Kolkata

Along the busy Strand Road in Kolkata, a grand structure has quietly witnessed the evolution of India’s financial history. Samriddhi

There is a saying: “Atithi Devo Bhava”—the guest is akin to God. The Taittiriya Upanishad speaks of this philosophy, and

We were walking north along Netaji Subhas Road, west of Lal Dighi, passing on the left the GPO, the Reserve

Kolkata, the City of Joy is renowned for its lively roads, ancient structures, tram lines and crowded bazars. A stroll down

Can you believe it? Kolkata’s bus service is almost two hundred years old! Just like trams, the look and infrastructure of

Single-screen theaters in Kolkata are embedded in the city’s past—it has become an intrinsic part of its identity. These theaters formerly

For the fourth consecutive year, Kolkata has been declared the safest city in India. The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) recently released

In 1972, after much violence and significant loss of life, East Pakistan had just become Bangladesh. Radio calls were put

For a long time, Questions have been raised why Bengali is not more widely used in Kolkata’s offices, shops, advertisements,

The Chhat revellers made Chand Paul Ghat a colourful soiree that they do almost every year. But not known to

While on a walking tour in the central business district of Kolkata, locally known as Dalhousie, one cannot miss the colonial

Every Spring, the city of romance and poetry, Kolkata, bursts open in a riot of colors. Colors of Shimul, Palash and Gulmohar,

The West Bengal government has taken a special initiative to assist commuters after the temporary closure of Kolkata Metro’s terminal

Amidst Kolkata’s rallies and protest marches, towering rows of high-rise apartments, traffic jams, corporate deadlines, and the familiar haunts of Nandan,

A Historic and Proud Moment for Bengalis Worldwide, especially for Bengal and the Bengali Diaspora! In a proud and historic

We share a deep emotional connection with the city of Kolkata, nestled on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River.

Calcutta had seen a huge influx of British entrepreneurs, like trade agents engaged in commercial transactions, traders, shopkeepers, and labourers

The sound of the McLeod’s Light Railways (MLR) train’s whistle pierced the surrounding.  A sudden flurry of activities signaled the

Remember the award-winning French short film, Red Balloon by Albert Lamorisse, elegantly capturing the adventures of a boy who befriends

When a historic 116-year-old heritage prison is transformed into a well-stocked and well-documented museum, then it turns into a paradise

Have you ever seen the Bhistis roaming city streets on a scorching summer noon, with their goat-skin bags full of cool water? Once upon

Metropolitan Building, Chowringhee Road, Kolkata Before Independence, the Esplanade region in Calcutta was monopolised by the British and other Europeans. A massive palatial

The Armenians arrived in Bengal during the Mughal era

Kolkata is a city where history, art, and life blend in intriguing ways, compelling the audience to think again and again.

House No. 13, Cornwallis Street, was a silent witness to Bengal’s renaissance

The City of Joy attracts many to its charm and beauty, but many are also drawn by the unique names

Among the European artists who have depicted Kolkata, Baltazard Solvyns is one of the few to portray Indians, mostly Hindus

There is an age-old mindset among many who believe in the clichéd saying that Bengalis do not have the entrepreneurial

Glimpses of colonial India are still visible in the nooks and corners of Kolkata. Time is a tough task master

HThis is the inspiring story of a boy who, despite being autistic, gave a new definition to life. Meet Shounak

It was Job Charnock, the founder of Calcutta, who had an idea. There was a need to get away from

Kolkata still has many unearthed treasures and unheard tales. GB brings you one such tale in a 2-part series on

Calcutta is just a little over 300 years old, yet traces of decay and decadence are evident in the once-magnificent

The Kalighat Kali Mandir is a classic example of Bengal architecture which is a structural emulation of the mud and

Kolkata has a strong leftover colonial flavour in many of its ways: Take for example the language we use, our

If you thought Kolkata is more than 300 years old, here is a part of present-day Kolkata that is almost

The story dates back to the morning of 13th September, 1886. The city still known as Calcutta, was in a festive

MIt was an ancient building, amid a narrow lane on Council House Street, opposite St John’s Church. It was the

Abanindranath Tagore was drawn to the shop's beautiful calligraphy and visited it often in search of rare books

College Street is not just about the iconic Coffee House, it is also about a quaint library that holds priceless books

13, Cornwallis Street Though Upendrakishore Ray Chowdhury, great grandfather of Satyajit Ray and one of the prolific children’s authors of Bengal

In our childhood days we often heard of family members working for the well-known multi-national company Andrew Yule. But who

The Boys’ Own Library and Young Men’s Institute — a library over a century old, is now on the verge of

