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Weird History of National Library, Kolkata
Weird History of National Library, Kolkata

The National Library is located at the Belvedere Road in Alipore, Kolkata in the state of West Bengal. It is known for its rare collection of books. Belvedere House, as the National Library building was known during the British Raj was among the several buildings built in Alipore by Mir Jafar during the 1760s. He gifted it to the first Governor General of India, Lord Warren Hastings. Later Hastings sold it and the house became the official residence of the Lt Governor of Bengal. From 1854 to 1911, Belvedere housed a number of Lt Governors till the British capital shifted to Delhi. Read more »

Top 5 Most Haunted and Spookiest Places in Kolkata
Top 5 Most Haunted and Spookiest Places in Kolkata

West Bengal is a very important state of Indian Sub-continent. It is located on the east and the capital city is Kolkata (earlier known as Calcutta). It is a popular tourist destination in India with an array of historic places to visit. The colonial architecture of the city attracts various visitors from all parts of the globe. Some of the buildings and monuments here are century old and are the hot spots of the metro city. However Kolkata is also famous for the black magic stories and some of the haunted places which are a popular tourist spot as well. Following is a list of Top 5 Mos... Read more »

Kolkata - The New York of India (Part II)
Kolkata - The New York of India (Part II)

Kolkata, The capital city of West Bengal, is full of historic monuments, ancient buildings which are the imprints of the British Raj, religious places and many more other tourist attractions. It was not easy to cover them in one single article "Kolkata - The New York of India ". So I decides to showcase the major tourist attraction of Kolkata in this "Kolkata - The New York of India (Part II)" article. Here I have listed the other top 25 tourist places of Kolkata. Read more »

Kolkata - The New York of India
Kolkata - The New York of India

Kolkata has so much to lure its visitors. The place is a great tourist attraction for the people coming to India. Kolkata formerly known as Calcutta is the capital city of West Bengal. Kolkata is the New York of Indian sub-continent. Kolkata is the second largest city in India and the third largest metropolitan of the country. The City is located in the eastern part of India on the banks of River Hooghly. Untill 1911 Calcutta was the capital of India during British rule. Kolkata was once the center for education, science, industry, culture and politics in India. Kolkata is now a charming ci... Read more »


Ajmer, Madina Of India

Ajmer, Madina Of India

Ajmer is a city located in the State of Rajasthan in India and is one of the places that are frequented by tourists from all over the wor...


Nainital: Glimpses of Himalayas

Nainital: Glimpses of Himalayas

Nainital is a town in the Indian state of Uttarakhand and is located in the Kumaon foothills of the outer Himalayas. Situated at a height...

A Guide to Backpacking In India

A Guide to Backpacking In India

In my previous post Backpacking Across India I wrote about the draws of backpacking across India- it's highs, it's lows and the typical t...

Ujjain - A Religious and Spiritual Tourist Destination in India

Ujjain - A Religious and Spiritual Tourist Dest...

Ujjain is one of the holy cities of India situated in Madhya Pradesh. The city has numerous religious places that are a must visit destin...

The Latest mobile phone updates

The Latest mobile phone updates

The new mobiles being launched are from Sony Ericsson, Nokia and the latest one Virgin Mobiles.

Palace on Wheels: The Full Itinerary

Palace on Wheels: The Full Itinerary

India has always been very popular for the grand endeavors, rich and royal past. Therefore, if you are thinking of a luxurious vacation t...

Google launches YouTube India

Google launches YouTube India

The world renowned popular video sharing site YouTube has got its own Indian website now. Google has launched YouTube India, the url for ...

Hindi Movie Reviews

Hindi Movie Reviews

Watch out latest Bollywood movie Reviews and Previews.

Places to See in India - Adventure Destinations You Can’t Miss When in India

Places to See in India - Adventure Destinations...

If you are an adventure enthusiast and looking for some great adventure travel destinations, then India would be an apt place to be in. I...

Jhansi: Historical Wonders

Jhansi: Historical Wonders

Jhansi is a city located in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India and is of great historical importance which has found its way into textbo...

Top Rated Spas in Koregoan Park

Top Rated Spas in Koregoan Park

Ayurveda is recognized by the World Health Organization as an effective health science, one of the oldest bodies of knowledge in human cu...

The Unattractive Landscapes of Mumbai

The Unattractive Landscapes of Mumbai

Mumbai despite being the City of Dreams, Place of a Lifetime, The Manhattan of India, Land of Bollywood, India's economic powerhouse, fai...

Funny Indian Commerials (Ads)

Funny Indian Commerials (Ads)

Here are some Funny Indian Television Commercials.

Dr. Manmohan Singh's Resume

Dr. Manmohan Singh's Resume

This is the best resume one can ever see in his / her life. The Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh is probably the most qualified...

Mouth Watering Hyderabadi Biryani

Mouth Watering Hyderabadi Biryani

Hyderabadi Biryaniis a popular non-vegetarian food in India which belongs to Hyderabad. It is the traditional celebration meal prepared u...

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