My Kolkata asked prominent voices from culture, governance, business and urban development to name the one change they would like to see the most. Their answers reveal a shared longing for a city that listens better, cares deeper and grows larger with empathy. ADVERTISEMENT— Harshavardhan Neotia, chairman, Ambuja Neotia Group‘Kolkata deserves more direct flights to Europe’In 2026, I would like to see more direct flights from Kolkata to European destinations. — Srijit Mukherji, filmmaker‘I want Kolkata to fully commit to being people-first city’By 2026, I want Kolkata to fully commit to being a walkable, people-first city. — Rohit K Dasgupta, chair and first citizen of Newham Council for the 2025-2026 municipal year‘Clean the city of defacement’I want to see real change.

Source: The Telegraph January 01, 2026 08:03 UTC