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Our Kolkata
39 reasons to stay in Kolkata
1...Phulkopir Shingara: samosas don't stand a chance against these.
2.. Phuchka: gol-gappas aren't a patch on phuchkas. Try Bengal
Lamp/Dakshinapan.
Karaishutir Kochuri: a seasonal favourite, have it with "alur
dam".
3.. Luchi: puri and phulkas - no comparison.
4.. Alurdom: the world's best. Try the offering at Vivekananda
Park.
5.. Jhalmuri: a unique concoction, with nothing to equal it.
6.. Telebhaaja: these and jhalmuri are like 'made for each other'.
7.. Chanachur: many have tried unsuccessfully to steal the formula,
MNCs included!
8.. Alukabli: where will you get something like this?
9.. Ghugni: again, chana is not the same at all.
10.. Radhaballavi: try it with alurdom or cholar daal.
11.. Chanmp: even Pakistani cricketers have sampled these, in
Chitpur.
12.. Rezala: out of this world, just out of this world!
13.. Paradiser Sharbat: there is one which is green, and another,
pink. No college student from Presidency or the
University has failed to sample these!
14.. Lere Biscut: needed to make the batter for chop-katlet.
15.. Chicken Kabiraji: an unbelievable variation on the chicken
cutlet.
16.. Moton Afghani: an equally innovative presentation of the
mutton cutlet.
17.. Dimer Kalia: again, where do you get something like this?
18.. Kasha mangsho: it has become an institution now.
19.. Roll: the ubiquitous mutton, chicken or egg roll.
Unquestionably superior to any variants (Frankies 4 that matter)
in any other city of the world. And also....
20.. Coffee houser coffee ar adda: try the float with ice cream.
21.. Bharer chaa: on the Maidan, from shining brass vessels on a
rainy day. And not to be missed in all this,
22.. Pan: unmatched, even in Benaras or Lucknow. Honestly!
The sweeter side
23.. Roshomalai: a creamy, mouth-watering delight!
24.. Jilipi: smaller than the jalebis and tastes quite different.
25.. Lal doi: is an experience by itself!
26.. Sada Doi: have it @ the shop, "Mithai"
27.. Kamala bhog: a pale yellow orb, delicately sweetened.
28.. Notun gurer sondesh: a winter speciality available in no other
city.
29.. Rosogolla: simply needs no introduction.
30.. Natun gurer Rosogolla: the latest innovation. There are many,
many more traditional favourites.
and also...
31.. Shitabhog: pure white, sweetened to just the right extent.
32.. Mihi Dana: golden yellow, saffron scented.
33.. Maalpoa: rich brown pancakes, dripping in sugar syrup.
34.. Ranga alur pithey: another traditional favourite in winter.
Up fashion street
35.. Fashions keep changing. But the dhuti-panjabi and tangail look
never becomes out-dated.
36.. Dhuti with extra broad borders: the finest and most elegant
available here.
37.. Dhutis in red or black: The latest sensation in Calcutta.
38.. Giley kara Panjabi: those with the improbably crinkled
sleeves.
39.. Tangail Sari: the best in these all-time favourites can be
found here.
1...Phulkopir Shingara: samosas don't stand a chance against these.
2.. Phuchka: gol-gappas aren't a patch on phuchkas. Try Bengal
Lamp/Dakshinapan.
Karaishutir Kochuri: a seasonal favourite, have it with "alur
dam".
3.. Luchi: puri and phulkas - no comparison.
4.. Alurdom: the world's best. Try the offering at Vivekananda
Park.
5.. Jhalmuri: a unique concoction, with nothing to equal it.
6.. Telebhaaja: these and jhalmuri are like 'made for each other'.
7.. Chanachur: many have tried unsuccessfully to steal the formula,
MNCs included!
8.. Alukabli: where will you get something like this?
9.. Ghugni: again, chana is not the same at all.
10.. Radhaballavi: try it with alurdom or cholar daal.
11.. Chanmp: even Pakistani cricketers have sampled these, in
Chitpur.
12.. Rezala: out of this world, just out of this world!
13.. Paradiser Sharbat: there is one which is green, and another,
pink. No college student from Presidency or the
University has failed to sample these!
14.. Lere Biscut: needed to make the batter for chop-katlet.
15.. Chicken Kabiraji: an unbelievable variation on the chicken
cutlet.
16.. Moton Afghani: an equally innovative presentation of the
mutton cutlet.
17.. Dimer Kalia: again, where do you get something like this?
18.. Kasha mangsho: it has become an institution now.
19.. Roll: the ubiquitous mutton, chicken or egg roll.
Unquestionably superior to any variants (Frankies 4 that matter)
in any other city of the world. And also....
20.. Coffee houser coffee ar adda: try the float with ice cream.