Turning up the volume of the song, Mantu continues his hair-trimming work. His one hand is engaged with the scissors,

Indranil Halder is an entrepreneur living in Australia who is enthusiastic about preserving the heritage of Bengal As traders across the

Mistletoe & Wine… If you happen to groove to this Christmas number, dancing away at some posh Kolkata club, then

If tourists have always romanticized the divine ghats of Varanasi, there are those who have turned a blind eye to

Long before the internet personalized entertainment into solitary corners of mobile screens and binge-watch sessions came to Bengali households, Sunday

Remember the days when people put a one-rupee coin in a box to communicate with their loved ones from a

Master da! A name that evokes one of the most daring revolutionary act in British India and highlights anytime the

North Kolkata reflects the rich and glorious history of the city that is long forgotten and invokes a sense of

House No. 13/2 on Cornwallis Street played a very important role in the religious movement of India, for it was

There is rain and then there is rain in Kolkata. The incessant rains battering the city even post monsoon had

Kolkata Port was born almost 150 years ago. And though this iconic port that is laced with history has never

Kolkata and Goddess Kali are intrinsically lined. The very name of the city is thought to be derived from Kali-kshetra

Kolkata has many secrets hidden behind the tall escapades and amidst its dark alleys. But the vibrant city has always

Oriental Seminary School is very near to Jorasanko. This is the place where Tagore received his primary education and Gurudas

On February 24, 1873, history was made in Calcutta (now Kolkata) as the British introduced the city’s first horse-drawn tram

On 23rd February 2025, the Satyajit Ray Auditorium at the Indian Council For Cultural Relations (ICCR), Kolkata, will play host

In the neighbourhood of Simla Para off Beadon Street, great Mughal poet Mirza Ghalib lived during his stay in Kolkata.

Burra Bazar has a distinct chaotic outlook all day long, that rings a chord with the chaos and warmth of

In today’s era of glamorous cafeterias, the cabin nostalgia has still not perished. The cabin restaurants which date back to

Around two and a half centuries ago, one of the most picturesque streets of ‘Calcutta’ ran from the north-east corner

Mirza Abu Talib, better known as Shaista Khan was a Subehdar and a general in the Mughal army. He was

The 48th International Kolkata Book Fair is set to take place from January 28 to February 9, 2025, and this

How is a quaint shop opened in 1848, by Pyary Mohan Soor in Calcutta’s China Town, doing? By general perception, one

If Sudder Street has always opened up the view of budget hotels and a primary hub for foreign students who come on

The earliest evidence of wheeled vehicles was somewhere between 3500–3350 BC. The invention was quickly adopted across parts of Europe

See brother! The wretched victims of tyranny! The Crown Court was not surely established before it was needed. I trust

Opportunity Café, India’s First Non-Profit Café, DumDum, Kolkata Hard to believe right? We usually associate cafes with profit-making businesses, huge franchises

Doyen of Bengali cinema, he was a matinee idol, a living legend, the ‘Mahanayak’ who dominated the world of Bengali

As we prepare to enter 2025, we also need to take note of an important centenary just past. For it

The Kalighat Kali Mandir is a classic example of Bengal architecture which is a structural emulation of the mud and thatch-roofed huts

The Government House in the 19th century, an artist's impression What was a New Year’s party like in Calcutta of the

Back in the 50s or 60s, it was not such a common sight to find a Chinaman in your neighborhood.

Saldanha Bakery, one of the oldest and most affordable bakeries of Kolkata have not just survived more than 80 years

The formation of the Calcutta Club was due to an incident that took place at the Bengal Club when well-known

“Iam the most devious person in Calcutta. My job is to go out and seduce people so that a no

Kolkata’s conventional ‘office para’ that developed around Tank Square during British rule was christened Dalhousie Square and later, after Independence, named Benoy-Badal-Dinesh

Kolkata is home to a large population belonging to a large area. Every day, people have to travel from their

Maidan is just not the ‘lungs of Kolkata,’ it is also a tale woven in fun and amazement. Be it

Buffoons, commonly known as 'Shonghs' in Bengal OLong before Calcutta became the capital of British India in 1772, there were different

The ever-expanding city of Kolkata loves to stop commuters in their tracks by springing a surprise now and then. As

Kolkata, with its untapped potential, is now bridging India’s past and future. The city of joy has emerged as one

Kolkata, with its untapped potential, is now bridging India’s past and future. The city of joy has emerged as one

Located at No. 166, Chittaranjan Avenue, Kolkata - 700007 (close to Mahatma Gandhi Road Metro Station, Raja Katra, College Street

Bagbazar Ghat If you think about it, Kolkata may well be called a ‘city of ghats’, but while hundreds and thousands

Restoring the modesty of women, and that too way back in 1890s Kolkata! Surprising, isn’t it? In 1890s, the British in

Kolkata has always held a special place in the hearts of its admirers around the world. Today, the City of Joy has been

Alipore Zoo, India’s oldest zoo and Kolkata’s most beloved tourist attraction, turned 150 on Tuesday, 24 September 2024. Established on

Alipore Zoo, India’s oldest zoo and Kolkata’s most beloved tourist attraction, turned 150 on Tuesday, 24 September 2024. Established on

These days, Kolkata dazzles at night. Heritage buildings, which lay dark and abandoned, have been lit up, breathing new life into the city.

