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India.com
a day ago
- Business
- India.com
Discover Kolkata's Weirdest Street Names And Their Fascinating Stories
India's cultural heart Kolkata exists as a metropolis which showcases history as well as artistic spirit and offbeat characteristics. The streets serve more than passageways since they function as storage units that display historical tales about the city's diverse background. Among the numerous streets there exist some which have peculiar names that make people curious. Most unusual street names in Kolkata contain narratives that trace back to historical events or quirks of colonial humor or local legends. This article leads readers through the peculiar streets of Kolkata to reveal their hidden backgrounds. 1. Beard Sahib Lane Beard Sahib Lane in Bowbazar creates a remarkable impression as an alley with its humorous name. During colonial times John Beards worked as a British official which gave rise to the street name 'Beard.' The unusual appearance of European men with beards prompted locals to start calling him Beard instead of his family name. The residential street where he lived eventually received its name from his long beard and became known as Beard Sahib Lane. The unusual name highlights how Calcuttans gave entertaining adaptations to foreign elements which created their distinct local flavor. 2. Sukeas Lane Sukeas Lane provokes mysteries among locals because of its unusual designation that borders College Street. No one has established a certain explanation about the origin of the term 'sukea' although historians propose it came from Bengali slang referring to minimal concerns or matter. The street name potentially originates from a man known as Sukumar though his origin and story have faded away throughout history. Sukeas Lane stands as an iconic landmark because it links the intellectual center of College Street which consists of scholarly bookshops and libraries where students and scholars both visit regularly. 3. Burrabazar's Hogg Market (Now New Market) The designation of Hogg Market for classification as a market instead of street demands recognition despite its market classification. Folk in Kolkata initially struggled to understand the naming of Hogg Market because they inaccurately pronounced it as Hawk Market. The market received its name from Sir Stuart Hogg who served as chairman of the Calcutta Corporation. The New Market was created as a result of efforts to eliminate confusion about its original name which led people to call it Hogg Market. Even though people of today prefer the new name of New Market the area remains a favorite memory to many elderly residents who call it Hogg Market. The linguistic connection between English and Bengali language reflects Kolkata's multicultural heritage through the naming confusion. 4. Chitpur Road The street that dates back to the earliest days of Kolkata bears the name Chitpur Road after Chaitanya Purushottam Goswami who was a prominent Vaishnavite religious leader of the Bhakti movement. The origins of this road come from its religious significance and its transformation across time periods. The commercial sector of Kolkata extends across this street where zamindari-era aristocrats once lived. Numerous shops now operate in the busy area to sell electronics and textiles and other goods. The collision of traditional religious customs with contemporary business activity demonstrates the energetic essence which defines Kolkata as a city. 5. Raja Rammohan Sarani The transformation of this road took shape after renaming it from Wellington Square to Raja Rammohan Roy Road while acknowledging Rammohan Roy as the father of the Indian Renaissance. The formal name Raja Rammohan Sarani creates a cumbersome translation into English as 'the path of Raja Rammohan.' The unconventional naming of this street as 'Raja Rammohan Sarani' represents reform and enlightenment as two components which must always stay accessible to all. 6. Nakhoda Mosque Street Near Burrabazar lies Nakhoda Mosque Street which takes its name from the luxurious Nakhoda Mosque that was designed following Akbar's tomb in Sikandra as part of the Indo-Saracenic style. Persian traditions link the term 'nakhoda' to both captainship and ship ownership since this area was once a prominent maritime trade hub. Ancestor temples of Kutchi Memon businessmen funded the mosque because they wanted it to recall the grandness of their home mosques. The street demonstrates how migration meets commercial activities together with religious devotion. 7. Shakespeare Sarani The government renamed the street Park Street into Shakespeare Sarani to honor William Shakespeare after India achieved independence. The transformation of Park Street into Shakespeare Sarani sparked considerable controversy because everyone associated the old name with nightlife and entertainment. Kolkata effectively mixes traditional names with modern designations because the two labels remain in common usage. The vitality of this area remains undeniable since it draws constant crowds through its combination of pubs and restaurants alongside celebrated Christmas celebrations no matter the name you choose to use. 8. Mirza Ghalib Street The Taltala locality maintains Mirza Ghalib Street as a tribute to the famous Urdu poet Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib. The naming of a minimal street in honor of this literary giant shows how much the people of Kolkata value poetic works. The urban identity of the city combines the Urdu tradition with Bengali cultural heritage. Walking through this particular street makes visitors feel as though they are visiting a realm dominated by the incredible power of words. Conclusion Kolkata street names take their form from weathered areas of historical significance mapped into geographic locations. Each street name in Kolkata reveals multiple dimensions that await readers to decode them starting from Beard Sahib Lane to Mirza Ghalib Street. These locations preserve both the city's history of colonial rule and its contemporary life and its cultural interest in tales. The streets of Kolkata contain intriguing stories if you stop to consider the names during your journey through its maze-like lanes.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Falkville double homicide suspect found competent to stand trial
