10 MUST-TRY FOOD AT KOLKATA!

From Snacks to Sweet Dishes. Kolkata has a never ending list of delicacies! Here's a list of 10 Food you MUST try while at Kolkata!

1.  Luchi-Aloo Dom

 

Luchi is similar to the puris while Alu Dom is the Bengali rendition of Dum Aloo. Fairlie Place makes the best Luchi Alu Dom!

(You can also try Kachoris and Rice and Fish curry at the Fairlie Place. Also, all kind of sweets are available here. Afterall its Kolkata!)

2. Pao-Bhaji

 

Mayaram’s makes one of the best pav bhajis in all of Kolkata. The deep fried Bhaji is what makes one crave for trying this. Chopped onions and Garlic add a different taste and aroma, making it most fragrant and of course, very tasty!

3. Steamed Hot MOMOS

 

Rabindra Sadan Metro Exit is one of the best places to have these amazing, low-rateyet-tasty dumplings. Hot soup and sauce adds to the taste of these momos. You definitely must taste here if you're a momo lover!

4. Doodh Cola

 

The doodh cola is available at the Balwant Singh Eating House. As the name suggest, it is a mixture of Cola and Milk.

5. Vegeterian Street Food

 

VARDAAN MARKET!! Home for vegeterian Delicacies! Try phuchkas from vendors near Westside and Pantaloons and the Chilla, Daal pakori etc. at Vardaan Market! They are all mouth watering and spicy. Also grab some Masala Muri. Am sure you'll fall in love!

6. Bengali Sweets

 

Bengali sweets are famous in all parts of India! Stepping into Kolkata mean you HAVE TO try the Mishti here! Though the sweetmeats are found almost everywhere in Kolkata, have my words when i say Balaram Mullick and Radharam Mullick are the best! Besides this, KC Das, Girish Chandra Dey and Nakur Chandra Nandy are worship places for Mishti when it comes to Kolkata!

7. Ghoti Gorom

 

Heading to Princep Ghat? Do not miss the Ghoti Gorom there! Ghoti Gorom is the mixture of chanachur, lemon juice and onion. It is one of the Kolkata favourites and sure to be yours once you try it!

8. Phuchka, Chaat, Churmur

 

Maharaja Chaat Centre, Southern Avenue is your go-to place in the Vivekananda Park. Bhawanipore is another must-visit place for good, nay, GREAT phuchkas and street food.

9. Kathi Rolls

 

Try Nizam’s and Badshah in New Market and Kusum’s and Hot Kathi Roll in Park Street! Zaika, Park Street is one shop who still makes the authentic Kathi Rolls. Kathi rolls were first invented at Kolkata. Love it? i know!

10. Radhabollobi

 

Ganguram’s has one of a kind, heavenly Radhabollobi. Have it with sweet Mishti doi for an added effect. Thank me later!

Apart from these 10 food, there are various places you can have the Kolkata taste at:

~ Dragon Chicken, Local phuchkas, Delicious Momos, Chaats are all available at the small eateries right opposite to South City Mall.

~ Head to the Tiwari Brothers for some ‘special chai’ and hot piping samosas only they are Singaras here. Nonetheless, it’s a fitting combo for the evening. Pricep Ghat is another spot for these evening delicacies.

Happy Fooding!

Love. Nikita

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THIRTEEN DAILIES

Confabs "imposed" by him were what expounds my beam, defines my blush. From the eve of the fest of lights:

"On the gate of your place I am, And you're compelled to come, come and meet!"

My rejections were opposed, not just by him, but me indeed

I was enraged, but its colour detailed my blush that suffused;

Yes, a shiver raced up my spine, as assured he, in the day's first refuse!

His desideratum was turned down, down and down by me,

A request? No, rather his right on me to him it seemed!

Deviations these months counting six in us has brought,

Blushing anger, Smiling regrets... a lot!

Him gazing at me, and me saying myself:

Don't you, don't, don't fall in the trap of his charm,

It'll will cage you, cage your heart - HARM!

"13 more days, and 13 more meets!"

13 more promises to me he sealed!

From outskirts for shopping, to town i went,

When the seeing was sudden. SUDDEN? haha - yeah!

I walked cross him, and didn't, didn't turn,

He considers that sexy, that stride, i later learned!

No anomalous beats, or dizzy experiences, Just that warmth, that firmness overwhelmed.

That evening on the trodden path we sauntered and hiked,

When hands weren't held, but rather united us his bike's key-ring!

From anger and anger and anger to glow,

His height and my heels : a couple in those evening lights - too low!

"I Hate You!", i lilted and each time he smiled,

Like my system he has hacked and mortalized the contrast, for times more than nine!

Days passed, passed the THIRTEEN DAILIES, We bid a bye,

With sorrows that smiled, And lurching back, with his view across - i realised : His smile and glaze,

His words or lie,

Trapped me, my heart again

Just like - the very first time!

-NIKITA YADAV

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BEST INDIAN FASHION SCHOOLS

Interested in Fashion designing? Here's a list of 10 best Fashion schools in the country.

