“Teachers are people who start things they never see finished, and for which they never get thanks until it is too late.” ― Max Forman NA teacher from Malda has been selected to receive the prestigious President’s Medal for introducing an innovative method of imparting education
Our weekly walk has brought us to what is one of Kolkata’s most fascinating neighbourhoods, though we perhaps do not think of it as such. Sealdah, intrinsic to the growth of the city. Once upon a time, it bordered the Salt Lakes, as well as
Very near to the trade hub of Kolkata, Chandni Chowk, lies a narrow lane called Gumghar Lane. Many city dwellers are not even aware of this dingy lane that is often packed with pillars of cartoons and small shops. But in the annals of history,
Indrajit: Where and how did you first meet Rituparno Ghosh? Prabuddha: I remember the first time he called me was on July 18, 2011. The date stands out because I had lost my mother just two days earlier. He told me he had started a project
Jorasanko Thakurbari Having entered the ‘native’ quarters on last week’s walk, we will continue our round of some of Kolkata’s grandest residences, commissioned by a group of elite citizens who largely rose to prominence under British patronage, mostly through trade with first the East India Company
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO5HD4SZHZs History is often controversial. Some incidents, however, have more of an impact than others. On August 18, 1945, an incident supposedly occurred that still arouses fierce passions among Indians, and has remained one of the most discussed chapters in modern Indian history. It is this
Chitpur Road Last week, we had said we would be starting this, the eighth edition of our walk around our city, from Chitpur Road. In between, we have done a separate article on Chitpur Road itself, reputed to be Kolkata’s oldest thoroughfare. The British spelled it
Siddeshwari Kali Mandir Four days from today, on August 24, we will have completed 331 years since Job Charnock landed at Sutanuti Ghat, kicking off the chain of events that led to the ‘birth’ of Calcutta. Much has been written and said about where the name
A new app cab service, RYDE has been launched in Kolkata. Passengers will not have to pay any extra fare for this new app cab service for special days, rainy days, night trips etc., like other app cabs charge. Services will be available 24X7 and
Masks seem to be ruling the roost these days, across the globe. Everyone is masked, and the masks come up in various shapes and sizes. So, if humans can come in masks, then why not the Gods and Goddesses? But Goddess Durga needs to do