The club lies along the eastern bank of Tolly Nullah which was the earlier path Adi Ganga, a channel of the river Hooghly. The soil of the area consisted of the silt brought down by the Adi Ganga and this rich soil combined with generous rainfall supported luxuriant vegetation. This marshy fertile area was prime habitat for the Golden Jackal, who fed on crabs, rodents, and a variety of fruits like mangoes, jackfruit and papaya.
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A walk along the banks of the rivers of the Sundarbans, in images.
-A Photo Essay Living in the shadow of multiple histories, fictions, political trajectories and stories, are the people who continue to live in and depend on the Sundarbans. An aerial view of the region would appear grey, gnarly, wooded and green, but a descent into the terrain allows the viewer to understand the colourful depthContinue reading “A walk along the banks of the rivers of the Sundarbans, in images.”
Life in Exemption: The Sundarbans, a Place To Remember
Tarini Manchanda Rarely does a journey across multiple Indian states involve only one mode of transport. Typically, if you are neither very wealthy nor extremely hard up, you will be shuffled from train to car, jostled from bus to auto, and when going into the rural parts- often picked up and plonked on to vehiclesContinue reading “Life in Exemption: The Sundarbans, a Place To Remember”
The Decaying Ponds of Kasba: A Tale of Neglect, Syndicates, and Conflicts
Pijush Dutta On November 15, 2024, a shocking incident occurred in the Kasba area when a gang of three attacked the local councillor of Ward No. 108. This act of violence sparked widespread outrage, highlighting the simmering tensions in the locality and raising critical questions about the region’s governance and safety. A Survey of AlarmingContinue reading “The Decaying Ponds of Kasba: A Tale of Neglect, Syndicates, and Conflicts”
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