Kolkata, though a much more recent metropolis compared to Delhi, Mumbai or Chennai, is known to be a melting pot

Rabindranath Tagore, in his poem, had dreamed of Kolkata moving below him at a sluggish pace. The British tried to

The LGBTQAI+ community and their allies celebrate Pride in the month of June. During this period, members of the community

Kolkata has always been an artistic city. Art murals, graffiti, social and political outcries, portraits of important figures on walls,

The Sultan of the Sultan, The King of Kurtas outlet in New Market, Arshad Shamim, is a strategic businessman. He

Maa Phire Elo - main gate It has been half a month since Durga Puja ended. Though everyone has returned to

The railings of Kolkata buildings were made from cast iron Minute intricacies in the City of Joy are hidden in every

Baithak Khana café, North Kolkata Cafes are the ideal place to relax after a long day of work, to catch up

The Greek Orthodox Church, Kalighat, Kolkata It seems everyone from every part of the world comes to Bengal to try their

Durga Puja in Sonagachhi A scene from a movie depicts Parvati, the matriarch of the Chowdhury clan, prosperous landed gentry in

Dutta Bari, Beadon Street, preserves the tradition of sky lanterns Imagine yourself standing on the terrace of your house, staring into

If you are in the vicinity of Esplanade, you cannot miss the new gem in the block --- the first-ever

Biswa Bangla Gate, also known as Kolkata Gate The must-visit list of every Kolkata resident consists of a very common name-

Kolkata is all set to join the big club of international cities like Berlin, London, Munich, Moscow and Istanbul, thanks

Kolkata’s celebrated identifiers include, among other things, the legendary yellow taxis that have been a staple of our streets since

The future, which cannot be seen, has been the subject of great interest for humans who, perhaps, have tried to

The beautiful buildings of Kolkata have always been a sight of sheer architectural brilliance. The variety of designs and the

Das Gupta and Company, a heritage bookshop along with a museum - cum - archive on college street, kolkata Reading a

IKolkata is a city of paradoxes. It is as much parochial as it is modern and lives in the past

Food Street a la Bangkok to be introduced in Kolkata Words do not do justice to the glory of the street

Esther Victoria Abraham ,the winner of the first Miss India pageant in 1947 Kolkata prides itself for being the cultural capital

Town Hall back in 1860 , Kolkata How old is Kolkata? In August 1690, Job Charnock, an agent of the British

Food is an integral part of any culture; for many people, it is the centerpiece of their travel experiences. As

Khetra Kuthi Messbari GB takes a trip to Kolkata’s old charms, the mess-baris or boarding houses that sprang up during colonial

Located at 63 Park Street, the Jewish Girls’ School is one of the oldest girls’ schools in Calcutta. This prestigious

In 1883, Parsi businessman Jamshedji Framji Madan came to Kolkata. With a background in theatre, he was keen on switching

With the Kolkata Book Fair still a recent memory, books and bookstores are very much on our minds. No better

Naku babu (Sushil Kumar Chatterjee)-Image : Abhijit Chakraborty In January 2021, a 94-year-old man died in Kolkata. His name was Sushil Kumar

Last week Strand Road of Kolkata looked like a page right out of a history book as a huge hydraulic

Every afternoon, cheers of children fill the air at Beadon Square as they engage in a soccer match. Locals are

Well, this is spooky news indeed, especially for one of the largest courts in India and the world. A Ghostbuster

Kolkata has always created history, be it the first city of India to get an underground metro to being the

Maya is a fundamental concept in Hindu philosophy, notably in the Advaita school of Vedanta. Maya originally signified the magical

History is all set to be created again on the floors and gardens of Kolkata’s Raj Bhavan this Bengali New

After the sweltering heat of summer, monsoon is welcomed as a soothing balm and a harbinger of new life everywhere

Prostitution as an occupation is as old as civilization itself. Sumerian records dating back to ca. 2400 BCE carry mentions

Parts I & II of this saga were all about the rise of the White criminal or ‘saheb chor’ in

