Remnants of its checkered history abound in the form of Dhaka’s architectural heritage. The old city is a veritable labyrinth of narrow streets and alleys, difficult to find your way around without a guide. That said, there is something interesting in every corner. Once, it was a stronghold of the Hindu business community and many …
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March 4, 2018Saraswati Puja was celebrated with much pomp and merriment in the city, with children making beeline at their schools to offer prayers to the goddess. Saraswati puja is one of the biggest occasions in Kolkata that takes place during the period between late January and early February, the day when goddess Saraswati is worshipped and …
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January 24, 2018