“Halkhata”, the Bengali New Year tradition of settling old debts and opening a fresh ledger, has evolved as customs have changed with the era. With technology now woven into daily ...

One of them was Amlan Baidya, who lives in Nagerbazar. “I try to come to Dakshineswar on every Poila Baisakh. I prayed for a ...

The business communities in Bengal celebrate the 'Bengali New Year' with age-old tradition Halkhata also known as "Haal Khata". Through the Halkhata ritual, the businessman open a new ledger ...