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<p></p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{short description|Social club in Kolkata, India}}<br /> {{nofootnotes|date=August 2018}}<br /> {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2018}}<br /> {{Use Indian English|date=August 2018}}<br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Calcutta Club&#039;&#039;&#039; ({{lang-bn|কলকাতা ক্লাব}}) is a social club located on Lower Circular Road in [[Kolkata]] (formerly Calcutta), [[India]]. It was established in 1907 and the first president of the club was the Maharajah of [[Cooch Behar]], Sir [[Nripendra Narayan]].<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> Although not the oldest private members club in the city, it is notable because it was formed at a time when the existing [[Bengal Club]] only admitted whites as members. [[Gilbert Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, 4th Earl of Minto|Lord Minto]], the Viceroy of India at the time, had wished to invite [[Rajen Mookerjee]] to dine at the Bengal Club and, when the discriminatory policy was thus exposed, a decision was taken to form a club with a membership policy not dictated by race.<br /> [[File:Calcutta Club.jpg|thumb|300px|Calcutta Club, Kolkata]]<br /> The club had historically restricted membership to men. However, this was changed in 2007 and the club started admitting women members.<br /> <br /> The club also has reviewed it child policy and has started admitting children above the age of twelve years of age at all times since very recently.<br /> <br /> == External links ==<br /> * [http://www.calcuttaclub.in/. Calcutta Club Ltd Official Website]<br /> * [http://www.tribuneindia.com/2001/20010617/spectrum/speaking.htm Background story on formation of Calcutta Club from The Tribune]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Clubs and societies in India]]<br /> [[Category:1907 establishments in India]]<br /> [[Category:Culture of Kolkata]]<br /> [[Category:Organizations established in 1907]]</div>

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