WPart I of this narrative, which you can read here, described the rise of the White criminal or ‘saheb chor’

On January 29, 1795, a “gang of white dacoits led by a Bengali guide” invaded the home of wealthy Bengali

Despite the short span of spring in the Indian climate, the blazing blossoms of "Palash" offer themselves as the sole

Imagine ladies running in a saree. And why not? If sprint challenges, short and long-distance runs are the order of

The place looks like the eerie front courtyard of a haunted house. The dark, dimly lit tram shed of Nonapukur

Since childhood, most Bengali children are taught the pronunciation of the Bengali alphabet ‘Sh” by referring to a limerick that

Slow-moving, financially unviable, waste of space. In a nutshell, that is how most modern Kolkatans have been conditioned to view

While taking a walk down the hustling and bustling stretch of Raja Basanta Roy Road, I hardly ever realized this

In the good old days, not so long ago, a number of letter boxes painted in red or otherwise made

The British East India Company was making considerable profits in Calcutta in the early 1850s. Calcutta was still being controlled

While walking past the central business district of Kolkata, have you noticed a non-descriptive building of a hotel standing on

The narrow lanes of Kiron Shankar Roy Road and Old Post Office Street are otherwise a mesh of old shacks

Bengal was the first city where the Supreme Court was set up by the British during their colonial rule and

It is always exciting to know the origin of everything. All of us know about India’s fight for its independence

Image Source : Wikipedia  As we prepare to enter 2023, we also need to prepare for an important centenary. For it

How many times have you boarded a local train and been entertained by wandering musicians or singers? When was the

If one takes a walk along the eastern footpath of Cornwallis Street – heading east from the southern end, one

It all started in 1717 when the erstwhile East India Company obtained the right to rent from 38 villages surrounding

There still stands in the heart of Kolkata a social welfare home, co-founded by the city’s first mayor Deshbandhu Chittaranjan

How about a park that mixes one of the best literary works of Bengal with generations of emotions? Apur Sansar

The hotel still stands in all its glory – marking an era of Kolkata that would live for generations. The

Many of you may be familiar with the Bengali term ‘mutsuddi’, or know someone whose last name is Mutsuddi. The

The Howrah Bridge moves like a gigantic scorpion,   And Harrison Road follows it and proceeds along Rabindranath Tagore had penned this

These days ayurveda is going global, but this ancient medicine form that flourished in Bengal was once suppressed by the

Kolkata is renowned for its close affinity with food. There are endless number of eating joints spread across the city

New Market-1905 In the first part of this article, which you can read here, we started out with old Calcutta neighbourhoods

Balmy winter mornings in Kolkata are not just about the smog enveloping the city’s lungs around Maidan, but also about

…Kato biplobi bondhur rokte ranga/ Bondi shalar oi shekol bhanga/ Tara ki phiribe aaj su-probhate/ Jato torun arun gyachhe ostacholay/

Did you ever have Sali Marghi -- tender chicken wrapped in fiery masala and topped off with shredded fried potato?

April 13, 1919 was a watershed moment in the nation’s history when the tyranny of the British imperialists was exposed.

This dates back to the time when the missionaries were active in Bengal in the education sector and was also

The July 1843 edition of the now defunct ‘Calcutta Journal of Natural History’, edited by John Mclelland of the Bengal

Representative Image IGiven Calcutta’s status as the ‘second city of the British Empire’, it should come as no surprise that it

In the decade of 2000-2010s very few science students of Kolkata missed the experience of watching the towering statue of

“None of us can have as many virtues as the fountain-pen, or half its cussedness; but we can try.” –

Some would say this was long overdue. On June 12, the Lalit Great Eastern Hotel received a Culinary Heritage Award

To try, test and feel the courage of the Indian Army and the power of our defence systems, there is

You must have often stepped into the General Post Office of Kolkata, but have hardly ever realised this iconic building

On April 1, 1868, a pretty young Anglo-Indian woman named Rose Brown was murdered in Calcutta, her throat slit almost

“I saw the best minds of my generation destroyed by madness…” Poet Allen Ginsberg first read out these lines from his

Tauseef Rahman has set a new standard for love and humanity. This 29-year-old resident of Alimuddin Street, is often seen

Small, neat, cosy, colourful. Single screen, great sound. All of it for a ticket price of only Rs 30 per

The port authorities are going to start special freight service from Shalimar and Sankhrail to Shyamaprasad Mukherjee Port to reduce

For history buffs who love to unveil the past and explore hidden treasures, here’s time to rejoice. The Metro Rail

And finally, Professor Shonku is here, lifted from the pages of Satyajit’s Ray’s famous science fiction series to a theme

