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Rarely seen photos of #Calcutta/#kolkata. Thread š
Intersection of Chowringhee Road and Dharmatolla Street 1945
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Intersection of Chowringhee Road and Dharmatolla Street 1945
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Dalhousie Barracks within the grounds of Fort William in Calcutta in 1885
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Esplanade Row, Calcutta in 1878
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Since the capital of India moved from #Calcutta (Kolkata) to #Delhi, for some reason the hatred for Mukherjees became evident. I can guess why #RajaJoykrishna was wiped out, but why his younger cousin #SirAshutoshMukherjee? If you are a student of #Mathematics, have u ever (1/n)
(2/n) been taught "Mookerji Theorems"? While Raja Joykrishna Mukherjee was the architect of #CalcuttaUniversity (I will be publishing the complete proposal he gave to Cecil Beadon) the 3 biggest financial contributors were Sir Ashutosh, Taraknath Palit and eminent barrister++
(3/n) Rashbehari Ghose.
Trivia: There is a debate whether Rashbehari Avenue is named after Rashbehari Bose of Rashbehari Ghose. Their GGG Grandson is a good friend of mine and interestingly there is rift in the family over this. Bose was from his mother's side while Ghose.....
Trivia: There is a debate whether Rashbehari Avenue is named after Rashbehari Bose of Rashbehari Ghose. Their GGG Grandson is a good friend of mine and interestingly there is rift in the family over this. Bose was from his mother's side while Ghose.....
Many know where Bengalās bravest son, #SubhasChandraBose - Netaji ā lived in #Calcutta, as he famously escaped house arrest from his home at Elgin Road, in 1940. But not many know where Netajiās ancestral home or āDesh-er-bariā is. 1/10
Now called āSubhasgramā in honour of #Netaji, it is just 25 km south of #Kolkata, in a village formerly known as Kodalia. Simple and elegant, the two-storey homestead is being restored. 2/10
#conservation
#conservation
Among Netajiās ancestors was Mahipati Bose, who was granted a jagir by the Sultan of #Bengal, Hussain Shah, near the Bose ancestral home in the early 16th century. His grandson Gopinath Bose was also granted a jagir in Purandarpur, named after his title āPurandar Khanā. 3/10
A revolt of Navy that would have stopped Partition of #India - A thread.
On the slight autumn day of 18 Feburary 1946 a revolt broke out in Royal Indian Navy by the Sailors. Britishers after World War 2 started to reduce the numbers of sailors. Again itās simple use and throw policy used here. The numbers were to be reduced from 27, 650 to 11,000.
Reasons sailors revolted were:
ā¢ Wages were low.
ā¢ Food quality was terrible.
ā¢ Indian sailors were ill treated by the British officers.
ā¢ Britishers called Indian sailors who supported them in World War 2, colies, black bastards.
ā¢ Racism in the RNI was at itās peak.
ā¢ Wages were low.
ā¢ Food quality was terrible.
ā¢ Indian sailors were ill treated by the British officers.
ā¢ Britishers called Indian sailors who supported them in World War 2, colies, black bastards.
ā¢ Racism in the RNI was at itās peak.
Karachi Tramway - #History
1879: John Brunton devised a special grooved bridge rail of inverted U-shape for four foot gauge horse to be later used in the tramways in Karachi.
1881: Karachiās Municipal Secretary and Engineer, conceived the idea of Karachi Tramway around this year
1879: John Brunton devised a special grooved bridge rail of inverted U-shape for four foot gauge horse to be later used in the tramways in Karachi.
1881: Karachiās Municipal Secretary and Engineer, conceived the idea of Karachi Tramway around this year
October 1884: Work starts on the construction of Karachi Tramway. Gauge of the track was 4 feet. John Brunton, formerly Chief Engineer of the Sind-Punjab and Delhi Railway, and engineer to the city of Oxford Tramways becomes the Chief Engineer of Karachi Tramway Project.
