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Vir Sanghvi on flavours of Kolkata, his one-time home

Vir Sanghvi on flavours of Kolkata, his one-time home

The food critic on what the city has truly given to Indian cuisine

Cycling through Bengal changed Shantanu Moitra

Cycling through Bengal changed Shantanu Moitra

The music composer looks back on the last leg of his ‘Anantha Yatra’ in Bengal

Poila Baisakh on a platter

Poila Baisakh on a platter

Bengali cuisine reminds us that the most living traditions never stand still

Explore Ed Sheeran’s Sapphire trail in Kolkata

Explore Ed Sheeran’s Sapphire trail in Kolkata

Ride a tram or visit Sovabazar Rajbari, Victoria Memorial and Eden Gardens

Christmas in Kolkata begins with cakes, writes Chef Shaun Kenworthy

Christmas in Kolkata begins with cakes, writes Chef Shaun Kenworthy

The city's sweet December rituals

Long Reads

Map your way through Kolkata’s biggest festival

Map your way through Kolkata’s biggest festival

Pandal-hopping or sunset on the Hooghly — what does your Puja look like?

Iconic dishes that define Kolkata

Iconic dishes that define Kolkata

A guide to iconic dishes the city has cooked up, adopted and adapted

A Guide to Kolkata’s Choicest Continental Classics

A Guide to Kolkata’s Choicest Continental Classics

Dishes that remind how Kolkata made British club food its own

Kolkata Chinese: A guide to the city's favourite dishes

Kolkata Chinese: A guide to the city's favourite dishes

Choicest Chinese must-haves from the city that's home to India's only China Town

Sounds of Bengal

Sounds of Bengal

Read about musical instruments native to the state

Dakshineswar: A temple on the river’s edge

Dakshineswar: A temple on the river’s edge

Rani Rashmoni’s vision has become a pilgrimage site of universal faith

Tracing time through coins

Tracing time through coins

These two Kolkata museums unlock centuries of history one coin at a time

Dawn destinations: Tiger Hill and beyond

Dawn destinations: Tiger Hill and beyond

Make the most of being an early bird. Catch some stunning sunrises at these destinations

In search of Khejur Ras and Patali Gur

In search of Khejur Ras and Patali Gur

A quest to discover the labour and craft behind Bengal's winter delicacy

Short Reads

Balagarh's boatmakers get global recognition

Balagarh's boatmakers get global recognition

500-year-old craft with a brand new GI tag

Art that tells stories on Kolkata’s walls

Art that tells stories on Kolkata’s walls

Deodar Street’s murals and the city they reflect

Hazarduari — The nawabi heritage of Murshidabad

Hazarduari — The nawabi heritage of Murshidabad

Visit the heritage landmarks at Kila Nizamat complex

Visit East Kolkata Wetlands, breathe in through Kolkata’s 'lungs’

Visit East Kolkata Wetlands, breathe in through Kolkata’s 'lungs’

The green paradise is a lesson in waste management and sustainability

Explore New Town on two wheels

Explore New Town on two wheels

Pedal through the area using a bicycle-sharing app

The sweet-smelling ‘attar’ alleys of Burrabazar

The sweet-smelling ‘attar’ alleys of Burrabazar

Rose, rajnigandha, oudh and white musk, discover centuries-old scents

Here’s where to find sparkling water in Kolkata

Here’s where to find sparkling water in Kolkata

Sourcing the bubbly refreshment in the city is easier than you think

Visit New Town Haat to take home a slice of Santiniketan

Visit New Town Haat to take home a slice of Santiniketan

Artisans from across Bengal showcase their handcrafted ware

Photo Stories

Eden Gardens lights up on Mahalaya

Eden Gardens lights up on Mahalaya

Devi Paksha begins with a blaze of colour.

Kumartuli: The art of delivering divine creations

Kumartuli: The art of delivering divine creations

Step inside Kumartuli in the weeks before Puja and this is what you see

The City Dresses Up for Maa

The City Dresses Up for Maa

From alpona-painted crossings to lamp-lit ghats, Kolkata is glowing

Independence Day 2026, Red Road

Independence Day 2026, Red Road

A morning of flags, formations and Vande Mataram

Kolkata wears the Tricolour: Celebrating 80 years of freedom

Kolkata wears the Tricolour: Celebrating 80 years of freedom

From colonial facades to modern skylines, the city glows saffron, white and green

Naba Kailash: A tour of Kalna's 108 temples

Naba Kailash: A tour of Kalna's 108 temples

A centuries-old heritage spot that should not be missed

Varanasi-style Ganga aarti at Babughat

Varanasi-style Ganga aarti at Babughat

Flame of faith and rhythmic chants create a spiritual ambience

Ride through Kolkata: Trams, ferries and more

Ride through Kolkata: Trams, ferries and more

Discover its many ways of getting around

Visit the reopened St. Andrew's Church in Darjeeling

Visit the reopened St. Andrew's Church in Darjeeling

Admire the new look of this heritage building

A walk through Boi Mela 2026

A walk through Boi Mela 2026

Record crowds and queues at this year's International Kolkata Book Fair

The Street Art and Design Festival 3.0

The Street Art and Design Festival 3.0

Art, food and music stalls took over Hindustan Park lanes

Chinese New Year in Kolkata: from Tangra to Tiretta

Chinese New Year in Kolkata: from Tangra to Tiretta

Kolkata’s Chinese community ushers in the Lunar New Year

A guide to Bengal's winter delicacy: Pithe-puli

A guide to Bengal's winter delicacy: Pithe-puli

Bengali kitchens come alive with these treats during the Sankranti season

Deck the stalls — Christmas shopping at New Market

Deck the stalls — Christmas shopping at New Market

The one-stop destination for Kolkata’s Christmas needs

Gangasagar: The confluence of belief

Gangasagar: The confluence of belief

All you need to know before visiting the Gangasagar Mela

Video Stories

Durga Puja 2026 is here

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Durga Puja 2026 is here

Join us for the annual homecoming

Chokkhudaan — The final touch

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Chokkhudaan — The final touch

Watch master artisans draw the eyes on Goddess Durga

Eden Gardens welcomes Maa

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Eden Gardens welcomes Maa

Mahalaya: A night of lights, fireworks, music and more

Kolkata shines for Durga Puja 2026

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Kolkata shines for Durga Puja 2026

See the city don it's finest for the festive season

Greatest street art festival

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Greatest street art festival

Durga Puja is a time for breathtaking pandals and spectacular idols

Darjeeling’s toy train: A true joyride down a heritage trail

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Darjeeling’s toy train: A true joyride down a heritage trail

Book your tickets on one of India's most globally recognised rail journeys

A taste of Kolkata's street food

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A taste of Kolkata's street food

Phuchka, kathi roll, singara, chowmein — all sizzling with flavours

Southern Avenue: Where peace and pace walk hand in hand

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Southern Avenue: Where peace and pace walk hand in hand

Lively cafes, vintage homes, street food and the Lake

Wrapped in love and heritage

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Wrapped in love and heritage

Chunks of smoky kebabs packed into flaky parathas — joy in every bite

Riding Kolkata's iconic Double-Decker

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Riding Kolkata's iconic Double-Decker

Experience the City of Joy from the top deck

A peek into the making of Chitoi Pithe

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A peek into the making of Chitoi Pithe

A taste of Bengal's winter tradition, made with love