MyKolkata

11/08/2025

Kolkata’s cold brew scene is cooler than ever. From whisky-barrel aged to coconut-infused, here’s where to sip the city’s most inventive brews.

Fruity infusions, whisky barrel-aged beans, and fizzy fusions — here’s a guide to the coolest cold brew offerings across the city’s cafés

10/08/2025

In this city of maach, mishti and adda, Jhumkas sway proudly in every size, type and design. So, here’s a sparkling tour of the best places in to find your perfect haul.

See more here: https://www.telegraphindia.com/my-kolkata/lifestyle/the-jhumka-diaries-discovering-the-perfect-pair-of-earrings-in-the-city-of-joy/cid/2116979

10/08/2025

With a wide range of products, budget-friendly finds and a push towards sustainable fashion, Gen Zs are increasingly choosing online shopping over the conventional mall experience. Here’s what young shoppers say.

From neon-lit arcades and cafes with PlayStation setups to board game clubs, the city has something for for every kind of gamer

10/08/2025

“New Town to Garia commute turned into a soggy slog – potholes, clogged roads, and standing water everywhere

Potholes, waterlogging and gridlock — travel to and from the tech corridor has become a test of endurance for daily commuters

09/08/2025

Too far, too few, too late. Joka-Majherhat Metro is running, but is anyone riding? Here's why the Purple Line feels more like a toy train than a transport revolution.

The 8.6km stretch from Joka to Majherhat has seven stations but commuters prefer auto-rickshaws and buses over metro rides

08/08/2025

Can all dogs be therapy dogs? No. But for the right person and the right dog, the bond can be life-changing. Here's how dog therapy works, who it helps, and which breeds are best suited.

From grief to anxiety and autism — how dog therapy is bringing emotional relief, and why not all pets are cut out for it

08/08/2025

Move over, soy sauce. These Bengal ingredients bring the perfect umami punch to your recipes, earthy, meaty, and totally irresistible.

Read more: https://www.telegraphindia.com/my-kolkata/food/bengal-ingredients-that-add-that-perfect-umami-flavour-to-your-recipes-photogallery/cid/2115642

08/08/2025

From crispy kumro phooler bora to the labour of love that is mochar ghonto — in Bengal, flowers don’t just bloom, they cook.

Crisp fritters, curries and seasonal specials — edible flowers bring a delicate charm to Bengali cuisine

07/08/2025

It’s soft, flaky and gone by 10am. Meet Kolkata’s OG breakfast, petai porota with runny ghugni or alur dum. Only found at street stalls and never on a restaurant menu.

Here are six reasons why this soft and flaky flatbread is Kolkata’s OG streetside breakfast