Dhapa

Had breakfast comprising of toast, vegemite and masala chai in our hotel room again today. Our hotel supplies us with a newspaper which offers an interesting read each morning. It is somewhat of an eyeopener offering one a slight clue as to how the Belgani middle class ignores the pressing poverty issues for example when [...]

Awesome novel by Kwai-Yunli about Chinatown’s people in Kolkata(India), their little secrets and simple lives.

Here is a news video i found in YouTube showing Tangra, ChinaTown in India

WILLIAM Yeh’s family has lived in India for generations. Still, the 33-year-old restaurant manager, a member of a small ethnic Chinese community in Kolkata, says he does not feel Indian.

As many as 11 tanneries have been shut down following a directive issued by Calcutta High Court last week. Traffic on the EM Bypass-Park Circus crossing was thrown out of gear for about half an hour on Tuesday afternoon after Trinamool Congress leader Javed Khan blocked the No. 4 bridge in protest against the closure.

Four tanneries were shut down on Monday for spreading pollution. These include Bengal Tannery Industry in Gholam Gilani Khan Road and Dali Industries at MatheswarTala in Tangra. The closure came following a directive issued by Calcutta High Court a week ago.

A visit to Chinatown is always visually exciting and interesting. But to connect yourself to the spirit of Chinatown and its historical memories, you need to know its history and embrace its shared memories. That’s what makes the experience unique.