Can Kolkata ditch the smoke for just coffee?

Kolkata's café culture grapples with its deep-rooted smoking habit as a national chain urges designated smoking areas for a family-friendly atmosphere. While smoking is intertwined with the city's 'adda' culture, non-smokers and families express discomfort with pervasive smoke. Cafes are now navigating infrastructure needs and customer preferences to balance social time with comfort, considering potential revenue impacts.

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