May 30—A man charged in a 2023 double homicide in Falkville was ruled mentally competent to stand trial Wednesday in a Morgan County courtroom, though a trial date has not been set. Joshua Lamar Knighten, 38, appeared in Morgan County Circuit Judge Charles Elliott's courtroom with his attorneys James Burney and Brian White. He is charged with two counts of capital murder and one count of attempted murder. Elliott in August had issued an order for Knighten to have a mental exam at the request of the defendant. At Knighten's preliminary hearing in 2023, Morgan County sheriff's Investigator Caleb Brooks testified that during a forensic interview Knighten admitted he had not been able to afford his prescribed medication and reported that he "heard voices in his head." Knighten has been incarcerated in the Morgan County Jail without bond since his Feb. 5, 2023, arrest. On that date, deputies responded to a 911 call at a Falkville residence located at 53 SE Goodwin Road. When they arrived, they found Knighten lying on the ground and telling them he "did not mean to." "How many lives did I end tonight?" Knighten asked Morgan County sheriff's Cpl. Jacob Raburn as he was placed in a patrol vehicle, according to an affidavit by Brooks. Deputies found the body of Mitchell Ray Beard, 62, of Falkville, who Knighten had shot multiple times while Beard was inside his vehicle, according to the Morgan County Sheriff's Office. Another man was found inside the residence with multiple gunshot wounds. Another man was found inside the residence with multiple gunshot wounds. He was identified as 36-year-old Marcus Ken Reed, Beard's stepson. The Sheriff's Office said Reed was transported to Huntsville Hospital but died from his wounds two days later. Knighten also allegedly shot Sarah Conley, who left the scene before deputies arrived. She later showed up at the Falkville Police Department with several gunshot wounds. Investigators recovered a 9mm Glock-19 on the driveway and a Springfield XDM Elite 9mm pistol inside Knighten's residence. Both firearms have been listed by the Sheriff's Office as the murder weapons. According to the affidavit, Knighten made a 911 call and told dispatchers if no one at the residence would tell him who had been stealing from his uncle, "that they was ready to die." Two other people may have been present at the scene of the shootings. Harald Hommers, a Georgia resident, said shortly after the shooting that Reed's fiancée and her young daughter were also there during the incident. "My daughter and my granddaughter were luckily able to take cover and not be shot, but (the suspect) was shooting actively at them," Hommers said at the time. Authorities have not provided details about these other individuals, but Morgan County sheriff's spokesman Mike Swafford said other people were present. Knighten pleaded not guilty to all charges on Feb. 6, 2023. — or 256-340-2442.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
ZZ Top Gets Their Beard Back After Health Issues
ZZ Top Gets Their Beard Back After Health Issues originally appeared on Parade. ZZ Top is getting their Beard back. In this case the Beard is , the band's drummer and, ironically, the only member of the iconic rock trio not to sport facial hair. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 The drummer was sidelined back in March due to an unspecified 'health issue' that forced him to miss dates on the band's Elevation Tour. The band, with drummer John Douglas sitting in for Beard, recently wrapped dates in Australia and New Zealand, but now Beard is back in the saddle and good to go for the next run of North American dates that begin June 1 in Victoria, British to a statement released through ZZ Top's press representative, the band's management said Beard was suffering from 'foot and ankle issues,' but he's now prepared to trek through the tour's completion on Oct. 10 in Terre Haute, Ind. 'We're happy that Frank is back with [bassist] Elwood [Francis] and yours truly, BFG. We missed him and are looking forward to turning it up and rocking out with him as has been the case for the last few hundred or so decades,' frontman , 75, said in a statement. 'His complete recovery is cause for celebration and that's just what we intend to do on an open-ended basis. Welcome back, pardner!' 'It's good to be back. See you out there,' added Beard. ZZ Top's original bassist , 72, died in July 2021 and was replaced by Francis, with Hill's approval before his passing. ZZ Top Gets Their Beard Back After Health Issues first appeared on Parade on May 29, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on May 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
ZZ Top's Frank Beard Returns to Band Following Health-Inspired Leave of Absence
