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16 hours ago · Welcome to Kolkata, the vibrant capital of West Bengal, India. Known as the “City of Joy,” Kolkata is a melting pot of culture, history, and modernity. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, finding the right place to stay can make all the difference in your experience.
Kolkata rape-murder case: Civil society members in Kolkata hit the streets on Tuesday night across different parts of the city to demand justice for the deceased postgraduate woman doctor who was ...
16 hours ago · KOLKATA: Tens of thousands of people packed the streets of one of India's biggest cities after doctors resumed a strike and called fresh rallies over the rape and murder of a colleague.
16 hours ago · KOLKATA, Oct 2 — Every year in India’s megacity Kolkata, the world’s oldest trade gets fleeting respect from an ancient custom — when soil outside brothels is considered sacred and collected for Hindu rituals.
9 hours ago · Unlike previous years, this year’s Durga Puja celebrations are different for Kolkata with people coming up with unique ways to show their support for the justice of doctor’s murder and rape. Some visuals surfaced online from a Durga Puja pandal in the city showing the idol of the goddess covering her face with her palms, to depict that Durga is ashamed of the society where women are not safe.
10 hours ago · Proponents of trams claim they are coming back around the world as eco-friendly modes of transportation. Opponents insist that as cars have increased exponentially, Kolkata’s streets are too congested and narrow to support lumbering trams. The Calcutta Tram Users Association points to other congested cities with streetcars, like Hong Kong.
16 hours ago · I grew up in a Christian household in Kolkata. Our family is a harmonious mix of Roman Catholic and Protestant. My father conducted the rosary nights, my brother and I had special Bible sessions with my grandmother, and we visited Bandel at least twice a year as my mother took the initiative responsibly before our exams and our new school sessions.
