I’ve hosted more New Year’s Eve parties than I can count, and along the way, I’ve made almost every mistake possible while trying to plan the perfect New Year’s Eve celebration. One year I hung forty paper lanterns, only to realize at 9 p.m. that nobody could see the snacks. Another year at a New […]
Category: Festivals
Celebration of Diwali decor starts the same way in most homes.However, with the sweet aroma of homemade sweets filling the kitchen. Someone digs the brass diyas out from the top shelf, the smell of warm ghee spreads through the house, and a quiet excitement settles over everyone. This year, the main Lakshmi Puja falls on […]
My cousin in Kolkata once told me she plans her entire annual leave around one week, not a beach trip, not a wedding, just the week durga puja 2026 takes over her city. That always stuck with me. This isn’t a festival you casually observe from the sidelines; the durga puja rituals pull you in […]
Traditional Sweets are an important part of Bengal’s culture and heritage. From festivals and family celebrations to everyday meals, desserts have always held a special place in Bengali life. Every region of West Bengal offers unique delicacies that people have enjoyed for generations. Burdwan proudly showcases Sitabhog and Mihidana, Kolkata delights sweet lovers with Rosogolla […]
Introduction The winning team at each World Cup holds the identical trophy, but not all victories carry equal weight in our memories. Consider the contrast between a team that dominates and breezes through a competition against one which perseveres despite adversity to claim their title through sheer determination. This raises an interesting question. Image source […]
Introduction Raksha Bandhan is one such festival that celebrates the bond between siblings. If your brother or sister lives in another city or even another country, there is definitely a sense of missing something about Raksha Bandhan. However, distance should not be allowed to become a hindrance when it comes to stop celebrating the special […]
