Dharitri Ganguly

Over centuries, artists around the world have captured the goddess through their own unique experiences and cultural lenses. These paintings are far more than mere artistic expressions—they are vivid reflections of faith, tradition, and deep devotion. Spanning from timeless traditional styles to modern, contemporary interpretations, Durga art continues to evolve while preserving its core spiritual essence. Here are a few Maa Durga/Durga Puja paintings that have become a cult over the years.

Kolkata, have you also heard the news that team Ramayana is all set to visit the City of Joy? Oh yes, this is true. As per the organisers of the Dussehra celebrations in Salt Lake, team Ramayana is joining for effigy burning at Karunamoyee Mela Prangan, because of course Ravana vadh isn't possible without Lord Shri Ram.

The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCC&I) hosted its Annual Night '26 bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and members for a night of celebration and connection

Polo's signature restaurant Tring Tring has come all the way from Polo Towers Shillong to Kolkata's Polo Floatel, on Strand Road, overlooking the Ganges

Blue-and-white themed interiors? Check. With a lot of greens added? Check. Good, wholesome food? Check. And great music? Oh, double-check, please. This is what we experienced at this two-month-old café in Salt Lake Sector 2, White Room Stories. A minimal yet aesthetically decorated facade was welcoming enough, and we figured the glass ceilings, framed original album posters, books, CDs and ceramic pieces made the space even more beautiful.

Across India's diverse culinary landscape lie dozens of traditional, home-style regional dishes, which are rich in micro-regional heritage, nutritional balance, wholesome and are comforting. While standard restaurant menus often repeat popular staples, these 8 lesser-known regional comfort dishes carry distinct flavour notes and deserve a spot on modern menus. Why? Let's find out.

What would Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's Pather Dabi look like in the age of social media? In this rapid-fire round, filmmaker Srijit Mukherji talks about the struggles of recreating the 1920s, composing music for his own film, his favourite Bengali literary icon and more.

Dark circles, brittle hair, puffy face and washed-out skin, may not just be high levels or cortisol, but can also point at "Ferritin Face", due to low-ferritin levels. From one content creator asking "Do you have ferritin face?" on TikTok, putting before-and-after style photographs alongside, this is one of the many videos and posts on TikTok and Instagram claiming that low ferritin, a protein which stores iron in the body, can leave visible clues on your face.

The young musical duo Souvik Hazra and Subhankar Dhar's ideation behind their band Grassy Strings goes a long way. Ever since their school days, the two friends and now bandmates have been listening to different folk music from across the globe. Lately, one of India's premiere bassists, Mainak Nag Chowdhury has joined the team and as they finished performing at the 24th Dorrigo Folk and Bluegrass Festival in Australia, they speak at length about the genre, how welcoming it is in the city, and if it is a challenge.

Plastic or cosmetic surgery has been a bane for many, while for a few others it is not just a boon but they have openly accepted getting cosmetic surgeries, and are pretty proud about the same. They have also proudly discussed their plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures, embracing their choices to change or enhance their appearance.