In 1985 India’s own prime minister, then Rajiv Gandhi, called Kolkata “a dying city.” There are still a lot of people sleeping on the streets in Kolkata, but there have been great changes in ...

"People like me are under pressure to get with the times," retired Kolkata schoolteacher Utpal Basu, 75, told AFP. "Old cars go, new ones come," he added. "But it will break my heart when the city ...

North Kolkata’s narrow gullies can instantly transform you to sepia-toned days when the now desolate mansions were resplendent and stalwarts of history walked the streets. Hidden away in these lanes ...

This 200-year-old heritage hotel is a quirky mix of vintage ... Budget: Backpackers Park Located near Sudder Street, Kolkata's backpacker hub, this hostel is perfect for budget travellers.