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Crowdfunding lights up Kolkata heritage: A blueprint for urban renewal in India?
Indian cities, most of which are constrained by tight municipal budgets, have yet to explore crowdfunding’s potential for urban rejuvenation
Updated on Nov 25, 2024 05:28 AM IST
Andhra man faces backlash for post comparing Kolkata to ‘starving African city’
An Andhra Pradesh man faces massive backlash after he called Kolkata the dirtiest city in India during a visit.
Published on Nov 07, 2024 06:53 PM IST
Muskaan Sharma
Spice of Life: Turning the clock back on our summer holidays
Watching the majestic Howrah Bridge from a close distance while travelling in a ferry with Mesho used to be another dreamlike experience for us. The water of the Ganga shimmered in the morning sun
Updated on May 31, 2023 01:20 AM IST
Aditya Mukherjee
4 must-read books by Dominique Lapierre
The French author of "City of Joy," Dominique Lapierre, who has died at the age of 91, wrote several books that spanned international events, including the Nazi occupation of Paris and works on India.
Published on Dec 06, 2022 01:57 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi
Bring back cycles on Kolkata roads: Ruskin Bond among others appeal to Mamata
A recent study found that Kolkata traffic police who have implemented the cycling ban on 64 major thoroughfares are themselves most vulnerable to air pollution.
Published on Aug 12, 2021 10:07 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Avik Roy, Kolkata