Kolkata

American

[kol-kah-tuh] / kɒlˈkɑ tə /

noun

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

Kolkata British

/ ˈkolkɑːtə /

noun

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)

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India's final match of the Super Eights against a strong West Indian team in Kolkata was a virtual quarterfinal.

From BBC

At the T20 World Cup, West Indies are unable to return home from India after their exit on Sunday and remain in Kolkata, with Zimbabwe reportedly in a similar situation.

From BBC

Now level on two points with West Indies, India know victory over the two-time champions in Kolkata on Sunday will secure their spot in the last four.

From BBC

It has built a nursing college and 1,000-bed hospital in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

From Los Angeles Times

The Azzurri failed to make the Super 8 stage but beat Nepal in Mumbai and gave England a scare in Kolkata in their Group C fixtures.

From BBC

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