Tag Results: Kolkata
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A Great Robbery That Shook the Raj
On a rainy afternoon in August 1914, revolutionaries in Calcutta pulled off an arms heist that sent shock waves through the British administration. All it took was a bullock cart that ‘lost its way’. Catch the dramatic story of the ‘Rodda Arms Heist’ and its stellar cast of characters
Amazing India
The French Riviera on the Hooghly
The town of Chandannagar, a confluence of French-Bengali culture is Bengal’s hidden gem. It is also a symbol of ‘what could have been’ for the French in India.
Amazing India
Basu Bati: A Timeless Legacy of Bengali Heritage
‘Basu’ is a familiar surname from Bengal. But who was the ‘first Basu’ and how is he linked to a magnificent but forgotten mansion hidden away in North Kolkata? Catch the glorious story of Basu Bati, where a slice of the nation’s history was made
Amazing India
Chandraketugarh: An Enigma in Bengal
The ancient and mysterious archaeological settlement of Chandraketugarh has been neglected by historians and governments across time. As a result, it has been plundered for its rich terracotta artefacts, which are now in museums around the world