Random Musings of a Technocrat

Hello readers, I came up with the idea of this blog when a friend visiting Kolkata, requested me for suggestions on what are some iconic & happening places to eat in Kolkata. I thought why not take him on a 4 days food tour across the length and breadth of the City of Joy. Let's Experience Kolkata’s culinary heritage over four delicious days. Each day is grouped by area to minimize driving, with breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner stops that highlight iconic eateries (some over a century old) and popular modern spots. Parking tips are included for each stop. Bon appétit! Day 1: North Kolkata – Heritage Bites Galore Breakfast (8:00 AM) – Putiram Sweets , College Street (12A Surya Sen St, near College Square). Start early at this 150-year-old sweet shop famed for its kochuri (fried flatbread) with chholar dal (Bengal gram curry). Pair it with a syrupy pantua (Bengali gulab jamun) or creamy raschhora . Timing: Opens ~6:30 AM. Parking: College Street is busy; park ...

India and Hinduism: A Journey Through Time India’s story cannot be told without Hinduism. From ancient sacred rivers to modern cityscapes, the threads of Hindu faith are woven into the nation’s history and daily life. It is a tale of magnificent temples and timeless traditions, but also of social challenges and political upheavals. In this narrative journey, we explore how Hinduism evolved within India from antiquity to the present – highlighting both its uplifting contributions and its more turbulent chapters. The tone is balanced and welcoming, painting a picture of a living tradition that has shaped (and been shaped by) one of the world’s oldest civilizations. Ancient Origins: Birth of a Tradition Hinduism is often called the world’s oldest living religion . Its roots stretch back over 4,000 years, emerging from the prehistoric beliefs of the Indus Valley Civilization (c. 2500–1500 BCE) in what is now India and Pakistan [ 1 ] ​ . Archaeologists have unearthed terracotta figur...