Kolkata
How Farmers Turned Their Climate Change-Ravaged Village Into a Hot Weekend Getaway
Cyclones and erratic rains triggered by climate change were wrecking the lives of farmers in this Indian district. But thanks to their ingenuity, fuelled by social media, tourists are now flocking to the place.
Watch This Animation Film About Kolkata’s Terrifying Future
Filmmakers Upamanyu Bhattacharyya and Kalp Sanghvi want to show that our cities are not going to be swallowed by the sea in one Hollywood-style mega-tsunami, but slowly through hundreds of smaller events.
A Flight in Kolkata Was Delayed by Nearly Two Hours by a Swarm of Stubborn Bees
The Air India aircraft staff tried to remove them with wipers and by spraying water on them, but had to ultimately call the fire brigade to hose them off the cockpit window.
West Bengal Just Had Its First Transgender Wedding
This is a historic moment for the community, which has long faced intolerance throughout India.
Kolkata Beef Festival First Renamed Beep Festival, Then Cancelled After Threat Calls
The festival, which wanted to bring beef delicacies to the city, has now been called off entirely to ensure the safety of all attendees.
College Admission Forms in Bengal Now Allow Students to Describe Themselves as Humanist, Secular or Atheist
"We feel that 'Humanity' is the true religion of mankind."
Here’s Why November Was a Downer for Indian Stoners
Through most of the month, scoring has been almost impossible for cannabis connoisseurs.
EXCLUSIVE: Parekh & Singh Shed New Colours On Latest Single ‘Summer Skin’
It's a colorful, it's catchy, it's everything we wanted from a pop song.
My City On A Plate
To conclude its series ‘Khaane Mein Kya Hain?’ VICE India reached out to people across the country, from Kashmir to Kerala, and Sindh to Meghalaya.
Kolkata-born Asma Khan Is One of the Upcoming Faces on ‘Chef’s Table’ Season Six
The Netflix show explores her culinary journey steeped in childhood memories.
Photographer Ronny Sen on Brown Sugar Addicts in Kolkata
"Addiction is complicated, and there’s a limited understanding of what recovery entails."
People in One of the Most Polluted Cities Don't Know What's Poisoning Them
Kolkata's air was six times more toxic than what's allowed by the Indian government.