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Foreign Embassies in Kolkata

kolkata — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:40:10 +0000

List of Foreign Embassies in Kolkata

Austria:
96/1, Sarat Bose Road, Kolkata 700026

Bangladesh
9 Circus Ave, Kolkata 700017

Belgium
53 Syed Amir Ali Avenue, Kolkata 700019.

Bhutan
48 Tivoli Court, Pramothesh Barua Sarani Kolkata

Bolivia
20 Loudon Street, Kolkata 700016

Bulgaria
8A, Middleton St. Kolkata 700016

Canada
31 Netaji Subhas Road, Kolkata 700001

China
EC-72, Sector-1, Salt Lake City, Kolkata 700064

Czechoslovakia
24B, Park Street, Kolkata 700017

Denmark
3 Netaji Subhas Road, Kolkata 700001

Egypt
11 R.N.Mukherjee Road, Kolkata 700001

Ethiopia
4 Govt. Place(N), Kolkata 700001

Finland
7A, A.J.C. Bose Road, Kolkata 700017

France
26 Park Mansions, Kolkata 700016

Germany
1 Hastings Park Road, Alipore, PO Box 16711, Kolkata 700027

Greece
41 Chowringhee Road, Kolkata 700071

Hungary
7A Middleton Street, Kolkata 700071

Indonesia
128 Rash Behari Ave

Italy
3 Raja Santosh Road, Kolkata 700027

Japan
12 Pretoria Street, Kolkata 700071

Nepal
19 National Library Ave, Alipore

Netherlands
Flat 5, 4 Russell St
Also at : 31 Netaji Subhas Road, Kolkata 700001

Norway
5B Rawdan Street, Kolkata 700017

Philippines
14 Government Place

East Peru
37 J.N.Rd, Kolkata 700071

Rumania
26 Shakespeare Sarani, Kolkata 700017

Russia
7 Alipore Avenue, Kolkata 700027

Singapore
DBS Centre, Circular Court, 8 AJC Bose Rd

Spain
1, Taratolla Road, Kolkata 24

Sri Lanka
Nicco House, 2 Hare St (28 5102)

South Korea
Nicco House, Hare Street

Sweden
5/2 Russell Street, Kolkata 700001

Switzerland
113 Park Street, Kolkata 700016

Thailand
18B Mandeville Gardens, Kolkata 700019

Turkey
2 Nazar Ali Lane, Ballygunge, Kolkata 700019

UK
1 Ho Chi Minh Sarani, Kolkata 700071

USA
5/1 Ho Chi Min Sarani, Kolkata 700071

Raichak

kolkata — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:19:36 +0000

Raichak, a newly opened resort which is part of the Radisson chain with five star facilities and cruises on the River Hooghly.
o Bus from Esplanade

Mayapur

kolkata — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 14:18:13 +0000

Mayapur is the centre for the ISKCON (Hare Krishna) movement with its Chandradoya temple dominating the landscape. Ritual poojas, chantings and bhajans and discourses on the Gita are a daily occurrence. Day tours are arranged by the ISKCON office, phone … Continue reading →

Kalimpong

kolkata — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:16:51 +0000

Kalimpong, this town at an altitude of 1250m., became a centre for the Scottish missionaries. Dr. Graham’s orphanage and school is still a reminder. The town is worth a visit for its three monasteries, churches, sericulture centre and orchid nurseries. The journey from Darjeeling via the Teesta bridge has magnificent views.
o Buses from Siliguri and Darjeeling.

Jaldapara widlife sanctuary

kolkata — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 14:15:08 +0000

This sanctuary is home to the Bengal tiger, the one horned rhino, elephants, leopards, the barking deer and a number of species of birds. It covers 116 sq. km of towering trees within tall grasslands, o Air to Bagdogra. train! … Continue reading →

Birla Industrial & Technological Museum

kolkata — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:28:41 +0000

Birla Industrial & Technological Museum was Established in 1966, a permanent exhibition of industrial and technological progress in India. A seat of learning of modern science and technology for students, research scholars etc. Has a workshop which designs and produces much of its exhibits. Closed on Mondays.

Address: 19A Gurusaday Road. Kolkata – 700019
Phone: 2247 7241-43 / 6102

70 Reasons to stay in Kolkata

kolkata — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 16:44:36 +0000

1.. Phulkopir Shingara: samosas don’t stand a chance against these.

2.. Phuchka: gol-gappas aren’t a patch on phuchkas. Try Bengal Lamp/Dakshinapan.
Karaishutir Kochuri: a seasonal favourite, have it with “alur dam”.

3.. Luchi: puri and phulkas – no comparison.

4.. Alurdom: the world’s best. Try the offering at Vivekananda Park.

5.. Jhalmuri: a unique concoction, with nothing to equal it.

6.. Telebhaaja: these and jhalmuri are like ‘made for each other’.

7.. Chanachur: many have tried unsuccesfully to steal the formula, MNCs included!

8.. Alukabli: where will you get something like this?

9.. Ghugni: again, chana is not the same at all.

10.. Radhaballavi: try it with alurdom or cholar daal.

11.. Chanmp: even Pakistani cricketers
have sampled these, in Chitpur.

12.. Rezala: out of this world, just out of this world!

