Thus the midday halt of Charnock–more’s the pity! Grew a City. As the fungus sprouts chaotic from its bed, So it spread– Chance-directed, chance-erected, laid and built On the silt– Palace, byre, hovel–poverty and pride– Side by side; And, above the packed and pestilential town, Death looked down.
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Calwalks has long been championing the cause of heritage awareness and conservation and keeping this in mind we’re launching a special Treasure Hunt. A hunt where the treasure at the end of the day will be the innumerable everyday ignored heritage buildings of our city’s backyard. Our Cause: To give the city back to its
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Fergus writes of his walk around Sovabazar. You can see some of the fantastic photos he took over at his Flickr stream.
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Christopher Taylor, a resident of UK, is showcasing a wonderful selection of black and white photographs of old buildings in Bombay and Calcutta. The exhibition is on until 6th January — that’s this Sunday — and you really should take a look. Housed in an old building off Rashbehari, it’s very easy to find. From
To all explorers, whether you walk with us or on your own paths, may 2008 bring you new adventures, peace and good health.
The nikaah is over and the two are married. Here’s wishing them a great and fulfilling life together in the years to come. May there be plenty of laughter, much love and — many walks together?
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Explorer Ritesh took Sue down the walk he’s made his own — he calls it The Confluence of Cultures. It explores the northern parts of Central Cal, i.e. areas around Dalhousie, Bow Barracks, Brabourne Road, Ezra Street etc. Sue had to take a bus, since the Metro doesn’t work on Sunday mornings. She was pleasantly
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This morning the North Cal gang i.e. Explorers Anupam, Ritesh and Sue went walking around Kumartuli. Anupam has got a route chalked out and the logistics are almost entirely worked out. They spent a lot of time looking at the people of the area and the lives they lead. Here are a few things that
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The Confluence of Cultures walk is going great guns. After Explorer Ritesh’s brief break (he does have to put in some time at office, we understand!) he is back and raring to hit the streets. Among the general madness of the walk, Ritesh recommends the oasis that is the fire temple. Also, the Armenian church
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