Kolkata Blogger Meet

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When & Where?

Location: Kolkata
Sunday September 21, 2008 - 4:00 PM


The Venue

Heera Hotel Inn 51 Elliot Road, (Adjacent Park Street) Kolkata- 700016 West Bengal, India PH: +91.033.40111642, +91.033.22291642

Landmark: Near Assembly of God Church School


Kolkata's first ever Blogger Meet is going to happen!

Bloggers all over India (and of course..Kolkata) are cordially invited to the Kolkata Blogger Meet, on September 21, 2008.

Help us Spread the word about the meet too! You can use this short URL just in case: http://tinyurl.com/BloggerMeet

Agenda

Item By
Welcome Archit
Quick intro on IndiBlogger IndiBlogger Team
1 minute of fame Bloggers
How well do you know your readers? IndiBlogger Team
Mingling session / Pizza
Discussion on blogging ethics Bloggers
Presentation by MS (To be confirmed) Microsoft
Wrapping up IndiBlogger Team

67 Comment(s)

Saikat Sengupta
Saikat Sengupta said 4 years ago
archit,

we have been planning something similar. we launched a website also: www.webreps.in

we had a discussion with ccd for this...pls contact me for further discussion. my email id is saikat.blogger at gmail.com
Arnab
Arnab said 4 years ago
Hi Archit,

I think this is a great opportunity for us to share our knowledge. I visited last year Webmaster's Meet at Delhi, so my suggestion would be to
1. List down the number of attendee's list send out a unique code so that we can understand what type of people are registering for the event. In future this will help us a long way.

2. Gather email address and phone number of the attendee's list to confirm the date and venue.

Keep up the good work.

Arnab.
Archit Tantia
Archit Tantia said 4 years ago
Nice response till now! :)
Dr. Syed
Dr. Syed said 4 years ago
Wow, that's good to know!
I am from Hyderabad and looking forward to attend the meet.
I would be more than happy to see any more info coming out, since this would be my first visit to kolkata.
Choto Cheeta
Choto Cheeta said 4 years ago
if possible please confirm the venue ASAP... Thanks. !!
Md Asad Ali
Md Asad Ali said 4 years ago
thank u Archit for trying to organise this meet!!
really looking forward to it!!!
Pallav Agrawal
Pallav Agrawal said 4 years ago
hey is the venue landmark??
do i need any id or sumthing to attend??
Shubhangam Agrawal
Shubhangam Agrawal said 4 years ago
I think the venue has been confirmed somewhere in Eliot Road, as I had a talk with Archit.

Looking forward to be there!
sHubH
Archit Tantia
Archit Tantia said 4 years ago
@Dr. Syed - We welcome your first visit to Kolkata! Hope you'll enjoy the city (as well as the meet! :P )

@Choto Cheeta - We'll be updating everybody on the venue and time very soon.

@Md Asad Ali - Looking forward to meet you too!

Cheers!
Archit Tantia
Archit Tantia said 4 years ago
Vola! Venue details updated!

Cheers!
Phoenix
Phoenix said 4 years ago
hey archit thanks a ton for this meet!im looking forward to it!brilliant idea i must add....hey can you find a more central a place?i know its near park street and all..but a different venue which is well connected could be a better idea...if not im still ok!one query,can i please get along a friend?since i am a girl it would be nice if i could bring someone with me.let me know if that is possible!cheerio
Renie Ravin
Renie Ravin said 4 years ago
@raka - sure, bring your friend as well, we'll make a blogger out of him/her. :-)
Saikat Sengupta
Saikat Sengupta said 4 years ago
very well said renie :)
Archit Tantia
Archit Tantia said 4 years ago
@Raka - As Renie said, you could bring as many people as you want along with you. If he or she could register here then it would be easy for us to organize the meet as we'll know how many bloggers are attending it. But yes you could bring along as many as you want.

As for the venue, I am really sorry but it has been already finalized so we can't change it now. Why not send us suggestions for better places so that wecould choose them the next time?

