Living away from Bengal can make you miss the simplest things — the smell of mustard oil, the taste of fresh fish, a plate of hot rice, and the comfort of a meal that reminds you of home. For the Bengali community in Delhi, food is one of the strongest connections to Kolkata and Bengal. From classic fish curries to comforting vegetarian dishes and irresistible Bengali sweets, these flavours bring back memories of family kitchens, festivals, Sunday lunches, and childhood. If y

Bengalis bridge the miles between Kolkata and Delhi through lively "adda" sessions, preserving their cultural spirit in new surroundings with coffee, conversations, and connections. What happens when Bengalis leave Kolkata but refuse to leave Bengal behind? The answer can be found in Delhi's Bengali community, where language, food, festivals, music and, above all, adda have found a new home. From long conversations over cha to weekend gatherings around Bengali food, Bengalis

In Bengal, festivals are not just celebrated — they are cooked, served, and savoured. Food plays a central role in every Bengali festival, reflecting tradition, emotion, and community. From elaborate spreads during Durga Puja to simple homemade dishes on Saraswati Puja, Bengali festival food tells stories that go far beyond recipes. This culinary journey through Bengali festivals reveals how deeply food is woven into the cultural fabric of Bengal. Durga Puja: The Grand Celebr