The star address is starting a day earlier. “Last year was the first time we started on Panchami and got good response. So we are sticking to the plan,” said executive chef Tagar Shaikh. His team is ...

Durga Puja, a major Hindu festival, is traditionally held for ten days in the month of Ashvin (or Ashvina). It begins on the same day as Navratri, which is observed across northern and western India ...

A few months back, a cousin of my husband, living just a few kilometres away, was visiting us during a weekend. She categorically told me that she was bringing a Bengali-style poppy seed fish curry ...

Kolkata is famous for its melt-in-the-mouth Rosogolla, a sweet made from cottage cheese dumplings soaked in sugar syrup. It's an iconic Bengali dessert. Macher Jhol is a spicy fish curry that is a ...

If you are lucky, a moment will come in your life when you’ll have a pet, and the bond between you and that pet will forever remain a part of your life. A pet loves you no matter whether you’re poor ...

The history of Odia cuisine can be traced back to ancient times, when the state was known for its rich culture and tradition. The cuisine has evolved over time and has been influenced by various ...

Street Food of Kolkata: Talk about Kolkata food and you'll instantly picture sugar-dripping Roshogullas, chenna-based sweets and mouth-watering fish preparations that hound the popular notion of ...

Potatoes and Bengalis are ubiquitous, as is a Bengali's love for potatoes. Aloo Poshto or potatoes cooked with poppy seeds is not just comfort food for Bengalis, but food from the Gods. Poppy seeds ...

Fluffy Luchis, rich Chicken Kosha, crispy Mutton Cutlets, flavoursome Kolkata-style Biriyani, delicious Macher Chop can make any Bong’s mouth water. And if you’re feeling a little homesick, then we ...

Is mobile data expensive in Zimbabwe? That’s a very difficult question to answer and it can become near political too. However, what we can confidently call fact is that mobile data is not affordable ...

Potato is one of the most commonly available ingredients in our kitchen. It is a part of almost every cuisine in the world and can be made into a number of dishes. A potato has around 110 calories and ...