Why Harsh Goenka thinks Odia cuisine is India’s most underrated food. Viral praise for Odisha's traditional dishes is making internet crave dahi bara & chakuli pithaHarsh Goenka recently praised Odisha’s traditional food after enjoying a homemade Odia meal, saying the cuisine “deserves a much bigger pla...
11 May, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
BJP serves fish curry and rice in West Bengal to counter food politics jibeNewly sworn-in BJP legislators in West Bengal are hosting fish festivals. These events aim to counter accusations that the BJP is against B...
11 May, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
Jhalmuri, sweets & Rabindranath Tagore: The Bengali factor in BJP's Bengal oath-taking ceremonySuvendu Adhikari took oath as West Bengal's Chief Minister at Kolkata's Brigade Parade Ground. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senio...
09 May, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
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
PM Narendra Modi makes unscheduled stop at Jhargram, savours street food 'jhalmuri'Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an unscheduled stop in Jhargram, West Bengal. He enjoyed jhalmuri, a popular street food. Bystanders were...
19 Apr, 2026, 10.19 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
Bengali aloo sheddho-bhaat has an Assamese twist: Food influencer’s recipe has foodies saying, ‘I can eat all day, every day’.A digital creator from the Northeast has shared a popular Assamese aloo pitika recipe, a comforting dish similar to Bengali aloo sheddho-bh...
23 Mar, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
Happy Pohela Boishakh 2025: Bengali New Year date, significance, rituals and warm messages to send friends & familyHappy Pohela Boishakh 2025 (Google Trends): Bengalis worldwide joyously celebrate Poila Boishakh, the start of Bengali New Year 1432, on Ap...
16 Apr, 2025, 06.33 PM IST
Noida Kalibari: A journey towards reaffirmation of faith, culture, and identityThe Kalibari has gradually evolved to be a cultural stronghold of the Bengali community in Noida.
04 Oct, 2022, 01.12 PM 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
IndiGo celebrating Durga Puja at six airportsThese six stations are Kolkata, Silchar, Guwahati, Bagdogra, Agartala and Jorhat.
22 Oct, 2020, 04.15 PM IST
Adani Wilmar forays into ready-to-cook food segmentThe ready-to-cook segment in India has been growing at a compounded annual growth rate of 15-20% for the last several years, and is project...
15 Oct, 2019, 06.17 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
- Journeys divine: Durga Puja is when Bengalis travel
Like the annual journey home by the Goddess, Durga Puja is when Bengalis travel - driven as much by wanderlust as cultural ties.
24 Sep, 2009, 05.58 AM IST