Sunday, 18 January 2015

Great Eastern Hotel- a great history to remember

Great Eastern Hotel Kolkata – The Jewel of the East with a Rich Colonial Legacy   Kolkata’s oldest grande dame, the Great Eastern Hotel, o...

Sunday, 5 January 2014

The Jewish connection & the elegant mansion

Esplanade mansion  The Esplanade Mansion  Esplanade Mansion is undoubtedly one of the majestic and beautiful structures of Kolkata....

Thursday, 30 May 2013

Royal Insurance Building- a must to the visitors

Royal Insurance Building Royal Insurance Building from the Eastern side This is one of the main attraction among foreigners in Kolka...

Sunday, 10 March 2013

The Treasury Building & Spence's Hotel: the connection

The Treasury Building, Calcutta  Treasury Building from the South- Eastern corner  The Treasury Building is located near the High ...

Thursday, 6 December 2012

Dead Letter Office : the graveyard of untraceable letters

Dead Letter Office, Calcutta  ( Taken in 1878. The bus terminus at BBD Bag at present was certainly not there. Not even the...

Tuesday, 13 November 2012

Commercial Library Building of Kolkata

Commercial Library Building  Located at the crossing of Council House Street and Hare Street the  gorgeously beautiful  structure...

Sunday, 12 August 2012

Greek connection through The Metcalfe Hall

The Metcalfe Hall Those who have already seen the ancient Greek temples in Athens, you may also find an interesting item in the Indi...