19th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
The Rickshaw puller with android mobile phone.
Hand pulling Rickshaw is an iconic heritage transport represents British ruling period of India. Kolkata, the city of joy is probably one of the last few metro cities in the global map where this hand pulling Rickshaw is still available for ride. Usually the rickshaw pullers are from the poorest class of people, landless and labourers assembled from different provinces of India with the expectation of job in the city. In this photograph, a rickshaw puller is seen to be busy with his android mobile while expecting passengers to come and hire for a ride. Modern technology with it's ease of access have influenced all sectors of life.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 11.2021 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2021 |
| Photo Location: | Kolkata, India |
| Camera: | NIKON D750 |
| Copyright: | © NIRMALYA BHATTACHARYA |