Calcutta through Brian’s eyes
In continuation of the “This is my Brian’s Calcutta“, author Brian Paul Bach shares some interesting observations on one of […]
East, Expat Life, Growing up in Calcutta, India, West Bengal
East, Expat Life, Growing up in Calcutta, India, West Bengal
This is Brian’s Calcutta not Kolkata
‘Howrah Bridge!’ I utter in a stunned whisper. It’s out there somewhere, closer than I think, and it is the […]
East, Expat Life, Growing up in Calcutta, India, West Bengal
This is my Calcutta
During every Durga Puja festival time, I get inconsolably homesick. The grey cloud lasts until the week-long festivities are over […]
East, Expat Life, Growing up in Calcutta, India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos, West Bengal
Photo essay of Calcutta Rajbaris
According to the dictionary, a Rajbari is a mansion or a palace that was built as a residence for a Hindu […]
East, India, West Bengal
Amadpur, a place as sweet as grandmother’s home
A crowd of fireflies flickered outside the window as I drowsily checked the time on my watch. It was four […]
East, Expat Life, Growing up in Calcutta, India, West Bengal
Kolkata Fun Facts
Kolkata or Calcutta as it is still fondly called is the capital of India’s West Bengal state. Founded by merging […]
East, Expat Life, Growing up in Calcutta, India, West Bengal
Growing up in Jhargram: red earth country and wildflowers
Jhargram is now a city, a district, and a tourist destination of growing repute. However, that is not what I […]
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Kalimpong Travel Guide
Kalimpong is a sleepy hill station in West Bengal, India. Located just 50 kilometers away from Darjeeling, this hilly town […]
East, India, West Bengal
Introducing Purulia
Purulia is what mystical places are made of. Incredible natural beauty, elusive tribal folk culture, gorgeous dances, mythological connections, and […]
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Kalna’s baked royalty
Contrary to the rest of Kalna’s terracotta treasures, the Rajbari or Royal complex had been beautifully preserved and well maintained. […]