There's a lot more to the City of Joy than the Howrah Bridge and Victoria Memorial. From polo sessions on the Maidan to coffee inside a tram depot, we have put together a list of memorable...

From contemporary textiles to handicrafts and food, these are some of the most interesting local brands in Kolkata

Discover the atmospheric city by the Hooghly river through a mix of interesting guided walks

From tangail and dhonekhali to stunning jamdanis, pick up exquisite sarees when you are in Kolkata next

From taking a ride on the water to watching the sunset in brilliant hues, here are ways to experience the best of the Hooghly river

With its non-mainstream, hard-to-find collection, Earthcare Books has to be one of the best indie bookstores in India

With 900 stalls and more than 20 countries, the Kolkata Book Fair is a must-attend winter event.

There was a time when around 20,000 ethnic Chinese Indian nationals lived here. Today there is probably less than one-tenth of that number remaining. Yet, Kolkata's Tiretta Bazaar area has several...

From tram rides to rare finds at auction houses, there's a lot to do in the City of Joy

Tram rides, Christmas, and picnics...

Russell Exchange is a treasure trove of period furniture, vintage record players, cut-glass decanters, brass paan boxes, antique lamps, and much much more. Take a dekko.

It's more than just food and drinks

This geological treasure is less than 20km by road from Bolpur in West Bengal

Located in Kolkata, the Boat Museum has an interesting display of replicas of heritage boats of Bengal

Finally, a museum in honour of the Irish lady who dedicated her life for India, working to spread women’s education, support art, and science, and even back her adopted country’s struggle for...