Today being the extended Mahalaya, the curtain rises for the long-awaited yearly arrival of Uma with her entourage from the heaven. As if to welcome her the heavenly pouring is also on hold since last evening. Spending quality time during the days of festivities is something everyone looks forward to. Indeed for many the plans […]
Scoring over others’ incompetence
When Dr Saikat Gupta of Apollo Gleneagles diagnosed a close relative of mine with breast cancer in matter of minutes, there was a faint trace of satisfaction writ on her face. It resulted from a strange realization that she was in safe pair of hands so far her treatment was concerned. This was more than […]
City’s largest food court will be in South City
FoodTalk, the 30K sq ft food court in the South City Mall on Anwar Shah Road will be the largest in the city when it inaugurates in less than a week from today on Christmas. But FoodTalk is not alone. South City Mall is slated to have quite a few firsts. For example, both the […]
Rev up, ye food buffs
One has heard of live seafood joints in big cities around the world, at least in coastal cities if not in those far away from the seas. They in fact add a dimension that reflects the culinary style of a city and its love for exotic foods. Kolkata has so far remained deprived of such […]
The hangover solution
We’re approaching that time of the year when festivities come visiting us, and we gear up to make those occasions memorable and enjoyable. And pray tell me, what is a ceremony in the winter without some hard partying! Talking of partying, none comes as close as taking in to your favorite drinks – I mean […]
Treating cancer
When a close relative of mine had the first symptoms of breast cancer known, she was advised by all and sundry to take treatment at Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. “For God’s sake, don’t have it in Kolkata”, they all echoed. She decided on the contrary, preferring Dr. Saikat Gupta’s care at Apollo Gleneagles Hospital […]