Chatu Babu's Pigeons !
We have all heard of pigeon flying in Old Calcutta. In fact it was a prestige fight between renowned Zamindars who took much pains to collect pigeons from various sources. Chatu Babu's pigeons were perhaps the best among others who also took special care to bring skilled and even foreign pigeons.Who has not heard of those fights over pigeons between Deb Babus & Mullick Babu's of Old Calcutta. North Calcutta has still been able to maintain this old tradition. Perhaps the oldest Pigeon Racing Club still exists in Maniktalla, North Calcutta.