The Trinamool Congress raced ahead of its rivals, leading in 31 seats after several rounds of counting, while the Bharatiya Janata Party led in 10, and Congress in one, even as it took an......
A purported video in which Tamluk Bharatiya Janata Party candidate and former Calcutta high court judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay was heard wondering about "the amount at which Chief Minister Mamata......
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday received wholehearted support from a group of women from the troubled Sandeshkhali area who met her after a Trinamool Congress rally in......
Calcutta high court judge Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay, whose rulings on various education-related issues in the state stirred political debates, said he will resign on Tuesday. Justice......
Seeking to resolve a piquant judicial situation, the Supreme Court on Saturday decided to 'take charge' and stay all proceedings in a tussle between two benches of the Calcutta high court over......
Economist Abhijit Sen, a former Planning Commission member and one of the country's foremost experts on rural economy, died on Monday night. He was 72. IMAGE: Economist Abhijit Sen. Photograph:......
The government’s decision to release the reports comes two days after over 200 scholars from across the globe issued a statement demanding release of all withheld reports produced by the NSO,......
Experts said a dip in consumption expenditure indicated an increasing prevalence of poverty in the country. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Consumer spending fell for the first time in......
Does Abhijit Banerjee's Nobel Prize help India reduce extreme poverty, asks Rajeev Srinivasan. IMAGE: Professor Abhijit Vinayak Banerjee won the 2019 Nobel Prize in Economics. Photograph: Brian......
'Mr Modi would compliment a Nobel Prize winner, but members of his party or the government would not be restrained from either making unfair comments or criticising him for having offered advice to......
Lovingly made, heartfelt stories that speak the truths about our lives. The year has been full of challenges for the Indian film industry. There was talk about Bollywood losing its bearing as film......
The hits and misses of the week. Total Dhamaal got lousy reviews, but it had an excellent opening weekend. The film needs to hold steady through the week to cover its high production cost which......
The hits and misses of the week. Zoya Akhtar's Gully Boy is a hit with excellent response through its four day extended weekend. Hum Chaar, the week's other release, flops at the box office. Vinod......
The hits and misses of the week. Last week's releases Amavas and The Fakir Of Venice flopped at the box office. Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi goes from strength to strength. Vinod Mirani gives......
The hits and misses of the week. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga does not work at the box office, and flops. Vinod Mirani gives us his weekly verdict. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga Cast: Sonam......
A round-up of Wednesday's play in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country. IMAGE: Tamil Nadu's players celebrate after Sandeep Warrier claimed wicket of Saurashtra's Sheldon Jackson during Day......
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday IMAGE: Deontay Wilder reacts after knocking down Tyson Fury during the WBC World Heavyweight Title bout at Staples Centre, Los Angeles......
Churchill Brothers on Saturday regained the Durand Cup after a gap of one year by defeating Prayag United 5-4 via tie-breaker, in New Delhi. Having dominated the proceedings for the better part of......