BY GARETH PETERSON Snakes and ladders originated as part of a family of Indian dice board games that included gyan chauper and pachisi (known in English as Ludo and Parcheesi). It made its way to England and was sold as “Snakes and Ladders”, then the basic concept was introduced in the United States as “Chutes and Ladders”. The game was popular in ancient India by … Continue reading Snakes & Ladders
BY RASHMI PATANI Goa is without doubt India’s West Coast paradise. From the glorious sands of Anjuna beach to the electric nightlife of Tito’s Road, there are many well-loved places to visit in Goa that has long been popular with holiday goers. There’s so much to experience in this special part of India that it can be hard to know where to begin. Whether you’re … Continue reading Goa’s Beautiful Beaches
BY VIBHA MITRA I cherish each of my expeditions to the ‘New Market’ (ergo Hogg Market) even today, and I would rather go there instead of shopping at the newer glitzier cousins- spiffy malls and arcades. I object to the superstore experience as they are not allowing consumers to choose, showcasing brands that probably are productive financially. New Market has shops jostling for space, overflowing … Continue reading The Nostalgia of New Market
BY VIBHA MITRA Calcutta Heritage Collective started its schedule with a ‘Walk in Metiaburj’ during the Heritage week in November. In the Garden Reach area near the docks, it was not an area we frequented and the legendary opulence and folklores of Wajid Ali Shah, the Nawab of Oudh, had us all trooping there early in the morning. Metia Burj, not Metiabruz as it is … Continue reading The Nawab’s Calcutta
BY ISHRATH MUBEEN It feels like it was just yesterday when I would accompany my father for our early weekend morning shopping at Rusell Market – a dear memory from my childhood. I remember the smell of the fresh greens welcoming us as we walk into the vegetable section. We would walk straight to the stall we always went to. The uncle, or his son … Continue reading Memories Of Souk Stories
CSM STAFF WRITER The BBC reported in 2016 that the 204-year-old Madras Literary Society in Chennai was getting a new lease of life, thanks to youthful volunteers and a social media campaign. The library is a national treasure. The sight takes your breath away. As you step in, you encounter bookshelf after bookshelf rising up from the floor to the ceiling. It is as though … Continue reading A Fine Library in Madras
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