Nostalgia, romance, and a love of heritage alone cannot make the beloved trams of Kolkata sustainable. Simple science can. Transport Minister, are you with us still?
From 300 trams a day to 10, the journey of Kolkata's cheapest mode of transport seems to be in its final stages. But Calcutta Tram Users Association has put up a fight.
The oil math is skewed against the White House. The blockade has a slim chance of working. Iran can remain defiant, and China unconcerned, longer than Trump can remain solvent.
IEA projects sharp reversal from its earlier expectations, with global demand for oil in 2026 turning negative. Hormuz disruptions have pushed crude prices to $130 per barrel.
We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.
I really feel sorry to know that the Tram services in Kolkata is going to be stopped. I have my own nostalgia, as I was using the services extensively as student of The University of Calcutta, and as the Student of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in 60s. Tickets were affordable for very poor students like us. I wish sincerely that the State Govt introduce technical advancements to improve the services and retain it . It really is a common men’s transport, and a identifying symbol of Kolkata city life.
Unlike the RG Kar case where you called junior doctors stupid, here, your rage comes through.
This govt has no respect for anyone. They need to be ousted.
I am urging you as a Kolkata based correspondent to run a powerful series on the misdeeds of this govt. This has to be stop. Mamata and her coterie has to go. People of the state have the right to live a peaceful life. The longer mamata stays, the worse she will become.
I really feel sorry to know that the Tram services in Kolkata is going to be stopped. I have my own nostalgia, as I was using the services extensively as student of The University of Calcutta, and as the Student of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in 60s. Tickets were affordable for very poor students like us. I wish sincerely that the State Govt introduce technical advancements to improve the services and retain it . It really is a common men’s transport, and a identifying symbol of Kolkata city life.
Excellent article Ms. Monideepa!
Unlike the RG Kar case where you called junior doctors stupid, here, your rage comes through.
This govt has no respect for anyone. They need to be ousted.
I am urging you as a Kolkata based correspondent to run a powerful series on the misdeeds of this govt. This has to be stop. Mamata and her coterie has to go. People of the state have the right to live a peaceful life. The longer mamata stays, the worse she will become.