Suburbanization In Kolkata Kolkata, earlier known as Calcutta, is the capital of West Bengal in India. It is well known for its cultural heritage, delicious food, and historical monuments. Kolkata…
Suppose you enter an ordinary middle-class household in West Bengal. In that case, it is more likely you will find a beautifully preserved portrait of Jamini Roy than a costly…
Kolkata, formerly known as Calcutta, is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. The city, located on the east bank of the Hooghly River, is the principal commercial,…
As today’s renowned cultural capital and the old capital of India from 1773 to 1911 under British rule, Kolkata is home to several iconic and historical landmarks celebrating its rich…
Architecture Style of Shantiniketan Shantiniketan is an Indian hermitage (ashram), which was founded in 1863 by Devendranāth Tagore, father of the famous poet Rabindranàth Tagore, about 140 km north from…
One of the dying heritage buildings in the city of Kolkata, Clive house is one of the oldest buildings named after Robert Clive, the first British Governor-General. ‘As a dumb…
Beginning in October 2005, Abin Design studio led by Abin Chaudhuri is one of the most prestigious architectural firms in Kolkata. The firm is known for showcasing creative expression in…
Indian civilization has a remarkable history attached to its core. The inheritance of heritage has imprinted Indian soil in diverse ways as a result of its deep foundation in its…
Iconic streets like Fifth Avenue in New York, Champs-Élysées in Paris, Oxford Street in London, Connaught Place in New Delhi, or the Park Street in Kolkata, have a characteristic charismatic…
Nestled on the eastern banks of the River Hooghly, lies Kolkata or Kalikata, a bustling metropolitan city steeped in history, arts, and culture. The local name Kalikata finds its origins…
Kolkata as a port city was first established by the colonial powers in the 18th century. Earlier it was just a few scattered settlements, the British consolidated and developed it…
Bridges have always been a subject of fascination displaying the marvels of engineering. They not only help in forming new transport routes saving travel time for expanding cities but also…