Tag: Sundarbans Lifestyle
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Navigating the Wild: The Enduring Beliefs and Changing Lives of Sundarbans Forest Dwellers
The Sundarbans, a labyrinthine marvel of mangrove forests, is far more than just a natural wonder; it’s a testament to the profound and often perilous relationship between humans and nature. Here, where land meets sea in a wild embrace, live communities whose lives are inextricably woven with the rhythms and risks of the jungle. Their…
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My Mother’s Love is the Antidote: A True Story of Eating Pufferfish in the Sundarbans
In my home, the world’s deadliest fish is a delicacy. Its name is Potka, or Tepa, a local variant of the infamous Pufferfish. Known for its potent, cyanide-like poison, this fish can kill a grown man in minutes. Yet, for me, it is the taste of home, a flavor intertwined with immense risk and my mother’s…
Samiran Mandal 