Kolkata still has many unearthed treasures and unheard tales. GB brings you one such tale in a 2-part series on

Love is not always locked on the stones slabs of a street, at times it flows into the sheets of

“WThe Nightingale of India, Sarojini Naidu had once said, “It (Islam) was the first religion that preached and practiced democracy;

'Mess Bari' refers to the numerous boarding houses that sprang up like mushrooms in and around North Kolkata between late 19th

That the Kolkata International Book Fair has gone virtual this year, in its 45th edition, is now old news. Earlier

This is a classic case of one old-timer felicitating fellow old-timers, all of them flag bearers of a proud mercantile

The new covid SOP dated from February 1ST has brought in many eases in restrictions, one of them including the

Remember those Russian books and children’s magazines that came once upon a time via mail and how most children would

Hindu College When bricks and stones turn to history, then famous stories are scripted. 1855 will always be a path-breaking date

The last time Kolkata Mounted Police (KMP) made headlines was in 2018, when 11 new horses joined the existing stable,

Looking for some really good quality fresh fish at a reasonable price? Or, scouting for fresh vegetables at a relatively

If you are an early bird and you love winter mornings, wake up to catch the best of Kolkata’s vintage

June 16, 1756. The day Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah of Murshidabad launched his brief but devastating siege against the ‘British settlement’ of

Before computers came along, there were typewriters, but back when a typewriter was a hugely expensive piece of equipment, pens

Peepal Tree beside Birla Planetarium They have stood for decades, some even nearing a century, some even before many young residents of

Since time immemorial, India had commercial relations with the West but after Vasco da Gama set foot on Indian soil,

East India House in London in 1800 Slavery. An ugly word to describe an ugly, despicable practise. Owing to what history

He is an electrical engineer, but he runs a decades-old paan shop in Kolkata, that is an icon by itself.

If Khela Hobe raised a storm in the poll circuit of Bengal, Kolkata Police and Trisys Foundation’s recently launched Cholo

ICalcutta traffic today might not be as notorious like cities of Bangalore or Delhi, but once upon a time, even

When did Durga Puja turn into what is probably the world’s largest street art exhibition? If you consider the question

Fort William in 1828 The British knew two things about Calcutta, the city they helped create from a cluster of villages

‘Nobody conquers a poor country. There is not enough return on investment.’ Can’t remember who said this, but it applies

A few days ago, we spoke about the ways of crime and punishment in old Calcutta. This may lead quite

Calcutta Supreme Court from a print by Thomas Daniell, 1786 In the past, we have written about how Calcutta Police was

Town Hall Europeans in Calcutta. This one topic has generated so many books, essays, articles, photographs, and other documents that one

When several iconic buildings in Kolkata have already fallen prey to demolition and a nexus of promoters and developers, there

When the British began building their new settlement covering the three villages of Sutanuti, Gobindapur and Kalikata in the twilight

A few days ago, the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) published its annual report for 2020, which identified Kolkata as

EThe City of Joy has yet again emerged as the safest metro to live in India as per The National

Arpita Chanda is an explorer and heritage enthusiast. She goes around her beloved city and pens down historical tales. ‘Dhobi par

Representative Image Whatever else it might have been in the 18th century, Calcutta sounds like an interesting city to have lived

Historic Jorasanko in North Kolkata is best known for Jorasanko Thakur Bari, former home of poet Rabindranath Tagore and his

On the night of December 30, 1936, a terrified guard in a three-storeyed building off Dalhousie Square (renamed BBD Bag

AIt is a narrow street in Central Calcutta, yet it bears a strong connect with a flourishing trade that Calcutta

Remember the Bengali film Sharey Chuattor? The unfurling of that love story behind the walls of a ‘mess bari’ and

A team of Ghostbusters who call themselves the Detectives of Supernatural (DOS), has joined hands with Kolkata Police to launch

‘The Legacy of Loss: Perspectives on the Partition of Bengal’. The title is fairly self-explanatory, but to make it clearer

May be the scientific word Polynemus paradiseus appears Greek to you all. It is the scientific name of a very

Turn right from Bowbazar Bank of India square and you reach Shashibhushan De Street. Keeping Muchipara police station road to

A new app cab service, RYDE has been launched in Kolkata. Passengers will not have to pay any extra fare

Kolkata has always been a City of Arts. Keeping that in mind, an innovative art campaign called ‘Colours of Kolkata’

A time travel through Kolkata is like time travel through books – browsing, window-shopping, buying, reading, literary addas and much

Chouringhee - Thomas Daniell 1787 This was considered as the ‘Road to Redemption,’ taking one directly to Goddess Kali. At least

Fuel prices are soaring at a record high across India, leaving commuters flustered. It is time to consider using alternative

