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The Blog 'Calcutta Caravan' is dedicated to the 'City of Joy - Calcutta'. The blog is created with the vision to update its viewers about the History, Heritage, Food and life of the 'City of Joy - Calcutta'. The Blog will help you to know the hidden stories that the streets of the city has to tell. Its a journey to the soul of the city and the people who stay in the city.

Blog Founder & Author: Sourav Das

Engineer by Profession. Photographer by Passion. Traveler by Soul.


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Mach E Bhat E Bangali...

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