Kolkata, also known as “City of Joy”, is the capital of West Bengal. Earlier, Kolkata was known as ‘Calcutta’, and was ...

Kolkata, the 'Cultural Capital of India', blends chaos and charm. Begin at Kumartuli, witnessing idol making. College Street offers books and coffee at Indian Coffee House. Visit Victoria Memorial ...

In Kolkata, capital of the Indian state of West Bengal, there are traces of the future amid decaying buildings and staggering poverty. Samsung Electronics and Dell signs mark the entrance to a ...

In 2001, just after then Bengal chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee announced that the state capital `Calcutta' would be officially renamed `Kolkata', author Mahasveta Devi had welcomed the ...