Perfect Puja Getaways near Kolkata

Scenic escapes by the river to avoid the crowd and din of Kolkata this Durga Puja

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Perfect Puja Getaways near Kolkata

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Scenic escapes by the river to avoid the crowd and din of Kolkata this Durga Puja

A Post Pandemic Weekend Trip to Rural Bengal

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A weekend trip to a small rural eco resort in south Bengal opened our eyes to the simple pleasures of life in the post pandemic age.

5 Best Heritage Destinations Of West Bengal

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Take a lesson in the historical and cultural heritage of West Bengal through these five important heritage destinations

A Whale Of A Time At India's Only Boat Museum

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Located in Kolkata, the Boat Museum has an interesting display of replicas of heritage boats of Bengal

The Goddess and her Rituals

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Here are a few of the popular rituals that will help you understand Durga Puja better

On the Trail of the Mahatma

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On Gandhi Jayanti, here are 10 places across India that celebrate Mahatma Gandhi's life and his legacy of inspiring non-violent movements around the world.

10 Cafes Across India for the Passionate Coffee Drinker

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The growing band of coffee roasters make it possible to enjoy a freshly brewed cup from Delhi to Bengaluru, from Jaipur to Shillong.

Of Mid Autumn and Moon Cakes in Kolkata

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Artisanal moon cakes baked from traditional recipes by a Kolkata Chinese chef is the flavour of this year’s Mid-Autumn or Moon Festival in the city

Now You Can Stay in the Former Home of Scott Fitzgerald

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The only museum dedicated to American novelist F Scott Fitzgerald and his wife Zelda re-opens after the pandemic, with accommodation on the upper floor

12 Destinations in India Perfect for a Holiday Right Now

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On the first World Tourism Day in the new normal phase, here is a list of spectacular destinations in India which are off the beaten track, thus allowing you to spend your upcoming holidays in...

A Secret Hill Hideout for the Slow Traveller

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When visiting the Himalayas in Bengal, travellers make a beeline for Darjeeling. But tucked inside the hilly road bends are small towns and villages that are perfect for a relaxed holiday

Have you heard of the Poter Durga of Hatserandi?

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Go on a virtual walk through this village in West Bengal which still maintains an ancient and fast vanishing custom related to Durga Puja

7 Terracotta Temples Commemorated by India Post

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Dating between 7th and 18th centuries, these temples memorialised on stamps by the Indian postal department speak volumes about the continuity of Indian architecture and craftsmanship

Joyful Renewal

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It is only when the whiff of kathi rolls surrounds the street corners and the neighbourhood phuchkawala plops a fresh phuchka in my folded sal leaf platter, will I know that Kolkata is back to normal

Kolkata Gets Ready to Welcome the Goddess

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From mobile Durga Gari to drive-in viewing to app-based darshan, festival organisers in Kolkata are thinking out of the box to ensure the city does not miss its date with the annual...

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