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    Do You Like To Cook?

    I have a love/hate relationship with cooking. There are times I love cooking. It's fun, relaxing, and had a great end product to enjoy. The possibilities are pretty much limitless and it's so so so much cheaper than ordering out. The downside is that it does take a lot of time. Sometimes you...
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    Best Time To Go To Kolkata?

    I'm hoping to plan a long-ish trip to Kolkata after I graduate from college. I've been to Kolkata lot to visit my family but because of my school and my parents' work, the only time of the year we can go is in the summer. It is always horribly hot and humid and obviously, it's difficult to fully...
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    Where Is The Best Food In India?

    The best Indian food, I think, is street food. I know it can be risky (especially for people with not-as-adept stomachs). But I do think that street food is a big part of any culture and life of a country. You are not going to find anything more authentic and more catered towards locals. Street...
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    Desserts

    Indian sweets (mithai) are something that take most foreigners by surprise, I think. They're definitely different from what anyone has experienced in the West. Gulab Jamun and Laddoos are, I think, the most commonly known ones. As much as I enjoy them (especially Gulab Jamun), I do think they're...
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    Places And Attractions To See In Kolkata

    All the places you mentioned are really good but like someone said, I think Kolkata's true beauty lies in the day-to-day activities. For the best experience, try going to simple things like a bookstore or shops on the street. Relax and wait and then head out again at night to the same street...
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