Where Food Meets Fellowship: Inside Kolkata’s Boishakhi Adda
More than a showcase of food, the afternoon felt like an attempt to recreate something familiar: the easy warmth of people gathering with no particular hurry to leave.
More than a showcase of food, the afternoon felt like an attempt to recreate something familiar: the easy warmth of people gathering with no particular hurry to leave.
For Poila Baisakh, the Bengali New Year, cycling enthusiasts from across the city came together for a vibrant and eco-friendly ride hosted by DQuest Adventure Sports Academy in collaboration with The Astor.
To bring in the good vibes of the Bengali New Year, we have curated a list of wishes and messages one can share with their loved ones.
We who live in Calcutta are quite used to it. When we walk down the city roads, we perhaps discover that a little book store has popped up on a street corner or a small coffee shop has suddenly appeared on a neighborhood sidewalk.
So from this Bengali New Year on, let your taste buds get ready for twists in the tale of the Ganga and Padma rivers, as offered by various chefs and food enthusiasts.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today reached out to the people at Chalsa in Jalpaiguri by celebrating Bengali New Year and Bangla Diwas with them.
Dr Sarkar also wrote an article on Tagore in Naba Barsha (new year), the magazine brought out by Dainik Statesman on Bengali New Year.
The festival is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Bengali people and their deep connection to their roots.
The festival is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Bengali people and their deep connection with their roots.
Here are some of the best wishes and greetings for you to send to your friends and family on the Bengali New Year, otherwise known as Shubho Noboborsho.