Cheers!
1Life
1Life said 4 years ago
Anwin invited me to be there at the Blogger Meet at Kolkata.
First of all, a ton of thanks for taking the effort to organize this.
Secondly, a ton of sorry's. Although I'm a Kolkatan, I'm in college now which is outside Kolkata. Moreover, we'll be having our mid-sem exams around that day. Thanks Anwin for the invitation, but I'm really sorry, i don't think I'll be able to add to the list of the attendees.
Anyway, keep up the good work. The force will be with you.
Md Asad Ali
Md Asad Ali said 4 years ago
i swear its so weird....i studied in dat skul and i always wanted 2 go and chek in2 that hotel(yes i had weird fantasies as a child!!)..
so a thank u 2 archit again!!!!!
Amit Haralalka
Amit Haralalka said 4 years ago
Hi all,

Would've loved to join in - Thanks Ashwin for the message.. But I've just moved to Mumbai.. so I'm gonna have to miss meeting some nice bloggers form Kolkata..

No sweat! - Drop in to my blog.... Drop off your links... I'd be happy to see ur blogs as well..

Cheers!

Amit


Sonali Sengupta
Sonali Sengupta said 4 years ago
Gr8 news....I will be there and let my blogger friends know about the event so that they can join too.
Phoenix
Phoenix said 4 years ago
hey archit thanks a ton buddy but guess what he is a blogger himself too...but a random blogger...maybe we all can convert him to a full time one :) i'll make him register himself too....
Md Asad Ali
Md Asad Ali said 4 years ago
@ raka: i ws goin thru ur blog n seems lyk ur intrstd in jrnlsm...evn i m..so hope we get 2 talk wit SNAP cumin up!!! cu thn!!
leon
leon said 4 years ago
hi can you give more info abt the meeting like what would be the expenses , schedule , registration....?
Archit Tantia
Archit Tantia said 4 years ago
@leon - You don't have to pay a single penny for attending the meet. IndiBlogger.in is not charging you anything because they want Indian bloggers to meet up so that the community can grow as the blogging trend is growing. The schedule will be announced soon and for registration, Just click confirmation button above and you'll be registered.

Cheers!
Pallav
Pallav said 4 years ago
@raka it seems that your blog dosent exist....
Madhavi
Madhavi said 4 years ago
Hey guys...
Great step guys :) when Anwin dropped by my blog and sent me the details man I was so thrilled. I so hope that I can come and meet u all.....:) Looking forward to do so with all my heart.
Cheers keep it going....
I would love to come and be a part of this meet....
manas kabiraj
manas kabiraj said 4 years ago
Hi I am from birbhum district,westbengal.I love those webminar for bloggers.Actually we rare have such meetings but unfortunately I cant attend this time.I have a exam on this date.Anyway I can share other's experinece later.Hey I will promote this meeting through my blog at http://kasakk.blogspot.com
You can share with me if any you thinks I can do for you or for this web meeting.Thanks a lot dea.Hope Best of luck to all of you and the very exciting occassion which going to held in kolkata.
Arnab Sinha Roy
Arnab Sinha Roy said 4 years ago
hey guys can u do it in more of a central location?? near park st or esplanade?? it would be best for most of us...try to make it near metro stations as that would be helpful for us...
Shayon Pal
Shayon Pal said 4 years ago
Sheesh! There was a time when I myself was planning to organize this meet. Anyway, I'll definitely hop in, this time.
Aji Issac
Aji Issac said 4 years ago
I will also be there.
arun mukherjee
arun mukherjee said 4 years ago
Hi archit and people,Would love to attend the meet for sure.I am from bandel so not aware of much of the places at kol...A freind may just make it easier for me...That guy is a blogger too...

