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From Bangladesh to Kolkata: How the Sardar family’s Durga Puja crossed borders, broke barriers
September 12, 2025 1:11 pm
The humiliation inflicted by a zamindari family in the 1910s saw the Sardars defy social norms to establish their own inclusive Durga Puja in Kolkata—one where both the rich and the poor are welcome.
A taste of Calcutta in London: The story behind Asma Khan’s restaurant Darjeeling Express
July 24, 2025 7:59 pm
Founder Asma Khan, an India-born British restaurateur, began her journey by hosting intimate ‘supper clubs’ at her home. Today, her restaurant, Darjeeling Express, stands tall among London’s Michelin-starred dining spots.
The journey of Calcutta’s oldest watch seller and its Swiss ancestry
July 03, 2025 3:59 pm
A Swiss watchmaker fell in love with an Anglo-Indian woman during his travels in 20th century Calcutta & their marriage gave birth to the 117-year old Anglo Swiss Watch Co.
The story of Kolkata’s oldest attar shop and its Awadh origins
June 18, 2025 9:40 pm
Haji Khuda Bukhsh Nabi Bukhsh, in Calcutta, has continued to sell attar for over 200 years, holding its ground amid the growing popularity of imported perfumes
Clocks, cameras, and cards: The story of Taher Suratwala and Calcutta’s Memon community
May 05, 2025 1:15 pm
When Ammar Hamid opened his late grandfather’s cupboard in Kolkata, he didn’t expect to unearth a lifetime of memories — passports, clocks, cameras, and more. What began as a discovery of sentimental keepsakes turned into a deep dive into history, revealing the story of Taher Suratwala and the legacy of Kolkata’s Memon community.
The story of BarBQ: From a 1962 rotisserie to Calcutta’s beloved North Indian restaurant
April 04, 2025 5:28 pm
Nestled in the heart of Calcutta on Park Street, BarBQ was once a rotisserie that now sells the city’s favourite Dal Bukhari and Paneer Butter Masala.
From a street cart to a sandesh legacy: The 180-year-old journey of Girish Ch. Dey & Nakur Ch. Nandy
March 13, 2025 1:00 pm
Girish Ch. Dey & Nakur Ch. Nandy has been serving sandesh-loving Bengalis for over 180 years. This is the story of how Bengal's iconic sweet shop has transformed over time.
From Goa to Burma to Calcutta: The story of Kolkata’s premier musical instrument seller
March 06, 2025 6:01 pm
Founded at 2A Marquis Street, Calcutta, during World War II, Braganza & Co. began with pianos and violins left behind by the British and American armies. Today, it thrives on a legacy built on trust and nostalgia.
Calcutta through a bookseller’s eyes: The legacy of Dasgupta & Co.
March 06, 2025 6:03 pm
Established in 1886 at 54/3 College Street, Calcutta, amid the flourishing Bengal Renaissance, Dasgupta & Co. is a cultural landmark. This is the fascinating tale of its storied past, seen through the eyes of its managing director, Arabinda Dasgupta.
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