My experience of Amphan, the super-cyclone #229

This is my experience of super cyclonic storm Amphan has hit coastal areas of West Bengal and Odissa in the month of May,2020.

Treat yourself with this Pancake Bombs today! #228

Pancake-bombs are mini super-fluffy pancakes with delicious treat inside. If you like pancake like me, you will surely love this recipe.

My Reaction to Kadambari Devi’s Suicide Note by Ranjan Bandyopadhyay #227

Kadambari Devi was married to Rabindranath Tagore’s older brother at the age of 9. Rabindranath and Kadambari were of the same age-group. Growing up in a giant family with so many siblings, Tagore did not get much of his parents attention. Kadambari was his playmate, the very first audience to his many of his timeless literary works, a fan and a critic.

The original story of Chokher Bali #226

“Chokher Bali” ,by Rabindranath Tagore, is about a young girl Binodini’s journey from “Falling in love” to “Rising in love” after her husband’s early death.

Making Rosogolla/Rasgulla is easier than you thought #225

Rosogolla, a popular Bengali sweet, is difficult to find at an affordable price outside of Bengal. These white cheese balls are soaked in sugar syrup. Here’s the recipe for those who want to try making them at home!

How to make Mutton Kosha like a Bengali #224

Mutton Kosha is a type of red meat gravy cooked in Bengali style. The mutton is slow-cooked in a rich, flavorful gravy for long time. The perfectly cooked mutton kosha melts in your mouth bursting all the flavors.

How to Make Spicy Stuffed Pancakes #223

Spicy stuffed pancakes are my new favorite snacks for the evening. You can make these savory pancakes with just 3 main ingredients, and they take only 30 minutes to prepare!

How to make egg-less Chocolate Mug-cake in 5 mins #222

Chocolate mug-cake is my favorite snack when I’m feeling hungry or want a quick treat that requires minimal cooking and cleaning. This recipe is also suitable for vegetarians.

How to make Chana Masala/Chickpea Curry #221

Chana masala is one of the popular curry made from chickpea. This can be eaten with plain rice or any sort of Indian bread such as chapati, poori, naan etc.

How to make the best recipe of Parwal/Potol – Sorshe Potol

Sorshe Potol is a Bengali style vegetable curry. Coconut and mustard paste can take an ordinary vegetable like potol/parwal to next level!

I laughed and cried watching Jojo Rabbit(2019) #219

“Jojo Rabbit” is an English movie released in 2019 in comedy/drama genre. Jojo, a 10 year old kid, was asked to kill a rabbit by his seniors on the first day in Hitler youth training cap. The bullies gave him the name “Jojo Rabbit” as he could not kill the bunny.

Badhai Ho(2018) is a love story of different time #218

Priyamvada, got pregnant in her early 50’s. Among the judgemental society and family and risk of late pregnancy will she get to hear “Badhai Ho” (Congrats)?

First time experience of “Work from Home” #217

On Day 5 Lock-down in India : Sharing my experience of doing “Work from Home” for the first time. Maintaining work in wori-hours is the main challenge now.

20 Cleaning habits that my Mom has taught me #216

Lock-down Day 3/4 in India : While cleaning hands for 20 seconds became a life saver, I share my personal story on how my mom made cleanliness a habit.

When will we go back to normal life? #215

On Day 3 of lock-down in India : Can we predict when it will be over? Let’s not rush to a conclusion too soon without weighing the underlying risks.

Do you realize how precious is every moment now? #214

Day 2 of lock-down in India, I wonder what is the best way to spend this time with my family, to make this moment last forever in all of our memories.

What happens when your evil dream comes true… #213

Sipping a cup of fine tea made by my mom, I wrote down what’s going on in my mind on the 1st day of Lock-down in India due to Covid-19.

Jalebi(2018) is not a Fairy-tale Love Story #211

Jalebi (2018) is a Hindi Romantic drama and an official remake of the Bengali movie “Praktan”( meaning : Ex). Rhea Chakraborty and debutant  Varun Mitra played the characters of Ayesha and Dev.

Did you watch Bombay(1995)? #210

Bombay (1995), directed by Mani Ratnam is originally in Tamil. It is undoubtedly a master piece and bagged a lot of awards in many different categories.

Chhapaak(2020): A Heart-breaking Story of Acid Victims #208

Chhapaak is the sound of splashing liquid on a solid surface. The movie depicts how a splash of acid is ruining lives of innocent girls in India.

First Bollywood Movie based on Progeria – Paa #207

Paa, an Indian Hindi film, is based on a little boy suffering from a rare genetic disease called progeria, the disease made his growth 5 to 6 times faster. By the age of 13, Auro had a body of an 80 years old man but his mind was still of his actual age! Paa was released in December 2009.

Worst Ramen experience : On the Wok #206

On the Wok- a restaurant located in Hitech City, Hyderabad serves many popular Asian cuisines including Nasi Goreng, Pad Thai, Bibimbap, Ramen.

A little patch of America in Hyderabad – B Dubs #205

B-Dubs is a fast-food restaurant best for watching a game with friends or colleagues. Grab a drink and enjoy chicken wings while listening to music!

Serving Lunch on Bed – Punjabi Affairs #204

You might have heard about about breakfast in bed… But have you heard about Lunch in bed? Punjabi Affairs, Hyderabad will serve your favorite meal in bed!

Experience Royalty in Sahib’s Barbeque, Hyderabad #203

Sahib’s Barbeque, Hitech City is one of the best barbeque restaurants in Hyderabad. Its beautiful ambiance will take you to the ancient time of Nawabs!

Mom And Co. (YouTube Web-series Reaction) #201

Mom and Co. is a web-series on the the relationship between a son and a mother and how they build up a small business at home.