Kolkata, [a] also known as Calcutta[b] (its official name until 2001), is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of West Bengal. It lies on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, 80 km (50 …

3 days ago · Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), city, capital of West Bengal state, and former capital (1772–1911) of British India. It is one of India’s largest cities and one of its major ports. The …

Kolkata (spelled Calcutta before 1 January 2001) is the capital city of the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the second largest city in India after Mumbai. [2] It is on the east bank of the River …

4 days ago · Kolkata offers many hotels, from heritage properties that echo its colonial past to modern luxury resorts. Some top places to stay in Kolkata include Park Street, Main Market, …

Kolkata (Bengali: কলকাতা Kalkātā, Hindi: कोलकाता Kolkātā), formerly Calcutta, is the capital and largest city of West Bengal and the cultural capital of India. Kolkata is an "in your …

Jan 18, 2024 · Kolkata, the City of Joy, radiates an indomitable spirit that intertwines history, art, and literature. The capital of West Bengal beckons with its colonial-era architecture, bustling …

Jan 11, 2025 · Kolkata - Indian City, West Bengal, Cultural Hub: In 1947 the partition of Bengal between newly independent India and Pakistan constituted a serious setback for Calcutta, …

Jan 22, 2025 · Kolkata - Colonial Capital, Bengal Renaissance, Cultural Hub: The name Kalikata was mentioned in the rent-roll of the Mughal emperor Akbar (reigned 1556–1605) and also in …

Kolkata, the vibrant capital of West Bengal, is a city rich in history, culture, and charm. Known as the “City of Joy,” it effortlessly blends its colonial heritage with modern vibrance.

Locally, Kolkata is regarded as India’s intellectual, artistic and cultural capital. Although poverty is certainly apparent, the self-made middle class drives the city's core machinery, a nascent …