Kolkata and its love-hate relationship with Rickshaws

The city of Kolkata has a love-hate relationship with its rickshaws. Are they a symbol of exploitation? Or just a handy way to get around? Hand-pulled rickshaws made their appearance in this former British capital over a century ago, and several thousand continue to ply the streets today.

Howrah Bridge

Picture taken from "Ganga Ghat" !!

Picture taken at evening time !!

The City Center - A Romantic Place at Salt Lake

Victoria Memorial

Double Decker Bus of Calcutta

Overloaded Double Decker Bus from Kalighat to Shyambazar (~1945)


Another set of Double Decker bus (-1945)

Compare Sealdah Station on 1945 and 2008

An Old view of Sealdah Station (~1945)


Another Old view of Sealdah Station.....


The recent view of of Sealdah Station

Old Esplanade and Todays Esplanade

Esplanade area --- A painting from the middle of nineteenth century!!



The modern Esplanade on a lonely afternoon....