Somnath Dey, Hero of Howrah Bridge (PEOPLE 2025)

Every day, countless people sleep beneath the Howrah Bridge, exposed to the elements—braving the relentless rain, the biting cold, and the unforgiving heat. Amidst them, one figure catches my eye—standing tall, gazing back at me with quiet strength. In that moment, they seem to embody the resilience of hundreds like them, weathering not just the climate, but life itself.

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