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Hi, my name is Ishani Nath and I am from Guwahati, Assam. Welcome to my lifestyle blog Buoyant Lifestyles. Well, I have started my blogging journey quite a long time back. During my college days, I used to write for other established blogs for which I was paid a decent amount and that was enough …
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So it took me almost a year to sit down and complete this draft that I started writing after last year’s Durga puja. When we talk about Durga Puja in Kolkata, our discussion revolves around Barowari Puja’s majestic puja pandals, themes, and idols. But what interests me are the Bonedi Barir Durga Pujas. Kolkata is …
Among many traditional and indigenous recipes and food of Assam, Khar (Alkali) is very popular in every Assamese household. Along with many healthy reasons Khar tastes really good and can be prepared with a wide variety of ingredients. Basically the Assamese khar recipe includes almost all vegetables and pulses. One common preparation is with vegetables …
Being born and brought up in a Bengali family in Assam, one thing that I am privileged to be my share of both Bengali and Assamese cuisines. Though both the cuisines have a lot of similarities just like the culture and traditions. Yet there are certain recipes which are quite distinct and bear unique identity. …
Of yellow taxis, centuries-old buildings, and colonial architectures most of which are coloured in red, Kolkata definitely excels in one element which is – Colour! These old buildings most of which are in shambles, the historical monuments, and the yellow taxis displaying the busy roads of Kolkata a spectacular appeal. The crowded markets, the street …
India is a land of traditional dance forms, art forms, weaving techniques, printing techniques and a lot more. Some of these are hundreds of years old. Some of these existed even before there was any proper human civilisation. Each state has it’s own specific tradition, culture, customs, classical dance and art forms. The Kathakali dance …
Every family has its own set of food habits. Some of which are passed on by the ancestors and some which they acquire with gradual passage of time from various people they come across. Well, my food habits are greatly influenced by the ones that were my father’s favourite. My father was my favourite food …
Bengal has always been the epitome of some extraordinary patterns and techniques of weaving. It is a part of Bengal’s rich cultural heritage. When we say weaves of Bengal, it includes the ones that originate from both East Bengal now Bangladesh and West Bengal in India. Over the years these weaves of Bengal have not …
We want our morning to begin on a very happy note. A sound mind exists in a sound body. In order to look after our body and health, the most important thing is a healthy breakfast. Here I have come up with an exciting post on quick and healthy breakfast recipes for each one of …
Paneer (Cottage Cheese) Pakora is popularly prepared Indian snacks which are almost everyone’s favourite. When it comes to vegetarian meals, Indian cuisines has such high variety that is unimaginable. All you need for paneer pakora is just a few basic ingredients and each of which is easily available in any Indian kitchen. A cup of …
Shahi Tukda is an Indian dessert that can be traced back to the Mughal Kitchens. I have a craving for sweet dishes so every now and then I keep on trying easy desserts at home. We Bengalis have a weird tendency, none of our meal is complete without a dessert. It can be as a …
