Kalkatta Chronicles presents a diaspora that unknowingly borrowed from the erstwhile British, accepted the order of the reigning babus but also added their own seasoning and spices, resulting in a concoction of customs and characters, quite unique and endearing.

Who were these characters? What were these customs?

Through languid imagery and gentle humour, Kalkatta Chronicles celebrates an era that featured ‘Out of Order’ stuck on lifts, ‘Loadshedding’ that greeted one every evening and ‘Trunk Calls’ that spelt urgency.

This one is a read that will have you smiling and gently nodding at the many precious memories it will evoke.

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Reader response

Loved its evocative flavour brought by your sensitive style and descriptive power.

Devi Kar, Director – Modern High School, Kolkata

Supriya Newar is a wonderful writer

Bickram Ghosh, Award winning Tabla maestro