Regards,
ARUN
http://www.arunthestocksguru.com/
Saim
Saim said 4 years ago
would so love to be a part of dis n d best part is that d venue is near my house as I live near Ripon St. But alas, its d month of Ramadaan and @ d aforementioned time, I wud not b able to get away:(
neways, for all dose who cum, njoy!!!
Saurav Dutta
Saurav Dutta said 4 years ago
that day i busy for my home work but i will go there for sure(sorry for my bad english. i dont know english as well)
Acmeous
Acmeous said 4 years ago
This is a very good event going to be held this Sunday. I am really very much excited about this and want to join. But I'll not be able to join this as this sunday I will not be in Kolkata. I am really missing this opportunity to meet Bloggers from Kolkata and India.
I know the even can't be postponded, but If possible please post some pics and vids of the event.
Thanks.
Archit Tantia
Archit Tantia said 4 years ago
@Arnab - The place is just opposite park street my friend.
@Arun - Ask your friend to join us too!
@Acmeous - We'll do that asap after the event is over.

Cheers!
Anil
Anil said 4 years ago
Though I am engaged that day, I would love to find some time and attend the meet. Its a nice idea to meet all Kolkata Bloggers. Wish you a grand success of the event. All the best.
Saurav Dutta
Saurav Dutta said 4 years ago
is it only for blogger or everyone. cause my one frend want to go with me.
Saim
Saim said 4 years ago
can sum1 temme d duration tht dis meets gng 2 last???
I wud love to hop in 4 a while atleast..
Renie Ravin
Renie Ravin said 4 years ago
@saim - the meet will go on till 8 PM for sure. :-)
Arun Agrawal
Arun Agrawal said 4 years ago
Hi Kolblogger friends

I have signed up for the meeting. I am the 50th person to sign-in, so that's a good signal :)

I will be blogging about the meet on my personal blog. Let's hope we will top 100 soon.

Look forward to see you there - please say 'Hi' and feel free to ask if I an help in any way.

Arun
Avijit Biswas
Avijit Biswas said 4 years ago
It would be my first ever blogger meeting
Archit Tantia
Archit Tantia said 4 years ago
@ Saurav - It's for targeted for bloggers but you could bring your friend along with you also if he/she is so interested. :)

@ Arun - Way to go Arun!

@ Avijit - That's exciting to hear. We'll have fun for sure!
asokananda prosad
asokananda prosad said 4 years ago
Dear Sir, Date – 20. 09. 08.

It is very inspiring to see that my blog listing ' assessing realization ' has been approved. Thank you so much.

To begin with I must send my best wishes to all my friends, the members of IndiBlogger, attending tomorrow, the 21st September 2008 Kolkata BloggerMeet. I would specially convey our greetings to Archit T, the eminent blogger from Kolkata.

Hello Archit! Would you kindly contact me soon after the great gathering?

Aspiring you all the success,

Yours in the Divine.

Asokananda Prosad.

Renie Ravin
Renie Ravin said 4 years ago
The IndiBlogger team is all set, and we land at Calcutta at noon. We can't wait, see you all at 4PM! :-)
Archit Tantia
Archit Tantia said 4 years ago
@ Asokananda - Sure i'll do that soon after the event is over.

@ Renie - Way to go! :)

Cheers!
Phoenix
Phoenix said 4 years ago
@Md Asad Ali
surely :) by all means im looking forward to our discussion

@pallabi
i have changed my url and now im unable to update it in indiblogger
Phoenix
Phoenix said 4 years ago
its so exciting...im sooo looking forward to this....im sure this meet is gonna truly rock!

looking forward to seeing you all
leon
leon said 4 years ago
catch you guys up at 4 today :)
Aji Issac
Aji Issac said 4 years ago
It was great to be a part of it, I really loved it.
Aji Issac
Aji Issac said 4 years ago
IndiBlogger team, how do I connect to all these people who haven't given their email on their blog. Could you do some coding so that we can send messages across.
Yogesh Goel
Yogesh Goel said 4 years ago
Been there, done that.

Friends I was there with my friend and believe me it was worth more then my expensive sunday sleep. I really enjoyed every moment of it and would look forward for more of such events/meets. I will surely be there if possible.