21.. Bharer chaa: on the Maidan, from shining brass vessels on a
rainy day. And not to be missed in all this,
22.. Pan: unmatched, even in Benaras or Lucknow. Honestly!
The sweeter side
23.. Roshomalai: a creamy, mouth-watering delight!
24.. Jilipi: smaller than the jalebis and tastes quite different.
25.. Lal doi: is an experience by itself!
26.. Sada Doi: have it @ the shop, "Mithai"
27.. Kamala bhog: a pale yellow orb, delicately sweetened.
28.. Notun gurer sondesh: a winter speciality available in no other
city.
29.. Rosogolla: simply needs no introduction.
30.. Natun gurer Rosogolla: the latest innovation. There are many,
many more traditional favourites.
and also...
31.. Shitabhog: pure white, sweetened to just the right extent.
32.. Mihi Dana: golden yellow, saffron scented.
33.. Maalpoa: rich brown pancakes, dripping in sugar syrup.
34.. Ranga alur pithey: another traditional favourite in winter.
Up fashion street
35.. Fashions keep changing. But the dhuti-panjabi and tangail look
never becomes out-dated.
36.. Dhuti with extra broad borders: the finest and most elegant
available here.
37.. Dhutis in red or black: The latest sensation in Calcutta.
38.. Giley kara Panjabi: those with the improbably crinkled
sleeves.
39.. Tangail Sari: the best in these all-time favourites can be
found here.
PONY
AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A PONY
AVRANSHU MAHANTY
CLASS – VI A
I am a white pony with a brownish mane and was born in a valley. I am five years old now. These were the most painful five years that a pony can have! My father was killed by some cruel hunters when I was only a year old. I still remember the black faces of those cruel men who wore cowboy hats and hunter boots. Those were the men who killed my father for their greed and ambition. They wanted to sell my father to join the Little Circus and to do shows for them to earn money. My father knew that the people of the circus would starve him and treat him badly, as he had seen my grandfather being trapped into the situation by these men. To avoid the hunters my father tried to escape and finally put up a brave fight against them. But his bravery and courage proved futile against these men, who had powerful guns and rifles. However, his death brought monetary loss to these men as they could not sell him to the circus.
Now I am a grown up pony, and I believe that I shall have to do something for my father and also about the condition of the horses in the valley. So I set out on a journey with a mission. I traveled a lot. I went from one valley to another through the difficult mountain slopes. I was constantly avoiding the traps of hunters and evil-doers. Finally, I met a kind and helpful person named David. David heard the story of my life with great compassion. He decided to help me in my mission.
David gave me shelter. He treated me very nicely. He went from one government head to another. He met them and tried to pursue them in banning the captivity of animals in circuses. Many listened but did nothing about it. It took him years to convey the message to one and all. Finally, we were successful. Use of animals in circuses is now banned. The horses and other animals can now freely roam about.
I am now a happy pony. My mission is accomplished.
AVRANSHU MAHANTY
CLASS – VI A
I am a white pony with a brownish mane and was born in a valley. I am five years old now. These were the most painful five years that a pony can have! My father was killed by some cruel hunters when I was only a year old. I still remember the black faces of those cruel men who wore cowboy hats and hunter boots. Those were the men who killed my father for their greed and ambition. They wanted to sell my father to join the Little Circus and to do shows for them to earn money. My father knew that the people of the circus would starve him and treat him badly, as he had seen my grandfather being trapped into the situation by these men. To avoid the hunters my father tried to escape and finally put up a brave fight against them. But his bravery and courage proved futile against these men, who had powerful guns and rifles. However, his death brought monetary loss to these men as they could not sell him to the circus.
Now I am a grown up pony, and I believe that I shall have to do something for my father and also about the condition of the horses in the valley. So I set out on a journey with a mission. I traveled a lot. I went from one valley to another through the difficult mountain slopes. I was constantly avoiding the traps of hunters and evil-doers. Finally, I met a kind and helpful person named David. David heard the story of my life with great compassion. He decided to help me in my mission.
David gave me shelter. He treated me very nicely. He went from one government head to another. He met them and tried to pursue them in banning the captivity of animals in circuses. Many listened but did nothing about it. It took him years to convey the message to one and all. Finally, we were successful. Use of animals in circuses is now banned. The horses and other animals can now freely roam about.
I am now a happy pony. My mission is accomplished.
Kolkata Knight Riders
Miles to go, Promises to keep
KKR! Please don’t make us weep
A million hearts, A million souls
Are waiting for Kolkata,
To achieve their goals.
With Akram and Whatmore as guiders
The winners this time will be the Knight Riders.
Come’on Dada, Come’on Gayle
Shower your opponents with hail
KKR! Please don’t make us weep
A million hearts, A million souls
Are waiting for Kolkata,
To achieve their goals.
With Akram and Whatmore as guiders
The winners this time will be the Knight Riders.
Come’on Dada, Come’on Gayle
Shower your opponents with hail
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