Zebra-drawn carriage, Calcutta, 1930.
The affluent Mullick family briefly adopted this unusual mode of transport after Manmathanath Mullick, a noted horse enthusiast, acquired two zebras from the Alipore Zoological Garden to make a striking public impression.
#transport #oldtimes
The affluent Mullick family briefly adopted this unusual mode of transport after Manmathanath Mullick, a noted horse enthusiast, acquired two zebras from the Alipore Zoological Garden to make a striking public impression.
#transport #oldtimes
November 26, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Zebra-drawn carriage, Calcutta, 1930.
The affluent Mullick family briefly adopted this unusual mode of transport after Manmathanath Mullick, a noted horse enthusiast, acquired two zebras from the Alipore Zoological Garden to make a striking public impression.
#transport #oldtimes
The affluent Mullick family briefly adopted this unusual mode of transport after Manmathanath Mullick, a noted horse enthusiast, acquired two zebras from the Alipore Zoological Garden to make a striking public impression.
#transport #oldtimes
RECORD HEAT IN INDIAN SUBCONTINENT
Endless record heat all 2025 and it's just getting worse
MARCH HOTTEST NIGHT IN HISTORY
BANGLADESH
27.0 Mongla and Gopalganj
26.2 Jessore
26.0 Feni
24.8 Sylhet
etc.. records in almost all stations
INDIA
27.5 Kolkata Alipore
27.2 Chandbali
etc..
Endless record heat all 2025 and it's just getting worse
MARCH HOTTEST NIGHT IN HISTORY
BANGLADESH
27.0 Mongla and Gopalganj
26.2 Jessore
26.0 Feni
24.8 Sylhet
etc.. records in almost all stations
INDIA
27.5 Kolkata Alipore
27.2 Chandbali
etc..
March 30, 2025 at 8:33 AM
RECORD HEAT IN INDIAN SUBCONTINENT
Endless record heat all 2025 and it's just getting worse
MARCH HOTTEST NIGHT IN HISTORY
BANGLADESH
27.0 Mongla and Gopalganj
26.2 Jessore
26.0 Feni
24.8 Sylhet
etc.. records in almost all stations
INDIA
27.5 Kolkata Alipore
27.2 Chandbali
etc..
Endless record heat all 2025 and it's just getting worse
MARCH HOTTEST NIGHT IN HISTORY
BANGLADESH
27.0 Mongla and Gopalganj
26.2 Jessore
26.0 Feni
24.8 Sylhet
etc.. records in almost all stations
INDIA
27.5 Kolkata Alipore
27.2 Chandbali
etc..
MOSQUITO MONDAY
Ground crew of 684 Sqn change the starboard engine of Mosquito PR.XVI NS645/P at Alipore, West Bengal, in 1945.
Ground crew of 684 Sqn change the starboard engine of Mosquito PR.XVI NS645/P at Alipore, West Bengal, in 1945.
January 19, 2026 at 9:13 AM
MOSQUITO MONDAY
Ground crew of 684 Sqn change the starboard engine of Mosquito PR.XVI NS645/P at Alipore, West Bengal, in 1945.
Ground crew of 684 Sqn change the starboard engine of Mosquito PR.XVI NS645/P at Alipore, West Bengal, in 1945.
I'll be chatting with Hemangini Dutt Majumder, Himanjali Sankar, and Oindrilla Dutt about the supernatural in fiction this Saturday (10th January, 4:20 PM to 5:10 PM, Alipore Museum) at the Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival 2026. Come by if free and interested:
January 9, 2026 at 1:35 PM
I'll be chatting with Hemangini Dutt Majumder, Himanjali Sankar, and Oindrilla Dutt about the supernatural in fiction this Saturday (10th January, 4:20 PM to 5:10 PM, Alipore Museum) at the Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival 2026. Come by if free and interested:
Leap of the Legends - 🐯 Alipore Zoo, Kolkata.. 📸
#Street #streetlife #streetstyle #streetphotography #Photography #Perspective #AliporeZoo #Kolkata #Calcutta #CityOfJoy #EchoesOfCalcutta #EchoesOfIndia #India #IncredibleIndia #ColoursOfIndia #ColourfulIndia
#Street #streetlife #streetstyle #streetphotography #Photography #Perspective #AliporeZoo #Kolkata #Calcutta #CityOfJoy #EchoesOfCalcutta #EchoesOfIndia #India #IncredibleIndia #ColoursOfIndia #ColourfulIndia
August 6, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Leap of the Legends - 🐯 Alipore Zoo, Kolkata.. 📸
#Street #streetlife #streetstyle #streetphotography #Photography #Perspective #AliporeZoo #Kolkata #Calcutta #CityOfJoy #EchoesOfCalcutta #EchoesOfIndia #India #IncredibleIndia #ColoursOfIndia #ColourfulIndia
#Street #streetlife #streetstyle #streetphotography #Photography #Perspective #AliporeZoo #Kolkata #Calcutta #CityOfJoy #EchoesOfCalcutta #EchoesOfIndia #India #IncredibleIndia #ColoursOfIndia #ColourfulIndia
Student Entrepreneurship
Alipore Primary’s grade seven pupils step into the world of entrepreneurship | Rising Sun Newspapers
The event allowed pupils to put their EMS knowledge into practice by planning and running their own small businesses.
