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From Calcutta to the White House: The fizzy tale of Coca-Cola’s origin Trump probably never heard

How the US president's cane-sugar-in-colas push connects to colonial Calcutta's most delicious legend
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Families in Bengal turn to silicone statues to keep their lost loved ones close

Hyper-realistic, life-sized statues are helping bereaved families recreate the presence of loved ones
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Food & Recipes

IHM Kolkata gives a healthy spin to the Bengali sandesh with charcoal and stevia extract

The patented charcoal sandesh by IHM Taratala is a reimagining of a traditional Bengali sweet

Tok-jhal Tokyo: Hiroaki and Sanchita Nagagata serving authentic Bengali food in Japan

You’ve had sushi in Kolkata, but have you had shukto in Tokyo? Foodies can enjoy a full Bengali meal at Puja Bengali Restaurant in Arakawa City

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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

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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