Child Labour – Unlocking India’s Hidden Shame
The government might soon allow child labour, but only for ‘family enterprises’. This is the result of the latest amendment to the Child Labour Prohibition Act, which has fought to give millions of...
View Article5 Reasons to Include Watermelon in Your Diet
The health benefits of watermelon include the prevention of kidney disorders, high blood pressure, and prevention of diabetes, heart disease, cancer, heat stroke, macular degeneration and impotency....
View ArticleLesser Known Hill Stations in West Bengal – I
It might come as a surprise to many travellers, but there are several lesser known hill stations in north Bengal where you can easily spend a lazy weekend. These include Charkhole, Chatakpur, Samsing,...
View ArticleLesser Known Hill Stations in West Bengal – II
In this post, a continuation of the previous one, we will explore a few more lesser known hill stations hidden in the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas: Suntaleykhola Located barely 5 kilometres from...
View ArticleDepression – A Matter of Serious Concern
The usual ups and downs of life mean that everyone feels sad or has “the blues” from time to time. But if emptiness and despair have taken hold of your life and won’t go away, you may be down with...
View ArticleTraditional Bangaliana – Rui Maachher Kalia
Bengalis know their fish like no one else. Being a Bengali myself, how can I restrain myself from not having fish? So, this time I got some rui maachh (rohu fish) and concocted up some yummy kalia....
View ArticlePeter Cat – For the Best Chelo Kebabs in Kolkata
One of the renowned restaurants in Kolkata, Peter Cat has managed to survive both – fire and ravages of time. It remains as popular as it used to be way back in the 1960s when it opened for the public,...
View ArticleMovie Review: Ahalya – A Truly Gripping Suspense Thriller
The Ramayana tells us the story of Ahalya, the wife of older sage Gautama, who was seduced by Indra and then cursed by her husband for her infidelity. Ahalya is turned into a stone, only to thaw back...
View ArticleRestaurant Review: Mrs. Magpie Café & Bakery
The newest kid on the block, Mrs. Magpie Café & Bakery has already created ripples in the city’s café and bakery scene. If you are the kind of foodie who prefers to consume cakes, pastries and...
View ArticleRestaurant Review: The Royal Bengal Tiger Cafe; Tiger Burning Bright
Bengalis simply love their food and they know how to enjoy it as well. Needless to say they have their unique ways to relating to food as well. Whether it is through their mother or grandmother’s...
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