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Why Is Kolkata Called The 'City Of Joy'
From its colonial architecture to its buzzing streets and timeless traditions, Kolkata has a presence that feels both comforting and exciting.
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Man Who Inspired 'City Of Joy' Book Still Working For India's Poor At 86
Decades after inspiring a best-selling novel that brought readers into slums near Kolkata, 86-year-old ascetic Gaston Dayanand is still working for India's poorest.
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5 Points On Dominique Lapierre, 'The City Of Joy' Author Who Died At 91
Dominique Lapierre, the French author and well-known in India for his ode to the city of Kolkata titled 'The City of Joy', died aged 91 on Sunday.
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French Author Dominique Lapierre, Who Wrote 'City Of Joy', Dies At 91
Dominique Lapierre, a French author with a passion for India and whose novels sold tens of millions of copies, has died, his wife announced.
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West Bengal plans to make it easier for films to be shot in the state
The West Bengal government is mulling opening a single window to process requests to shoot movies in the state - a move which will spare the producers the hassle of knocking at the doors of multiple agencies.
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Move over Switzerland, Bollywood goes off the beaten track
Bollywood filmmakers are ignoring foreign locations and looking for inspiration within the country by exploring lesser-known places in upcoming films.
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Nawazuddin Siddiqui: Will miss discussions with Roger Ebert
Last year when Nawazuddin Siddiqui stayed at the IIIinois home of scriptwriter-film critic Roger Ebert, little did he know that the man would be no more within the span of a few months.
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City of Joy to have 'Eye' like London
Kolkata, once the capital of British India, is set to get a giant wheel on the lines of 'London Eye' which would give tourists a bird's eye view of the city. To be set up on the Hooghly riverfront, the giant wheel to be known as 'Kolkata Eye' would have a diameter of 150 to 180 metres with more than 30 viewing cabins. It will accommodate more than ...
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Why Is Kolkata Called The 'City Of Joy'
From its colonial architecture to its buzzing streets and timeless traditions, Kolkata has a presence that feels both comforting and exciting.
-
Man Who Inspired 'City Of Joy' Book Still Working For India's Poor At 86
Decades after inspiring a best-selling novel that brought readers into slums near Kolkata, 86-year-old ascetic Gaston Dayanand is still working for India's poorest.
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5 Points On Dominique Lapierre, 'The City Of Joy' Author Who Died At 91
Dominique Lapierre, the French author and well-known in India for his ode to the city of Kolkata titled 'The City of Joy', died aged 91 on Sunday.
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French Author Dominique Lapierre, Who Wrote 'City Of Joy', Dies At 91
Dominique Lapierre, a French author with a passion for India and whose novels sold tens of millions of copies, has died, his wife announced.
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West Bengal plans to make it easier for films to be shot in the state
The West Bengal government is mulling opening a single window to process requests to shoot movies in the state - a move which will spare the producers the hassle of knocking at the doors of multiple agencies.
-
Move over Switzerland, Bollywood goes off the beaten track
Bollywood filmmakers are ignoring foreign locations and looking for inspiration within the country by exploring lesser-known places in upcoming films.
-
Nawazuddin Siddiqui: Will miss discussions with Roger Ebert
Last year when Nawazuddin Siddiqui stayed at the IIIinois home of scriptwriter-film critic Roger Ebert, little did he know that the man would be no more within the span of a few months.
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City of Joy to have 'Eye' like London
Kolkata, once the capital of British India, is set to get a giant wheel on the lines of 'London Eye' which would give tourists a bird's eye view of the city. To be set up on the Hooghly riverfront, the giant wheel to be known as 'Kolkata Eye' would have a diameter of 150 to 180 metres with more than 30 viewing cabins. It will accommodate more than ...
