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Kachhi to Nizami, Barrackpore to Thalaserry: Diverse biryanis to dig into this World Biryani Day

Discover the divine and delicious biryanis simmering in city restaurants — beyond Kolkata-style

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Food & Recipes

Why Kolkata is falling in love with Vietnamese coffee — a condensed take

Despite its high calorie count, Vietnamese coffee is becoming the drink of choice at many city cafes and coffee shops. My Kolkata explores the trend

Eat more, pay less: Kolkata street treats with a gourmet twist

From Shawbuns to Biscoff cheesecake — Kolkata’s ever-evolving street food is now undergoing a fancy facelift

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Reeling under reels: How we got hooked to instant gratification — and why it's hard to turn back now

After India banned TikTok during Covid, reels became our new escape, diary, stage and more

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Jawaharlal Nehru’s Calcutta: A city on the brink, a soul he couldn’t let go

'Sometimes when there appears to be quiet, something is brewing,' Nehru wrote in a letter to Bengal's first CM, Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy

Travel

Takdah after dark — hills, trees, fog and a silent prowler

Why homestay owners in and around Takdah are urging guests and pets to stay indoors after dusk

Beyond its picture-postcard beauty lies a secret that is often spoken of in hushed tones in this quiet Himalayan retreat

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Bengal in the rains: Explore monsoon magic close to home at these getaways — from hills to harbours

Serene riversides to misty mountains, these monsoon destinations truly showcase the beauty of West Bengal and make for the ideal stay