I grew up in the 70’s North Kolkata, Kashipur to be precise amidst a wholesome middle class joint family of sisters, uncle, aunt, cousins and grandmother. Like many others, rooted to Bengali values, education played a vital role in my life. My father was a
Swarnali Chattopadhya is founder member of PKG, a group of enthusiasts who try to dig out everything about Bengal’s heritage and Kolkata’s old buildings to save them On 11th April we finally could meet councillor of Ward No 24, Ellora Saha. A few members of PKG
Swarnali Chattopadhya, founder member of Purono Kolkatar Golpo, shares with GB readers the sad story of iconic school ‘Metropolitan Institution,’ being demolished since yesterday. Unfortunately, Kolkatans and self-proclaimed Heritage Protection Groups of the city are silent! Metropolitan Institute of Burrabazar. Another casualty of our carelessness. Yesterday,