Is it upturned? Is it twisted or gone topsy turvy? Never mind the Bengali name of the neighbourhood, Ultadanga is flat straight land, but might have got its name from an upturned boat or dingi, that were found in abundance here once upon a time.
VEvery die-hard foodie of Kolkata has been to Tiretta Bazaar at one point or the other to savour the best home-made Chinese food and breakfast and enjoy a slice of Chinese life in the heart of the city. But a dig in history opens up
Come Makar Sankranti, the last day of the Bengali calendar of Poush and its not just about Ganga Sagar Mela. Far from the river, nestled in the tribal hills of Jhargram, Purba and Paschim Medinipur, this day has a special significance with respect to an
Hindu College When bricks and stones turn to history, then famous stories are scripted. 1855 will always be a path-breaking date in the history of Bengal’s education front, as one of the most reputed colleges came up when Hindu College was transformed into Presidency College. The
We often visit Darjeeling, but how many of us know the story of a British General who chanced upon the ‘Queen of Hills’ and developed the area into the Darjeeling of today? GB brings you this 2-part series on the Birth of Darjeeling Bentinck agreed to
Looking for some really good quality fresh fish at a reasonable price? Or, scouting for fresh vegetables at a relatively cheap rate? Or perhaps looking for that quaint little well-stocked grocery (Dashakarma) shop? If you are in South Kolkata, rest assured, all your quarries will
St Paul’s Parish - Kurseong In this season of Christmas, GB goes through historical data to trace how Christianity dawned in North Bengal. Was it brought by the British? Or was it brought in by other colonial powers? In this 5-part series, we shall highlight well-known
St. Theresa Church - Kalimpong In this season of Christmas, GB goes through historical data to trace how Christianity dawned in North Bengal. Was it brought by the British? Or was it brought in by other colonial powers? In this 5-part series, we shall highlight well-known
St. Jude Catholic Church In this season of Christmas, GB goes through historical data to trace how Christianity dawned in North Bengal. Was it brought by the British? Or was it brought in by other colonial powers? In this 5-part series, we shall highlight well-known and
In this season of Christmas, GB goes through historical data to trace how Christianity dawned in North Bengal. Was it brought by the British? Or was it brought in by other colonial powers? In this 5-part series, we shall highlight well-known and little-known churches built