1. National Institute of Fashion Design, Delhi

ADMISSION : NIFT entrance exam

Established in 1986 by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.
NIFT Delhi boasts of eminent alumni such as Rohit Bal, Ritu Beri, Manish Arora and the likes.

Courses offered:

•MDes
•MFM
•MFTech courses
•BDes courses in Accessory Designing, •Fashion Communication, Knitwear •Design and Leather design
•BDes courses in Fashion design, •Textile Design
•BFTech in Apparel Production
•PhD programmes

2. Pearl Academy, Delhi

ADMISSION: Pearl Academy entrance test

Established in 1993, by the Little People Education Society.

Courses Offered:

•UG courses on offer at Pearl Academy, •Delhi are as follows:
•BA Fashion Design
•BA Fashion Styling and Image Design
•BA Fashion Media Communication
•BA Communication Design (choice of four pathways: Experience Design, Graphic Design & Advertising, Interactive Media Design and Film & Animation)
•BA Interior Architecture & Design
•BA Interior Product Design
•BA Fashion Business Management
•BA Fashion Marketing and Retail Management
•BA Branding and Advertising Management
•BA Luxury Brand Management
•BA Jewellery Design

3.National Institute of Fashion Design, Mumbai

Admission: NIFT entrance exam

Established in 1995.

Courses Offered:

•BDes Accessory Design
•BDes Fashion Design
•BDes Knitwear Design
•BDes Textile Design
•BDes Fashion Communication
•BFTech Apparel Production

4.National Institute of Fashion Design, Bangaluru

Admission: NIFT entrance exam

Considered to be one of the best fashion schools in the country, NIFT Bangaluru’s campus is fully equipped with lecture rooms, resource centres, design studios and labs, gym, hostels and activity centres.

Courses Offered:

•BDes Fashion Design
•BDes Accessory Design
•BDes Textile Design
•BDes Fashion Communication
•BDes Knitwear Design
•BFTech Apparel Production

5.National Institute of Fashion Design, Hyderabad

Admission: NIFT entrance exam

The foundation stone of NIFT Hyderabad was laid in 1995.  Hyderabad’s new campus is widely admired by one and all.
Hostel facility at NIFT Hyderabad is offered only to girls and that too on first-come-first-serve basis. No hostel facility is offered to boys.

Courses Offered:

•BDes Accessories Design
•BDes Fashion Communication
•BDes Fashion Design
•BDes Knitwear Design
•BDes Textile Design

6.Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune

Admission: Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET)

Established in 2006.

Courses Offered:

•BDes Communication Design
•BDes Industrial Design
•BDes Fashion Communication
•BDes Fashion Design
•BDes Textile Design

7.National Institute of Fashion Design, Chennai 

Admission: NIFT entrance exam

Courses Offered:

•BDes Fashion Design
•BDes Leather Design
•BDes Accessory Design
•BDes Textile Design
•BDes Knitwear Design
•BDes Fashion Communication
•BFTech Fashion Technology

8.National Institute of Fashion Design, Kolkata

Admission: NIFT entrance exam

Established in 1995.
Facilities offered to students at NIFT Kolkata include:
•Seminar Hall for Management Dept
•Audio Visual Room with LCD Projector
•Auditorium
•Patternmaking / Draping Labs
•Construction Labs
•Flat Bed Knitting Lab
•Computerized Knitting Lab
•Design Studios
•Weaving Lab
•Textile Testing Lab
•Cad Studio
•Jewellery Design Studio
•Library & Resource Center
•Leather Processing Lab
•Specialised Machine Lab 

Courses Offered:

•BDes Fashion Design
•BDes Leather Design
•BDes Accessory Design
•BDes Textile Design
•BDes Knitwear Design
•BDes Fashion Communication
•BFTech Apparel Production

9.Northern India Institute of Fashion Design, Mohali

Admission: Situation test followed by an interview round.

Established in 1995, Northern India Institute of Fashion Design (NIIFT), Mohali is located at Baddi, Lalru, Dera Bassi, in the vicinity of Chandigarh. NIIFT also has centres in Ludhiana and Jalandhar.

Courses Offered:

•BSc Fashion Design
•BScTextile Design
•BScFashion Design Knits

10.Pearl Academy, Jaipur

Admission: Pearl Academy entrance test

The foundation stone for Pearl Academy, Jaipur was laid in 2007 by Honorable ex-President of India, Pratibha Patil.

Courses Offered:

•BA (hons) Fashion Design
•BA (hons) Fashion Styling & Image Design
•BA (hons) Interior Architecture & Design
•BA (hons) Fashion Business Management
•BA (hons) Communication Design
•BA (hons) Luxury Brand Management
•BA (hons) Fashion Media Communication
•BA (hons) Fashion Marketing & Retail Management
•BA (hons) Textile Design for Fashion & Interiors
•BA (hons) Interior Product Design
•BA (hons) Jewellery Design

Source - Shiksha.com

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YOUR BIRTHDAY DRESS

Deciding what to wear to your own birthday party is kind of a big deal. All of your favorite people will be there, and everyone will want a picture with the birthday girl, which will likely be posted to Instagram. Your birthday is definitely an important occasion and you deserve all the attention. 

