The American City Bengal Forgot
How the United States quietly built a functioning American township on the Hooghly to sustain victory in Asia during the Second World War
How the United States quietly built a functioning American township on the Hooghly to sustain victory in Asia during the Second World War
We are all caught up in our private traps,” as Norman Bates in Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 thriller Psycho would have audiences believe.
A South Kolkata residential society organizes a spiritual festival on a stormy evening to commemorate the blessings of Lord Jagannath Bin hari kripa trina nahi dole….
Selling a mass-produced synthetic stringed instrument as an authentic Tripura Sarinda is now a punishable offense just like counterfeiting a luxury watch is.
It is heartening to see that steps are actually being taken to address the issue of littering in public places.
As Bangladesh is surrounded by India (leaving aside a few kilometers under Myanmar and the Bay of Bengal), any disturbance in the south Asian nation possesses the potential to negatively impact eastern India, precisely the north-eastern region.
The Me-gong Festival of Meghalaya has emerged in recent years as one of the most vibrant cultural showcases in India’s Northeast, a celebration that fuses tradition with modernity and positions the Garo Hills as a global stage for music, art, and community spirit.
In the second of a three-part series, RAJA M interviews Grok, an AI entity, to mark the second year of its existence.
Madhya Pradesh is a state often referred to as the heart of India. As I mentioned in the earlier part of this travelogue, it is perfect for a local, offbeat itinerary. You can visit a magnificent fort, dam, ancient temples, community-run homestays, a tiger reserve, and much more.
Yesterday, I took the train from Monopoli, where I’m currently staying, to visit the ancient and magical town of Ostuni—affectionately known as La Città Bianca, the White City.