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October 8, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Student Entrepreneurship
Wohoo... my poem has been published by PaperBoat and The Alipore Post! 💃😍
It was such a joy to revisit poetry and stretch my literary muscles. The entire experience was both uplifting and deeply soothing, bringing with it a wave of beautiful nostalgia.
#poem #nostalgia #writeup #summer #literature
It was such a joy to revisit poetry and stretch my literary muscles. The entire experience was both uplifting and deeply soothing, bringing with it a wave of beautiful nostalgia.
#poem #nostalgia #writeup #summer #literature
May 26, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Wohoo... my poem has been published by PaperBoat and The Alipore Post! 💃😍
It was such a joy to revisit poetry and stretch my literary muscles. The entire experience was both uplifting and deeply soothing, bringing with it a wave of beautiful nostalgia.
#poem #nostalgia #writeup #summer #literature
It was such a joy to revisit poetry and stretch my literary muscles. The entire experience was both uplifting and deeply soothing, bringing with it a wave of beautiful nostalgia.
#poem #nostalgia #writeup #summer #literature
SPITFIRE SUNDAY
Today’s aircraft is a PR.XI coded ‘T’ of 681 Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron shown here taking off from RAF Chittagong, India on detachment from RAF Alipore. Just 111 aircrew carried out RAF unarmed reconnaissance operations from
India during the war. Six
Today’s aircraft is a PR.XI coded ‘T’ of 681 Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron shown here taking off from RAF Chittagong, India on detachment from RAF Alipore. Just 111 aircrew carried out RAF unarmed reconnaissance operations from
India during the war. Six
June 14, 2026 at 8:49 AM
SPITFIRE SUNDAY
Today’s aircraft is a PR.XI coded ‘T’ of 681 Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron shown here taking off from RAF Chittagong, India on detachment from RAF Alipore. Just 111 aircrew carried out RAF unarmed reconnaissance operations from
India during the war. Six
Today’s aircraft is a PR.XI coded ‘T’ of 681 Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron shown here taking off from RAF Chittagong, India on detachment from RAF Alipore. Just 111 aircrew carried out RAF unarmed reconnaissance operations from
India during the war. Six
I still think of the orange kulfi in Kolkata besides the other delicacies in the sweet shop in the area we lived for 4 years…in New Alipore.
August 30, 2025 at 1:24 AM
I still think of the orange kulfi in Kolkata besides the other delicacies in the sweet shop in the area we lived for 4 years…in New Alipore.
SPITFIRE SUNDAY
Today’s subject is PR.XI PL841, shown here as part of 681 Sqn operating in the Far East.
This aircraft took off from RAF Alipore, India on the 7th June 1945 for a mission to Moulmein, Burma with F/Lt Thomas Woodhouse from Honour Oak Park, London at the
Today’s subject is PR.XI PL841, shown here as part of 681 Sqn operating in the Far East.
This aircraft took off from RAF Alipore, India on the 7th June 1945 for a mission to Moulmein, Burma with F/Lt Thomas Woodhouse from Honour Oak Park, London at the
August 16, 2026 at 10:45 AM
SPITFIRE SUNDAY
Today’s subject is PR.XI PL841, shown here as part of 681 Sqn operating in the Far East.
This aircraft took off from RAF Alipore, India on the 7th June 1945 for a mission to Moulmein, Burma with F/Lt Thomas Woodhouse from Honour Oak Park, London at the
Today’s subject is PR.XI PL841, shown here as part of 681 Sqn operating in the Far East.
