The Sept. 5 feast of St. Teresa of Kolkata — better known as Mother Teresa — was celebrated in a simple and somber manner at the Missionaries of Charity motherhouse in Kolkata, India, with hundreds of ...

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While Kolkata remains famous for its traditional chhena sweets, Bikaner has built a diverse and enduring sweet empire that ...

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In this video, I explore my top 15 favorite Indian dishes from my visit to Kolkata in November 2018. The featured dishes include: 1. **Momos (Territy Bazaar)** - Steamed chicken or fish momo and ...

When I say home, I mean Kolkata: onetime capital of India under British rule, city of almost 16 million on West Bengal’s Hooghly River. Its people are devoted to eating well. Kolkata’s food scene ...