Calcutta (officially renamed in 2001) is often described by its moniker, the "City of Joy" . Once the capital of the British Raj and the second city of the British Empire after London, it remains India’s cultural and intellectual capital , blending colonial-era grandeur with a deeply rooted bohemian spirit. A Legacy of Contrasts
The city is a living museum of history and human experience. What is a memorable experience from growing up in Calcutta?