You guys really rocked and made our day.

Thanx for giving us a cool platform.

Regards n love,
Yogesh
9433009321
arun mukherjee
arun mukherjee said 4 years ago
It was a great to be among all of u cool folks.....loved it.......rock on buddies.....

Arun
http://www.arunthestocksguru.com/
Phoenix
Phoenix said 4 years ago
truly yesterdays bloggermeet simply rocked!

thanks archit for all the effort you put in!
Archit Tantia
Archit Tantia said 4 years ago
It was my pleasure! :)
leon
leon said 4 years ago
yesterday you guys was debating about the attested thing that indiblogger should start .. but if i'm not wrong about it .. google already have that kindof thing .. it's call Page Rank
Md Asad Ali
Md Asad Ali said 4 years ago
thanx a ton archit 4 making the meet soooo good!
enjoyd it a lot..really lukin 4ward 2 more such meets!
and thanx also to all those who attended the meet..it truly was rocking!!!!
asad-9831943639
Md Asad Ali
Md Asad Ali said 4 years ago
@raka: whts ur new url? !!!
text it 2me if ur gone incognito!!
Renie Ravin
Renie Ravin said 4 years ago
We screwed up, therefore we apologize.



We guess you all have noticed by now the spelling error on your T-shirts! Needless to say, we were quite mortified when we noticed the error after the meet. We are working with our sponsor to get them replaced, and we'll email you guys soon on the status of the same.



On another note - the Kolkata meet was simply awesome - you guys gave us the best blogger meet we've had in a long time. It was loads of fun, and thank you Kolkata!



- The IndiBlogger team
Avijit Biswas
Avijit Biswas said 4 years ago
Hey With the review as promised

Please read the review and please comment on my site
Amiya Sarkar
Amiya Sarkar said 4 years ago
The enthusiasm was palpable. All good things must end. But indibloggers don't stop. Reminds me of the 'Metallica' lyrics from the song 'whiplash':
"The show is through
the metal is gone
its time to hit the road
another town, another gig, again we'll explode
Adrenaline starts to flow...."
..And we did thrash around
Cheers you guys
Yogesh Goel
Yogesh Goel said 4 years ago
Hey,

Here is my write up for the Kolkata Bloggers Meet - 21/09/08.

Do visit and don't forget to leave in ur feedback on the same.

Regards n love
Yogesh
9433009321
123net.blogspot.com
Amiya Sarkar
Amiya Sarkar said 4 years ago
@Renie Ravin,
We screwed up, therefore we apologize.
No problem, 'cause--
We blog, therefore we are.
...cogito ergo sum
Shayon Pal
Shayon Pal said 4 years ago
Hullo folks,

I thought I would share an official write up about IndiBlogger posted on WATBlog.com.

Do remember to check it out and fill in with comments.

Regards,

Shāyon
Chief Editor, WATBlog.
Madhavi
Madhavi said 4 years ago
:) it was simply an awesome experience and believe it went on to become more exciting n interesting by every minute and Renie therez no problem the meet had compensated for the spelling error :P so long cheers guys..thanks Indiblogger and yeah our own Mr Fragile Archit :)
Cheers :D
Madhavi
Madhavi said 4 years ago
@ Yogesh forgot to mention hve checked out ur write up and its jusso well made and captured..a post made and woven into evergreen nostalgia.. :) i relly liked it n ya will post as soon as I can..the reason im held back is that my pc hs conked off so once it gets fixed il post a comment..
Vineet Rajan
Vineet Rajan said 4 years ago
this sections seems to have grown well. good to see that.
Kuntal Gupta
Kuntal Gupta said 3 years ago
Nice , Proposed a similar meet quite long time ago but lacked agenda :P , Will look forward to attend it .

Great Initiative.
Anirban Saha
Anirban Saha said 3 years ago
http://anirbansaha.wordpress.com/2009/08/08/kolkata-bloggers-meet-snapshots/
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