A childhood love affair with pizza and the return of the artisanal sliceA recent sale of a struggling pizza giant sparks hope for a return to artisanal, hand-made pizzas. The author reminisces about a childhood ...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
Varanasi to shift meat, fish and poultry shops out of city to these five locations before Sawan monthVaranasi meat and fish ban news: Varanasi Municipal Corporation plans to relocate hundreds of meat, fish, and poultry shops outside city li...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Food Fables: How secretarial jobs helped develop India’s hybrid food traditionsAs thousands of English-educated South Indian men moved across India for secretarial jobs in the mid-20th century, they brought their famil...
01 Jun, 2026, 08.25 PM IST
Cuteathetic new party wannabesBeware the cute-pathetic displays of losing party workers making desperate attempts to join the winning side
30 May, 2026, 10.53 PM IST
BHIM Payments App records 300% surge in FY26 transactionsBHIM Payments App saw a significant 301% surge in transaction volumes during FY26. More users embraced the platform for daily purchases lik...
20 May, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
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
From ‘Bangla pride’ to backlash: How jobs, corruption and identity politics failed Mamata Banerjee in BengalThe Trinamool Congress focused on Bengali identity, but voters prioritized economic issues. Unemployment and corruption overshadowed cultur...
05 May, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
The Merry Adventures of Harshabardhan And GobardhanA lucrative timber deal with a Bombay company has been secured, prompting an immediate departure for Harshabardhan. He insists on leaving w...
05 May, 2026, 08.36 AM 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
TMC invites PM Modi to have meal for Rs 5 at Bengal government-run Maa CanteenThe Trinamool Congress has thrown down the gauntlet by inviting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to experience a nourishing Rs 5 meal at a loca...
25 Apr, 2026, 08.44 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
Waiter, there's an economist in my soup!Given I can barely cook to save my life, I reached out to Banerjee and Olivier. We were on Zoom and he was in Boston. A chat with him prove...
18 Dec, 2021, 10.50 PM IST
Restaurants gearing up to serve Bengali food during Durga PujaThe Taj Palace Hotel in New Delhi is offering bhaja Bengali muger dal from east India. A meal for two here is upwards of Rs4,000 plus taxes.
25 Sep, 2014, 04.04 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