No Resufal

No Refusal by Ananth Padmanabhan captures Calcutta’s changing identity through its iconic yellow Ambassador taxis, exploring the nostalgia, memories and everyday stories woven into the city’s streetscape. About In No Refusal , photographer Ananth Padmanabhan turns his lens towards Calcutta’s iconic yellow Ambassador taxis, tracing their place in the city’s evolving identity and collective memory. Drawing on photographs made over three decades, the exhibition captures the familiar rhythms of the city, from its bustling streets to the gradual disappearance of a once-ubiquitous landmark. Through these images, Ananth Padmanabhan reflects on the relationship between a city and the everyday objects that shape its character, preserving a fragment of Calcutta’s lived experience as its urban landscape continues to change. Exhibition Dates: 4–10 November 2026 Venue: Visual Arts Gallery, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi Read more Toggle Photography