Explore the City of Joy!

A practical guide to the top schools in Kolkata by area, with boards, admission steps and how to choose a school near your home.

A practical Kolkata tram guide: where trams still run, how to ride, the history since 1873, the Smaranika Tram Museum and what the revival plans mean.

A practical Kolkata itinerary with a timed one-day plan and a two-day weekend route covering Victoria Memorial, Park Street, Howrah Bridge and North Kolkata.

Everything first-time visitors need to know about the Kolkata Book Fair: when it is held, where it takes place in Salt Lake, how to reach it by metro, and how to shop smart.

How to buy and recharge a Kolkata metro smart card, plus when to use a token or QR ticket instead.

Physical tests for Kolkata Police constable and lady constable recruits begin on October 28. Here are the height, chest and running standards, the documents to carry and practical tips for test day.

A practical guide to the best malls in Kolkata by area, with locations, timings, what each is known for and how to choose.