All you need to know before buying ceramics in Kolkata
Shopkeepers in busy markets in Kolkata such as Gariahat and Dakshinapan tell us that there has been a rise in demand for ceramic tableware post the pandemic. But are these pieces, made by heating and hardening clay and applying coats of paint and glaze, safe to store food? We browsed through Kolkata Markets to know the right ceramic one should buy.
Instagram eyes rediscover beauty of Kolkata
A small and sparkling slice of Kolkata’s sky has become the latest sensation on the timeline of city’s Instagrammers and social media enthusiasts portraying the myriad hues of the rising sun.
Park Street & Camac Street in top 10, Kolkata’s glamorous shopping hubs rank among India’s best
Park Street and Camac Street fifth among 30 high streets in the country’s top eight cities.
Take a look at how the American Center celebrated National Poetry Month in Kolkata
The American Center, Kolkata, hosted a poetry workshop as part of the National Poetry Month programme. Students from eight schools of Kolkata participated in the workshop which was facilitated by writer Baisali Chatterjee Dutt.
Bengal Govt comes in support of grassroots football
In an effort to develop sports outside the big cities, the Bengal government has decided to come in support of the Kanmari Football Academy in Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas.
Rowing competitions return to Lake with state championship
Two 13-year-old girls racing in a double scull event at the state rowing championship at Rabindra Sarobar fell in the water after their boat capsized on Wednesday. Help arrived swiftly on a speedboat and the two were pulled out of the water within 90 seconds.
Kolkata’s Zakaria Street brings together foodies from across faiths
The footfall at the Ramzan market on Zakaria Street has been surging with every passing roza, with food enthusiasts from across all faiths trooping in from different parts of the city, and beyond.
Next on platter: Kolkata may get food streets a la Bangkok
Kolkata may soon get Bangkok vibes with three stretches being marked as “food streets”, where dishes of different varieties and cuisines will be sold.
Machine coffee brews up a storm at Kolkata’s Coffee House
The chimes of change are loud and clear at Kolkata’s iconic adda zone, formally called the Indian Coffee House. The heritage cafe, churning out varieties of the handmade brew since its inception decades ago, is giving in to market needs
With themed cafes, Kolkata neighbourhoods wake up to the smell of coffee beans
The ‘neighbourhood cafe’ has become the staple of every residential street corner over the last two years. Food critics and frequent restaurant-goers, especially the youngsters, are excited about these new ‘adda hubs’ which are sustained by the urgency of people to return to socializing spaces in the aftermath of Covid.