Calcutta, was the capital of British India. The Gateway to India till 1912 . Calcutta is the commercial capital of the east, with major industrial plants, textile mills and corporate houses.  

The people of Calcutta are known to be connoisseurs of art and sports. Their passion for football and cricket is hardly unknown to anyone. A person who visits Calcutta for once can never forget the city.  Such in the magic of the city.