TURQUOISE CHILL

Ok, as weird as this might seem and before you start jumping to conclusions that Kolkata has made me a workaholic or that I'm so bored that I'm workin on Republic Day. It just so happens that it seemed like the most convenient day to roam the streets and get my work done faster than usual. Anyway Kaushik and I got underway with our outdoor recce and once we were done, decided to grab a bite at Nizam's, because there was an urge to indulge in some Biryani. Good old Kolkata Biryani just meant Nizam's. Surprise! Surprise! The recently re-opened Biryani capital was yet again beleaguered by labour (laal-jhanda) trouble and we just as well got to try Bihar Restaurant next door to it. The most hilarious part of the meal at Bihar Restaurant was when I was done with my biryani, one of the young waiter boys dived under my chair. Only after a couple of minutes did I realise what had just transpired under my table. He was chasing somebody lunch out of the the main door of the Resta...

I was driving back home at some godforsaken hour of the night, as usual and I spotted this truck, perched on the divider in the middle of the road. I’m guessing its going to be quite a task for the tow truck to get this one out in a jiffy!

I got a great deal on these suits and surprised myself firstly by wearing them to office. So you can imagine what kind of shock I sent my colleagues into.

I was walking back home and came across this shop on Bright Street. Bright "Kafan" Shop. Yes, Yes! It’s a Muslim shop that sells Coffins. And I thought I had seen everything!

The greats were performing at The Dalhousie Institute and I managed to get passes to the event. Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter, two of the greatest Jazz Musicians in Kolkata; I’m actually amazed that they’d make a stop in the city. I guess people around the world know that Kolkata has taste and appreciation for great music.

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