Rejuvenate with naturopathy in Kolkata's luxury Vedic Village Spa Resort
Nestled in the natural beauty of West Bengal on the outskirts of Kolkata, the Vedic Village Spa Resort offers a serene and tranquil environment, ideal for relaxation and rejuvenation. The authentic architecture and sprawling landscape further enhance the experience, making it a haven for guests seeking wellness.
A walkthrough of Kolkata's bonedi barir pujo preparations
The autumn air is replete with the festive fervour of Durga Puja, Bengal’s biggest festival. Kolkata alone holds around 3000 pujo annually. While the big and famous venues known as barowari or community pujas dominate the scene to pay obeisance to the Shakti Goddess, the old and historical venues too have continued to hold forth with their hundreds of years’s existence. IBNS-TWF lensman Avishek Mitra captures some pre-puja portraits of north Kolkata's aristocratic families.
International Clown Festival by Prabha Khaitan Foundation sets off laugh riot for Kolkata children
Kolkata: Laughter, they say, is the best medicine. So when the Kolkata-based Prabha Khaitan Foundation and Education For All Trust under their initiative Muskaan organised the International Clown Festival in the city which is already on a pre-Puja festive gear, it was time to laugh out loud (LOL) for hordes of children who turned up at the event.
WWAD 2022: People with disability walk the ramp, share tales of courage and inclusivity
Kolkata: On the same day when India's eastern metropolis was hosting the city edition of the country's most iconic fashion show with Bollywood showstoppers, cheers, hoots and applause also reverberated the Science City auditorium where the models who strutted down a catwalk were very special. They were all People With Disability (PWDs).
The Cathedral of Holy Rosary celebrates Holi with inter-community bonding and message of peace
Kolkata: The Cathedral of the Most Holy Rosary, Burrabazar, Kolkata, today celebrated Holi festivities by organizing an inter-community goodwill gathering to spread the message of humanity, peace and environmental awareness in the presence of representatives professing different faiths - Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism and Sikhism.
Kolkata based fashion store offers an extensive range of women's wedding attire
Kolkata: Wedding shoppers in Kolkata now have one more boutique address to check out before they finalise their selection of attire.
Hard Rock Cafe: 50 years since it began on an iconic journey
Kolkata: Hard Rock Cafe (HRC) turned 50 since it was established in London by Isaac Tigrett and Peter Morton.
Plate up: All new flavours at Canteen Pub & Grub
Kolkata: Canteen, a popular hangout spot, known for its ambience and wide mix of delicacies just dropped its all new festive menu to spread the festive cheer.
In Kolkata, a city of tea drinkers, Potboiler House introduces High-Coffee
Kolkata: As contrasting as it might sound, Potboiler Coffee House has started offering High-Coffee in Kolkata where people have indulged in an afternoon tea to socialize at Colonial clubs for years.
Gorge on Calcutta's iconic and popular winter dishes
Kolkata: Almost every celebrity that comes down to Kolkata falls in love with the city's mix of street food and high end culinary art.
Dr B C Roy Institute makeover revives citys glorious architectural splendour
Kolkata/IBNS: The major renovation of the Dr B C Roy Institute at Kolkata's Sealdah region by the Eastern Railway, formerly known as The Clem Browne Institute, has revived the spirit of its past architectural splendour and heritage through restoration work.
Hard Rock Cafe Kolkata launches new menu 'Local Favorites'
Kolkata: Hard Rock Cafe, located in Kolkata's party hub Park Street, is now launching its new menu, namely 'Locals Favorites', which is a dual affair of starters and shareable.
Lord of the Drinks brings a Pizza Fest like never before
Kolkata/TWF: The Lord of the Drinks, one of the most sought-after places, brings a stellar 'Pizza Festival' to relinquish for the people belonging to the 'City of Joy'.
Indian rapper King to perform live at Hard Rock Cafe in Kolkata on Nov 27
Kolkata/TWF: Indian singer and rapper King will be performing live at the Hard Rock Cafe, Kolkata on Nov 27.
National Campaign to promote driving for women reaches Kolkata
Kolkata/IBNS: Shell Foundation, a UK based charity and the UK Government in association with Moving Women Social Initiatives Foundation (MOWO), has launched Moving Boundaries, a campaign to encourage women to pick up driving skills.
Prontoan experience in deliciousness!
Delicious! A bite into Bean-a-licious andutter I diddelicious! What exactly is Bean-a-licious? It is a rare breed of handcrafted- burger created with love and flavoured with the freshness of best ingredients! It is a wholesome meal which comes packaged in a smart cardboard box. One bite into the burger bun and I realised that I was not eating something that was layered with preservative and synthetic flavours. Bean-a-licious uses handcrafted buns with assorted bean patty with Monterey Jack cheese, black Garlic mayo, tartar sauce and rocket leaves. The smart box had Pronto printed on it. The Bean-a-licious burger came from this cloud kitchen.
Kolkata restaurants are batting on a crowded pitch to bowl you out!
