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My city, the former capital of India, is well known for its cultural and intellectual heritage. However, today it somewhat struggles to fully uphold that image. Nevertheless, if joy is to be found in the simplicity of life, one must visit Kolkata. Here, one can experience the unique dichotomy of living an ambitious yet carefree life, akin to the Italian phrase dolce far niente. In Kolkata, you can witness the harmonious coexistence of a Starbucks nestled next to a fragile tea-shack, a bustling flea market encircling a modern mall, and people managing their lives amidst constant political friction. The dominant language spoken here is Bengali, and its residents are called Bengalis.
College Street, Kolkata: One of my favourite places in the city for very many reasons. It is my time capsule. It holds the record for being the largest secondhand book market in the world.
Founded in 1876, the Kolkata Coffee House has served pleasant beverages to renowned personalities from the literary and scientific world as they engaged in their daily "adda". Manna Dey does justice to the legacy of this place through his celebrated song "Coffee houser sei adda ta"
Jadavpur University
Presidency University
Calcutta University
Howrah Bridge connecting mainland Kolkata with Howrah district which are separated by the Hooghly river
Victoria Memorial
"Roshogolla" belongs to Kolkata
Iconic yellow taxis, slowly disappearing in the era of Uber and Ola cabs
Indian Museum (completed in 1875) : 9th oldest in the world and oldest in Asia.
The 250 yr old Great Banyan Tree, held the record for largest tree, in 1989, with a crown circumference of 480 meters.
Durga puja, grandest festival of Bengalis
World's largest book fair takes place every year in Kolkata.
Asia's oldest tram system still operational across the city
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