Tag: Kolkata
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Fire in Kolkata’s Burrabazar market, no casualty
A major fire broke out on Monday at a multi-storey building housing several godowns in central Kolkata's Burrabazar, creating panic among the residents. The fire broke out at around 10 PM near Bagri bazar area and 25 fire tenders were pressed into service. The fire intensified due to the presence of inflammable material, including gas …
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February 27, 2017 -
Around the City of Joy
They say beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder but when you visit West Bengal, beauty is everywhere. From Tagore’s writings to Netaji’s courage and determination, Bengal is an epitome of glorious history and rich culture. The capital of the state got renamed to Kolkata from Calcutta but what remained the same is the …
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February 22, 2017 -
Around the City of Joy
They say beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder but when you visit West Bengal, beauty is everywhere. From Tagore’s writings to Netaji’s courage and determination, Bengal is an epitome of glorious history and rich culture. The capital of the state got renamed to Kolkata from Calcutta but what remained the same is the …
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February 22, 2017 -
Around the City of Joy
They say beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder but when you visit West Bengal, beauty is everywhere. From Tagore’s writings to Netaji’s courage and determination, Bengal is an epitome of glorious history and rich culture. The capital of the state got renamed to Kolkata from Calcutta but what remained the same is the …
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February 22, 2017 -
Kolkata streets still debate over gains, losses of note recall
The jury is still out on the streets of Kolkata over the impact of demonetisation on the hawkers, small traders and beggars, widely held to be worst affected, nearly four months after the surprise move. Contrary to the Central government's claim that the recall of high-value notes will ultimately work in favour of the economically …
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February 22, 2017 -
Kolkata streets still debate over gains, losses of note recall
The jury is still out on the streets of Kolkata over the impact of demonetisation on the hawkers, small traders and beggars, widely held to be worst affected, nearly four months after the surprise move. Contrary to the Central government's claim that the recall of high-value notes will ultimately work in favour of the economically …
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February 22, 2017 -
‘Reinvention’ of India’s oldest metalled road
The transformation of the nearly 250-year old Barrackpore Trunk (BT) Road — one of India's oldest metalled roads — from an ancient neighbourhood to a modern one has been documented in a new coffee table book. "Reinvention" captures the dramatic transformation of the BT Road that was built in the year 1775. It connects Barrackpore, …
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February 18, 2017 -
Kolkata needs to cut pollution by 44 per cent
The eastern metropolis needs to reduce its annual average pollution levels by 44 per cent to be able to meet the clean air standards, with a special focus on vehicular emissions, an analysis said on Friday. "The national annual ambient air quality standard is 60 microgram per cubic metre," the Centre for Sciencs and Environment said …
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February 17, 2017 -
Tale of my two cities
For me there are two Kolkatas. The Kolkata I lived in thirty years ago and the Kolkata I now visit. In fact, the Kolkata I grew up in had a different name, Calcutta. Thirty years I walked its winding streets, drank its sweet milky tea and breathed its acetic air, happily and with gusto. I …
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February 5, 2017 -
Tendulkar recalls ‘Incredible’ cricket memories of Kolkata
India's batting legend Sachin Tendulkar, who had his fair share of success both with the bat and the ball in Kolkata, said the city and its cricket lovers welcomed him with great memories whenever he came to play. "So many memories when it comes to Kolkata," said an emotional Tendulkar at a press conference. The …
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January 28, 2017 -
Ashley Judd in India: Actress spends time with kids from red light areas
Hollywood actress and acclaimed humanitarian Ashley Judd, who was a prominent participant in the Women's March in Washington, mingled with children from red light areas of the eastern metropolis on Tuesday with a message to end human trafficking. The "Divergent" and "Double Jeopardy" star is in the city to attend the Kolkata Literary Meet. Supporting …
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January 24, 2017 -
Clever concoction
Mumbai is not just synonymous with Bollywood and glamour and chutzpah. It has the sounds and smells and earthy flavours of special items of food not to be encountered elsewhere in the country. Having been born, bred and educated in Mumbai, this writer goes all nostalgic the very minute the word “Mumbai” is uttered at …
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January 14, 2017 -
Clever concoction
Mumbai is not just synonymous with Bollywood and glamour and chutzpah. It has the sounds and smells and earthy flavours of special items of food not to be encountered elsewhere in the country. Having been born, bred and educated in Mumbai, this writer goes all nostalgic the very minute the word “Mumbai” is uttered at …
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January 14, 2017 -
5 killed as Kolkata-bound train rams car near Dhaka
At least five persons, including four members of a family, were killed on Sunday when a Kolkata bound Indo-Bangladesh Maitree Express collided with a car, the media reported. According to a police official, the accident took place around 10 am in Gazipur district, near Dhaka, Xinhua news agency reported. The car got stalled on the tracks …
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January 8, 2017 -
5 killed as Kolkata-bound train rams car near Dhaka
At least five persons, including four members of a family, were killed on Sunday when a Kolkata bound Indo-Bangladesh Maitree Express collided with a car, the media reported. According to a police official, the accident took place around 10 am in Gazipur district, near Dhaka, Xinhua news agency reported. The car got stalled on the tracks …
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January 8, 2017 -
The magical charm of a wonderful city
This Christmas, I found myself reminiscing about past years when I celebrated this special day in Calcutta with gusto and gaiety like most Bengalis. I realised once again that most of the elders in my family with whom I celebrated Christmas are no more. Now all I have are fond memories of those precious moments, …
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January 7, 2017 -
Bus to run on biogas in Kolkata from March-end
A 75-seat bus powered by biogas will soon ferry passengers in this metropolis from March 30. The operators claim it will be India's first such bus service. A nominal fare of Re.1 will be charged from each passenger. The bus — to run on the 17.5-km Ultadanga-Garia stretch — will be one of the fleet of …
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January 5, 2017