Indian Coffee House
Trotting Calcutta without paying a visit to Indian Coffee House is like walking in the premises of a temple without entering the sanctum sanctorum. As you walk up the stairs the posters will tell you that the Indian Coffee House was not merely a cafe of a bygone era where people entered to munch on snacks and enjoy beverages but many revolutionary activities, ideas and strategies were conceived on those tables over tea and coffee. As you enter or exit through the main big gate you will be able to almost hear the posters speaking to you, the slogans articulating concerns regarding the contemporary political condition of India. Indian Coffee House draws people from all walks of life and caters to diverse age group with varied interest. From intellectual discussions to Bangali's adda the place is for all. From college goers, tourists (both Indian and international), academicians, romantic lovers to music lovers, coffee house literally buzzes with the cac...