This aircraft took off from RAF Alipore, India on the 7th June 1945 for a mission to Moulmein, Burma with F/Lt Thomas Woodhouse from Honour Oak Park, London at the
This was a memorable experience last week at the Coal India Kolkata Literary Meet at the Alipore Horticultural Gardens in Kolkata. Venki Ramakrishnan is a remarkable scientist, humble and brilliant, and it was fun talkimg to him about his new book “Why we Die”.
youtu.be/A8OAjGGXuHI
youtu.be/A8OAjGGXuHI
Why We Die
YouTube video by Kolkata Literary Meet
youtu.be
January 29, 2025 at 5:04 PM
This was a memorable experience last week at the Coal India Kolkata Literary Meet at the Alipore Horticultural Gardens in Kolkata. Venki Ramakrishnan is a remarkable scientist, humble and brilliant, and it was fun talkimg to him about his new book “Why we Die”.
youtu.be/A8OAjGGXuHI
youtu.be/A8OAjGGXuHI
[September 28th, 1926] Anantahari Mitra, a prominent Bengali activist in the Indian independence movement, alongside fellow revolutionary Pramod Ranjan Choudhury, was hanged by British authorities at the Alipore Central Jail in Kolkata.
September 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM
[September 28th, 1926] Anantahari Mitra, a prominent Bengali activist in the Indian independence movement, alongside fellow revolutionary Pramod Ranjan Choudhury, was hanged by British authorities at the Alipore Central Jail in Kolkata.
It's too bad I didn't have time to take him to the Alipore Museum. Next time.
April 22, 2026 at 2:37 PM
It's too bad I didn't have time to take him to the Alipore Museum. Next time.
Some trivia for your baby cousin:
Rats and mice show increased stress levels when handled by men rather than women. Maybe this is the clue to handler involved in the missing animals from Alipore Zoo
www.newscientist.com/article/2337...
#FemmeFeluda
Rats and mice show increased stress levels when handled by men rather than women. Maybe this is the clue to handler involved in the missing animals from Alipore Zoo
www.newscientist.com/article/2337...
#FemmeFeluda
September 24, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Some trivia for your baby cousin:
Rats and mice show increased stress levels when handled by men rather than women. Maybe this is the clue to handler involved in the missing animals from Alipore Zoo
www.newscientist.com/article/2337...
#FemmeFeluda
Rats and mice show increased stress levels when handled by men rather than women. Maybe this is the clue to handler involved in the missing animals from Alipore Zoo
www.newscientist.com/article/2337...
#FemmeFeluda
'Till 5.30 am, the city recorded 332 mm rainfall in Kamdahari (Garia), 285 mm in Jodhpur Park, 280 mm in Kalighat, and 275 mm in Topsia Kolkata (Alipore) by 5 am. Even central and northern parts of the city, such as Ultadanga (207 mm) and Thanthania (195 mm), recorded heavy rainfall within hours.'
[India] Kolkata Rain Today Live Updates: Overnight rain paralyses normal life, 7 die of electrocution; IMD predicts more showers indianexpress.com/article/citi... #ClimateCrisis #Flood #Kolkata #WestBengal #India
Kolkata Rain Today Live Updates: Overnight rain paralyses normal life, 7 die of electrocution; IMD predicts more showers
Kolkata Weather Rain Today News Live Updates: The heavy rains have hit Durga Puja preparations, with the relentless downpour leading to water entering several major pandals across south and central Ko...
indianexpress.com
September 23, 2025 at 12:33 PM
'Till 5.30 am, the city recorded 332 mm rainfall in Kamdahari (Garia), 285 mm in Jodhpur Park, 280 mm in Kalighat, and 275 mm in Topsia Kolkata (Alipore) by 5 am. Even central and northern parts of the city, such as Ultadanga (207 mm) and Thanthania (195 mm), recorded heavy rainfall within hours.'
Have been thinking of the animals at the Calcutta Alipore Zoo who mass disappeared in 2025 and perhaps ended up in Vantara. Femme Feluda tails a man from the nearby quarantine centre and notices that the rats get stressed by this male handler which sets her off on a journey from Calcutta to Jamnagar
March 17, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Have been thinking of the animals at the Calcutta Alipore Zoo who mass disappeared in 2025 and perhaps ended up in Vantara. Femme Feluda tails a man from the nearby quarantine centre and notices that the rats get stressed by this male handler which sets her off on a journey from Calcutta to Jamnagar
Colonized elites really risked everything to show off their wealth lol
July 8, 2026 at 4:28 AM
Colonized elites really risked everything to show off their wealth lol
"Adwaita, an Aldabra giant tortoise that died in 2006 in the Alipore Zoological Gardens of Kolkata, India, is believed to have lived to the age of 255 years, but this has not been confirmed."
