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
Abhishek says TMC will return to power in Bengal with 225 seats, vows to uproot BJP from CentreTrinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has predicted a significant win for his party in the West Bengal assembly elections. He stated ...
25 Apr, 2026, 09.40 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
PM Narendra Modi's 'jhalmuri' stop a 'drama': Mamata BanerjeeWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has labelled Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to a jhalmuri stall in Jhargram as a st...
21 Apr, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
PM Modi biggest brand ambassador of Mamata govt: TMC's Abhishek BanerjeeAbhishek Banerjee highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jhargram. He stated Modi buying jhalmuri there proves the Trinamool C...
21 Apr, 2026, 04.15 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
White man pokes fun at desi street-food vendors, serves cheese from paint bucket, netizens have a field dayIndia’s famous street food, like golgappas, kathi rolls, and momos, is beloved for its taste and affordability. However, food vendors are o...
27 Dec, 2024, 11.59 AM IST
Kolkata Food Fair, L'Affaire Boi PolloiIn between all that tucking in, books provide a generous side-dish, this year’s servings providing some Rs 27 crore.
03 Feb, 2024, 11.00 PM IST
Litti chokha, masala dosa, fried hilsa: 5 desi YouTube influencers share their food memoriesFrom East & West to North & South, India jogs food memories for these influencers.
12 Aug, 2022, 04.55 PM IST
How Kolkata's street food comes alive in full glory during Durga Puja celebrationsThe air is redolent with the fragrance of incense and fresh blooms. But the most delectable sound of all is of alur chop.
14 Oct, 2018, 04.04 PM IST
Kolkata’s bhetki, Thailand's karee puff: Offbeat street food debuts on Bengaluru menusMoving on from routine chaat, dining menus are now dotted with evolved regional snacks.
04 Oct, 2018, 02.57 PM IST
60% of restaurants in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru on high streets: CBRENearly 82 per cent of the restaurants in these three cities are domestic standalone outlet/chains, while the remaining 18 per cent restaura...
05 Apr, 2018, 04.47 PM IST
'Poila Baisakh' gives another reason for food lovers to gorge on Bengali delicaciesTypical Bengali veg and non-veg items were served in some restaurants while lip-smacking street foods took centre stage in some.
14 Apr, 2016, 12.14 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
Monsoon eats: Delicious street food of Mumbai & KolkataParade through food stalls. Get on the street to relish delicious Phuckha, Chaats and Sev Puri.
09 Jul, 2015, 08.06 AM IST
Kolkata battles with its schizophreniaThere were two stereotypes of Kolkata that jostled for primacy amid the huffing and puffing over the midsummer euphoria surrounding the vic...
03 Jun, 2012, 11.41 AM IST