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Image Source: Festival of the Goddess Durga at Calcutta by Alexis Soltykoff (1859)
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From Real-Life Mussoorie Murder Case to Debut Novel of Agatha Christie
The Mussoorie Murder case that happened miles away in 1911 came alive in the debut novel of the Queen…
How Pav Became The Lifeline of Mumbai Street Food and Indians
Overcrowded local trains, pav bhaji, vada pav, and rains sum up the aesthetic of Mumbai. For a Mumbaikar, pav…
Binodini Theatre: Reclaiming Over 140-Years-Old Legacy of The Star of Star Theatre
Binodini Dasi was pioneer in Bengal theatre but she was betrayed by her people. She was given justice years…
Nobin Chandra Das: Pioneer of Bengali Rasgulla and Sweets
Nobin Chandra Das invented the world famous Bengali rasgulla. Read about the story behind the birth of this delicious…
Jatra: Folk Theatre Of Bengal That Promoted Nationalism
Jatra is a popular folk theatre of Bengal and a living musical and theatrical heritage of Bengal. Read how…
Homosexuality in Ancient India: Queer Stories You Were Never Told
Two Queens Sharing A Drink (Source) In 1861, the British introduced Section 377 that decriminalised sexual activity committed “against…