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1 day 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 city is centered on the east bank of the Hugli River, about 96 miles upstream from the head of the Bay of Bengal.
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The history of Kolkata as a British settlement, known to the...
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Kolkata - Urban Planning, Culture, Economy: The most...
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Kolkata - Culture, Arts, Cuisine: Kolkata is perhaps the...
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Manufacturing. Kolkata is the centre of India’s large...
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2 days ago · The most beautiful places in Kolkata range from the iconic memorials to the serene bridges. Here's where to Kolkata, India for scenic spots
2 days ago · Kolkata - Culture, Arts, Cuisine: Kolkata is perhaps the most important cultural centre of India. The city is the birthplace of modern Indian literary and artistic thought and of Indian nationalism, and its citizens have made great efforts to preserve Indian culture and civilization.
Jan 5, 2024 · Events in Kolkata. Just like the delicious and sweetest food, Kolkata’s culture is a symbol of sweetness. Events in Kolkata are never on the break, with exhibitions, art galleries, cultural events, arts, and music concerts happening around the year. The festivals and events in Kolkata are what make it complete.
3 days ago · The history of Kolkata as a British settlement, known to the British as Calcutta, dates from the establishment of a trading post there by Job Charnock, an agent of the English East India Company, in 1690.
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6 hours ago · According to the 2011 Census of India, there are over 70 lakh (seven million) people who speak Santali across the country, and the community is the third-largest tribe in India, concentrated in seven states in large numbers, including in West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand. According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate of the Santal community in West Bengal was 54.72 per cent, a figure that is lower than the national (73 per cent) and state average literacy rate (76.26 per cent).
1 day ago · The bar transitions from a chic daytime spot for drinks and light bites to an elevated cocktail bar by night, done up in hues of silver, grey and gold. The cocktails are playful, borrowing influences from Asian and regional Indian flavours. Address: A, JW Marriott Hotel Kolkata, J.B.S Haldane Avenue, Science City Area. Tel: 03366330000
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