In 2007, an innovative project which combined asset transfers, with livelihoods training and intensive mentoring, was piloted in West Bengal with 300 women who belonged to some of its poorest families ...

Hilsa fish curry, or ilish machher jhol, is a classic Bengali dish that's often served on special occasions and during festivals. Image Credit: Getty While Hilsa is easily available in West Bengal, ...

West Bengal correctional homes have decided to serve ... which will include 'Macher matha diye pui shak' (Malabar spinach ...

has been a huge hit in metros outside Bengal), but that scale ... and 'doi maach' (fish cooked in yoghurt) with aplomb; the prawn malai curry (prawns cooked in coconut milk) is a tad disappointing ...

In 2018, Professor Kabeer and Dr Sanchari Datta, who was also part of the original research team, revisited the families in West Bengal. Together with Kolkata-based Dr Gautam Sen, they produced “Rice ...