A beautiful childhood is often not found in expensive toys but the love and affection of grandparents and their very simple ways of introducing a child to… Read more “Forgotten treasures from Bengal – Ghum Parani Mashi Pishi”
Calcutta ❤️
Calcutta, they say, is not for everyone. While I do not know who ‘they’ are, I most definitely agree with them. My city is chaotic. She is… Read more “Calcutta ❤️”
প্রতিমা সজ্জায় সতীশ চন্দ্র পাল
গতকাল রাতে খাওয়ার সময় মা একটা সুন্দর ভাতের হাঁড়ি দেখিয়ে বললো -“জানিস, এটা সতীশ পাল ছিল না, ওর ছোট ছেলের দোকান থেকে কেনা|”“কোথায় দোকান দিয়েছে?”“যাদবপুরে| একদিন গেছিলাম,… Read more “প্রতিমা সজ্জায় সতীশ চন্দ্র পাল”
Clicking with the times – the Camera and memories
I come from a family where our holiday photo albums are preserved with as much importance as heirloom silk sarees or gold jewellery. My father, who is… Read more “Clicking with the times – the Camera and memories”
‘Susegad’ and Romance of the rains – Visiting Goa during Monsoons
Goa is one destination which is on the bucket list of one and all. Be with family or friends, a honeymoon trip, reunion or bachelorette – Goa… Read more “‘Susegad’ and Romance of the rains – Visiting Goa during Monsoons”
The Pice Hotel trail: Tarun Niketan in South Kolkata
The concept of a Bengali ‘bhaater hotel’ was never unknown to me, considering I grew up in Kolkata of 90’s. These hotels were meant for people who… Read more “The Pice Hotel trail: Tarun Niketan in South Kolkata”
Travel Diary: In search of Tulips and Bollywood (Silsila) in Holland
Every year thousands of tourists from the Indian subcontinent flock to Keukenhof gardens, Netherlands in search of their perfect ‘Silsila’ memory. In case you are still wondering… Read more “Travel Diary: In search of Tulips and Bollywood (Silsila) in Holland”
Tarpan Vidhi Part-3 / তর্পণ বিধি পর্ব – ৩
This is the third and last part of the digitally restored notes from my maternal grandfather in law – Mr Dilip Kumar De’s (Dadu’s) diary about the “Tarpan… Read more “Tarpan Vidhi Part-3 / তর্পণ বিধি পর্ব – ৩”
Tarpan Vidhi Part-2 / তর্পণ বিধি পর্ব – ২
As promised on my blog’s Facebook page – The Big Bong Theory, this is the second part of the three parts of the digitally restored notes from my… Read more “Tarpan Vidhi Part-2 / তর্পণ বিধি পর্ব – ২”
Tarpan Vidhi Part-1 / তর্পণ বিধি পর্ব – ১
Recently, I stumbled upon a family heirloom tucked away in glory inside my mother in law’s belongings. My paternal grandfather in law, late Mr. Biman Behari Ray, had… Read more “Tarpan Vidhi Part-1 / তর্পণ বিধি পর্ব – ১”
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