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Kolkata is probably the most “melting pot” culture of all the cities that I’ve visited in India.
(updated 29 April 2026) Kolkata is probably the most “melting pot” culture of all the cities that I’ve visited in India. And, like New Delhi, you will encounter poverty right next to luxury and with very few exceptions, will one … Continue reading