City Of Joy

French writer Dominique Lapierre, who was celebrated for his novels about the World War II struggle to liberate Paris and depicting a life of hardship in a Kolkata slum, died on December 4 at the age of 91. Born on July 30, 1931, in Chatelaillon, Lapierre has sold about 50 million copies of the six books he wrote in collaboration with the American writer Larry Collins — the most famous being Is Paris Burning?

'City of Joy' author Dominique Lapierre dies at 91

In West Bengal, Dominique Lapierre was "revered as an idol", according to a 2012 article by Paris Match magazine.

Nature, life's race among myriad Durga puja themes set to captivate minds in City of Joy

Every year, preparations for this mega festival run into months, with organising committees brainstorming ideas, hiring artists from far and wide to give shape to those ideas.

Financial Advisor Forums reach out to advisors across India

Financial Advisor Forum 2015-2016 presented by UTI Mutual Funds and CNBC-TV18 comes to you with its third forum from the city of joy, Kolkata.

Watch: Icons of New India

Icons of New India comes to you from the city of joy, Kolkata, as it continues its quest across the country to bring you stories of entrepreneurs who are helming exciting businesses.

LIME Season 7 goes to IIM Calcutta

Lessons in Marketing Excellence goes to city of joy, Kolkata to find out who the best marketer is from the Eastern outpost.

Prime Property: Kolkata's urban landscape

Prime Property this week is putting a spotlight on the city of joy, Kolkata.