The video captures her point of view of witnessing this historic moment and how she felt attending Durga Puja at Times Square ...

V eteran Bengali actress Uma Dasgupta, known for her iconic portrayal of Durga Roy in Satyajit Ray's Pather Panchali (1955), passed away on Monday after a prolonged illness. She had been ...

The most-awaited Bengali festival is here, and the COVID-19 pandemic has not dampened the festive spirits. People have come up with innovative ideas and solutions — from virtual pandals to idols that ...

and worship Goddess Durga. Image Credit: Getty Like other festivals, food plays a vital role in the Puja. People prepare Bengali-style khichdi for the bhog. Here we come up with the recipe of the ...

Chenna Sandesh is a quintessential Bengali sweet that holds a special place in the hearts of dessert lovers. Read on to learn how to make chenna sandesh at home.

A Master’s student from Kolkata on the Bengali life in NYC, from Amartya Sen and Durga Puja to kathi rolls, and more ...

Fans eagerly await Raktabeej2, announced to release this Durga Puja by directors Nandita Roy and Shiboprosad Mukherjee. The sequel will feature an eve ...

Durga Puja festivities are in full swing. Devotees honour Goddess Durga's victory over demon Mahishasura, signifying the triumph of good over evil. This rich and creamy Bengali sweet is a must for ...

He introduced me to Bengal. I remember how he took me to experience Durga Puja – what a spectacle that was! I also deeply miss Rashidji. Bengal’s legacy of musicians is unmatched, and ...

Medieval India’s Muslim rulers introduced the tradition of cooking flour, semolina, rice flour or gram flour with sugar, ghee ...

At One Town, where the city’s oldest Durga Puja celebration is held every year in SP Naidu Memorial Hall, the mood is upbeat. Back in the make-shift workshop of the Bengali artisans at One Town ...