Colonial conundrums and spirited sojourns
It's not just a city of literature and sweets; it’s a city that harbours spirits of the bygone eras, lurking behind ornate windows, baroque cornices and weathered facades.
It's not just a city of literature and sweets; it’s a city that harbours spirits of the bygone eras, lurking behind ornate windows, baroque cornices and weathered facades.
At the 'Jay Stambh' (victory pillar) near Bhima Koregaon village lakhs of people offer tributes on the anniversary of the battle, which was fought on January 1, 1818 between the British East India Company and the Peshwa faction of the Maratha Confederacy.
The St Mary's Church in Kotgarh is a historical legacy that is crying out for attention.
The fate of Tripura tea industry hangs in balance as garden owners are keen to offset their losses and improve profit margins through rubber production. Dipankar Chakraborty visits a tea estate to examine what the right blend could be.
