Own The Past Gurukul

20/07/2026

Thank you Devasis Chattopadhyay

06/07/2026

The Christie Quiz
Open to Quiz teams of Clubs invited
Other Quiz Teams can be introduced by members of Sat Club.

Guest Charges
Veg 1050
Non Veg 1250

Elephants Can Remember

Quiz on all things Christie.
1. Teams of 3 members each please register as mentioned sbove
2. There will be an elimination round if there are more than 6 teams.
3. Think of a unique name. There will be a prize. Send us the name in advance please with names of members

Register fast! Contact a member for guest registrations. Even as a team.
The Countdown begins!

You can message me 9830933434

02/07/2026

Calcutta love is enduring. When you think of things not done is a challenge.

For me heritage is non spatial too. We are launching an online forum for discussions, books on heritage

Meanwhile a casual conversation led to this interesting project which is also a legacy

A writer during the "Golden Age of Detective Fiction", Christie has been called the "Queen of Crime"—a nickname now trademarked by her estate—or the "Queen of Mystery".

She died 50 years ago. Let's toast this incredible lady. Certainly a legacy worth preserving.

An afternoon of mayhem and murder. Food, dress up, presentation and a fun quiz.

*Concept*
Vibha Mitra

*Curated by*
Jashodhara Chakraborti
Kaberi Chatterji

*Elephants Can Remember*
Quiz on all things Christie.
Teams of 3 members each please register at the given Email and contact ID.
Guest teams may apply with relevant Guest Charges.
There will be an elimination round if there are more than 6 teams.
Think of a unique name. There will be a prize.

Register fast! Contact a member for guest registrations. Even as a team.
The Countdown begins!

Storyteller Bookstore will sell the gamut of Christie publications

You can message me 9830933434

07/06/2026

Reposted from Step back in time to the absolute golden era of Bengal🕰️✨

The streets of 1950s Calcutta were a breathtaking blend of grand architecture and deep rooted cultural heritage. From the iconic yellow trams gliding through the city to the serene beauty of the river ghats, Bengal had a distinct, slow paced soul that modern metropolitan life simply cannot replicate. This is a rare glimpse into a perfectly preserved moment in time where every single frame feels like a piece of visual poetry. The vintage charm of old Bengal will always remain completely unmatched.

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07/06/2026

Reposted from Every frame holds a Forgotten story..
Calcutta, 1945. Steam engines thunder through Howrah Station and sealdah station, letters travel across the empire from GPO kolkata. While the marble beauty of Parasnath Jain Temple glows quietly amid the chaos of the city. A time of tram bells, wartime shadows,and stories hidden in every corner of old calcutta.

07/06/2026

Reposted from Every frame holds a Forgotten story..
Kolkata, as it was in the 1950s—captured in moments both ordinary and extraordinary. A lady cycling , Cornwallis Street, the grandeur of Metro Cinema, the stately Writers' Building, the emerging Hindmotor car factory, and the ever-busy five-point crossing at Shyambazar. The journey continues through Dum Dum Airport, across Howrah Bridge, past the elegant Grand Hotel, and along Chowringhee, where a young Satyajit Ray walks through the city that would shape his vision.

More than archival footage, these are fragments of a living past—revealing the streets, people, and landmarks that defined an era. A nostalgic glimpse into a Kolkata poised between tradition and modernity.

05/06/2026

Reposted from Construction of Hospital de Sant Pau began in 1902, designed by Catalan architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner, who held a firm belief that exposure to beauty could help patients heal. Built in the Catalan Modernisme style with a profusion of ceramics, visible brickwork and sculptures, the complex sits in Barcelona’s Eixample district, a short walk from the Sagrada Família.

In 1997, together with Domènech i Montaner’s Palau de la Música Catalana, it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its unique construction and artistic beauty. The hospital functioned as a medical centre until 2009, when services were transferred to a new modern facility.

Today the restored complex houses event spaces, offices for humanitarian and sustainability organisations, and a public visitor programme dedicated to the history of Catalan modernism.

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05/06/2026

29/03/2026

Restoring job charnock lohia hospital