Bangladesh.
Why opt for processed rava when you have a healthy, diabetic and heart-friendly recipe onn hand?
Prawns cooked inside a tender coconut is a favourite among Bengalis.
'He's one of the actors I've seen who, compared to so many younger people that we get to work with, doesn't have any tantrums.'
Subhash Jana, executive chef at Swissotel Kolkata shares two traditional Bengali recipes.
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, artist Debjyoti Saha's animation video on the migrant crises struck a chord with many who shared it all over the Internet.
Former Bigg Boss contestant Nora Fatehi invites us into her beautiful apartment.
'Three hotels with exceptional food left me hankering to go back to feast at their tables,' says Rahul Jacob.
'As long as people are eating we will be there,' Rebel Foods CEO Jaydeep Barman tells Viveat Susan Pinto and Niraj Bhatt.
'More and more young chefs, instead of inventing new things, are exploring more deeply inside India,' Indian Accent's Manish Mehrotra tells Rahul Jacob.
These foodies will take you on a memorable gastronomical journey across Kerala.
Be prepared to bump into some special people at the pandal.
'I wish there was a little chaos there and I wish there was a little discipline here.' Actress Tannishtha Chatterjee on Bollywood and Hollywood.
While Calcutta has transitioned to Kolkata, Satyajit Ray's detective, Feluda, has remained unchanged in the Bengali consciousness
Hidenori Ish talks about his fascinating journey, from a small town in Japan to Tamil Nadu in India, for the love of music.
Navratri celebrations in Chennai are not only about Golu dolls, Saraswathi Puja or Ayudha Puja. These days, Durga Puja and Dandiya Raas too are regular events in the city, reports S Saraswathi.
Moushumi Chatterjee on her co-stars and how they guided her throughout her career.
Celebrated chef Gaggan Anand answered readers' queries on June 9. For those who missed the live chat, here is the unedited chat transcript.