West Bengal

West Bengal hosts over 5,000 varieties of rice, a majority of which have disappeared due to faulty agricultural practices.

"I don't want my store to be the sole zero-waste outlet in Kolkata; that people are travelling 20 km to come here and adding to the carbon footprint. Rather, the main focus is to inculcate the mindset of sustainability."

As intricate and detailed as the art form is, its place of production is usually quite humble, and it is the inherited talent, dedicated efforts and the sheer simplicity that has kept the rustic art alive so far.

During her third pregnancy, Preyashi weight dropped to a shocking 35 kgs. But her life, like tens of thousands of others, was saved thanks to this initiative.

A fixture in Bengali households for decades, this potent, punchy condiment is not your usual mustard sauce. Little wonder it’s becoming a culinary darling in gourmet kitchens across the world! #FoodSecrets #EdibleHeritage

The founders had a simple idea. You should be able to enjoy scenic trips to Gangtok, Siliguri, Darjeeling, Nathu-La and Bhutan⁠—without paying through the roof for a ride!

“Food takes the center stage in our videos,” laugh Insiya and Saptarshi, whose viral videos on Bengali food have inspired over 5 lakh people all across the world!

Mohanta says that he also often goes to schools to talk to the students about reusing plastic bottles. He says, “I tell them that plastic takes forever to decompose and dumping it is of no use, so we should reuse them.”

From initiating ‘bhutayajna’ for ants and insects to preventing chicken pox, the strokes of Alpona have tied together the social fabric of Bengal for eons. #History #Heritage #PhotoStory

"I didn't have the money to afford a place to stay. Sometimes, I would sleep on railway platforms. But nothing mattered", says the 18-year-old lad who has been offered a seat in some of the world's most prestigious ballet academies. #Inspiration #Respect