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 …

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Famously known as the City of Joy, Kolkata is, in every sense, the artistic, cultural and intellectual capital of the country. Kolkata's streets are vivid, hectic, chaotic, and yet, brimming with life …

2 days ago · Kolkata, 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.

5 days ago · A massive blaze broke out in Kolkata’s Khidirpur area in the wee hours of Monday (June 16, 2025) and gutted hundreds of shops in the market area. 20 fire engines were rushed …

Known as the ‘City of Joy’, Kolkata holds an important place in the economy, politics and culture of India. The capital of West Bengal, Kolkata is one of the four metropolitan cities in India and...

Kolkata, often referred to as the “City of Joy,” is one of India’s most vibrant and culturally rich cities. As the capital of West Bengal, it boasts a fascinating blend of historical charm and …

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 …

Situated along the Hooghly, Kolkata is the state capital of West Bengal. Formerly known as Calcutta, the city was founded in the late seventeenth century, with the coming of the British …

1 day ago · Kolkata isn’t everyone’s cup of cha—but give it time, and it will find its way into your memories and conversations. Where chaos is the background music, and warmth is the …