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A Park Street Christmas: Then & Now
Christmas, as we all know in Calcutta, is not just a single day. It’s an entire season, and this was and is the season for excitement.
Dec 31, 20246 min read


Willie Walters' Jazzscape
Willie Walters’ legacy lies in being instrumental to bringing the Jazz movement back to Kolkata
Jun 24, 20244 min read


100 Years of Calcutta Winter Mornings 1939 - 2039
This story is based on facts, re-imaginations and a smidge of fantasy. Don't miss the pictures at the end ~ t hey are amazing, and have...
Dec 12, 20225 min read


Calcutta Chinese
A quick look at the history of Kolkata's favourite Chinese restaurants and the trends around them.
Aug 31, 20224 min read


1961: Coffee Dreams/Park Street Scenes
It’s 1961… A newly married, 25 year old Sushma Seth steps out of an Ambassador car at the head of Park Street in Calcutta. Trincas is...
Mar 1, 20213 min read


The Savages and the Summer of '69
“Cabaret”, before we imagine too much, is the term used for live floor-shows. The show at Trincas features music, magic, dancing, drama and
Feb 19, 20214 min read


The Magic of Time and Film
In 1952, a film, Do Bigha Zamin, was shot in Calcutta. It was the first film to win the Filmfare Awards and the second Indian film to win...
Nov 22, 20202 min read


Swiss Whispers and The Origins of Trincas
Read the first part HERE It’s 5 AM on a morning in June 2020. If you’re from Kolkata, you’ll know that dawn comes early here, especially...
Jun 4, 20203 min read
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