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P is for Politics, Protests, and Polls
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Hi folks! I have a small confession to make. This post was originally supposed to be about something else. But hearing my father proudly talk…
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O is for Old Houses of Kolkata
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Hi folks! One of my favourite things to do in Kolkata is walk down or drive down roads (OK, I don’t drive personally because that…
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N is for Nakshi Kantha
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Hi folks! I first heard of the term Nakshi Kantha as a child. Surprisingly, the source was not a discussion of handloom or heritage but…
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M is for Manasa Mangal
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Hi folks! In my Baro Mashe Tero Parbon post, I mentioned Manasa Puja as one of the thirteen parbons. The goddess of snakes, Manasa, is…
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L is for Lokkhir Panchali
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Hi folks! The word “Panchali” has been made popular by Ray’s movie Pather Panchali. The title is translated into English as “Song of the Road”.…
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K is for Kolkata-Calcutta
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Hi folks! There is an anecdote about how the city of Kolkata got its name. The story goes that when an Englishman landed in what…
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J is for Jhale-Jhole-Ambale
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Hi folks! If you walk into a Bengali restaurant, you will be greeted by delicious dishes with thick gravies and rich preparations. That is also…
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I is for The Indian Museum
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Hi folks! The first time I stepped into the Indian Museum, I was spellbound by the grandeur and variety. It was as if it contained…
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H is for Hemendra Kumar Roy
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Hi folks! What’s your favourite book? Who’s your favourite author? Which book inspired you to become a writer? I’ll be honest, I don’t like questions…
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G is for Ghosts of Bengal
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Hi folks! This post, from what I have seen on the internet, should come with a disclaimer. Being lazy, I’m just using a modified version…