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Kali Puja 2026 Kolkata Traffic Curbs: Road Closures and Goods Vehicle Ban from 8 to 11 November

November 1, 2026

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Kolkata Metro Blue Line Suspended Between Shahid Khudiram and Maidan on Sunday, 1 November

October 31, 2026

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Fish Market Kolkata: Where to Buy Fresh Ilish, Rohu and Chingri

By kolkatadekho

October 30, 2026

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Nolen Gur in Kolkata: Winter Sweets Guide to Sandesh, Rosogolla and Joynagarer Moa

By kolkatadekho

October 29, 2026

Plate of Indian street food snacks served at a roadside stall, similar to Kolkata telebhaja and chops

Best Bengali Snacks in Kolkata: Telebhaja, Cutlets and Chops Guide

By kolkatadekho

October 23, 2026

Durga Puja festival in Kolkata

Chorbagan Puja Stampede: Six-Member Judicial Panel Formed, New Pandal Safety Rules Likely From 2027

By kolkatadekho

October 23, 2026

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Kolkata Durga Puja Immersion: 18 IPS Officers Deployed and Babughat Reviewed After Chorbagan Stampede

By kolkatadekho

October 22, 2026

Indian thali meal served on a stainless steel tray, typical of a PG with food in Kolkata

PG with Food in Kolkata: Meal Plans, Costs and What to Ask Before Booking

November 2, 2026

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Burrabazar Market Guide: Kolkata’s Wholesale Hub, What to Buy and How to Visit

November 2, 2026

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Kolkata Local Train Guide: Lines, Tickets, Timings and Tips

November 2, 2026

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Cost of Living in Kolkata: Monthly Budget for Students and Young Professionals

November 2, 2026

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Neighborhood Guide: Park Street, Kolkata – History, Food, Nightlife and How to Visit

By kolkatadekho

November 1, 2026

Vaulted interior of a historic church, representing the heritage of the Armenian Church in Kolkata

Armenian Church Kolkata and the Synagogues of Burrabazar: A Heritage Walk Guide

By kolkatadekho

November 1, 2026

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Leather Shoes in Kolkata: Where to Buy Handmade and Custom Pairs

By kolkatadekho

October 31, 2026

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Indian Museum Kolkata: Timings, Tickets, Highlights and How to Visit

By kolkatadekho

October 31, 2026

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BCom Colleges in Kolkata: Admission, Fees and How to Choose

A practical guide to BCom colleges in Kolkata: eligibility, Honours vs General, shifts, fees and how to build a realistic

By kolkatadekho

October 30, 2026

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Day Trips from Kolkata by Train: Chandannagar, Bolpur, Bishnupur and More

October 30, 2026

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Kolkata Bus Routes: A Route Finder for Common Commutes

October 30, 2026

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Ladies PG in Kolkata: Safe Areas, Rules and What to Check

October 30, 2026

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Kolkata Weather Today: Arnab’s Leftover Rain Eases, but a Fresh Andaman Sea Low Keeps Bengal on Alert Through the Weekend

October 30, 2026

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Colourful fabrics and festive goods on display at an Indian market stall, typical of Durga Puja shopping

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Durga Puja Shopping in Kolkata: Best Markets, Budgets and When to Buy

By kolkatadekho

October 29, 2026

Where to do Durga Puja shopping in Kolkata: the best markets for clothes, sarees and bangles, when to buy, how to bargain and how to plan a budget.

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Shopping & Markets

Bengali Sarees in Kolkata: Where to Buy Tant, Baluchari, Jamdani and Garad

By kolkatadekho

October 29, 2026

Where to buy traditional Bengali sarees in Kolkata: Tant, Dhaniakhali, Jamdani, Baluchari and Garad weaves, the best shops by area and a buying checklist.

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Top Schools in Kolkata by Area: Central, South, Salt Lake, New Town and Howrah

By kolkatadekho

October 29, 2026

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

Street scene at Esplanade in central Kolkata, the main terminus for the city's heritage trams

Getting Around Kolkata

Kolkata Tram Guide: Routes, History and How to Ride in 2026

By kolkatadekho

October 29, 2026

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.

Victoria Memorial dome and gardens in Kolkata, a key stop on a one-day Kolkata itinerary

Travel & Places

Kolkata Itinerary: One-Day and Weekend Plans for First-Time Visitors

By kolkatadekho

October 28, 2026

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.

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Travel & Places

Kolkata Book Fair Guide: Dates, Venue, Metro Access and Visitor Tips

By kolkatadekho

October 28, 2026

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.

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Getting Around Kolkata

Kolkata Metro Smart Card, Token and QR Ticket Guide: How to Buy and Recharge

By kolkatadekho

October 28, 2026

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

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