Archive · 1 Jan 2026
Kolkata’s Contradictions: Love and Loathe
Kolkata is a city of contradictions.
Young residents love its pluralism, food, and culture, but they also want changes.
They appreciate the city's laid-back nature and the warmth of its people.
However, they are concerned about the lack of higher education opportunities, poor waste management, air pollution, and lack of accessibility.
Despite these issues, many young people choose to stay in Kolkata because of its unique charm and community spirit.
Kolkata is loved for its pluralism, food, and culture, but residents want better higher education and accessibility.
The city's laid-back nature is appreciated, but littering and waste management are major concerns.
Air pollution is a significant issue, affecting residents' health and quality of life.
The community service mindset is strong, but there is a need for better health awareness and lifestyle changes.
Young residents want to change the city's perception and showcase its passion for sports and culture.
- Who
- Young residents of Kolkata
- What
- Their love and loathe for the city
- When
- Present day
- Where
- Kolkata, India
- Why
- To understand the city's contradictions and the desire for change
- Mohuna Dutt
- NGO worker, loves Kolkata's pluralism, wants better higher education
- Ranadeep Mukherjee
- IT professional, appreciates laid-back nature, wants better waste management
- Souptik Mazumder
- Musician, loves food and music culture, wants cleaner air
- Sourya Sekhar Saha
- Orthopaedic surgeon, values warmth of people, wants better health awareness
- Dighvij Chirimar
- Student, loves cultural blend, wants better city perception
- Sakhi Singhi
- Autism care worker, loves community service mindset, wants better accessibility