As for the dress, you need to opt for something that makes you stand out. You must be the highlight in the party of course. Do not camouflage yourself in a room. Make it obvious whose party is it. 

Here's a list of suggestions helping you to select your birthday party dress : 

1. Full length gown.

Go royal. You're obviously the queen on your birthday. Flatter and flaunt. 

2. Bright colour stuff

Do not fear opting for a Hot pink romper or short Neon frocks. Light up the party with your colours.

Wearing a bright colour top with deep coloured pencil skirt has its own class. Choose electric oranges, Or keep it chic and comfortable with Peach. 

3. Short black dress

A little black dress can never go wrong. Slide in a sexy short black frock. Black dress is always to go with when you're running outta collections.

4. Shimmer and sparkle

Wear some beaded embroidery or light sequins. The ones in Goldens and Silver are fabulous. Black can be your option too. 

5. Be bold

Try Red tube dresses for a sexy and bold look. Highlighting your lips with red will be an added effect. 

Your birthday dress must basically be of your choice. Try designing your dress yourself to add to that celebratory feeling of this big event. I personally do so for all special occasions. 

Hope this helped. 

Love. Nikita

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10 PLACES TO VISIT IN THE STATE OF ASSAM

Assam is an Impeccable tourist destination. Be it the perfect weather, or the natural beauty. The greenary, and the perfect cup of tea. You'll find it all here, at Assam!

Here is a list of 10 places you MUST visit in your trip to Assam.

1. The Kamakhya Temple

We all begin our journey by seeking god's blessings and the 8th century Kamakhya Temple here is one to begin with. Situated at the top of Nilachal Hills in Guwahati, it can be marked as your first stop if you've landed at the Gopinath Bordoloi Internation Airport or the Kamakhya station, or the Guwahati station. This Famous temple was crafted by Lord Vishwakarma, which got demolished by Several intruder before the present one was finally eshtablished in the 17th Century.

 

2. Tezpur

The cleanliness and greenary of Tezpur will astound you. Declared the least poluted city of India by WHO, Tezpur has a peaceful environment. The Agnigarh is one of the famous tourist attractions here. Agni means Fort and Garh mean Fort in assamese. According to legend, this ancient fortress was once the residence of a princess name "Usha" who fell in love with Lord Krishna's grandson "Aniruddha". But, since they belonged to the demon clan, Usha's father did not approve their relation and kept his daughter guarded in the fort while surrounded by fire.  Thus, this fort is known as Agnigarh.

3. Majuli Island 

Majuli is the largest river island in the world. It is a home to the "mising" tribe. it is surrounded by the mighty brahmaputra and is known for its vibrant cultures and traditions.

4. Mayong

Mayong is located around 40km from the capital city of Guwahati. : ‘Land of the Black Magic’, yes some real voodoo, the magic of Mayong was feared world over so much so that the word magic became synonymous with Mayong., Mayong the very name itself holds a history and ever- unsolved mystery. In fact, it is the place, where many culture travellers come every year. The villagers of this land were known to practise Black Magic for the Ahom rulers inorder to protect their homeland.

5. Haflong

Welcome to the "switzerland of east india", Haflong the only hill station in Assam. Indulge yourself in many interesting activities when in Haflong which includes boating at the Haflong Lake. Also one of the major attraction is the scenic beauty in Jatinga, known to be a bird watcher’s heaven where a vivid variety of migratory birds visit the area especially in the months of August and November.

6. Umananda Island

Umananda is the smallest river isliand in Assam. It is surrounded by the mighty Brahmaputra on all sides. It can easily be reached from the mainland of Guwahati on boats and ferries. Resembling the shape of a peacock, it is also known as the "Peacock Island". It is a pure delight for activities like Picnic, leisure day outing, and much more. 

7. Nameri National Park

 

 

If you're an ardent fan of adventure and thrill, Nameri National Park must be a highlight in your list. River Rafting and Golden Mahasheer fishing can be sported here. You can enjoy the scenic beauty of the sanctuary.

8. Kaziranga National Park

Enter the kingdom of wildlife, Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary home to the endangered One-horned Rhinoceros. It is one of the oldest wildlife protected areas in the country. Located in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of the state of Assam, the national park  boasts the highest density of tigers among protected areas and also a stunning range of wildlife that primarily includes Elephants, Deer, Migratory Birds, etc.

9. Sibasagar

Sibasagar, or the 'Ocean of Lord Shiva' is clad with timeless monuments and epics that describes the assamese culture and history at the best. Rang ghar, Kareng Ghar, and talatal Ghar are the most popular monuments to visit at this place.

10. Tea Estates of Dibrugarh

Assam is most famous when it comes to tea. When drinking a fine quality tea, chances are that the tea was blended in Dibrugarh. Also known as the 'tea city of india', Dibrugarh is the largest tea producing town in the world.

Come, Visit OUR ASSAM!

 - Nikita

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