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Local Markets of Kolkata

admin — Wed, 06 May 2015 12:42:46 +0000

Kolkata is known to be a prime market destination for the east and north-east states of India. ‘The city is filled with markets, malls and street hawkers with unusual interesting goods.’
Here’s a glimpse at the Kolkata markets.

Kolkata Markets

The Madness Project

admin — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 11:33:16 +0000

Two people, two cycles, 30 days, and 2,500 km from Kolkata to Mumbai.

“A journey of two friends on bicycles, from the East coast of India to the West, Kolkata to Mumbai. Travelling in the peak months of summer, through Central India with temperatures peaking at 50 degrees centigrade, the journey was completed in 32 days. The intent was always to stretch our mental and physical boundaries, and we supported the cause of two NGOs, Child Rights & You and Rang De.”

Cyclists: Siddharth Agarwal and Ujjawal Chauhan

Madness Project

Bollywood Theater: India to Portland

admin — Wed, 09 Oct 2013 11:53:14 +0000

Before opening Bollywood Theater in Portland, OR, Chef Troy MaClarty ventured on a trip to India that included Kerala, Goa, Calcutta and Mumbai in order to experience the food, people and culture of India first hand.
Film by Jeremy Fenske

Travel to Paradise

admin — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 09:46:12 +0000

‘Kolkata, India – Every city has a story to tell. A lesson to teach. But Kolkata is a never ending library of stories. Its bridges, boats, trams, taxis, rickshaws and residents all have a story to tell. The story of this film was whispered in my ears as I roamed the streets of Kolkata. Someday perhaps, if you visit Kolkata, you will have your own story to tell.’
Film by Nitin Das

Durga Puja Festival

admin — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:47:58 +0000

The Durga Puja in Kolkata – every year, for months throughout the rainy season, artists, workers and families prepare for the largest event of the year. By using local materials, clay from the river and straw from the rural communities, some of the most talented artists create some of the largest and most beautiful idols. Communities and families then purchase, worship then submerge them in the Hooghly River.
Durga Puja festival marks the victory of Goddess Durga over the evil buffalo demon Mahishasura. Thus, Durga Puja festival epitomises the victory of Good over Evil.
Film by the source project

Kolkata Portraits

admin — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 10:31:36 +0000

Kolkata is the city of contradictions, at once both utterly romantic and terrible, this city defies explanation.
‘Kolkata Portraits’ by Aharon Rothschild

Let Calcutta Surprise You

admin — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 08:55:55 +0000

Using hand shadows without digital effects, this video has been made to promote Calcutta as a destination. It weaves through the various sights and sounds of this historic city, all the time enthralling the viewer with the fantastic morphing of the hand.

The Wind In His Face

admin — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 08:15:35 +0000

In 1982 Ram Chandra Biswas left is hometown of Calcutta, India and bicycled through 156 countries starting with only $1. Watch til the end to see his passport.

Dynamic Of Life, India

admin — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 12:04:19 +0000

The most natural way of life style, the most basic living requirements – Kolkata, Delhi and Agra, India.
Film by ChengChan

The Bengali Detective in Kolkata, India

admin — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 06:02:38 +0000

The secrets of Kolkata are revealed by overweight dance obsessed intrepid detective Rajesh Ji. Mixing dance and hit songs with the harsh lives of clients, this original feature documentary provides an unprecedented look at modern India through the prism of crime.