This time, it seems, the Cricket League fever is being overshadowed by the election fever in West Bengal! Apparently it appears to be so, but the diehard cricket fans are not only watching but celebrating with their favourite teams and players. And many Kolkata restaurants have decided to gear up to match the cricketing fever with a fabulously curated fare. All created specially to bowl you over! Plus there are the giant screens to show the cricket happenings! Take your pick and have a good time watching your favorite team win as you indulge yourself with food and drinks
Gopalas is here to serve all that is sattvic!
The applique Pipli lanterns, suspended from the branches of a roadside tree, work as address indicators. As I drove towards Hazra More, these colourful lanterns told me where to alight. Sure enough it was Gopalas. The address was 8/1A, Hazra Road, Kolkata.
Hard Rock Caf is rocking Kolkata!
A flight of stairs led me into the rich warm interiors as Bon Jovi greeted me with his Bed of Roses from the giant TV screen. This is how I was welcomed into the Hard Rock Caf!
Theres lots brewing at Craft Coffee
Whats brewing on Park Street? Lots by way of new-wave artisanal coffee! Enter Craft Coffeehoused inside the iconic Trincas. Thats where the action is. Perhaps it is the only one of its kind on Park Streetthe hub where food, drinks and music combine to create an environment conducive to experimentation for everything related to food. This is where the old and the new co-exist making way for healthy competition and room for innovation. Craft Coffee has brought with it the aroma of fresh artsy coffee served with love.
Kolkata: The Giant Starmark sale for lovers of books, movies, music and more to continue till Mar 31
Kolkata: The Giant Starmark sale is now on at all four Starmark outlets in Kolkata at the South City Mall, Quest Mall, Mani Square and City Centre till Mar 31, 2021 from 11 am to 9 pm daily.
Sabka Club A Place for Everyone
Sab ke liye Sabka Club! Thats the impression of this unique all-day, all-season food huba place for all to put their feet up! Sab Ka Club has innovatively explored its sprawling space to create a heterogeneous environment. Pratik Agarwal, brand owner, states, Sabka Club is all about community culture inspired by the warmth and essence of this City of Joy which celebrates life. An attempt has been made to capture the feel of Kolkata by using elements of architectural and interior design elements from a bygone era.
Celebrating the season of love with a menu created with love!
Love is in the airmay sound clichd but one cannot help but say soFebruary 2021 brought with it the season of loveValentines Day and the Saraswati Puja ( often referred to as the desi Valentines Day). Celebrating love includes gifting roses and treating your dear ones with good food. Kolkata restaurants have kept their dates with a fabulous spread for the special ones in everyones life! So lets have a look at what these eateries are offering
To Serve with Lovethe Hard Rock Caf style!
Hard Rock Cafe is doing something exceptional in this season of love. It has always believed in giving back to the community in whatever way they can which has endeared them to their customers. Their latest initiative reveals this commitment of theirs.
Kolkata: Police Commissioner Anuj Sharma inaugurates Pronam office
Kolkata: Kolkata Police Commissioner Anuj Sharma, IPS, formally inaugurated Pronam office here on Saturday in the presence of Goutam Ghose, working President, The Bengal, and Arindam Sil and Esha Dutta, members of The Bengal and Joint Convenors of Pronam, along with other dignitaries and Kolkata Police officials.
Add spice to your life... visit Spice Market
It is on the busy South Kolkatas Sarat Bose Road that Spice Market bustles with activity. It is here that the gastronomes can relish the subtle flavours of Mughlai, north Indian and Chinese cuisines, each a fine synthesis of assorted spices.
Symia little bit of Greece on a Kolkata street
A trip to Symia Greek islandinspired Trishna Mukherjee to open a quaint eatery, by the same name, on a South Kolkata bylaneDover Lane to be precise. Seasoned restaurateur Debalina Chakrabarty joined her in this enterprise.
Its winter and time to savour the best of food and drinks!
Just a few more hours and we shall bid adieu to 2020a year which witnessed a major upheaval as all human activities almost came to a standstill. We went through a dark phase and hopefully it is coming to an end as we prepare to embrace 2021 with spirited fervour. Heres a look at what Kolkata has on offer to ring in the New Year with hopes for a healthy and a happy new year.
How English is breakfast at The Lords and Barons?
As one steps inside the first floor of The Lords and Barons on 20B Park Street, the spacious and charming interiors welcome you into its old world, yet contemporary, environment. Essentially British in its use of rich brown mahogany-like wood panelling, the intricate carvings help enhance the rich look. And it is here that a royal breakfast is being served every day from 7am to 11 am. The breakfast menuintroduced around mid-November at this popular F&B outletis not only extensive but very traditionally English.
NAMEG: The recommended destination for all things handmade
NAMEG is an experience! It has to be exploredevery nook and corner where surprises await. The artistically designed interiors form the perfect backdrop to all things handmade and handcrafted. Be assured of exclusivity! Each item displayed here has been individually handpicked and selected by three enterprising women Namita Dashora, Rupali Barua and Meghali Barua Lahiry. A few weeks more and it will be Christmas! Its time to gift. Alongside festive celebrations the wedding season too has arrived and shopping for exclusives is desired. NAMEG offers not only a wide selection of gifting ideas but a fabulous collection of sarees for every occasion plus theres a wide choice of tops, kurtis, jewellery and bags.
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