Room No 17 has a unique charm, superior to any other oak laced, antique bedded five star restored property. For

9th August 1975. People in Kolkata woke up to a headline: “Television comes to the grand old city.” And thus

For the men and women of the British Raj, India was often a land of exile, which offered them very

Prachi is a familiar name when it comes to heritage standalone movie theatres of Kolkata. Well, this monument to nostalgia

Wish to visit a war memorial built by the British? This one is unique. It was built by the British,

Arpita Chanda is a travel freak, foodie, and explorer of the past. Arpita is also a member of the group

Hawa lagey gaaner paley / Majhi amaar bosho haaley (The breeze makes the song-sails flutter / O boatman, be on

It was 1942, the year that defined the fate of an impoverished Calcutta, with the notorious Bengal Famine of 1943

They first rolled out on the roads of Kolkata in 1958, the iconic yellow glossy and sturdy Ambassador taxis that

The wooden tram that once used to ply on the streets of Kolkata, gets its place of honour at the

Some roadside city taps still have sculpted lion heads. However, the once flowing mouth of the lion have dried up.

On August 16, 1897, Hridaynath Ghosh, manager of Kathalguri Tea Estate in what is now Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal,

In an age when misinformation and fake news have become part of everyday life, this story would be commonplace. Nearly

It was French journalist and novelist Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr who in 1849 first coined the saying, “Plus ça change, plus

Filmmaker Ritwik Ghatak was often found here at a table, indulging in heated arguments with his friends, seen walking out

The sleepy cluster of red brick apartments tucked away on Chittaranjan Avenue is home to the last group of Anglo

COVID-19 has not only snatched many of our near and dear ones but has had an impact on some iconic

Did ever 92-year-old Mohan Tiwari dream in his wildest dreams that he has to pull down the curtains of his

Even if you don’t know it by name, the nearly 100-foot tall, graceful white tower is instantly recognisable to any

Babul mora naihar chhooto hi jaye… the poet, the singer, the musician and the Shatranjke Khiladi. He was dethroned and

In 2012, an unlabelled size-nine shoebox was discovered in the archives of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historic

The Chinese community was among the first group of migrants to settle in Kolkata way back in 1780. Calcutta Chinese

• You are an electrical engineer, but you run a paan shop that is a name by itself, a shop

Imagine elephants walking down Chowringhee! Street scenes of erstwhile Calcutta, under the British Raj, captured in water-colour canvases of William

T“here has been a significant relocation of global manufacturing units followed by a restructuring of global trade in the past

Come rain or sun, day or night, lockdown or not, they are at your doorstep, delivering food and, more recently,

Have you ever wondered, why couldn’t the confident high walls of Kolkata’s Chinatown protect the fading Chinese community and their

In an era when it seems stand-alone city shops are coming as a better option to consumers than store chains

Burra Bazar has a distinct chaotic outlook all day long, that rings a chord with the chaos and warmth of

The majestic Whiteway building was constructed by Kolkata-based contractors, Mackintosh Burn & Company. The massive Corinthian pillars, beautiful arcade, huge

While the whole world speaks of sustainable energy and adoption of electric vehicles, Kolkata silently implemented the gradual transition to

Religion has not just divided India from time to time, it has formed rift among quite a few father and

Amitabh Bachchan, who has India’s most famous baritone, was rejected by All India Radio for a job The harmonium was banned

Magic is an art form. As a performance-art, magic shares the same theatrical qualities and needs, in common with plays,

Driving past one of the widest thoroughfares of Kolkata, comes with its own perks. Come Spring and one would find

A time when most stand alone iconic single screen movie halls of Kolkata have shut down, Metro, the landmark of

The ‘largest Buddha statue’ of India is being made in Kolkata. The work is in full swing at the Nainan

One might be interested to know what existed on the plot where the famous temple of Sadharon Brahmo Samaj was

Sadharan Brahmo Samaj The temple of Sadharan Brahmo Samaj on Cornwallis Street still holds memories of a religious and social

Remember that scene from Gorosthaney Shabdhan? When a group of people are trying to bring down spirits in an old

20 Cornwallis Street House No 20 on Cornwallis Street was the premise of Arya Kanya Mahavidyalaya. Prior to the school, this house

One of the busiest roads of Kolkata happens to be Strand Road. It is a major thoroughfare running along the

It was Calcutta when British aristocrats, senior East India Company officials and young Brits, who had landed in this native

Navpreet Arora is a story teller, an explorer and a heritage enthusiast. Does an edifice qualify as a heritage building only

Wonder, what would have Ronald Ross said, had he witnessed the string of deaths in Kolkata in recent months due

