Asim Bando's KOLKATA BLOG

The town Chandannagar of Hooghly district has many historical monuments of heritage. But those are under dilapidation due to lack of proper care and conservation. Nandadulal Jeu's temple is one of them. It was established by Indranarayan Chowdhury - the Izaradar of the then French Government under the regime of French Governor Duplé of Chandannagar in the year 1740. The roof is of 'do-chala' like a bow and there are only 2 temples of this style in West Bengal - one, this of Chandannagar and the other, 'Jor Banglo' temple of Bishnupur. Unfortunately, there are no idols in this Nandadulal temple. In the year 1756, English Admiral Watson through rivers and Robert Clive by road, attacked the French in a joint venture. The war is famous in history as War of Chandannagar. A 'gola' was fell on the temple and the sign is still there. Clive approached towards the basement (Paatal Ghar) of the temple in search of treasure. And he had to approach laid asi

Kolkata Zoo arranged something special for the only Red Kangaroo for summer. As other 3 imported last year died, the last one with a baby getting special care especially for the summer. All the three rooms have electric fans for the air, sufficient vegetables, drinking water and cold water for bath also for her. Moreover, special attendants are looking for the animal all the time. Hence, the zoo authority hope the rare animal may feel better in this hot weather of summer season. -- A. B.

Oh Calcutta: Daab Chingri, Gandhoraj Bhetki. Aheli: Postor Bora, Bhapa Chhanar Utsav. Cupiz: Chingri Macher Khichuri, Bhetki Macher Dom. 6 Ballygunge Place: Kankra Sorshe, Chitol Macher Muithya. Prince: Taki Macher Bhorta, Bhapa Ilish. Sonar Gaon: Run Sonar Gaon, Pabdar Jhol. Tero Parbon: Ilish Harogouri, Chingri Kobiraji. Bohemian: Kolmi Shaak Mutton, Gandhoraj Sufle. Jadab Chandra Das: Chocolate Doi, Chandrapuli. K. C. Das: Rossogolla, Labangalatika. Mrityunjoy Ghosh: Rosomundi, Koraishutir Kochuri. Nabakrishna Guin: Chanar Jilipi, Daler Bonde. -- A. B.

Third test match between India and England would be played at Eden Gardens from 5th November 2012. The first test would be started from 16 October in Ahmedabad. Second test in Nagpur and the fourth in Mumbai. The England cricket team will arrive India on 28 October. They'll play 5 ODI and 2 T-20 matches also. -- A. B.

Actor Prosenjit Chatterjee of Tollygunge, Kolkata acted in a Hindi film 'Shanghai' by successful Bengalee director Dibakar Banerjee. Prosenjit was hesitant to play in a Hindi film as he feels comfortable in Bengali films and didn't act Hindi films for the last 20 years. But, when Dibakar insisted him and assured him he wanted only Prosenjit, the actor accepted the role. -- A. B.

'Jamai' of Kolkata Amitabh Bachchan wishes to set up a college in actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's name at Daulatpur village in Fatehpur tehsil of Uttar Pradesh in courtesy of Big B's Sewa Sansthan.-- A. B.

Recalling the childhood days when used to awake by the chirping of sparrows on the doorsteps of verandah. They used to make nests into the hollow parts of beams of ceiling. But, surprisingly the sparrows gradually vanished from the growing cities. Now, they're coming back, merrily dancing around bedroom windows and creating a ruckus as the first rays of the sun hit the terrace. It was a common complaint that destruction of habitat, I mean the ventilators and cell phone signals had driven out these little friends. Then how they come back? One interesting cause could be the ability of these birds to adapt to the changing skyline of the city. Sparrows are now seen nesting on the pillars of flyovers, iron structures of hoardings and kitchens. It is true that sparrows and other smaller birds had became scarce in the city. But they didn't die out altogether. They shifted their locations. But, we're happy to see them again. People's Green Society, an NGO prepar