Imagine a city where vibrant colours of joy paint the lives of its people, even as they face some of the harshest struggles.

Nowhere in the world has one particular “history” ruled absolute. The same can be said about Calcutta (now Kolkata) too, as recorded by the self-trained historian, P Thankappan Nair ...

The Jewish community in Kolkata came from all over the Middle East, from places like Syria and Iraq. Once home to around ...

Devasis Chattopadhyay takes you through nine compelling stories of forgotten lives that shaped the cultural and historical history of Kolkata, writes Abhi Singhal Harry Hobbs of Kolkata and Other ...

Its courtyard, which is decorated with innumerable tombstones, war memorials, stone tablets, graves, paintings and other historical artifacts, is a goldmine for one who is interested in knowing ...

According to H.R. Panckridge, who wrote a short history of the club, Finch is supposed to have told the gathering that if London clubs had proved beneficial, so would a similar club in Calcutta, where ...

Star Theatre is a cultural institution of Kolkata. However, in its history lies the betrayal of a woman who helped build it.

Cheltenham is known for many things – as a grand Regency spa town, the home of the Gold Cup and a busy calendar of literary and food festivals, plus perhaps GCHQ… but less so its history as the ...

Around 1,500 metered yellow taxis in West Bengal would be phased out by the end of next year as commercial vehicles older ...

Winter in Kolkata offers unforgettable experiences for everyone who enjoys history, cuisine, or leisurely walks. Kolkata’s mild winters make exploring the city’s rich heritage and cultural ...

A remarkable achievement.’ Dipesh Chakrabarty, The University of Chicago, Illinois ‘This fascinating cultural history of cricket in post-colonial Calcutta breaks new ground both in the depth of its ...