Kolkata
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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In October the Indian airline IndiGo flew from Kolkata to Guangzhou, marking the resumption of direct flights between India and China after five years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Shreyas led Kolkata Knight Riders to the Indian Premier League title in 2024 and captained Punjab Kings to a runners-up finish in 2025, but has found international leadership rather more challenging.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
Radharaman Das, Iskcon's Kolkata vice-president until last week, told local media that the organisation takes special care to ensure its meals are nutritious and hygienic.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
The cosmopolitan Chakrabarti, 60, was born in Kolkata and came to the U.S. with his family at age 2.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
“Pardon me, Headmaster. But our family can’t afford that tutor from Kolkata, sir, and I’ve heard you say that math was your best subject. I think I could learn it now—with your help.”
From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins
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