The Bengali factor: Jhalmuri, Durga Puja and other strategies in West Bengal's battle for powerWest Bengal Election 2026: Polls in the state are a battle of narratives. Parties are using food and cultural symbols to connect with voter...
27 Apr, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
Can you make tasty foods from peels, roots, stems and leaves? The Bengali connection behind zero-waste cooking trendBengalis have long practiced zero-waste cooking. Food scraps are transformed into flavorful dishes. This tradition stems from historical fa...
22 Apr, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
French-style ‘geeli omelette’ on Kolkata streets underlines culinary melting potKolkata's food scene reflects a rich history of foreign influences. From Greek dolma to British chops, the city embraced diverse cuisines. ...
18 Apr, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
Kolkata to Delhi and Back: Mind what’s dished out as gastronomyA culinary renaissance is sweeping India, with Bengal at its forefront, rediscovering and innovating traditional dishes. While this revival...
15 Nov, 2025, 12.28 AM IST
From mutton biryani to chicken curry, West Bengal jails to serve prisoners special meals for Durga Puja. Check menuAuthorities in West Bengal correctional homes will serve special Bengali dishes like mutton biryani and basanti pulao to inmates during Dur...
05 Oct, 2024, 12.36 PM IST
Poila Boisakh 2023: Prosenjit Chatterjee talks about new year celebrations in Bengali cinema industryPoila Boisakh marks the beginning of the Bengali New Year and is celebrated with a lot of excitement in the Bengali community.
15 Apr, 2023, 11.09 AM IST
Food Revolution: Local restaurants need to showcase their native cuisinesA few ways have emerged to access local foods. Pop-ups allow passionate local chefs to present their foods to customers who really want the...
23 Jul, 2022, 12.03 AM IST
The funny thing about Indian cuisineIndian students in the US longing for a taste of home no longer need to depend on soft-hearted people like my mother. But a lot remains to ...
27 Aug, 2021, 11.54 PM IST
From rural delicacies to home-cooked meals, authentic Indian dishes a hit in migrant-dominated BengaluruMany metro cities are opening their homes to offer regional, traditional food.
11 Sep, 2019, 10.01 AM IST
Vegetarian cuisines of India: The food of the Sheherwali Jains from MurshidabadAs the hyperlocal cuisine of the Sheherwali Jains of Murshidabad goes gourmet, it is a turning point for India’s vegetarian dishes.
27 Jul, 2019, 11.30 PM IST
Durga Puja gets spicier with SpiceJetDurga Puja this year is going to be spicier with SpiceJet offering its passengers authentic Bengali meals and traditional 'Dhak music' on b...
13 Oct, 2015, 10.37 PM IST
Kolkata: Welcome to the city where non-vegetarian food is quite a way of lifeThe chef explains that the traits of a commercially-viable cuisine are that the dishes cook fast, are easily made and need inexpensive ingr...
11 Oct, 2015, 06.37 AM IST
Why chef Gaggan Anand has a craving for Bengali cuisineHere is what Chef Gaggan Anand says about his food peeves from Khichdi to Burger to Dal Makhani.
17 Sep, 2014, 02.27 PM IST
Hilsa delicacies on platter of office-goers in Singapore, UK"Having known that Bengali cuisine has all the ingredients to win foodies across the globe, we will now be serving 'Borishaler Ilish Bhaza'...
26 Jul, 2013, 10.37 PM IST
- Bengali cuisine forays into overseas markets
Bengali cuisine is going overseas. Kolkata restaurant, 6 Ballygunge Place, which exclusively focuses on Bengali fare, which entered Bangalo...
15 Jun, 2011, 08.41 PM IST
- Another forgotten food culture to the fore
My Oriya friend flipped through the copy of Healthy Oriya Cooking by Bijoylaxmi Hota and Kabita Pattanaik (Rupa Books), and sniffed. “How c...
02 Jun, 2007, 12.01 AM IST
- Star of the east
Bengalis have always been the most intrepid travellers. Their cuisine, however, stayed at home. Finally, Bengali food is stepping out.
07 Sep, 2006, 12.00 AM IST