Kolkata :: "A melting pot of history, culture and people"

by Abhirup Sarkar (United States of America)

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Men gather in rows under a bridge for a battle of wits and moves on the chess board, a common form of post-work relaxation before heading home.
Men gather in rows under a bridge for a battle of wits and moves on the chess board, a common form of post-work relaxation before heading home.
A brief reflection into the history of Kolkata near a Hog Market motorcycle stand, where one can observe the remnants of the long-gone British rule or Raj, in the very distinct form of red brick buildings which serve as government offices even today.
A brief reflection into the history of Kolkata near a Hog Market motorcycle stand, where one can observe the remnants of the long-gone British rule or Raj, in the very distinct form of red brick buildings which serve as government offices even today.
College Street: believed to be the largest second hand book market, where one can often find intellectuals, scholars, students and book lovers alike pondering over the next big idea.
College Street: believed to be the largest second hand book market, where one can often find intellectuals, scholars, students and book lovers alike pondering over the next big idea.
There is a method in the madness of the Kolkata traffic where everyone finds their space to trod along.
There is a method in the madness of the Kolkata traffic where everyone finds their space to trod along.
A clay sculptor at Kumartuli (Artisan's Village) takes a moment in solitude to decide which deity he will be working on today.
A clay sculptor at Kumartuli (Artisan's Village) takes a moment in solitude to decide which deity he will be working on today.