The first Armenian settlement in Bengal dates back to 1665 in Saidabad, a suburb of Murshidabad. The Armenians soon made ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

"From 25,000 in 2019-20, the number of yellow taxis witnessed a steady dip in the city and its neighbourhood. It went down to ...

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 ...

Alumni of La Martiniere College, Lucknow, condemned the covering of engraved steps at La Martiniere for Boys, Kolkata, with marble. They emphasized that such an erasure of heritage would not occur ...