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Kolkata

Capital city of West Bengal, India

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Nov 9, 2025
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What was the capital of India before Delhi?

Before New Delhi became the capital in 1911, , and is identified by multiple sources here as the immediate predecessor capital. Broader historical context shows that across different eras India’s poli...

Jan 9, 2026

When they feel threatened, trans women slip back into using male coded sexual insults and threats

There is documented evidence that some trans women use coded sexual terms and euphemisms in specific contexts—notably in sex work in Kolkata—as a deliberate strategy to manage stigma and access spaces...

Jan 3, 2026

How did the partition of Bengal lead to capital changes in India?

The partition of Bengal—first in 1905 and then decisively in 1947—triggered both symbolic and practical relocations of political power: Curzon’s 1905 design elevated Dacca (Dhaka) as the administrativ...

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