Kolkata

[kol-kah-tuh]

noun

1. a seaport in and the capital of West Bengal state, in eastern India, on the Hugli River: former capital of British India.

Kolkata

/ ˈkolkɑːtə /

noun

1. Former official name: Calcutta. a port in E India, capital of West Bengal state, on the Hooghly River: former capital of the country (1833–1912); major commercial and industrial centre; many universities. Pop: 4 580 544 (2001)

Example Sentences

Two hours after takeoff, the plane landed in Kolkata for a final refueling before its trans-Pacific flight.

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On Thursday, India's biggest budget airline IndiGo said that it would restart direct flights between the cities of Kolkata and Guangzhou from 26 October.

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But unlike them, Roy, 31, grew up far away from the elite cultural influences of Kolkata, and took a path more well-worn by small-town Indians - a college degree followed by a call-centre job.

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In 2024 it was with Kolkata Knight Riders, Salt only missing the final because England players were called back to prepare for the World Cup.

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As the air-conditioned bus weaves through the bustling traffic of the eastern Indian city of Kolkata, tour leader Sujoy Sen lists the many sights on the itinerary.

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