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard has announced his return to the band, more than two months after unspecified 'health issues' necessitated a leave of absence. Beard's return was announced via a statement from the group's management, noting that the drummer will return to his rightful place behind the kit this weekend, and will 'see the tour through to its completion in October.' More from Billboard The Amity Affliction Cover Turnstile's 'Holiday' for 'Like a Version' Mariah Carey Celebrates 20 Years of 'The Emancipation of Mimi': Stream It Now Miley Cyrus' New Album 'Something Beautiful' This Way Comes: Stream It Now 'We're happy that Frank is back with Elwood [Francis, bassist] and yours truly, BFG,' vocalist and guitarist Billy Gibbons explained. 'We missed him and are looking forward to turning it up and rocking out with him as has been the case for the last few hundred or so decades. His complete recovery is cause for celebration and that's just what we intend to do on an open-ended basis. Welcome back, pardner!' Beard himself was far more concise, simply telling fans, 'It's good to be back. See you out there.' The 75-year-old drummer's leave of absence was announced on March 15, with a social media post from the group explaining that Beard had 'temporarily stepped away from the current tour to attend a health issue requiring his focus in the near term.' During Beard's time away from the band, 'longtime tech member, percussionist and drummer' John Douglas stepped in. Douglas had previously served as Beard's replacement during a Paris performance in October 2002 when he underwent an emergency appendectomy. Though no specifics were revealed at the time, ZZ Top's recent statement has detailed that Beard was suffering from foot and ankle issues which have since been resolved. ZZ Top are set to return to the stage on Saturday (June 1) to resume the North American leg of their ongoing Elevation tour, which currently features 51 dates between June and October. Beard has been the drummer of ZZ Top since 1969, when he took over from co-founder Dan Mitchell. Alongside Gibbons, Mitchell and bassist Lanier Greig had founded the band that same year. Following Grieg's replacement by Billy Ethridge, Dusty Hill assumed the role of bassist in 1970, with their lineup remaining unchanged for 51 years until Hill's death at 72 in 2021. Elwood Francis has since served as the group's bassist. The group have not released a studio album since 2012's La Futura, though Gibbons has claimed a new record featuring contributions from the late Hill is in the works. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Eater
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Eater
The Biggest Dallas Restaurant News This Month, May 2025
Catch up on the most exciting food and dining news of each month in Eater Dallas's newest column. The most popular news stories this month: 5. A Tale of Three Tasting Menus at Michelin-Recognized Restaurants in DFW Tasting menus are so hot right now, and three that Eater Dallas is particularly interested in, either for their Michelin recognition or their Beard awards, have launched new options this year. The chefs at Quarter Acre, Monarch, and the Heritage Table shared with us the details on what's on the menu, why they're offering it, and how Michelin influences their choices. 4. Where Do You Think Tom Cruise Should Eat Barbecue in Dallas? We asked, and you answered. Our inbox was full of suggestions, most of which Cruise did not opt for, but they certainly prompted us to add some bookmarks to our Google Maps list of places to go. Here were a few of the suggestions, in case you'd like to make a list yourself: Mike Anderson's Barbecue House, Kafi BBQ in Irving, Slow Bone BBQ, Records Barbecue, Marty B's in Bartonville, and Meshack's Bar-B-Que in Garland. 3. Tom Cruise Went to Pecan Lodge and All We Got Was a Confounding Instagram Post Talk about a media clusterfuck. Tom Cruise visited Pecan Lodge on Thursday, and no one shared any details about his visit with the media, such as what he ate, until late Friday afternoon. In fact, the only way we were able to confirm it was with a random Instagram post from one of the owners of Tribal All Day Cafe in the Bishop Arts. Anyway, here's a photo of Cruise at Pecan Lodge without his sunglasses on but absolutely not eating. 2. Where to Take Your Dallas Parent for Mother's Day Based on What Kind of Mom They Are A whole lot of y'all needed help figuring out Mother's Day this year, it would seem. Thank god that's over, right? Hope we helped. The Michelin-Recognized Birria Joint That Used to Be a Hidden Gem Very happy to find out that so many of you were also curious about what made this particular spot Michelin-worthy. In case you missed it: Tiffany Derry Spills the Tea on Her First Season as a 'MasterChef' Judge This much-lauded Dallas chef became the first Black woman to serve as a judge on MasterChef on Fox. We talked to her about how that happened and how she broke the news to her mentor Bobby Flay that she wasn't going to be on Triple Threat anymore. The Coolest Underground Dinner Party Series in Dallas Is in a Ceramics Showroom We got the chance to attend one of these last summer, when RJ Yoakum from Georgie hosted, and it was a blast. The folks at Marcello Andres have only amped up the talent they're working with for one-of-a-kind Kiln to Table dinner since. The Best Restaurants in Bishop Arts Our most popular map this month? Of course, it was an update to the Bishop Arts guide. There are so many new and interesting places down there. Have you been to Pillar? Maybe Little Blue Bistro? How about Michelin-recommended Stock & Barrel? Well, what are you waiting for? Sign up for our newsletter.
