Although the city's name has always been pronounced Kolkata or Kôlikata in Bengali, the anglicised form Calcutta was the official name until 2001, when it was changed to Kolkata in order to match Bengali pronunciation.
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Sep 2, 2016 · Kolkata was always called Kolkata in Bengali — derived from the name of one of the three villages said to have become the modern city of Kolkata ...
Dec 11, 2022 · They've always been the same city. Calcutta was the official name till 2001 when it was changed to “Kolkata" to match the Bengali pronunciation.
Feb 2, 2017 · Kolkata wasn't always known as Kolkata. Before 2001, the city was officially called Calcutta – the anglicised version of its name.
Jul 21, 1999 · The fomer capital of British India is the latest city to cast off its imperial past by changing its title. Suzanne Goldenberg.
Jul 22, 2023 · I myself call Calcutta while speaking to someone in English and Kolkata while in Hindi/Bengali. It automatically comes out.
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Dec 24, 2000 · Bengali speakers have always called it Kolkata, preferring the local pronunciation. World & Nation.
Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) was a colonial city. The British East India Company developed Calcutta as a village by establishing an artificial riverine port ...
Sep 24, 2008 · I think it's a matter of personal choice. Both cities have much to offer to the tourist. My own preference is for Kolkata, but I have to admit ...