Kolkata's yellow taxicabs stare at extinction
The Statesman|December 02, 2024
After trams, another of the city's iconic forms of transport is staring at extinction.
STATESMAN NEWS SERVICE
Kolkata's yellow taxicabs stare at extinction

The diminishing fleet of yellow taxis is on the verge of disappearing altogether with around 1,000 more about to be phased out in a month's time.

Once a crucial mode of transport in Kolkata, the yellow taxis have now been reduced to nostalgic rides or one of the lesser preferred public carriers.

Even though a few yellow taxis are still spotted in almost every major part of the city, their numbers are said to be shrinking every passing year.

هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة December 02, 2024 من The Statesman.

ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.

هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة December 02, 2024 من The Statesman.

ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.

المزيد من القصص من THE STATESMAN مشاهدة الكل
Bridging gaps: Empowering India's healthcare workforce for a stronger future
The Statesman

Bridging gaps: Empowering India's healthcare workforce for a stronger future

Imagine a corporate system functioning without management departments, or employees working with incomplete knowledge, would it be counted as a perfect working organisation?

time-read
3 mins  |
December 03, 2024
University of Sheffield inviting applications for MSc Biomedical Engineering
The Statesman

University of Sheffield inviting applications for MSc Biomedical Engineering

The University of Sheffield, UK is inviting applications for the MSc in Biomedical Engineering course starting in September 2025.

time-read
2 mins  |
December 03, 2024
Four tips to articulate your careef goals effectively in an interview
The Statesman

Four tips to articulate your careef goals effectively in an interview

Interviews are one of the most common and effective mediums to showcase your personality, skills, potential, and experience to the interviewer.

time-read
3 mins  |
December 03, 2024
Can tell my grandkids that I faced Bumrah: Head in awe of star pacer
The Statesman

Can tell my grandkids that I faced Bumrah: Head in awe of star pacer

Australia's top-order batter Travis Head heaps praise on pace maestro ahead of second Test

time-read
2 mins  |
December 03, 2024
Siraj credits Bumrah for turnaround as India shift focus to Adelaide Test
The Statesman

Siraj credits Bumrah for turnaround as India shift focus to Adelaide Test

India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj credited pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah for helping him turnaround his form at the start of the ongoing tour of Australia.

time-read
1 min  |
December 03, 2024
Australia star Smith 'really focused' ahead of pink ball Test against India
The Statesman

Australia star Smith 'really focused' ahead of pink ball Test against India

Australia may be under pressure after being thrashed by India in the Perth Test, but star batter Steve Smith asserted that the hosts are determined to stage a comeback and win the ongoing edition of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

time-read
2 mins  |
December 03, 2024
IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians captain Hardik happy at finding the right mix of players
The Statesman

IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians captain Hardik happy at finding the right mix of players

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya expressed his delight at the way things panned out for them in the IPL mega auction in Jeddah and said the franchise has \"found the right mix\" of players.

time-read
2 mins  |
December 03, 2024
Novak Djokovic gives emotional farewell to Argentina great Juan Martin del Potro
The Statesman

Novak Djokovic gives emotional farewell to Argentina great Juan Martin del Potro

Novak Djokovic paid an emotional tribute to Argentinian tennis great Juan Martin del Potro after their farewell exhibition match, calling him a \"special player and a special person\" whose greatest legacy goes beyond his achievements on the court.

time-read
1 min  |
December 03, 2024
The Statesman

PKL: Pune, U Mumba brace for mega clash

PKL Season 11 has been one of the most entertaining and tightly contested seasons in the history of the tournament.

time-read
2 mins  |
December 03, 2024
The Statesman

Argentine star Gonzalo Peillat excited with HIL

Germany's celebrated defender and drag-flicker Gonzalo Peillat is set to make a grand return to the Hockey India League (HIL), representing Hyderabad Toofans in the 2024-25 edition.

time-read
1 min  |
December 03, 2024