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East, Expat Life, Food Thoughts, Growing up in Calcutta, India, Kolkata Food, Travel Extras, West Bengal

Calcutta, the pride of the Bengali food epicurean

There’s no food like home food and us, Bengalis celebrate festivities through our bellies. It is correctly said, that the […]

February 14, 2026 By maverickbird
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East, Expat Life, Growing up in Calcutta, India, Top Experiences, West Bengal

Top fun things to do in Kolkata

My posts on Calcutta are definitely not comprehensive enough as a guide, but are fondest memories of a place called […]

February 14, 2026
East, Expat Life, Growing up in Calcutta, India, West Bengal

Quirks of Calcutta

In Calcutta we have some unique pet peeves. We love our pooches, as well cats, birds, rabbits, mice and still […]

February 14, 2026
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East, Expat Life, Growing up in Calcutta, India, West Bengal

Kolkata’s Unsung Memoirs

Tall overgrown grass protect her from the harsh autumn sun and a gnarly old frangipani tree drops quiet blossoms on […]

February 14, 2026
East, Expat Life, Growing up in Calcutta, India, West Bengal

Calcutta, memories of a way of life

It is difficult to garner and pen down my thoughts about Calcutta. Too many memories, familiarity, and intimacy always jumble up […]

February 14, 2026

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