The Maimed Mansions Of Calcutta Home to the most opulent, a lifestyle unimaginably grandiose, there are gems tucked away in every corner! The Stained glass, the Billiard Room and the Library. The four poster bed, The gorgeous chandeliers, the “Pankha”, the Gardens with the hum of the birds and the hibiscus. The lovers playing hide and […]
12th Mar 2022-Country Squire
The Nostalgia of New Market I love New Market (ergo Hogg Market) even today and would rather go there instead of shopping at the glitzier cousins the newer spiffy malls and arcades. I object to the superstore experience as they are not allowing consumers to choose, showcasing brands which probably are productive financially. New Market has […]
-Country Squire, Calcutta Cauldron, Heritage
Gandhi, in my growing up years was just a grand man who got us our independence. A page in our History books. Much water has flown under the bridge I am now wiser and understand his vision, his way! A textile person now, I understand the importance of Swadeshi, the Charkha and Khadi. Khadi is […]
08th Mar 2022-Country Squire, Environment & Sustainability, Issues - Ins and Outs, - Causes Textiles & Artisans
Bus Bas I was inching forward at the crossing of Lansdowne Road and Lansdowne Terrace, opposite Ramakrishna Mission Hospital, when boom a bus coming down at breakneck speed crashed into my left side and zoomed ahead regardless. The police on duty and bystanders rushed ahead and stopped the bus to reprimand him. Concerned that it […]
16th Feb 2022-Country Squire
The Literati Affair The Lit Fest has become an important winter activity in Kolkata. The schedules are perused. Shortlists are made according to author choices and venues. Packing a bag with food, water, books to read, and knitting it is a daily outing soaking in the sunshine and erudition. Dalrymple, Shashi Tharoor, Ruskin Bond, Devdutt […]
-Country Squire
