I'm a Bengali girl who grew up in Calcutta (renamed Kolkata in 2001) and for me, Christmas is the most special festival. Many of the schools in the city – including the one I attended – are run by ...

At less than 400 years old, Calcutta is a young city compared to others such as Benares and Delhi, which have existed for thousands of years. But what it lacks in years, the city makes up in ...

Kolkata, a city rich in cultural heritage and lively energy, shines through the markets located here. From colonial-era bazaars like New Market with grand Victorian architecture to the historic ...

The international merchants raised Calcutta from the mud of the Ganges; the British nurtured, shaped, and christened it. The “Black Hole,” site of some brutal treatment of British military hostages ...

CALCUTTA -- Almost every night, when the workday ends and this crowded, crumbling city comes alive with evening shoppers, two boys push a battered metal cart through the streets, looking for a place ...

First-ever India-inspired Mercedes-AMG G 63 Collector’s Edition priced at Rs 4.30 crore ex-showroom set to grace city roads ...

Kolkata Style Kathi Rolls: If crispy and juicy rolls are on your mind, roll up your sleeves to make (or order) some delicious Kolkata-style kathi rolls from the comfort of your kitchen. At least five ...