Calcutta Cacophony began in 2014, at a moment when Kolkata was witnessing intense brain drain and young people were being told to leave to succeed. It started as a feeling rather than a plan, a need to hold space for culture, conversation and belonging. Built by two teenagers with no blueprint, CC grew by listening to the city, documenting what already existed, and giving people reasons to stay curious. At its heart, Calcutta Cacophony has always believed that cities grow when their stories, communities and creative energies are seen, shared and sustained, especially in places historically overlooked like Kolkata, India.