West Bengal Archives

Bengali Widow Cuisine | A Legacy of Grit

Centuries ago, the brave widows of Bengal created an entire cuisine, called the Bengali widow cuisine with grit, resourcefulness and innovation.

One festival… countless ways of celebrating. Check out how India celebrates Diwali through this collection of traditional Diwali dishes.

Pandal hopping among magnificent Durga Puja pandal is one of the best ways to start India’s festive season! Check out Navratri done the Bengali way!

Indian bread types from East India include some of the most innovative Indian Breads. Explore how the land of rice espouses breads on Rachnakar.

Most of us in India, without realising it, have seen the Sal tree. But did you know how vital the tree of Sal is to both religion and economy?

Read the story of our West Bengal field visit to meet the Kantha Embroidery artisan who has dedicated her life to betterment of those around her.

Ganjifa, a beautiful card game of the past is now an endangered artform of the present. Get to know its journey through time on Rachnakar.

Black cardamom is the mysterious secret behind all successful biryanis and pulao. Unravel the mystery and learn more about it here.