Calcutta has still not recovered from history: people mourn the past, and abhor it deeply.

Amit Chaudhuri
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Every city has a unique history, and Calcutta is no exception. The port city is steeped in history, and there is still a lot of emotion about it. People still maintain an intense reaction to the events that took place so many years ago.

Source: Calcutta: Two Years In The City

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