Founded in 1690 on the banks of the river Hooghly, Kolkata – or as it was known until 2001, Calcutta – quickly grew from a fishing village into a flourishing colonial metropolis and served as the ...

Kolkata is not just a city, it is an emotion. Yes, time and again we have heard this phrase. India’s ‘City of Joy’ moves at its own pace. For those born and raised here, the feeling is different from ...

Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, is widely known as the Cultural Capital of India because of its deep connection with ...

Kolkata: Traders across Kolkata’s ‘Mini Bangladesh’ have decided to keep prices reasonable for Bangladeshi visitors once tourism resumes, believing that rebuilding trust is more important than ...

Kolkata is known for its strong cultural scene, including theatre, music and dance. A city that blends colonial architecture with rich cultural heritage Kolkata is a delight for food lovers eager to ...

For nearly two years, the bustling shopping hubs of Kolkata’s New Market, Sudder Street, Mirza Ghalib Street and Marquis Street had lost much of the familiar energy generated by thousands of ...

Kolkata: Warning that unplanned tourism could damage both the environment and the economy, Bengal tourism minister Shankar ...