April 20, 1885: Steam Tramway was opened in Karachi. There was a ceremonial opening of the Main Line from Scots Kirk neat St Andrewās Church (located on present day Abdullah Haroon Road and Shara-e-Liaqat intersection) to Kiamari. Goods line between McLeod Road
#SupremeCourt issues notices to #WestBengal Govt & Centre on a PIL for a SIT probe into post-poll violence in the state & massive displacement of people.
SC also seeks responses from national commissions for women & children on providing relief in camps etc. Next hearing in June
SC also seeks responses from national commissions for women & children on providing relief in camps etc. Next hearing in June
Another petition filed by families of two #BJP supporters allegedly killed by #TMC workers will also be taken up by the #SupremeCourt later today.
#WestBengal Govt, through sr adv Sidharth Luthra, points out that post-poll violence matter is already pending before a five-judge bench in the #Calcutta HC and hence, the #SupremeCourt may not need to hear this matter at this juncture.
Remembering the tremendous mark left by the Brotherhood & Sisterhood of the #Epiphany in their century+ of service to #Bengal, esp. #Behala in #Calcutta, #Kolkata, & #Barisha. Privileged 2 spend a year with them. #SrFlorence became a media star, but it was her lepers she loved.1/
..in paradisal compound on other side of Diamond Harbour Rd, with its ātankā used by all 4 washing & swimming, mercurial Fr Theodore Mathieson oversaw top classical music training, giving orphans jobs in Army band & Bollywood, & solo cellist Anup Biswas 2/ bit.ly/38kuLdh
...Anup preserves the tradition Fr Mathieson created via the musical trust. The #OxfordMission maintains the Behala legacy via an Administrator. The cross is a small copy of the chapel cross, showing the resurrected Christ the community lived & showed 4th joyfully 2 so many.p 3/
Read this book at the time of #CAMS #IPO.
A brilliant read to know about the #growth trajectory of the #company & why it's only starting.
@YMehta_ @finthusiasts @nid_rockz @manurishiguptha @MadrasMobile @MarketScientist
@AnyBodyCanFly @ipo_mantra
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A brilliant read to know about the #growth trajectory of the #company & why it's only starting.
@YMehta_ @finthusiasts @nid_rockz @manurishiguptha @MadrasMobile @MarketScientist
@AnyBodyCanFly @ipo_mantra
Thread coming.š
Foreword by- Mr. Deepak Parekh, Chairman @HomeLoansByHDFC
He writes about India's #economy post #Liberalization & how #companies that have come up have one thing in common- #knowledge.
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He writes about India's #economy post #Liberalization & how #companies that have come up have one thing in common- #knowledge.
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#CAMS began as a #software development & #computer education firm, moved to share registry services handling #IPO's, later became a Registrar & Transfer Agent (#RTA). It now also handles documentation requirements in #banking, #insurance & #microfinance.
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You can feel the onslaught.
Had he criticised other contemporary religions the same way, he would possibly be killed rather than him succumbing to his disease.
Derozio is hailed as an epitome of instilling rationalist ideas among the Bengalis. 1/n
Had he criticised other contemporary religions the same way, he would possibly be killed rather than him succumbing to his disease.
Derozio is hailed as an epitome of instilling rationalist ideas among the Bengalis. 1/n
For those who might not be knowing, he belonged to Christian parents, a Portuguese (Indian based on nativeness) man, Francis Derozio and Sophia Johnson, of British origin.
He is considered to be the first Indian poet writing in English. He started writing from an age of 14...2/n
He is considered to be the first Indian poet writing in English. He started writing from an age of 14...2/n
He was appointed as a teacher at Calcutta Hindu College (the today Presidency University) at the age of 17. His teachings invigorated a large number of Bengali youth to think independently, the group which played a key role in the Bengal Renaissance.
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#UnaCanzoneAlGiorno
#24ottobre
1ļøā£Vagare di notte senza una meta, pesando la propria vita al ribasso e immaginando un futuro non certo migliore, ma solo logica conseguenza del presente.
Dopo una certa etĆ si fa anche senza vagare fisicamente per la cittĆ . Col pensiero.
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#24ottobre
1ļøā£Vagare di notte senza una meta, pesando la propria vita al ribasso e immaginando un futuro non certo migliore, ma solo logica conseguenza del presente.