IOn July 26, this year, Kolkata was shocked as city newspapers screamed “at least two people died and several were

Rituparna Roy was in Berlin when she had her moment of epiphany. Walking through the Eisenman architectural Memorial to the

210 Cornwallis Street House No. 210 on Cornwallis Street has a special significance as it belonged to Gurucharan Mahalanobis, grandfather of

At last India’s favourite Pancham da, the genius music maestro R.D. Burman can be related to Kolkata, as the house

From House No 13, Upendrakishore Roychowdhury relocated with his family to House No. 7 on Shibnath Das Lane. His children

Once upon a time social life in old Calcutta was grand and the European community was always on the look

During British era, rich residents of Kolkata developed a fetish for importing marble sculptures of Venus. Hindu widows thought Venus

Kolkata on Tuesday got its ‘Tram World’, a concept unique to the world, where people will get an opportunity to

T“he Portuguese, when they settled anywhere, began by building a church; the Dutch by building a fort, and the English

The steaming Kung Pao Chicken with all its spices intact, no more spreads the fun of one of the oldest

After Feluda Park, now it’s time for Apu Park. Legendary actor Soumitra Chatterjee had essayed the role of Apu in

Vroom, zoom, hoooshhhh… well if a sleek Porsche had turned your eyes on Park Street and you were surprised that

“Interposed between the sea and the plains of Bengal lies an immense archipelago of islands…. There are no borders here

How about blending a heritage tram car ride and encouraging book reading habits in children? Such thoughts indeed are the

Can a song immortalize an establishment? Definitely. Three decades ago, Gouriprasanna Mazumdar penned the lyrics of Coffee Houser shei addata

Holding on to the adrenaline rush and racing a car down the Formula Three Circuit, was always a passion for

New Market, the grand old marketplace constructed by the British in 1874, stands as one of the last bastion of

Kolkata is all set to get India’s first Tyre Park as a unique Art Installation venture. The city is already

Did you ever lose a letter you wrote or failed to receive one that someone else did? May be that

Dalhousie Square is the central business hub of Kolkata that is always crowded with thousands of pedestrians, office-goers and ofcourse

The state of Indian widows during colonial times was pathetic. They were often forced to commit ‘sati’ immediately after their

Howrah is the second largest city of West Bengal, an important transportation hub, an industrial city and a major gateway

Today's edition of Crime Time is about two murders, one suicide, and a love triangle. Dating back to 1991, this

The squalor and din on Chattawalla Guli of Kolkata’s Teritti Bazar will not let you forget that this is the

Cha, is not just a word in Bengali. It’s an emotion, a feeling. You can’t really start your day without

Today's episode of our 'Crime Time' series highlights yet another recent case, where the arrest was made in 2019, and

A watering car, over 100 years old, in good running condition In the early 1990s, the then Left Front government began

The COVID-19 pandemic has indeed taught the whole world, specially communities of India who are more dependent on religion and

The Auction House – A tale of Two Brothers. That’s how British film-maker Ed Owles’ documentary starts, featuring the oldest

Today, we shed light on the 'cigarette butt murder', a fairly recent crime which occurred in Kolkata, so there's no

The northern part of BBD Bagh is taken over by Writers’ Building, Kolkata’s first three storied building. The construction of

In a first of its kind, Kolkata launched its first tram library, probably the only in India and the world.

Trams are an inherent part of the culture and history of Kolkata. Although their numbers are now diminished, they are

Often in our childhood, we heard of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar learning his lessons below the gaslights on the streets of

Can any one name the first metal road of Kolkata? Radharaman Mitra, the scholar who had enormous knowledge about the

The majestic Basusree Cinema Hall had been witness to many milestones of Indian as well as Bengali cinema. From the

Rickshaw pullers of Kolkata have always come to the rescue of residents. Be it monsoon rains or supplying materials during

In the popular psyche, a woman is seen as the epitome of beauty, wisdom, love and care but when there

A stone’s throw from the expansive greens of the Royal Calcutta Turf Club in the Hastings area of Kolkata, is

Are you frightened after seeing thousands of messages forwarded on social media as to how it will feel if you

Baghbazar is an ancient neighbourhood of North Kolkata with narrow, serpentine lanes and by-lanes criss-crossing and connecting the locality with

The grand old dame, Kolkata, has been ageing gradually and gracefully. She is past her prime and has already entered

Sujoy Basu, a resident of Bhawanipore, brushes aside the need to wear a mask to curb the spread of corona

It all began about 200 years ago. We are all familiar with the glorious past of Hindu College but there

The Mist Cannon Machine was inaugurated by Firhad Hakim, Chairman of Board of administrators, Kolkata Municipal Corporation. This addition will

