Why does Bengal have a sweet for every occasion? Ishita Dey’s book explores how the treats have been shaped by distress, caste, craft, gender.

Netrokona's beloved sweet, balish mishti, has recently been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) status, which means that it is no longer just a local delicacy, it is now officially considered a ...

In Bengal, mishti is more than just a treat—it’s a way of life. From Payesh on birthdays to Rosogolla after Bijoya Dashami, every sweet tells a story. Like every year, Cadbury Mishti Shera Shrishti ...