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Hemant Soren: The tumultuous rise of Jharkhand's youngest CM

Hemant Soren, the youngest chief minister of Jharkhand, has navigated a tumultuous and fiercely challenging political journey, marked by fierce legal battles, intense party rivalries, and personal......

What makes Hemant Soren Jharkhand's unchallenged leader

Hemant Soren, Jharkhand's youngest chief minister, has had a turbulent but resilient political career, marked by legal battles and internal party struggles. IMAGE: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant......

Kolkata doctor's rape: Celebs join overnight sit-in

Participants of a mega rally, including prominent film personalities and rights activists, held a night-long sit-in in Kolkata till 4 am on Monday, demanding justice for a doctor who was......

The journey of Hemant Soren, Jharkhand's youngest CM

From taking charge of Jharkhand as its youngest chief minister at 38 to establishing himself as a 'fighter' for tribal rights, Hemant Soren, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate, is an......

Jahangirpuri violence: 5 of family arrested, including minor

Delhi Police arrested five people and apprehended one minor of the same family in connection with the April 16 Delhi Jahangirpuri violence. IMAGE: Women paramilitary personnel keep vigil after......

Durga Puja rights sold to a US company

Taking corporatisation of Durga Puja festival to a new height, a prominent puja committee in Kolkata has sold the rights of the celebrations to a US company and roped in a Bollywood superstar as......

Thank God for DeMo, GST!

'Much as I have been enjoying the anti-GST jokes on WhatsApp and also worrying about the economy in a tailspin in more serious moments, there is a tiny part of me that is thankful to Modi and......

The WhatsApp retailers

After at least 50 women got in touch with me, I realised that housewives had suddenly discovered that WhatsApp could give them a whole new profession, says Keya Sarkar. Illustration: Uttam......

More foreign flights on Kolkata airport radar

Kolkata airport authorities are in talks with several foreign airlines for the commencement of their services, a senior official of the Airport Authority of India said on Wednesday. "We are in......

Emergency and the Maruti story: Start of a small wonder

The whole project smacks of cronyism and corruption In retelling the horrors of Emergency, most commentators have overlooked the most brazen story of cronyism and corruption in the country’s......

Mrs Undercover Review: Sloppy Spy Social

An amateurish crime comedy that wants to be taken seriously, Mrs Undercover can never quite find its bearings, observes Sukanya Verma. In the 1980s, Basu Chatterjee created a television series......

Sarkar upset over Laaga being dubbed as a flop

Film director Pradeep Sarkar is upset that his latest creation Laaga Chunari Mein Daag has been dubbed a flop. In a candid chat with Abhilasha Ojha he admits to its slow start, but is dismissive of......

Lessons from Bollywood's tea parties!

Remember what Amitabh Bachchan said about the most consumed drink in a scene from Mili? 'Paani ki pyaas. Chai ki chayaas. Ek pyaali milegi?' Or a coy Tina Munim speculating a 'Meet the......

Satya returns, behind the camera

He rode high on the success of Satya. But Chekravarthy, the lead actor in what has now become a classic, could barely cash in on his success.Instead of a successful Bollywood career, he chose......

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......

This Indian footballer left Pele awestruck...

IMAGE: 'As a club, we had the privilege of hosting the King of Football in 1977, at Eden Gardens — a memory we will always cherish,' ATK Mohun Bagan said on Instagram paying tribute to......

How Swapna Barman became the toast of Asia

'To be good at the heptathlon takes at least seven years; to compete internationally and win medals takes 10 years.''Swapna became Asia's best heptathlete in just five years!''Nobody would have......

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