Kolkata's iconic yellow taxis are back on road as ‘Yellow Heritage Cabs’
West Bengal's government and a private firm have relaunched 20 modernised "Yellow Heritage Cabs" to revive Kolkata's yellow ...
Kolkata’s ‘cake man from Piedmont’: Federico Peliti through the eyes of his great-granddaughter
Peliti is well-known in India; he remains unknown in Italy’ — Maria Letizia Peliti paints a picture of the man behind Italian ...
75 heritage vehicles light up Kolkata’s Dalhousie Institute
Seventy-five hand-picked heritage vehicles, each a testament to craftsmanship and history, were showcased at the event, ...
End of an Era? Kolkata’s beloved yellow taxis to retire soon
The advent of yellow taxis in Kolkata began in 1962. The colour was chosen because it was easy spot one in the night as well. Over the years, it became iconic and a part of the city's history and ...
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Top 10 Places to Visit in Kolkata: Here Are the Best Tourist Spots to Check Out
Well without further ado, here is a look at the top 10 places to visit in Kolkata: For history buffs this is the place to be. The structure is similar to the Taj Mahal and was opened in 1928.
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Early History of the Royal Botanic Garden, Calcutta
This date is given as January 1, 1786, by Biswas (l.e. 2). This is probably a printer‘s error. An idea of the present-day cost can be formed from the amount spent ...
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End of the road for Kolkata's beloved yellow taxis
Sahani is among thousands of Kolkata cabbies relinquishing their ... achievement of industry in the first years of India's history as an independent nation. A deluxe model, its windows adorned ...
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End of the road for Kolkata's beloved yellow taxis
Kolkata (AFP) – Kolkata locals cherish their ... the car was a triumphant achievement of industry in the first years of India's history as an independent nation. A deluxe model, its windows ...