The Chhat revellers made Chand Paul Ghat a colourful soiree that they do almost every year. But not known to many of those revellers as well as many of the city dwellers is how important this ghat was under British India. We tend to speak
While on a walking tour in the central business district of Kolkata, locally known as Dalhousie, one cannot miss the colonial charm of the region. And why not? Because this area was built by the British with buildings in Greco-Roman neo-classical style including the iconic Writer’s Building. This area also
Every Spring, the city of romance and poetry, Kolkata, bursts open in a riot of colors. Colors of Shimul, Palash and Gulmohar, as the scorching summer approaches. Every year during Spring, patches of red blooms and turns the lifeless urban concrete into a vibrant cityscape. But how
The West Bengal government has taken a special initiative to assist commuters after the temporary closure of Kolkata Metro’s terminal station, Kavi Subhash. Under the initiative of the state transport department, a shuttle bus service has been introduced to facilitate metro passengers in the New Garia
Amidst Kolkata’s rallies and protest marches, towering rows of high-rise apartments, traffic jams, corporate deadlines, and the familiar haunts of Nandan, the Lake, Coffee House, College Street, and the Academy of Fine Arts, a piece of the Sundarbans has found its way into the very heart of the city, on
A Historic and Proud Moment for Bengalis Worldwide, especially for Bengal and the Bengali Diaspora! In a proud and historic moment for Bengalis around the world, especially those from Bengal, two young men from Kolkata, Rohit Dasgupta and Imam Haque, have made history in the
We share a deep emotional connection with the city of Kolkata, nestled on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River. The historical significance of this cultural epicentre of Bengal and the Bengali people is immeasurable. While today’s generation associates the city with the Howrah Bridge,
Calcutta had seen a huge influx of British entrepreneurs, like trade agents engaged in commercial transactions, traders, shopkeepers, and labourers looking for earning opportunities in the middle of the city’s expansion. From only eight brick-built (described as ‘pucca’ in contemporary records) houses in 1706, the
The sound of the McLeod’s Light Railways (MLR) train’s whistle pierced the surrounding. A sudden flurry of activities signaled the majestic train chugging and entering the platform. ‘Master! Please hurry up and pass me a ticket to Goddess Kali…’ Railway operations commenced in West Bengal in
Remember the award-winning French short film, Red Balloon by Albert Lamorisse, elegantly capturing the adventures of a boy who befriends a seemingly sentient balloon and follows it through the streets of Paris? The vast expanse of the sky has always been synonymous with freedom, fuelling