Calcutta
Calcutta, home to more than 10 million people, is the commercial nerve-centre of the East, with major industrial plants, textile mills and corporate units. The Gateway to India, till 1912, and the capital of the Raj in India, it still bears the Victorian imprint on its streets and structures, with regal edifices, grubby alleys, bustling bazaars, elegant hotels, and people from all walks of life.
The city is a hub of activity in the realms of music, theatre, arts, and sports. Calcutta has always prided itself on the many luminaries it has sent forth, be it Tagore, Satyajit Ray, or Mrinal Sen. The intense dedication to the arts manifests itself in a plethora of festivals, dance, music performances and other cultural events. The Calcuttans are also famous for their all-consuming passion for sports, especially, football and cricket.
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