They say Kolkata is a city with a soul. Oh wait, that was
Vir Sanghvi. Nevermind.
Lets just agree on the fact that he was right and there wont be any trouble.
Kolkata, on pen and paper of course, is a very polluted city. Has some very serious issues.
A lunatic woman calling the shots, transport strikes every other week and a very buyable legal system topping the list of negatives.
What they wont tell you is, although non of the above is wrong, it is a far cry from the entire picture.
What about the Ganga, which I believe is the true symbol of the city in its laid back flow?
What about the flower market under the Howrah Bridge where colours assume new meaning?
What about the 12X7X365 frenzy at New Market?
What about Durga Pujo? Our more than adequate reply to any and every festival held anywhere in the world? What about them?
They say Kolkata is all about its people.
On pen and paper, it is how this city makes you feel that truly sets it apart.
I have told many people, who have shown interest in my beloved city, that there can be only 2
no-bullshit reactions to Kolkata. You either fall in love with it and welcome it with open arms as you would an old friend every time you come back, or you’ll hate it in no uncertain terms.
Lets just agree on the fact that he was right and there wont be any trouble.
Kolkata, on pen and paper of course, is a very polluted city. Has some very serious issues.
A lunatic woman calling the shots, transport strikes every other week and a very buyable legal system topping the list of negatives.
What they wont tell you is, although non of the above is wrong, it is a far cry from the entire picture.
What about the Ganga, which I believe is the true symbol of the city in its laid back flow?
What about the flower market under the Howrah Bridge where colours assume new meaning?
What about the 12X7X365 frenzy at New Market?
What about Durga Pujo? Our more than adequate reply to any and every festival held anywhere in the world? What about them?
They say Kolkata is all about its people.
On pen and paper, it is how this city makes you feel that truly sets it apart.
I have told many people, who have shown interest in my beloved city, that there can be only 2
no-bullshit reactions to Kolkata. You either fall in love with it and welcome it with open arms as you would an old friend every time you come back, or you’ll hate it in no uncertain terms.
On pen and paper of course.
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