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Daily Life In Kolkata, India
A man fills a traditional goat-skin water bag, known locally as a mashak, from a municipal tap as he supplies water to shops and residents in Kolkata, India, on February 28, 2026. The centuries-old profession of the Vistiwalas, who manually deliver water across the city for more than 250 years, nears its end amid modern plumbing and expanded municipal supply. (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto)
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| Photo ID | #13382453 |
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| Photographer | Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto |
| Category | Human Interest |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto |
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