13.. Paradiser Sharbat: there is one which is green, and another, pink.
No college student from Presidency or the University has failed to sample these!

14.. Lere Biscut: needed to make the batter for chop-katlet.

15.. Chicken Kabiraji: an unbelievable variation on the chicken cutlet.

16.. Moton Afghani: an equally innovative presentation of the mutton cutlet.

17.. Dimer Kalia: again, where do you get something like this?

18.. Kasha mangsho: it has become an institution now.

19.. Roll: the ubiquitous mutton, chicken or egg roll. Unquestionably superior to any variants (Frankies 4 that matter) in any other city of the world. And also….

20.. Coffee houser coffee ar adda: try the float with ice cream.

21.. Bharer chaa: on the Maidan, from shining brass vessels on a rainy day. And not to be missed in all this.

22.. Pan unmatched, even in Benaras or Lucknow. Honestly!

The sweeter side

23.. Roshomalai: a creamy, mouth-watering delight!

24.. Jilipi: smaller than the jalebis and tastes quite different.

25.. Lal doi: is an experience by itself!

26.. Sada Doi: have it @ the shop, “Mithai”

27.. Kamala bhog: a pale yellow orb, delicately sweetened.

28.. Notun gurer sondesh: a winter speciality available in no other city.

29.. Rosogolla: simply needs no introduction.

30.. Natun gurer Rosogolla: the latest innovation.

There are many, many more traditional favorites. and also…

31.. Shitabhog: pure white, sweetened to just the right extent.

32.. Mihi Dana: golden yellow, saffron scented.

33.. Maalpoa: rich brown pancakes, dripping in sugar syrup.

34.. Ranga alur pithey: another traditional favourite in winter.

Up fashion street

35.. Fashions keep changing. But the dhuti-panjabi and tangail look never becomes out-dated.

36.. Dhuti with extra broad borders: the finest and most elegant available here.

37.. Dhutis in red or black! The latest sensation in Calcutta.

38.. Giley kara Panjabi: those with the improbably crinkled sleeves.

39.. Tangail Sari: the best in these all-time favourites can be found here.

and the other marks of distinction are…

40.. Bidy asagari choti: you still get them here.

41.. Kabuli Chappal: another old favourite.

42.. Garader Sari: ideal with pujo bari, shankher awaaj.

Sights and sounds

One wakes up in the morning and hears their voices drifting through the air. So typically do they say their bit…that it is difficult to forget….and even more so …to imitate…

43.. Shil katowala: they chip the stone slabs which grind masalas.

44.. Chhuri Kanchhi Shaanwala: sharpens knives, scissors and anything with an edge.

45.. Lep Shelaiwala: they make those cotton quilts which warm you up in winter. And early in the morning, before Durga Pujo, who can forget the strains of

46.. Mahalayar mahishashuromardini

Other things, quaint and very special

48.. Chinese Food in China Town: an early morning breakfast here is an experience.

49.. Metro Rail: spick and span, and the trains are dot on time.

50.. Maidan: the ideal p lace to be on a sleepy, winter morning.

51.. College Streeter Boipara: bookworms buzz around this place morning, noon and night.

52.. All Night Music Conference: you won’t find a minute to yawn.

53.. Circular Rail: see the river all along as you travel on the train.

54.. Ganga te nouko bihar: either in a country boat or a steamer or on hover craft!

55.. Dolphins in the Ganga: if it’s your lucky day, you might catch a glimpse of a frolicking shoal.

56.. Morning tram to the Maidan: see how green and fresh the city looks.

57.. East Calcutta Wetlands: our very own eco-system regulator – just on the outskirts.

Travel in style

58.. Rickshaw: still the preferred form of transportation for some, especially children and the elderly.

59.. School van: it’s to be seen to be believed.

60.. Tram: if you have time on hand, you can see the city glide by.

Calcutta’s passion

61.. Roker adda: Calcuttans are an adda baaj lot.Mohan Bagan & East Bengal: prices of ilish or chingri go up, depending on who wins the day.

62.. Jatra: who says it is all melodrama?

63.. Durga pujo: the pomp and pageantry, reserved each year for the ‘mother of all festivals’.

64.. Little magazine: you still find devotees of this publishing wonder.

65.. Book Fair: when the fair is on, you are there – whether you love books or not.

66.. Cricket match at the Eden: cricketers and cricket lovers the world over treasure the experience.

City’s own

67.. Hydrant: there’s a move by the CMC to revive the practice of ashing the streets with Ganga water from the hydrants

68.. Italian Saloon: road side barber joints, where you sit on a piece of brick (it).

69.. Chinese dry cleaners: do a very clean job, indeed.

70.. Darjees of Metiabruz: are a cut above the rest. Even if they cut corners at times!

Centres of International Modern Art

kolkata — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:27:15 +0000

Centres of International Modern Art (CIMA) is Establishes in 1993, the CIMA Art Gallery is situated at ‘Sunny Tower’ in Asutosh Chowdhury Avenue, near Birla Temple. It is the first Art Gallery in Calcutta matching international standards and its cover area is no less than 11,500 sq. ft.
Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalay

Located in Barrakpore, this smarak sangrahalaya holds a library and a museum on the life of Mahatma Gandhi.

Address: 14, Riverside Road Barrackpore – 743 101 West-Bengal
Phone: 5600170