Much has been said of the mastery of Indians and automobiles and the choreographed ballet of the many on the one street. I have nothing to add, except possibly the humble opinion that the key theme of driving on Kolkatta and indeed all Indian streets is balance. Perhaps a deep and abiding respect for life, and living it on the edge, without regrets, etc. Or perhaps the more likely callous and required disregard for life, a certain letting go. Metaphorically. From those fat and thin who perch precariously on tiny scooters, smoky auto rickshaws, manual rickshaws, cars, vans, etc. to the unmarked lanes they use that somehow become one, then many, then none, it is certain that Indian drivers bow to no law. I asked my cousin brother if he had ever been in an accident,
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