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Typists in Calcutta

You can still find street typists in India, but probably not for long

Arts, Culture & Media

When was the last time you saw someone use a typewriter … and not in a movie? In Calcutta, India, typists still exist and even work in the street, but maybe not for long.

A road trip to end typos

Business, Economics and Jobs

Retweeting Bad Grammar

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