Author Archives: P.K. Bhattacharyya

Temples of Bishnupur, Bankura, West Bengal, India

India has a rich history of temples, that were built over decades in the past, rebuilt and restored after devastation by Persian, Afghan and Moghul invaders who took special pleasures in destroying medieval Indian Hindu temples. That had happened in … Continue reading

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Chinatown, Singapore

Visit to Singapore is never complete unless the Chinatown of Singapore is visited. Its in the old part of the town with old houses and temples. The houses have since been renovated, added with fresh paints and with all its … Continue reading

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The Immortals who gave away everything – The Tale of Bhagat Singh and his friends

Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, Shivaram Hari Rajguru and Batukeshwar Dutta We have come across some articles and posts that indicate the Valentine’s Day, the 14th of February is the day when the revolutionaries Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru were executed … Continue reading

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Kolkata International Book Fair 2016

The 40th Kolkata International Book Fair was arranged during January 25, 2016 to February 7, 2016 at the Milan Mela ground behind the ITC Sonar Bangla off the Eastern Metropolitan By Pass. This years theme was the State of Bolivia, … Continue reading

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THE BHOWANIPORE CEMETERY, KOLKATA

VISIT TO THE BHOWANIPORE CEMETERY, KOLKATA It was Sunday, the 1st of November 2015. I was relaxing after a hectic week that involves travelling about 40 kms back & forth and about 8 hours in the office. I got a … Continue reading

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