Not Your Regular Katla Macher Jhol (Bengali Style Katla Fish Curry)

About this blog: A Bengali style experimental rich fish curry (almost a Kaliya dish) cooked with onion paste, Gorom Mashala and sprinkled with coriander leaves! I learnt this from my mother who in turn was inspired by the cooking of her mami who lived a substantial part of her life in Rajasthan and picked up […]

DURGA PUJA 2020: Stay Safe & Socially Distanced in the Age of New Normal

durgapuja Travel Guide 2020

About this blog: A guide to celebrate Durgapuja 2020 with essential tips of social distancing and safety protocols. That is if you are celebrating. If you are holding off the mass celebration for this year, and waiting for “Asche Bochor Abar Hobe” (next year, we will celebrate the festival of Durga Puja again), heartiest congratulations. […]

Katla Macher Peti Bhape: Bengali Style Katla Fish Curry (Steamed)

Rui Mach Bhapa

In my home, a Katla macher peti would be served on good days. As an incentive for a good deed, think a good score in math exam or picking up the right tune for the Raag taught in previous music class. The day dad brings home a Paka Katla is special. Paka Katla, also known […]

How to procure an Inner Line Permit (ILP) for Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh

Tawang Travel Blog: Tawang roadtrip through Sela Pass

Like many other destinations along the border towns of India, Tawang requires you to procure an ILP (Inner Line Permit). For Indian nationals and specifically anyone living outside the state of Arunachal Pradesh, an ILP is required. For foreign tourists a PAP is required, over and above the usual Indian visa stamp on your passport. […]

10 Best Places to Visit in Dubai

Dubai is the UAE’s second largest city and the Middle East’s most popular city. So it goes without saying that this Arabian city is rife with exciting activities and captivating sights. No matter you visit here during any part of the year, you can look forward to enjoy its many iconic landmarks, amazing seasonal attractions […]