Rajarshi Das of Dumdum is the ‘Mask Man’ of Kolkata. He is the good samaritan who has volunteered to sensitize

With the Indo-China conflict brewing across the borders, the sizeable Chinese population that thrives in the City of Joy, hardly

Archaeologists believe Kalikata or Kolkata was an ancient settlement and it was an established trading hub much before the arrival

As evening descends, the ground floor garage space of a very ordinary, weather-beaten multi-storied building in Kundu Lane, Kalighat, 35

One of the largest water tanks of the world, Tala tank of Kolkata, built and inaugurated by the British in

The West Bengal Comprehensive Area Development Corporation (WBCADC) has introduced solar-powered and electric vans to sell fresh vegetables, staple grains,

Yes, they are our Corona warriors, directly working on the streets in this scorching summer to enforce law and order

They were the Walking Streets of Kolkata, where sounds and shouts reigned, where vibrant and lazy walkers met, where local

Despite difficult times of Lockdown due to Corona scare, the West Bengal Government is leaving no stone unturned to serve

Happiness is a double decker bus…Sitting at the front of the top deck on a double-decker bus. Excellent, you can

In India, cha /chai is not just a cup of tea to kick-start the day - the thick sweet drink

Tram is identified as one of the unique icons of Kolkata today. Tram service was introduced in the city way

Emerald Bower to Kolkata is what Buckingham Palace is to London. The ornate intricacies of the entrance door carries an

They have not just won over the hearts of Kolkatans, but also over crime against women in the city. Winners

Saheli Mitra is a journalist, author, poet and runs her own content and walking tour company Tales, Talks & Walks But

The Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation (Hidco) will set up a sensory park in New Town, the first of its kind

During British era, rich residents of Kolkata developed a fetish for importing marble sculptures of Venus. Hindu widows thought Venus

Kolkata will soon be witness to another historic moment as India’s first underwater metro tunnel will be operational under the

Kolkata has always been a city of ghats. Traders from various parts of the country and even from beyond the

Have you ever crossed an imposing mansion on B.K. Pal Avenue that is known as Medicine House? If you did,

They are the time-telling machines of Kolkata, innumerable clocks in various forms adorning important crossroads and building of this city.

There was a time when in order to visit the Jagannath Temple at Puri one had to go to Baleshwar

West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee’s dream of creating a clean Kolkata received a fresh impetus with the Fire Brigade

Infrastructural changes are being made to address the lack of toilets in Kolkata. In a recent move, the state government

Gorosthaney Shabdhan! South Park Street Cemetery of Kolkata is often related to this Sandip Ray Feluda movie that was primarily

Century-old Kolkata Trams get a chic 21st-century transformation. A refurbished tramcar fitted with air-conditioners, has emerged as a beacon of

The narrow lanes and rows of brick buildings come alive every Christmas and Calcuttans know that if Park Street is

With the winter setting in Kolkata, The Royal Calcutta Turf Club will witness a flurry of activities with a number

It says Mocambo’s sizzlers crackles. For me they always sizzled. I was so hooked to their Chicken steak and sizzler,

He had witnessed Diego Maradona’s famous ‘God’s hand’ goal. He was also witness to 10 more World Cup Soccer Matches

I often called him the music man, for his little instrument that raised a storm of cotton fluffs going all

The imposing gothic structure of St Xavier’s College (which is also a university now), standing with all its charm must

For Sanghamitra Majumdar who was in Presidency College in the ’90s, Pramod da’s canteen was not just a joint to

1/1 Harish Mukherjee Road, was not just a broad stretch with buildings staring down on either side, some of which

Every time you visit the Dilkhusha Cabin, you will certainly leave with a content heart. Dil Khush, your hungry stomach

The Calcutta High Court passed an order for complete eviction of Roxy Cinema Hall in another 6 months. For Calcuttans

Latest QS World University Rankings Asia 2020 released on November 27 has given 1st position to Jadavpur University among 200

A treasure trove was discovered on Friday from Kolkata’s Sanskrit College --- a 200-year-old chest that has several precious documents

This will indeed be an exhibition with a difference where a 76-year-old engineer brings to life just through ink drawings

Kolkata will get a new museum at Town Hall emphasizing on the city’s heritage quotient. The museum will be exclusively

The prized Royal Gallery of Victoria Memorial that had so long harboured priceless paintings of Vereschagin, Zoffany and Abanindranath-Gaganendranath Tagore

The very mention of ‘Deb Sahitya Kutir’ brings several childhood memories, from our favourite comics Hada Bhoda to Batul the

The evening of 16th November, 2019 at the ICCR library was quite cinematographic. There was the screening of two short