by Delhifundos | Oct 16, 2015 | Festivals, Kolkata
Post “Pitr Paksha” (“Fortnight for Ancestors”), at the onset of autumn, Goddess Durga is worshiped with enormous fanfare and celebrations all over India. In North and South India, this period is celebrated with fasting and feasting as “Navratri” (“Nine nights of...
by Delhifundos | May 20, 2015 | Kolkata, Movies
Picture copyrights and courtesy: MSM motion pictures / Yash Raj Films Venue: PVR Plaza, Connaught Place Date: 14 May 2015 The cat is out of the bag. The whole nation is talking about the Bengali obsession with food and its digestion. Piku is a endearing story...
by Delhifundos | Dec 12, 2014 | Eating out, Food, Kolkata
Venue: Bijoli Grill, Banga Bhavan, Hailey Road Date: Sep 16, 2014 Bijoli Grill is a renowned caterer in Kolkata. West Bengal House in Delhi popular as Banga Bhawan, has a canteen / restaurant that is run by Bijoli Grill. The dining area is divided into two sections....
by Delhifundos | Dec 3, 2014 | Eating out, Food, Kolkata
Flurys is considered to be one of the finest tearooms in Kolkata. On my first visit to Kolkata, my friend from that city made a list of eateries for me that a must-do in Kolkata. Flurys featured among the top 5 in that list. So we went there for brunch in the early...
by Delhifundos | Sep 20, 2014 | Fairs, Festivals, Food, Kolkata
Visit artisans’ studios: If you are interested in clay sculpture or are a shutterbug, you could visit the makeshift studios of artisans who are at the final stage of preparing the grand Durga idols. Most of the Pujas at Chittaranjan Park (C R Park) have the idols made...
