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For the first time I landed in Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23245) 22 Nov

My Indigo flight from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose international airport in Kolkata travelled to Hindon Airport Ghaziabad . I had to participate in international conference in Maharishi University in Noida. I travelled into the...

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Life at waterview apartment in Kolkata

Anindita Sengupta @aninditasen (18198) • Raurkela, India 10 May 23

My elder son and me along with our puppy reached Kolkata, West Bengal on the 8th of May. Kittu couldn't tolerate the 6hours journey and vomited on the way to home. Therefore bothe my son and Mr were busy making him comfortable....

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The Spice Jet flights from Kolkata to Sri Lanka provide awesome food.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23245) 16 Nov 22

I travelled in Spice Jet flight from Kolkata to Chennai and then from Chennai to Colombo in Sri Lanka. The journey period was around 2 hours each. But awesome food is provided in Spice Jet ranging from chicken tikka to cake and...

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The Binayak Durga Puja has brilliant lighting.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23245) 30 Sep 22

Binayak Enclave is a colony of flats in Kolkata. They created a Durga Puja mandap which is impressive. What is most striking is the beautiful lighting. The entire planning of the mandap and the lighting has a lot of innovation....

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Autumn has bright cloudless sky

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23245) 21 Sep 22

In Kolkata it is still raining. But in 2 weeks time autumn will set in. At that time the sky remains cloudless. Travellers love to move out during this time because the heat and humidity in the place reduces down. It is a treat of...

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The native prawn curry is very delicious.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23245) 8 May 22

In Kolkata prawn is loved by all. My mother cooks native prawn simple delicacy with spices and chillies. But it is a watery delicacy. Bengalies eat it with rice. In bengali it is called chingri fatka jhol. It is very delicious....

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Yesterday on 1st May the first norwester came in West Bengal.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23245) 1 May 22

In Kolkata the first norwester or Kalbaisakhi came and struck on 1st May 2022. Every one is relieved with heavy storm and rain. Before the norwester temperature went up to 38 degree celsius. Presently it is 33 degree celsius. The...

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In West Bengal this year there has been no norwesters.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23245) 28 Apr 22

As the Bay of Bengal is 160 kilometers away from Kolkata the capital of West Bengal there is a coastal influence over here. Every year by the end of April we have at least 2 norwesters called kalbaisakhi. It creates strong winds...

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The white mogra or jasmine grow in clusters in summer.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23245) 22 Apr 22

In Kolkata it is hot and humid in summer. Presently temperature is around 36 degree celsius and humidity 83 %. In that weather my flower plants require additional watering. I have planted the white jasmine or bel or mogra in pots...

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The red hibiscus survives in spring.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23245) 9 Apr 22

My second variety of hibiscus is red in colour. It grows well in spring. Now spring has ended and it is summer in Kolkata. I am really worried whether it will survive the strong sunlight. There are no indications of rain. I am...

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The papayas are very good for health in the summer.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23245) 11 Mar 22

In Kolkata in India the spring has gone and summer has started. It is getting warmer and maximum temperature is going to 30 degree celsius. The papaya plantations are well grown in the area. The papayas are eaten both as fruits...

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The yellow dahlia grows bigger in size in spring season.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23245) 21 Feb 22

It is now spring season in Kolkata and India. I have planted yellow dahlia plants in pots in my balcony. In the winter they have smaller flowers. In the spring season there are bigger flowers. The sunlight is stronger in the...

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The yellow marigold farms produce flowers for sale

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23245) 16 Jan 22

In Kolkata people buy marigold flowers to offer for puja and garlands. The marigold farms in Khirai and Bardhaman produce of yellow marigold. They grow the best in November to February. Proper care and farming is required for its...

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In family cricket in winter rules are relaxed

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23245) 15 Jan 22

In Kolkata in winter people played outdoor games and go for outings. The entire family plays together. My mother played wife played my children and all family members were part of the games. Strict rules are not followed. Instead...

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In Poush parban and makar sankranti bengalies make delicacies of jaggery.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23245) 13 Jan 22

Gur or jaggery is a delicious product of Kolkata and Bengal. On Makar Sankranti and poush parban my mother makes pithe pathi sapta with coconut and jaggery. Sankranti is the last day of month of poush. Punjabies have celebrated...

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The brown crysanthemum or chandramallika grow in clusters

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23245) 10 Jan 22

In Kolkata in India the winter is almost going now. After 15th jan we have magh month and spring will dome shortly. The brown crysanthemum or chandramallika grow in clusters at this time. I have them in pots in my balcony. They...

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In Abcos Plaza in Salt lake Kolkata beautiful decorations are done in Christmas

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23245) 30 Dec 21

Many hotels and restaurants in Kolkata have decorated their places in Christmas. In Abcos Plaza in Salt Lake the Christmas tree and the Santa Clause is really attractive. Many people come to visit the places in Christmas and new...

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The lovely green lawns are well maintained in Eco Park

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23245) 21 Dec 21

Eco Park is situated in New Town in Kolkata. There are lovely green lawns. They are very maintained. There is morning dew in the grass. But the rollers make the level of the lawn even. Many people who come to play outdoor games in...

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The lake front provides fresh winter breeze in Eco Park

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23245) 21 Dec 21

There are few beautiful lakes near Eco Park in Kolkata. In winter many people spend time in the Eco Park. They sit in the sun and enjoy the outdoor climate. The lakefront is awesome. There is lovely winter breeze along the lake....

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In December many people spend time in the sun.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23245) 19 Dec 21

In Kolkata in India December is the time for picnic. People go in families and spend time in the sun. Some of the them cook their food and go and have them in open air. They spend the time in the open playing running and having...

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