A stone’s throw from the expansive greens of the Royal Calcutta Turf Club in the Hastings area of Kolkata, is the neighbourhood of Kavitirtha Sarani. It meanders close to the river bank on the southern fringe of Kidderpore. Earlier, this area was called Watgunge and
The grand old dame, Kolkata, has been ageing gradually and gracefully. She is past her prime and has already entered her golden years. Is she old? Nay, many would insist, not so soon. But like every other prominent city or town, she has a rich
It all began about 200 years ago. We are all familiar with the glorious past of Hindu College but there are stories and anecdotes revolving around the college which are an integral part of the college’s illustrious past, its history. One such major incident occurred