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Don't fall for riot provocation, Mamata warns on Eid

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday urged people not to fall for provocations that could fuel communal riots and stressed that her government would stand with the residents,......

Can't accept, but ...: Mamata on SC verdict on school jobs

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said she respects the judiciary but disagrees with the Supreme Court's verdict on school appointments "on humanitarian grounds" and dared the......

Blow for Mamata as SC cancels appointment of 25,753 teachers

In a major blow to the West Bengal government, the Supreme Court on Thursday invalidated the appointment of 25,753 teachers and staffers in the state-run and aided schools, calling the entire......

Was RG Kar incident gangrape, Calcutta HC asks CBI

The Calcutta high court on Monday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to produce the case diary related to its investigation into the rape-murder of an on-duty doctor at RG Kar hospital on......

Mamata jogs in London's Hyde Park in saree, slippers

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who is on an official visit to the United Kingdom, took a refreshing jog in the iconic Hyde Park in London, draped in a white saree with a green border......

'Govt Unsure How To Fire Economy Upwards'

'I am optimistic about the Budget because of the fiscal discipline the government has committed to.' IMAGE: A wholesale market in Guwahati on Budget Day. Photograph: ANI Photo The growth rate of......

Cyberfraud Thrives On Fear!

The number of cyberfraud cases has skyrocketed from 2,677 in 1999-2000 to 29,082 in FY24 -- more than a 10-fold increase. The RBI pegs digital payment frauds at Rs 1,457 crore in FY24, up more than......

Temasek's Haldiram Deal May Be HUGE!

Temasek is nearing a deal to acquire a 10% per cent stake in Haldiram Snacks Foods, valued at $10 billion. IMAGE: A Haldiram's restaurant in Mumbai. Photograph: M Sriram/Reuters   After......

After Ban, How Aandhi Returned...

'We were asked to add a dialogue where the politician says she admires Mrs Gandhi.' IMAGE: Sanjeev Kumar and Suchitra Sen in Aandhi. Photograph: Kind courtesy Film History Pics/X Gulzar's......

'We Are The RRR'

'Post COVID, people are much more enthusiastic about going to concerts.''The live music scenario has suddenly become very relevant to people's lives.''They see that it is cooked on the spot.'......

The Aamir Khan You Don't Know

'Had anyone asked me if I was Aamir Khan, I would have admitted to it.'Senior movie journalist Roshmila Bhattacharya flips through the pages of her many interactions with Aamir Khan, who turned 60......

'We Don't Know India'

'I believe India is very different from Bombay, Delhi and Kolkata.' IMAGE: Ritik Ghanshani and Ayesha Kaduskar in Bada Naam Karenge. Sooraj Barjatya enters the OTT space with Bada Naam Karenge.......

The Storyteller Review: Delightful Watch

The Storyteller has a lot to like and admire, recommends Mayur Sanap. The opening frame of The Storyteller, which is Director Ananth Narayan Mahadevan's cinematic adaptation of Satyajit Ray's......

How Hardik's risky call sealed MI's victory

IMAGE:  Hardik Pandya’s sharp tactical awareness played a crucial role in MI’s emphatic 8-wicket triumph. Photograph: BCCI Former India spinner Piyush Chawla broke down......

'Stripping Powell of captaincy one of worst decisions'

IMAGE: Under Rovman Powell's leadership, West Indies enjoyed a resurgence in T20 cricket. Photograph: ANI Former West Indies all-rounder and two-time T20 World Cup winner Dwayne Bravo lashed out......

Nitish Rana reveals Dravid's game-changing pep talk

IMAGE: Nitish Rana revealed that he had missed practice the day before the match due to illness, but a timely call from Rahul Dravid helped him get mentally prepared. Photograph and......

Rohit, Pant under fire: Can they end their IPL nightmare?

Two stalwarts of Indian cricket -- Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant -- will be hoping to overcome their lean patch when Mumbai Indians face Lucknow Super Giants in a clash between two struggling teams......

IPL 2025: Struggling KKR, SRH aim to get back to winning ways

IMAGE: Andre Russell took two wickets in the match against Mumbai Indians on Monday, but has struggled with the bat. Photograph: Kind courtesy Punjab Kings/X Defending champions Kolkata Knight......

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