History

Nov 15, 20223 min read

Metcalfe Hall's journery from a library to a museum

A brief history of the Metcalfe Hall and the current museum exhibit called "Ami Kolkata" By Nilanjana Guha with photos by Abir Ganguly...

Sep 9, 20221 min read

Cossimbazar Rajbari

Written by Nilanjana Guha with images by Soham Bhattacharya Cossimbazar, sandwiched between Murshidabad & Berhampore was once a...

Aug 30, 20222 min read

Neveh Shalome Synagogue

A look at the first Jewish Synagogue in Calcutta Written by Taste of Calcutta with images by Abir Ganguly The first Jewish settlers were...

Aug 24, 20222 min read

Magen David Synagogue in Calcutta

A look at one of the few surviving and currently accessible synagogues built by the Jews of Calcutta Written by Taste of Calcutta with...

Oct 6, 20182 min read

Mullick Ghat Flower Market during the Pujos

With more than a hundred and twenty five years of selling flowers, the flower market in Mullick Ghat is now the biggest of its kind in...

Sep 15, 20181 min read

The Idol Makers of Kalighat Potua Para

Kalighat Kumor Para came into prominence along with Kalighat potua para. Known for idols of Goddess Kali during Kalipujo or Diwali, the...

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