Kolkata History: Latest Articles, Videos and Photos of Kolkata History

Published 14.05.24, 05:57 PM

Meet Tushar Bhala, who is restoring Kolkata’s sparkle, one lit building at a time

By Vedant Karia
Published 03.05.24, 08:57 PM

Going once, going twice, still going strong: Kolkata’s Russell Exchange auction house

By Saurav Roy
Published 27.04.24, 04:30 PM

The story of the benevolent surgeon, William Hamilton, and the roles he played in Calcutta and Delhi

By Trinanjan Chakraborty
Published 20.04.24, 12:10 PM

Why the waves of protest over Utpal Dutt’s ‘Kallol’ were termed the ‘Mutiny of Beadon Street’

By Trinanjan Chakraborty
Published 13.04.24, 12:01 PM

Who were the Kyds of Kolkata and what legacy did they leave behind

By Trinanjan Chakraborty
Published 05.04.24, 03:34 PM

Intact terracotta plaques lend exclusivity to Ghosh family Shiva temples in Tollygunge

By Amitabha Gupta
Published 03.04.24, 12:00 PM

What binds the ancient Shiva temples at Kenderdine Lane to Fort William

By Amitabha Gupta
Published 01.04.24, 06:51 PM

The Agri-Horticultural Society of India in Alipore: intended to take a subcontinent ahead

By Mudar Patherya
Published 30.03.24, 01:18 PM

What makes the ancient Bhabatarini Mandir at Balaram Ghosh Street so unique

By Amitabha Gupta
Published 18.03.24, 07:42 PM

A heritage tour of Kolkata’s B.B.D. Bagh with a ‘Dalhousie Evangelist’

By Mudar Patherya
Published 16.03.24, 04:50 PM

The life and works of the first Indian film magnate

By Trinanjan Chakraborty
Published 12.03.24, 06:43 PM

An evening of banter, food and immersive learning with the Bawajis of Kolkata

By Jaismita Alexander
Published 09.03.24, 12:19 PM

Douglas Jardine and his ‘Bodyline’ strategy at Eden Gardens in 1934

By Trinanjan Chakraborty
Published 21.02.24, 06:51 PM

Love and cocktails in Kolkata — sampling city love on a heritage walk

By Vedant Karia
Published 20.02.24, 09:37 PM

Kolkata’s 200-year-old Kalighat temple gets its first modern-era renovation

By Vedant Karia

Kolkata History

Recalling the story of the cricket-crazy maharajas of undivided Bengal

Veer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar in the memories of a Bengali family: Alive, vibrant and inspiring

Remembering Sukumar Sen, the unsung hero of Indian democracy

In pics: Special guided tour helps Kolkatans peek into the architectural brilliance of Victoria Memorial Hall

Rebuilding the home of Sir R N Mookerjee — the man who built Kolkata’s iconic structures

Meet Tushar Bhala, who is restoring Kolkata’s sparkle, one lit building at a time

Going once, going twice, still going strong: Kolkata’s Russell Exchange auction house

The story of the benevolent surgeon, William Hamilton, and the roles he played in Calcutta and Delhi

Why the waves of protest over Utpal Dutt’s ‘Kallol’ were termed the ‘Mutiny of Beadon Street’

Who were the Kyds of Kolkata and what legacy did they leave behind

Intact terracotta plaques lend exclusivity to Ghosh family Shiva temples in Tollygunge

What binds the ancient Shiva temples at Kenderdine Lane to Fort William

The Agri-Horticultural Society of India in Alipore: intended to take a subcontinent ahead

What makes the ancient Bhabatarini Mandir at Balaram Ghosh Street so unique

A heritage tour of Kolkata’s B.B.D. Bagh with a ‘Dalhousie Evangelist’

The life and works of the first Indian film magnate

An evening of banter, food and immersive learning with the Bawajis of Kolkata

Douglas Jardine and his ‘Bodyline’ strategy at Eden Gardens in 1934

Love and cocktails in Kolkata — sampling city love on a heritage walk

Kolkata’s 200-year-old Kalighat temple gets its first modern-era renovation