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Events & Heritage

A Slice of Santiniketan in the City: Your Guide to the Sonajhuri Market in Newtown

Have you ever wanted to experience the rustic charm of Bolpur’s famous red soil market but couldn’t find time for a weekend trip? We have go...

Kolkata Tales 28 Jan, 2026

Events & Heritage

Chinese New Year Celebration in Kolkata 2026: A Guide to the Year of the Fire Horse

Kolkata is a city that doesn’t just celebrate festivals; it truly embraces them. While the city is known for its grand Durga Puja, there is ...

Kolkata Tales 27 Jan, 2026

Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Week in Kolkata: The Ultimate Guide to Dates, Gifts & Surprises

Ah, February! The air in Kolkata shifts slightly, doesn’t it? The winter chill begins to fade, the days become a bit sunnier, and the city t...

Kolkata Tales 26 Jan, 2026

Pujo

The Yellow Hue of Longing: A Guide to Saraswati Puja 2026, Kolkata’s Own Valentine’s Day

There’s a distinct scent that defines a Kolkata morning in late January. It’s a mix of the lingering winter chill, the earthy smell of fresh...

Kolkata Tales 23 Jan, 2026

Events & Heritage , kolkata

Load The Box book fair in Kolkata - Acropolis Mall

India's Biggest and most loved book fair is finally here. The return of the' Load the Box' book fair in Kolkata. Acropolis Mall ...

Kolkata Tales 19 Nov, 2025

Events & Heritage , kolkata

The Magic is Real: Why the Harry Potter Mini Fest at South City Mall Cast a Spell on Kolkata

You manifest magic, Kolkata gives you Hogwarts. The city of joy is all set to give you the real magic in the Harry Potter Mini Fest at South...

Kolkata Tales 13 Nov, 2025

Events & Heritage , kolkata

Bidhannagar Mela 2025: Celebrating Culture, Commerce & Community in Kolkata

Bidhannagar Mela Utsav 2025, the much-awaited fair hosted by the Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation (BMC), will be held at the Salt Lake Cent...

Kolkata Tales 11 Nov, 2025

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