December in Allahabad

Since my childhood, this time of the year has had its charms, one of them being the Shilp Mela organized at NCZCC. NCZCC is the zonal cultural centre of the northern part of India. One among the seven cultural centres under the Ministry of Culture in India, the main purpose here is to preserve and promote cultural and literary activities for the development of the creative and innovative faculties of the people.   Picture Credits: Ahmed Khan The Shilp Mela […]

A day in chowk

When it comes to shopping, almost every city in India has its own main market popularly known as Chowk, which is located towards the centre of the city. So do we, the Allahabadis. The Clock Tower, or “Ghantaghar” is the Chowk of Allahabad. With changing times, Allahabad is developing at a rapid pace, but the chowk remains as it was, and that is its beauty. If you belong to the city, you must know what a fabulous place it is […]