Rain lashes parts of Bengal as cyclone 'Dana' nears

Several districts of West Bengal received moderate to heavy rain on Thursday morning, as severe cyclonic storm 'Dana' inched closer to the state's coast and that of neighbouring Odisha, the IMD......

Cyclone Dana: Lakhs evacuated; flights, trains suspended

As Cyclone Dana barrels toward the coasts of Odisha, threatening to impact nearly half of the state's population, the government is racing against time to execute a massive evacuation plan aimed at......

Odisha, Bengal evacuate people as Cyclone Dana approaches

As Odisha and West Bengal are bracing for a severe cyclonic storm, governments of both states started evacuating people and while deciding to close educational institutions in vulnerable areas.......

We demand safer, just society for women, write eminent persons

The brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata is a stark reminder of the deteriorating socio-cultural landscape and the grave threats faced by women in West Bengal, said a group of......

Indo-Bangla trade comes to standstill as students' protests intensify

Trade between India and Bangladesh via land ports came to a standstill on Sunday as there was no movement of cargo trucks to and fro due to the ongoing student protests in the neighbouring country,......

The Lives PSU Bankers Lead

A peek into the life of a public-sector banker who did well professionally, but paid a price for it, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   A column on what......

'There is not a major worry on the price front'

'I believe that as we produce more, our cost will come down further. We will maintain our competitiveness.' IMAGE: A labourer unloads cement sacks from the wagon of a train at a yard in Kolkata.......

Under the lens: Regulator moots pre-export govt testing for cough syrup cos

After reports of contamination in cough syrups sent from the country, India is considering a system to test them before exporting. Image used for representative purpose only. Photograph: Ajeng......

The Sanju Samson journey: Kerala's own cult hero

IMAGE: RR skipper Sanju Samson, who is enjoying a strong run in the ongoing IPL edition, is set to play in the upcoming edition of the T20 World Cup. Photograph: BCCI Sanju Samson, then a skinny......

IPL 2024 Schedule: Holders CSK to take on RCB in opener on March 22

IMAGE: The upcoming edition of the IPL will get underway with the blockbuster Southern Derby, with Chennai Super Kings hosting Royal Challengers Bangalore in the opener. Photograph: BCCI The wait......

Sarfaraz scripts memorable debut; enters record books

IMAGE: Sarfaraz Khan hammered two half-centuries in his debut Test. Photograph: BCCI Indian batter Sarfaraz Khan had a memorable debut in the international arena during the third Test against......

1975 To 2023: How India Fared In World Cup Openers

IMAGE: India opened their 2023 World Cup campaign on a winning note. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters Rohit Sharma-led India opened their 2023 World Cup campaign with a win over Australia at the MA......

'Yuzi making others do Yuzi things'

IMAGE: Avesh Khan, Yuzvendra Chahal and Axar Patel. Photograph: BCCI/Twitter Yuzi fever is catching up fast! Axar Patel and Avesh Khan celebrated India's series-clinching victory in the second ODI......