North Kolkata reflects the rich and glorious history of the city that is long forgotten and invokes a sense of ingrained nostalgia. Old Kolkata still lives in the narrow lanes and by-lanes, in its quintessential charm far away from the cosmopolitan modernity of the south.
House No. 13/2 on Cornwallis Street played a very important role in the religious movement of India, for it was here where famous Ramkrishna Kathamrita was scripted. Mahendra Nath Gupta (July 14, 1854 to June 4, 1932) was born in Shib Narayan Das Lane. His
There is rain and then there is rain in Kolkata. The incessant rains battering the city even post monsoon had brought a pall of gloom. But there was a time, long ago, when dark clouds overhead on a bright day would be watched by Calcuttans
Kolkata Port was born almost 150 years ago. And though this iconic port that is laced with history has never been highlighted before, and has often been shielded from public view for security reasons, the Kolkata Port Trust has finally come up with a master
Kolkata and Goddess Kali are intrinsically lined. The very name of the city is thought to be derived from Kali-kshetra or ‘field of Kali.’ Since ancient times, Goddess Kali has been worshipped in Bengal with great fervor and in almost every nook and corner of
Kolkata has many secrets hidden behind the tall escapades and amidst its dark alleys. But the vibrant city has always been home to people from across the globe, who fell in love with the city and stayed back. Many such communities who came from other
Oriental Seminary School is very near to Jorasanko. This is the place where Tagore received his primary education and Gurudas Bandopaddhay began his educational career. He passed the entrance exam from Kolutola Branch School in 1859 and was a very good student. Belonging to an
On February 24, 1873, history was made in Calcutta (now Kolkata) as the British introduced the city’s first horse-drawn tram service. The tram made its inaugural journey from Sealdah to Armenian Ghat, marking the beginning of a new era in urban transport. Fast forward to
On 23rd February 2025, the Satyajit Ray Auditorium at the Indian Council For Cultural Relations (ICCR), Kolkata, will play host to a special cultural program, “O Alor Pathajatri”, a powerful celebration of hope, light, and resilience. Choreographed by Susmita Bhattacharya and Kalakhetram, this performance will
In the neighbourhood of Simla Para off Beadon Street, great Mughal poet Mirza Ghalib lived during his stay in Kolkata. His love for the city can be traced in Safar-e-Kalkattah, where he writes about his stay at Haveli No. 133. Ghalib praised the city, saying no