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Bangladesh reports 2,200 attacks on Hindus, other minorities in 2024

A total of 2,200 cases of violence against Hindus and other minorities have been reported in Bangladesh this year till December 8, and India's expectation is Dhaka will take necessary measures to......

Indian bus attacked in Bangladesh: Tripura minister

Tripura's Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury alleged that a bus on the way to Kolkata from Agartala was attacked in Bangladesh. IMAGE: Security force personnel stand guard as Hindu devotees......

Bangladesh must protect all minorities, says India; raises monk's arrest

India on Friday said the interim government in Bangladesh must live up to its responsibility of protecting all minorities as it expressed serious concern over the "surge" of extremist rhetoric and......

Bengal BJP leader found dead inside party office, woman held

The body of a Bharatiya Janata Party leader was found inside the party office at Usthi in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district, a police officer said on Saturday. IMAGE: Prithviraj Naskar......

Modi labels JMM-Cong alliance as 'Gushpaithiya Bandhan'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-led coalition in Jharkhand, labeling it a "Ghuspaithiya Bandhan" (infiltrators' alliance) and "Mafia......

Singur saga: How Tata's Nano exit reshaped Bengal's political, industrial landscape

On the eve of Durga Puja in October 2008, industrialist Ratan Tata announced that Tata Motors would withdraw from the nearly completed Nano car plant in Singur, attributing the decision to Mamata......

Dahi Handi: Insurers Cover 90,000+ Govindas

'As on August 25, 94,753 Govindas have been insured.''This number is expected to rise further, as proposals for 5,000 to 8,000 Govindas are received daily.' IMAGE: Youngsters fall as they form a......

Ad spends likely to get double-digit boost as festive cheer returns

After losing two festive seasons to Covid-led restrictions, 2022 is seeing an uninhibited celebration of festivals. Photograph: Kind courtesy, www.socialworker.com This is pushing up......

Bengal Durga Puja economy may expand by 20-30%

After the Covid-19 pandemic that derailed the economy since 2019, the Durga Puja festival in West Bengal is back with an estimated 20-30 per cent jump in festive spending. Photograph: Amit......

What Is Rani Praying For?

Rani Mukerji attends the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja Samiti's Kali Puja with family and friends. Tanishaa Mukerji keeps her hair in a high bun. Sharbani Mukherjee seeks......

Rani-Kajol's Beautiful Sindoor Khela

Kajol and Rani Mukerji looked beautiful in shades of red, as they indulged in the Sindoor Khela ritual at the North Bombay Sarbojanin's Durga puja pandal in Mumbai. Rani Mukerji in the traditional......

Alia Joins Kajol-Rani At Durga Puja

Durga pujo celebrations continue and this time, Alia Bhatt joins the Mukherjees at the the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal. Alia Bhatt looks stunning in red. She brings her......

Kajol, Yug Serve Bhog At Durga Puja

Like every year, the Mukherjees got together to celebrate Durga Puja, looking beautiful in their colourful traditional wear. The North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja Samiti's prana pratishtha......

'I learnt to be humble from Pankajji'

'He was a wonderful singer, but more importantly he was a wonderful human being.' Photograph: ANI Photo There was much more to Pankaj Udhas than ghazals and Chitthi Ayee Hai. One of the three......

Dada, Lara Celebrate Durga Puja

IMAGE: Sourav Ganguly at the Durga Puja celebrations in Howrah. Photograph: ANI/X Cricket legends Sourav Ganguly and Brian Lara joined the Durga Puja festivities in Kolkata on Sunday,......

Security stepped up in Gwalior ahead of India-Bangladesh T20I

IMAGE: Screengrab of the Shrimant Madhavrao Stadium in Gwalior. Ahead of the T20I contest between India and Bangladesh in Gwalior on Sunday, police have beefed up security in the city and at the......

Struggling Bangladesh aim to revive campaign against Dutch

IMAGE: Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has struggled to inspire the team in the ongoing campaign. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Seeking a revival of fortunes, Bangladesh and......

World Cup: 'India's looking very good'

IMAGE: Team India began their tournament on a cracking note, with three wins on the trot. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly inaugurated a Puja Pandal in......

Samba Magic grips the City of Joy as Ronaldinho ignites Durga Puja festivities

IMAGE: In Kolkata for a two-day visit, Ronaldinho inaugurated several Durga Puja pandals. Photographs: ANI Wearing his infectious goofy grin, 'Samba Magician' Ronaldinho cast a spell on the......

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