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Crowdfunding lights up Kolkata heritage: A blueprint for urban renewal in India?

The Illuminated Reserve Bank of India Museum building in Kolkata. (Samir Jana/HT Photo)

Updated 596 days ago

Andhra man faces backlash for post comparing Kolkata to ‘starving African city’

In his post, DS Balaji said the air in Kolkata was filled with the stench of urine, making it impossible for him to breathe properly.

Published 613 days ago

Spice of Life: Turning the clock back on our summer holidays

Our destination used to be our eldest maternal aunt’s house tucked away in one of the suburbs. It was a sprawling two-floor mansion with big rooms, a spacious courtyard, and a windswept terrace from where one could behold the majestic rows of tall coconut trees swaying in the gentle breeze. (Shutterstock)

Updated 1140 days ago

4 must-read books by Dominique Lapierre

Dominique Lapierre died on December 4, 2022.

Published 1316 days ago

Bring back cycles on Kolkata roads: Ruskin Bond among others appeal to Mamata

The open letter to chief minister Mamata Banerjee highlighted that cycles are not only a zero-emission transportation but also enables livelihoods and reduces congestion in the city.

Published 1796 days ago

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