Kolkat's the city of joy, let me tell you why
Jul 28 2023, 10:55 PM ISTYes, "Kolkata" is often referred to as the "City of Joy." This nickname for the city has its origins in literature and reflects the vibrant and joyful spirit that Kolkata is known for. The term "City of Joy" was popularized by Dominique Lapierre, a French author, who wrote a novel with the same name in 1985. The novel was set in the slums of Kolkata and depicted the resilience, warmth, and positivity of the people living there, despite facing various hardships.