A survey to identify the extent of missing items found that nearly 30 per cent of street furniture has been stolen ...

In the mid 18th century the East India company was at the ... The French at Pondicherry and Chandernagore, the British in Madras and Calcutta. In 1756, rivalry exploded into open warfare.

Rijula Das’s translation brings alive Bhattacharya’s carnivalesque, ensuring the reader does not miss either the nuances or ...

To aid in navigation:” the political economy of cotton in the Portuguese Empire. In 1790, British envoy Robert Walpole asked ...

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THE next T20 World Cup takes place a year from now in India and Sri Lanka and it is safe to say that England will not be ...

Serampore or Shrirampur, call it what you may, this little historic town in Bengal is a treasure trove for those interested in exploring old colonial settlements.

In 1977, Kam, just shy of his 18th birthday, was able to get a student ... immigrate legally to the United States, but in the 19th century, the journey to America was far more difficult.

Kolkata, the City of Joy, offers a truly different kind of vibe for tourists. Honestly, as someone who has spent 20 years of ...

Kay Sohini's graphic memoir, This Beautiful, Ridiculous City, tells a story of migration and redefinition. Gay Talese gathers ...