Under British rule, Calcutta grew into a thriving metropolis. From the late 18th century, social and cultural activities in Calcutta were largely determined by what the British liked, including recreational activities. The most prominent among then was theatre. In 1786, the Calcutta Gazette, an English language
In a recent special piece for the Hindustan Times, veteran sports writer Ayaz Memon wrote, “While Mumbai is still the home of cricket in India, the soul resides in Kolkata.” Well, that soul has been in tatters in 2020. A casual walk around the Maidan, home
One speech of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore that will always be etched in memory is the one he had written for All India Library Congress, that was delivered on his behalf in December 1928. He was then sixty-seven years old and explored the theme of libraries
The year that has just ended will perhaps forever be known as ‘the Covid year’. Rightly so, because the world talked about little else for 12 solid months. The good news is, 2020 taught us to survive, to set priorities, to conquer fear, and to