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Daily Life In Kolkata, India

A man supplies water by filling a traditional goat-skin water bag, known locally as a mashak, from a municipal tap as he provides water to shops and residents in Kolkata, India, on February 28, 2026. The centuries-old profession of the Vistiwalas, who have manually delivered 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	#13382455
Date Taken	28 February 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto

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