Festive footfall at decked-out malls in Kolkata
People thronged malls in the city on the last Sunday before Christmas, brushing aside Covid-19 fears and ushering in a spirit of festivity that is typical of this time of the year. Long queues of private cars and app cabs were seen entering City Centre in Salt Lake, South City Mall and Acropolis Mall from afternoon and the crowds swelled as the evening set in. The malls were all decked out for the occasion, with giant Christmas trees and other installations. Babysitting fathers standing outside shops with little children unable to stay still mirrored the mood as much as hassled mall guard...