Discovering Calcutta With Its Founder Job Charnock

Through the years Calcutta has developed as a cosmopolitan center by assimilating many cultures. But what shaped this cosmopolitan city is often overlooked.

A Malabar Story

In Malabar, Kerala

When we refer to ‘Malabar’ Kerala, the reference is to indicate the geographical expanse north of Bharathapuzha, stretching over parts of Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts.

Tant Sarees of Bengal

In Crafts, Handloom, Bengal

Bengal’s most cherished handloom - our beloved Tant sarees

Durga Puja – Homecoming of a Goddess

In West bengal, India

The festival of Durga Puja and Navratri is celebrated on a grand scale in  India. Although celebrated pan India, each region has distinctly different rituals and festivities.

Ayilyam - A Unique Serpent Festival of Kerala

In Festivals, Kerala

In South India, the traditions and customs are very different from the North of the country. Though the traditions and culture of the North are more well known, the South has its own unique ancient customs and festivals.

The Colonial Heritage of Madras

In Madras, India

In Madras, Andrew Cogan and Francis Day of the East India Company purchased the Madraspatnam or Chennapatnam village from the ruler of the Vijayanagar Empire, Damarla Venkatadri Nayaka in 1639.