“Bajlo Tomar Alor Benu” - Till date, Durga Puja reminds me of this song only. Whenever anyone from our house leaves, I still hear Ma saying, ‘Dugga Dugga’. This is how Bengalis are soulfully connected ...
With the smiling sun rising on Poila Baishakh, falling on April 15, 2026, this year, it denotes the beginning of 1433 Bangabda. This vibrant festival, representing the Bengali New Year or Noboborsho, ...
On a quiet table sits a moulded piece of semolina (suji) halwa. It looks simple enough, almost austere. There is no heavy gloss of ghee, no syrup pooling around the edges, no elaborate garnish.