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Kalikata, Calcutta, or Kolkata – What’s In The Name?
The Naamkaran series of the City of Joy began with the entry of the British on the Indian scene….
Black Pagoda Temple: Forgotten Skyscraper of Calcutta
In the 18th century, a temple in Calcutta served as a watchtower for sailors. Black Pagoda at Chitpore Road…
Calico Craze: 4000-Year-Old Indian Textile Banned For Revolutionizing Global Fashion
Indian Chintz Shop in Barcelona (1824) (Source) Daag acche hote hai! And this Indian heritage proved it. Chintz or…
Gauhar Jaan: A Tawaif Who Created History and Ruled The Hearts of Calcuttans
Heeramandi gave everyone a glimpse into the lives of tawaifs and their kothas. The Netflix series showed the reality…
Alipore Jail Museum: A Place Where Freedom Survived Behind The Bars
Memorial for Martyrs Hanged at Alipore Jail Museum In colonial India, demanding freedom was a crime, and its advocates…
Anarsa: Indian Sweet Dish Traditionally Made From Rainwater
This Diwali sweet traditionally used rainwater for fermentation. Anarsa is an Indian sweet dish made during Diwali and Maha…