The first Armenian settlement in Bengal dates back to 1665 in Saidabad, a suburb of Murshidabad. The Armenians soon made Calcutta their hub and their presence became “a significant and almost ...

This guide covers all the must-see historical sites in Kolkata, perfect for both history enthusiasts and general visitors alike. Once the British capital of India, Kolkata is known for its ...

Guy Gomes celebrates Christmas at Bow Barracks, a hub for Anglo-Indians in Kolkata, reminiscing on community traditions.

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport is decked up to mark 100 years of flight operations. The airport is set to celebrate its centenary to ...

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 ...