The legendary Aminia Restaurant at Esplanade, Kolkata, received the INTACH Heritage Culinary Recognition Blue Plaque, acknowledging its longstanding contribution to the city’s Mughlai culinary traditions. The plaque unveiling celebrated Aminia’s legacy as a heritage dining destination in Kolkata.
Kolkata’s iconic Balwant Singh Dhaba, famous for its chai and North Indian fare, was honoured with the INTACH Heritage Culinary Recognition Blue Plaque. The event highlighted the role of timeless eateries in preserving India’s food heritage.
A Chapter meeting was held at the Sea Explorers’ Institute (SEI), Outram Ghat, Kolkata, where members discussed upcoming heritage initiatives. The session featured a documentary on SEI’s founder and a presentation by Dr. (Mrs.) Sudeshna Chatterjee, Secretary General, on plans… Read More »INTACH Chapter Meeting at Sea Explorers’ Institute, Outram Ghat
In collaboration with Sri Sri Academy, the INTACH Calcutta Regional Chapter conducted the INTACH National Heritage Quiz 2024 to engage students in heritage awareness through competitive learning. The event was marked by enthusiasm and deep interest in India’s legacy.
INTACH member Mr. Kamal Banerjee delivered an insightful lecture on “Unprotected Built Heritage of Bengal”, with a focus on terracotta architecture, at the Art Appreciation Classes hosted by Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Golpark. His talk shed light on vulnerable… Read More »Lecture on Terracotta Heritage by Kamal Banerjee at RKM Institute
The Calcutta Chapter was requested by the AH Division to oversee the restoration of Old Palace Udaipur in Tripura, Agartala; the project is completed satisfactorily.
A project supported by INTACH, facilitated by Ahana and HSWS in Kalimpong, Kurseong and Darjeeling districts of West Bengal’s northern region. Aimed to revive traditional weaving techniques used by hill tribes women and develop wearables using traditional weaving patterns and… Read More »Revival of Traditional Art of Weaving in Kalimpong district, West Bengal
The pottery training workshop was held for the school students to develop interest and skill in them as a career option. Conducted by Master Potter Anup Pal under the aegis of INTACH Calcutta Chapter and HECS.
On a visit to the mangrove plantation site the 7-8 months old saplings were found to be growing rapidly with branches and breathing roots appearing. The plantation work provides an earning opportunity to local people who are happy and cooperating… Read More »Mangrove Plantation Raimangal River Bank, Hingalganj, Sundarbans
A celebrated café in Kolkata was recently recognized with the INTACH Heritage Culinary Recognition Blue Plaque, honouring its longstanding presence in the city’s food culture. The event celebrated the café’s history and continued contribution to Kolkata’s dining heritage.