Dopo una certa etĆ si fa anche senza vagare fisicamente per la cittĆ . Col pensiero.
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Chi non lo ha fatto, e lo fa ancora? Chi ha risposto no mente, soprattutto a se stesso.
In questo vagare oltre il confine di un onirico non troppo piacevole, ogni tanto si apre una finestra sul momento presente, che qui ĆØ rappresentata dal giornale.
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Chi non lo ha fatto, e lo fa ancora? Chi ha risposto no mente, soprattutto a se stesso.
In questo vagare oltre il confine di un onirico non troppo piacevole, ogni tanto si apre una finestra sul momento presente, che qui ĆØ rappresentata dal giornale.
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Nel quotidiano aperto, a ben guardare, ci sono notizie inaspettate, spesso positive. Per esempio non ĆØ poco che ci sia Papa Francesco. Capisco invece che per uno di Latina il Frosinone in Serie A sia una pessima notizia, ma sono questioni di campanile poco note ai piĆ¹.
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Nel quotidiano aperto, a ben guardare, ci sono notizie inaspettate, spesso positive. Per esempio non ĆØ poco che ci sia Papa Francesco. Capisco invece che per uno di Latina il Frosinone in Serie A sia una pessima notizia, ma sono questioni di campanile poco note ai piĆ¹.
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Gaston Roberge SJ (1935-2020), Jesuit from #Calcutta, has been among Indiaās acclaimed #film scholars. Born in Montreal, he joined the #Jesuits in 1956, studied film at @UCLA, came to India in 1961, and was ordained priest in 1967. He passed away on Aug 26 in #Kolkata @SXC_Kol.
In collab with filmmaker #SatyajitRay, #GastonRoberge founded #Chitrabani ā the only independent film library in Calcutta, in 1970. From here, Roberge pioneered film studies from early 70s. His friendship with Ray led to a creative effluence b/w each otherās film theory&practice.
Robergeās #scholarship influenced numerous filmmakers & theorists in #Bengal & India. He authored numerous books on film & media; some of which include: Chitrabani(1975), Mediation(1978), The Faithful Witness (2000), Cyberbani(2005), Media Dancer(2008), Indian Film Theory (2011).
This is the 4th day of colab with @dStephenB thru @MuseumBuddy till now we have learnt how #Indian #soldiers were represented in #art in #England though not always accurately. We also saw how #European soldiers were depicted in #India #temples #woven #handembroidered #textiles
Iāll share some photos of #memorials of #british #soldiers in #India here are from the #afghanchurch in #mumbai it was the 1st Anglican Church in South #bombay started as a chapel. In 1838soldiers killed in the 1st#afghanwar were laid to rest here, then from the other 2wars
This video is from South #parkstreetcemetery in #Calcutta with1600 tombs built in1767 for those employed with the #britisheastindiacompany not all soldiers. Itās probably the largest #cemetery in 19thcen outside #Europe #America #european men died around 30 years &women younger
Just found out today is Calcutta's birthday. 330 years old.
So in homage to my city of Beautiful Devastations, I will barrage my feed with images I've taken over the years.
Monsoon, 2018
So in homage to my city of Beautiful Devastations, I will barrage my feed with images I've taken over the years.
Monsoon, 2018
Shovabazar Rajbari, #kolkata
#calcutta 330 years old.
@PrasanthTweets, @SFLCin's legal director appeared before the Chief Justice's bench in #Calcutta High Court today for the #Hoogli Internet shutdown matter.
@SFLCin had filed an additional affidavit earlier.
For now, the matter has been adjourned for two weeks.
@SFLCin had filed an additional affidavit earlier.
For now, the matter has been adjourned for two weeks.
In the arguments that took place today, the Court highlighted that it is important to look into this matter as it will set precedents for future shutdowns.
We believe that this is an important observation that the court has made.
#LetTheNetWork
We believe that this is an important observation that the court has made.
#LetTheNetWork
We will be filing detailed replies to the affidavit filed by the West Bengal state government in the meantime.
