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Kali Puja: A cultural odyssey amid Diwali's radiance
Kali Puja 2023: Also known as Shyama Puja and Mahanisha Puja, Kali Puja is celebrated with diyas, decorations and special dishes on new moon day of the Hindu month of Kartik, across east India.
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Pujo experiences: Top 10 Kolkata biryani restaurants
From Shiraz to Kwality Restaurant and Dada Boudi, the best that Kolkata biryani can be in and around the City of Joy.
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International Coffee Day 2023: How to pick the right brewing method for your favourite roast and other tips
Coffee is not merely a beverage; it is a sensory journey that engages the palate. On International Coffee Day, October 1, embark on a coffee adventure, experimenting with brewing methods and beans.
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World Tourism Day 2023: 7 best weekend getaways near Kolkata
On World Tourism Day (September 27) and with less than a month for Durga Puja, our pick of getaways for those in Kolkata who are looking to get out of the city on the crowded Pujo weekend.
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Bengali New Year: 8 Kolkata eateries for best dal and bhaja this Poila Baisakh
If there's one constant in the lives of Bengalis, and on days like the Bengali New Year, celebrated on April 15, it is the love of food. Contrary to its stereotype, Bengali food has enough and more vegetarian fares too. If you are in Kolkata on Poila Baisakh, and craving a good thali, head to these places.
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Relive the golden age of river transport on board this 75-year-old vessel
This restored steamer, originally built in 1945, is setting sail across the Hooghly and reliving its glorious past once again
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'Indian cuisine is not just about the North-West Frontier and Delhi': Indian Accent chef Manish Mehrotra
As long as chefs remain true to the ingredients of the dish, a little play never hurt anyone, says Indian Accent Chef Manish Mehrotra, who led the Masters of Marriott Bonvoy and Culinary Culture pop-up in Kolkata last month
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Durga Puja: What to eat first in a pujo thali, and the four sections of Bengali cuisine
Like the French, the Bengalis eat their meal course by course, where each course has its own significance, and the pujo thali comprises both vegetarian and non-vegetarian fare
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3 great places to experience Durga Puja in West Bengal, Rajbari style
Plus, a great boutique hotel in town for those who prefer a more laid-back Kolkata vacay.
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Planning to go to Kolkata for Pujo this year? Here's what to expect
Currently, on any given day, the airport experiences a footfall of around 50,000 passengers. During Pujo, it is expected to shoot up to 70,000 passengers per day.
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Top 10 breakfast places in Kolkata
Kolkata can be divided into two culinary camps; the jol-khabar club and the breakfast club. ‘Jol-khabar’ hints at the local cuisine while ‘breakfast’ in Kolkata’s context is purely colonial.
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Kolkata-style kathi roll: The origin story, competition, and present-day avatar
Inventive chefs came up with Kolkata kathi rolls - skewered on bamboo sticks (kathi) instead of iron skewers - to save time and meet rising demand. The rest, as they say, is history.
