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There’s no place quite like Kolkata—a city steeped in history, brimming with culture, and radiating an unmistakable charm.
Explore Kolkata on a budget with our guide to experiencing the city's best attractions from Victoria Memorial and Howrah Bridge to local markets and street food completely free!
KOLKATA: Victoria Memorial museum has dusted off its age-old apprehension of getting clicked and is set to embrace new-age media like never before.
KOLKATA: Ten young sculptors are chipping away at dead trees on the sprawling lawns of Victoria Memorial Hall to create a natural museum with elements from daily life, which are increasingly ...
Built in memory of Queen Victoria, the iconic Victoria Memorial in Kolkata is a prime example of British architecture. It was envisaged by Lord Curzon and in 1921, its main hall — Victoria Memorial ...
A statue of Queen Victoria is placed inside the memorial. The museum is an architectural marvel. Built in marble, the building features dome shaped designs, tall pillars and corner towers.
A more balanced appraisal has come of late. “As the Victoria Memorial turns 100 this year, I renew my call to convert it into a Museum of Colonialism, revising its exhibits to show a fuller picture of ...
Over the course of an hour, I posed around 30 times. Victoria herself could hardly have hoped for more. Kolkata’s churches and cemeteries offer a more reflective British legacy.
On International Museum Day 2024, we take a look at the top 10 most iconic museums in India. From the grand Victoria Hall in Kolkata to the majestic City Palace in Jaipur, these museums are a must ...
Kolkata's iconic monument Victoria Memorial Hall is being given a makeover and will soon turn into an open-space cultural centre besides allowing access to hidden parts of the iconic marble edifice.