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Kalikata from which modern Calcutta probably
takes its name, was a place of religious prominence in Eastern Indian till
at least the 14th century.Calcutta is a city made famous by its people,
its history and its culture. From being the one-time capital of India,
it moved on to be known as the city that Mother Teresa adopted as the base
for her work. Dominique la Pierre made it famous as the 'City of Joy'.Once
described as the Jewel in the Crown of the British Raj, the glory of the
city is somewhat tarnished today. A city designed for no more than two
and a half million is home to over twelve million. Bursting at the seams,
coping with its myriad problems... Calcutta shines on as the capital of
West Bengal. |
