We all have faced the problem of not having the right change or a long queue at the ticket counter while travelling. We end up missing trains or metros or it ends up in a nasty argument over change. But then we live in the 21st century when technology is our best friend. It's time we say goodbye to these. Out of the various modes of public transport that we have in the city Metros, Locals and now Buses have a smart card each, which can be used to beat the queue. Now you might think this is for regular commuters and not for everyone. But if used smartly it can be helpful for everyone. In this blog post, I share with you all that you need to know to get smart cards and make the most of them. Kolkata has three Smart Cards each for Metro Railways, Local trains under Eastern and South Eastern Railways and for State Buses issued by WBTC. Kolkata Metro Smart Card: 1. It is available from any Metro Station. 2. It is valid for 1 year from the date of the last recharge. 3. The mini
The city of Kolkata is known for many things, like old world charm, or the tram, some meeting and michils (rallies), mach, misti and more. Many well-known cliches some not so. Many of the old building are better painted if not repaired or restored. Trams are making way for our ever growing metro railways and smoking bleching cars. Political meetings however numerous is far less than what they used to be a decade back. Our fish and sweets also have found fusion with western and eastern tastes. In short, Kolkata which for so many decades seem to have wedded a time machine is finally giving up its old paint and embracing the new. As a kid who lived far away from this city and found it to be just as same as he left it year after year. Today I find it changing at a pace never seen before. As new glass and steel, towers rise ever higher in their race to kiss the sky and new metro rail lines, and flyovers bring us closer. The change in the landscape of the city is evident. As the c