Search results
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.
- History
Kolkata - Colonial Capital, Bengal Renaissance, Cultural...
- Economy
Kolkata is the centre of India’s large jute-processing...
- Cultural Life
Kolkata remains at the vanguard of artistic movements in the...
- City Layout
Kolkata - Urban Planning, Culture, Economy: The most...
- Capital of West Bengal
Kolkata - Indian City, West Bengal, Cultural Hub: In 1947...
- Capital of British India
Kolkata - Cultural Hub, Colonial Legacy, India's City:...
- History
1 day ago · How Calcutta became a hotbed for revolutionary activities during the freedom movement In the early 20th century, Calcutta was the epicentre of nationalist politics. Among the several streets, parks, hostels and cafes dotting the city today are those that carry forgotten stories of a determined anti-colonial struggle and many revolutions.
4 days ago · Kolkata remains at the vanguard of artistic movements in the country, and several artists’ societies present annual shows. Kolkata is also a centre of traditional and contemporary music and dance. In 1934 Tagore inaugurated the first All-Bengal Music Conference in Kolkata.
1 day ago · Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport was founded in the early 1900s as the Calcutta Aerodrome. [4] The airport traditionally served as a strategic stopover on the air route from North America and Europe to Indochina and Australia .
3 days ago · Kolkata - Cultural Hub, Colonial Legacy, India's City: Calcutta did not become the capital of British India until 1772, when the first governor-general, Warren Hastings, transferred all important offices to the city from Murshidabad, the provincial Mughal capital.
4 days ago · Kolkata is home to India's oldest, stock exchange company (bourse) [4] – The Calcutta Stock Exchange. [5] Kolkata is home to many industrial units operated by large public- and private-sector corporations; major sectors include steel , heavy engineering , mining , minerals , cement , pharmaceuticals , food processing , agriculture ...
Aug 17, 2020 · Kolkata Doctor's Rape-Murder: Petitions Filed At High Court Seeking CBI Probe, Hearing Tomorrow. Press Trust of India | Monday August 12, 2024, Kolkata. A man has been arrested by Kolkata...
