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Time of India
15-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Kolkata cools down with sherbets & shopping sprees
Pic- Samik Sen As Kolkata simmers under an unforgiving sun, with temperatures consistently hovering above 38°C, residents are seeking every possible escape – whether it's clutching a chilled glass of tangy sherbet or finding solace in the air-conditioned corridors of shopping malls. Both road-side sherbet shops and malls are witnessing a noticeable spike in footfall as everyone looks for comfort, refreshment, and a momentary pause from the scorching reality outside. Malls offer a cool escape from the heat With the mercury soaring, families are flocking to shopping malls for a break from the sweltering heat. With air conditioning, food, shopping, and fun under one roof, malls are seeing a surge in visitors. 'The mall at Kasba has witnessed almost a 20% increase in footfall over the past week,' says Subhadip Basu, corporate general manager of a hospitality group and city mall. Summer vacations have also brought in more children and families, boosting entertainment zones and driving a 30% rise in overall sales. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Daaber sherbet, mango lassi & more Be it lassis or syrup-based sherbets, local shops see a spike in sales particularly in the evening hours. 'There's a rush post-6 pm when people usually come looking for something to cool them down after a long day,' says Sunil Arora, owner, juice shop and eatery. Stalls selling seasonal drinks have also witnessed an increase in sales. Quotes: Gaming zones, food courts, and multiplexes are scoring big due to the summer vacations. Salt Lake and Rajarhat malls have seen a jump in sales by almost 15% – Ramesh Pandey, VP, marketing & events of a hospitality group Students often come in large groups during lunch hours, or after their classes. They are particularly fond of daaber sherbet and mango flavoured coolers – Ravi Sharma, owner of a sherbet shop in north Kolkata Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Thai horror film fest enchants Kolkata
Siriporn Tantipanyathep, consul-general of Thailand in Kolkata. Pic: Samik Sen Siriporn Tantipanyathep, consul-general of Thailand in Kolkata. Pic: Samik Sen 1 2 3 The debut edition of ' Frightening the Soul : Thailand's Mutelu Supernatural Film Festival' kicked off at Cinepolis, Acropolis Mall on Friday evening, presented by the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Kolkata. Rituparna Sengupta You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata The two-day film festival was inaugurated by Siriporn Tantipanyathep, consul-general of Thailand in Kolkata, and actress Rituparna Sengupta. The festival offered a glimpse of Thailand's unique approach to supernatural storytelling, introducing the Kolkata audience to the fascinating, mystical world of mutelu – a term signifying powerful spiritual forces and supernatural elements, deeply rooted in Thai cultural beliefs and folklore. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Baghdad: AI guru Andrew Ng recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Aroun... Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo The open-to-all festival offered the 2004 cult classic Shutter by Banjong Pisanthanakun and Parkpoom Wongpoom (adapted in Hindi as Click , starring Shreyas Talpade) and more recent productions like the horror comedy The Undertaker (2023) and the psychological horror film Home For Rent . 'We are very excited to bring Thai horror cinema to Kolkata, a city known for its love of storytelling and culture,' said consul-general Tantipanyathep, 'Through this festival, we hope to spark a deeper curiousity about Thailand's rich cultural heritage, spiritual traditions and incredible travel experiences.' Pics: Samik Sen
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mousumi Chatterjee graces the press conference of Aarii alongside Yash and Nussrat
Pic - Samik Sen Veteran actress Mousumi Chatterjee recently graced the press conference for her upcoming film Aarii , marking her return to the Tollywood industry after a 12-year hiatus. Known for her ever-cheerful personality, Mousumi shared her excitement about being back in the Bengali film industry . 'I'm very happy to be doing a Bengali film after such a long time. You need a good script to say yes to a project, and this story impressed me,' she said. The film explores the relationship between a mother and her son, played by Yash Daasgupta . 'The way our director approached the film was wonderful,' Mousumi explained. 'My younger daughter insisted that I do the film, and thank God I said yes to Aarii . Otherwise, I wouldn't have met Yash and Nussrat, who lovingly refer to me as 'Mou,'' she said with a smile. Talking about her love for traditional Bengali treats, the veteran actress shared, 'I love pithe, payesh. I spotted tal while coming back from the airport and asked if I could have taler bora. The crew made it for me on the set.
