Travelling to Kolkata during the summer holidays meant drawing up a list of ‘what to do’ that included taking a ride on a double-decker bus, having phuchkas, relishing telebhajas from the ...

India’s Kolkata looks set to discontinue its iconic trams, which have been running since 1873. Over the past few decades, lack of investment, inadequate maintenance and a sharp fall in ...

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Kolkata tram, which has been an integral part of the city’s identity since 1873. So, to celebrate this milestone, the people of Kolkata recently ...

While some amendments were made with one or two routes opening up, including a new terminus at Ultodanga (a neighbourhood in present day north-east Kolkata), the tram system was generally ...

This initiative aimed to showcase Australia’s diverse attractions and reflect upon the deep cultural connection between Australia and Kolkata through the heritage trams. In Kolkata, the ...

A Kolkata tram worker held his brother's wedding on a tram. The unique event cost Rs 3,540. The wedding highlighted the city's love for trams. The high court is currently deciding the future of ...

(R-L) Imtiaz Ali and Onir, with the film’s producer Mitu Bhowmick Lange and co-director Rahul Vohra, enjoyed a tram ride from Esplanade to Gariahat Photos: Soumyajit Dey While Melbourne and Kolkata ...