Kolkata

The fun of travelling to a place is when one knows where to go, what to do and especially what to gorge on. Kolkata being a metropolitan city is also a tourist spot. There are many a places of significance one ...

In a way,  each and every square inch of space in Kolkata is a tourist place. The former capital of colonial India, Kolkata or the erstwhile Calcutta is a paradox wrapped in itself. Visions of grandeur and culture abound here which ...

Diwali is the festival of lights and is celebrated all over India. It is a festival that is celebrated by people of all religion and caste where families and friends join together to play with lights and sound making it colourful ...

As one of the important cosmopolitan cities in India, Kolkata is home to an array of people, be it locals or migrants. With its rich history and deep rooted culture Kolkata is also an important tourist destination of India. With numerous ...

Kolkata is a city which is known for its heritage and rich culture, along with its spectacular attractions in the form of forts, parks, museums and temples. Apart from that the spirited people of Kolkata are known to celebrate the festival ...

As one of the major tourist destinations of India, Kolkata is a state that is also rich in its culture and heritage. With numerous places that are visit-worthy, Kolkata attracts a host of visitors every year from all around the globe. ...

This October, the nation of India prepares to celebrate one of its most prominent festivals - Durga Puja. Popularly known as Dasara and Navaratri, Durga Puja is a celebration which showcases the triumph of Goddess Durga over demon Mahishasura. Goddess Durga ...

As a capital city of West Bengal, Kolkata is known for its rich cultural roots that are evident even to this day. Kolkata is famous throughout history for its contribution towards arts and literature, the city is also home to the ...

A traveller in the exciting pursuit of knowledge, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was a philosopher-statesman and a teacher-par-excellence. He was the first Vice President and the second President of India. Born on 5th of September 1888, his birthday is celebrated as Teacher's Day ...

Ever wondered where your favourite Indian writers hail from? Where they first saw the ray of light (or the lack of it) in themselves and the world around? And where they started their journey? Where they were first inspired? Where they ...

Museums are the best means to encounter a vintage past. A historical travel through the collections of a museum gives enormous informations, through models, statues or manuscripts. People harbouring special affection towards archaelogy or anthropology, geology or art can always fall ...