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Kolkata sweet shops turn Assembly election into a celebration with poll-themed sandesh

From party emblems to green and saffron rosogollas, sweet shops mark the Bengal Assembly elections with edible treats

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Bheto Bangalis rejoice! How rice can be a part of your weight loss diet

Dietitians explain why your daily bhaat can remain on the plate with a few mindful tweaks

Summer is here, and mangoes are trending — six unique recipes to try using the summer staple

From creamy Thai classics to spicy desi twists, these mango-forward recipes are taking over Instagram feeds

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Hitendra Chandra Dutta, 99, shows his inked finger at his home in Gariahat

What a 99-year-old voter in Kolkata wants young Bengal to remember

‘Swadeshi fighters came to my school, and handed us flags,’ recalls Gariahat’s Hitendra Chandra Dutta, who suffers from dementia

Better health services, faster justice: First-time voters in Kolkata have a wishlist

First-time voters on the changes they want to see in their government, regardless of the party in power

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Walking through history: Five heritage tourist circuits to explore in Bengal

From medieval capitals to colonial towns, these trails near Kolkata offer a deep dive into Bengal’s layered past and architectural legacy

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Election buzz fails to reach Bengal’s highest polling booth Dhotrey, in shadow of Kanchenjunga

Roads are not being made at break-neck speed, potholes are not being covered, no microphones blaring propaganda. Even the cooking-gas crunch is not a big bother