The Biryani Argument Kolkata Wins Every Time Kolkata biryani contains a potato. That single fact has launched more food ...

FIFA World Cup 2026: A neighbourhood club in Kolkata has turned a Shyambazar lane into a World Cup-themed FIFA Gali with ...

From literary legends and iconic landmarks to beloved street food and grand festivals, this city's cultural influence extends far beyond its boundaries.

Founded in 1690 on the banks of the river Hooghly, Kolkata – or as it was known until 2001, Calcutta – quickly grew from a fishing village into a flourishing colonial metropolis and served as the ...

Why does Kolkata biryani have a potato? On World Biryani Day, discover the fascinating history of the iconic dish, the role ...

KOLKATA, India — At least 14 people, including two children, died in the eastern Indian city of Kolkata late Tuesday when a fire blazed through a six-story hotel in a congested neighborhood, ...

In a post on X, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said, "Secretary Marco Rubio has landed in Kolkata. This is his first trip to India. Later today, we will call on Prime Minister @narendramodi in New ...

Kolkata has long carried the reputation of being a city of libraries, laboratories, observatories and public debate. Its connection with science did not emerge from a single institution or government ...