Since ancient times, people have settled in areas around waterbodies. Rivers served as a means of transportation and were the centre of economic activity. The farmers and producers use boats to bring in their goods for trading. These riverside communities established floating markets, which became trading
Kolkata, though a much more recent metropolis compared to Delhi, Mumbai or Chennai, is known to be a melting pot of different cultures. From the Nawabi culture to the English culture and Bengali culture, it is present in every aspect of the city and its vibrant life
Rabindranath Tagore, in his poem, had dreamed of Kolkata moving below him at a sluggish pace. The British tried to ingrain the concept of timekeeping by erecting clock towers in different parts of their capital so as to discipline people into working as per time at market
“Outgoing West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee lost to Trinamool Congress nominee Manish Gupta by 16,684 votes from Jadavpore constituency. Gupta polled 103,972 votes, compared to Bhattacharjee’s 87,288. Bhattacharjee has been winning from Jadavpore since 1987. This is the first time the Communist Party of
Three Bengali scientists who have been researching lithium-ion batteries, devising ways to make them more agile and clever by decreasing charging time, raising the energy density, and doubling the battery life, have succeeded in their efforts, and their discovery could be a game changer and mark the
The Indian plains are notorious for their long, harsh summer months. But summer also brings mangoes, something that Indians look forward to in these dreary months. This delicious fruit holds a special place in every Indian’s heart. In fact, mango season is the happiest time of the
What’s the most popular street food in Bengal? That's a tricky question, but if there’s a choice, Momos can certainly vie for the top slot. Look around, and you will spot a large number of foodies queuing in front of roadside stalls or crowding around food outlets, relishing
In 1873, Jesse James and his gang pulled off one of the most daring train robberies in the history of the world. But that was an adrenaline rush of a different kind, where money or arms were the prime objective. But what about a train robbery to
Even if the colonial hangover fails to leave the bloodstream of an average Bengali babu, who dons hats and suits or plays golf in the Kolkata clubs even today, there was one woman in the 1800s who was so vehemently against her husband’s anglicised ways
The Barefoot Historian of Kolkata has passed away, but he leaves behind a legacy of around 70 books that meticulously chronicle the histories of several streets, neighbourhoods, and landmarks in the City of Joy over the course of fifty years. At the age of 91, P. Thankappan