March 13, 2025 at 10:06 AM
"Adwaita, an Aldabra giant tortoise that died in 2006 in the Alipore Zoological Gardens of Kolkata, India, is believed to have lived to the age of 255 years, but this has not been confirmed."
Around 4,000 EVMs gutted as Bengal govt. building catches fire; Minister flags possibility of foul play: A massive fire broke out in a government building in Kolkata's Alipore on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, destroying approximately 4,000 electronic voting machines (EVMs… https://ranked.news/983053?u=b
June 13, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Around 4,000 EVMs gutted as Bengal govt. building catches fire; Minister flags possibility of foul play: A massive fire broke out in a government building in Kolkata's Alipore on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, destroying approximately 4,000 electronic voting machines (EVMs… https://ranked.news/983053?u=b
SPITFIRE SUNDAY
PR.XI PL841, shown here with 681 Sqn in the Far East. MIA from RAF Alipore on 07/06/45 on a mission to Moulmein, Burma with F/Lt Thomas Woodhouse from Honour Oak Park, London as pilot. The 27-year-old & his Spitfire are believed to rest in the Bay of Bengal
PR.XI PL841, shown here with 681 Sqn in the Far East. MIA from RAF Alipore on 07/06/45 on a mission to Moulmein, Burma with F/Lt Thomas Woodhouse from Honour Oak Park, London as pilot. The 27-year-old & his Spitfire are believed to rest in the Bay of Bengal
May 5, 2024 at 7:43 AM
SPITFIRE SUNDAY
PR.XI PL841, shown here with 681 Sqn in the Far East. MIA from RAF Alipore on 07/06/45 on a mission to Moulmein, Burma with F/Lt Thomas Woodhouse from Honour Oak Park, London as pilot. The 27-year-old & his Spitfire are believed to rest in the Bay of Bengal
PR.XI PL841, shown here with 681 Sqn in the Far East. MIA from RAF Alipore on 07/06/45 on a mission to Moulmein, Burma with F/Lt Thomas Woodhouse from Honour Oak Park, London as pilot. The 27-year-old & his Spitfire are believed to rest in the Bay of Bengal
88 East by Tata Housing Offers 3-Bedroom Luxury Living in Alipore
88 East by Tata Housing in Alipore, Kolkata, offers premium 3-bedroom residences with modern amenities, high-rise living, and access to established neighbourhood conveniences for homebuyers.
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88 East by Tata Housing in Alipore, Kolkata, offers premium 3-bedroom residences with modern amenities, high-rise living, and access to established neighbourhood conveniences for homebuyers.
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Tata Housing is highlighting 88 East, its residential development in Alipore, Kolkata, where possession has commenced for its 3-bed residences. Rising 43 storeys, the development offers a limited coll...
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August 27, 2026 at 10:07 AM
88 East by Tata Housing Offers 3-Bedroom Luxury Living in Alipore
88 East by Tata Housing in Alipore, Kolkata, offers premium 3-bedroom residences with modern amenities, high-rise living, and access to established neighbourhood conveniences for homebuyers.
sites.google.com/view/tata-ho...
88 East by Tata Housing in Alipore, Kolkata, offers premium 3-bedroom residences with modern amenities, high-rise living, and access to established neighbourhood conveniences for homebuyers.
sites.google.com/view/tata-ho...
Did you know? The first ₹60 commemorative coin was issued marking 60 Years of India Govt Mint, Kolkata in 2012. Its modern identity is associated with the Alipore Mint, an in-house brand of SPMCIL. More Info: bit.ly/3DYb0qw
#Numismatics #CommemorativeCoin #Hobby
#Numismatics #CommemorativeCoin #Hobby
August 27, 2026 at 3:45 AM
Did you know? The first ₹60 commemorative coin was issued marking 60 Years of India Govt Mint, Kolkata in 2012. Its modern identity is associated with the Alipore Mint, an in-house brand of SPMCIL. More Info: bit.ly/3DYb0qw
#Numismatics #CommemorativeCoin #Hobby
#Numismatics #CommemorativeCoin #Hobby
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