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  Image Source: Pixabay As adults and workaholics with a range of responsibilities and roles to play, we have lost touch with our creative selves. In our childhood days, we were quite passionate about our hobbies. In fact, we believe that hobbies are something that our kids are meant to pursue rather than something we need. The truth is, we have become disconnected from activities that we truly enjoy. Before you reconnect with your creative side, let’s understand why a hobby should be an important part of our lives, regardless of age or stage of life. What is a Hobby? A hobby is an activity you pursue in your free time. Hobbies come with no obligations, which makes them all the more fun and interesting. Unlike work, which demands serious commitment, hobbies are playful activities you enjoy. They can refresh your brain, de-stress you, and take away the pressure to perform. Importance of Hobbies Hobbies matter because they help us see that life isn't a rat race, but...

Nestled between the narrow bylanes of North Kolkata is a place where tradition is renewed with the making of clay idols, that grace  pandals on the auspicious occasion of Durga Puja. We are talking about Kumartuli, a bustling hub for local artisans where each craft is steeped in an age-old tradition that speaks volumes about the Bengali culture. In this blog, we will shine the spotlight on the artisans of Kumartuli and the idol-making process during Durga Puja. A Brief History of Kumartuli Kumartali unlike today was a caste-based quarter exclusively meant for potters or kumbhars. In the 1700s British India, several caste-based quarters were alloted by the British East India company to people from different occupations and Kumartuli was one of these. The availability of soft, fertile clay is the reason for the making of earthenware by the community in the region. Today, it's a heritage site and a popular spot for someone who wishes to immerse in the traditional history...