We will also be uploading more details about the hearing soon. Please watch this space for more.
#letthenetwork
We will also be uploading more details about the hearing soon. Please watch this space for more.
#letthenetwork
1/20 Come nasce una tavola di fumetto? Ve lo spiego in questo thread, partendo dalla pagina che io e @LelioBonaccorso abbiamo realizzato per #COmeVIteDistanti, il volume edito dall' @arfestival i cui proventi andranno allo #Spallanzani.
2/20 Seguendo le tavole mostrate finora allāinterno del progetto mi ero stupito che nessuno avesse inserito, nel peregrinare del protagonista attraverso porte misteriose, uno dei temi piĆ¹ visibili anche se ormai un poā sotto traccia, di questa quarantena: la vita sui balconi.
3/20 Ormai il periodo delle canzoni a squarciagola nei condomini sembra alle spalle, soverchiato dallo sconforto e dalla stanchezza, ma cāĆØ ancora chi lo fa. In ogni caso, questo ĆØ un momento senza tempo nel lockdown, di una cittĆ senza chiare connotazioni geografiche.
This 71st REPUBLIC DAY, Lets Unite and Protest to save the constitution which came into effect this day in 1950!
Here are the thread collating #CAAProtests planned for 26th JANUARY from all over INDIAš®š³ & š
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Happy #durgapujo2019 šSo what are you doing these Durga Pujo holidays other than #pandalhopping in #Kolkata? If you want to do something out of the ordinary, then itās best to visit a #multicultural hub there. Read more on: varnikadesigns.wordpress.com/2019/10/04/tirā¦
On way to Chandrakona Road under Midnapore in #WestBengal CM #MamataBanerjee was greeted with #JaiSrRam chant by people. She came out of the car threateningly & dared them why they are abusing/slang. So Lord Ram 's name slang to her #MamataLostItAll
O Pisi tor eto raag keno #JaiShriRam naam sune. Tui ki ebar Nimai/Chaitanya RamKrishna/Vivekanda ke O nirvasan dibi. 3 arrested for chanting #JaiSriram in West Bengal. CM threatens of cinsquences after CPMF gone post polls #MamataMurdersDemocracy
Yet another day in #MamataBanerjee's #WestBengal #TMC workers beat up @BJP4Bengal @BJP4India
Polling agent in a booth, Howrah. However good to see women standing up & fighting Didi's goons @ECISVEEP @SpokespersonECI #MamataMurdersDemocracy #BurningBengal
Polling agent in a booth, Howrah. However good to see women standing up & fighting Didi's goons @ECISVEEP @SpokespersonECI #MamataMurdersDemocracy #BurningBengal
Two buildings from Two cities, Two ends of the vast country called #India but united through #architecture which is distinctly British. The red building is from #Kolkata, the #British called it #Calcutta, their financial and political capital till they shifted their interest to
Indiaās present #financial capital, #Mumbai, named #Bombay by them. The white building is in her older part. I always stare at these buildings, alive & throbbing with life, wondering if the inhabitants are aware of the #history they are enveloped in. Do they really want to know?
Do they really want to know? Or is it people like us, mesmerised outsiders, who impose these historical times on them? š¤ what do you think? #Calcutta #Indian #history #Mumbai #Bombay #kolkata #britishinindia #heritage #livingheritage #wanderlust #kolkataheritage @AmitChaudhuri
A thread about doctors based on my observations: #Delhi docs, esp. younger ones, do not touch patients. No clinical exam as is common in #Calcutta No open your mouth wide, turn your eyes to the light, examining your abdomen, listening to your breathing. They prefer test reports>
I have observed this over the past several months as my father has stayed in and out of hospitals, mostly in. Only the older doctors in the hospital, by that I mean those near 60, carry stethoscopes. Is it an outraged #Caclutta habit to examine patients clinically? >
Are doctors reluctant to touch patients now? Is medicine now pathlogy lab based? All machine readings, no human skill?
Yet, I notice all lab reports mention that the results must be clinically co-related. >
Yet, I notice all lab reports mention that the results must be clinically co-related. >
