Encouraged by the response, Haldar later rented a small pavement space and built a tin-covered room that now houses 6,000 to 7,000 books. Many came from his own shelves, while others were donated.

Girls and boys from Kolkata schools bowled, batted and got tips from the Italian cricketers on the ground. The players also shook hands with the students and signed autographs on their T-shirts. The ...

Kolkata's polo scene is experiencing a revival, shedding its elite image to welcome a broader audience. Children are learning to ride, women are increasingly participating and excelling, and families ...