Alipore Zoo, India’s oldest zoo and Kolkata’s most beloved tourist attraction, turned 150 on Tuesday, 24 September 2024. Established on September 24, 1875, the zoological garden was originally called The Prince of Wales Zoological Garden. It opened to the general public a year after it
These days, Kolkata dazzles at night. Heritage buildings, which lay dark and abandoned, have been lit up, breathing new life into the city. The Calcutta Illumination Project (CIP), the organization spearheading this initiative, is responsible for reviving buildings like the Grand Dames of Kolkata. Once dilapidated, the building
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
The LGBTQAI+ community and their allies celebrate Pride in the month of June. During this period, members of the community advocate for their rights in the hopes of increasing the visibility of their issues. This community of diverse sexualities and identities has only become visible
Kolkata has always been an artistic city. Art murals, graffiti, social and political outcries, portraits of important figures on walls, and colourful mosaics in metro stations have been a common sight for several years, but these days art has overtaken the entire city. Buildings are
The Sultan of the Sultan, The King of Kurtas outlet in New Market, Arshad Shamim, is a strategic businessman. He began his venture in the early 2000s, eschewing the common practice of offering discounts favoured by his competitors. Instead, he patiently awaited the right moment
Maa Phire Elo - main gate It has been half a month since Durga Puja ended. Though everyone has returned to their daily routine, still at heart every Bengali yearns for those Puja days and wishes that they continue a bit longer. Last year Durga Puja
The railings of Kolkata buildings were made from cast iron Minute intricacies in the City of Joy are hidden in every corner. When walking past the heritage houses of North Kolkata, the minute details of the houses serve as a beautiful sight – especially the railings
Baithak Khana café, North Kolkata Cafes are the ideal place to relax after a long day of work, to catch up with a friend or to work in a quiet environment. Nowadays, cafes are all over the city and in almost every corner a new café