Hit by Partha episode, Trinamool plans major overhaul, cabinet rejig

The Trinamool Congress is likely to go in for a major organisational overhaul as well as a reshuffle of the state cabinet following the arrest of now-suspended senior party leader Partha Chatterjee......

Breaking from tradition, Dhankar administers oath of office to Mamata

In a break from tradition, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee was on Thursday administered the oath as a member of the state assembly by Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar. IMAGE: West Bengal Chief......

For Mamata, Bhabanipur bypoll is a dry run for LS elections

Naturally, the West Bengal chief minister is not leaving anything to chance, reports Ishita Ayan Dutt. After the high-octane assembly elections in West Bengal, a by-poll would have gone unnoticed.......

Soumen Roy becomes fourth BJP MLA to join TMC

BJP MLA from Kaliagnaj Soumen Roy Saturday joined the ruling TMC, becoming the fourth saffron party legislator to do so since the West Bengal assembly poll results were declared in May. IMAGE: BJP......

Coming of the second 'Bombay Club'

Besides the manufacturing industry, voices in favouring the need for protectionism have also been heard from local start-ups, which at times find it tough to compete with global players that......

Amethi set to get a refinery

Constituency pampering is back in vogue. The petroleum ministry has given its tacit endorsement to a proposal in which state-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation will be asked to start work on a......

UNFORGETTABLE Opening Movie Scenes

Sukanya Verma offers some amazing opening scenes in Hindi films that fuels an excitement for what happens next. Well begun is half done. A smashing opening sequence can effectively set the tone for......

PIX: Surveen, Adah, Konkona walk the red carpet

The second edition of the Critics Choice Shorts and Series Awards honoured short films and Web series, and was held on a grand scale at the Taj Hotel in Santa Cruz, north west Mumbai. The big......

The BEST 200 Indian Films of the Decade

Aseem Chhabra picks the finest Indian films in the 2010-2019 decade. IMAGE: A scene from Bulbul Can Sing. As the second decade of the young century comes to an end, it is time to look at how......

What Pataakha has in common with Paheli, Lootere

It goes way beyond a fantastic team! Brevity is the soul of wit. As one of William Shakespeare's greatest admirers, Vishal Bhardwaj knows it only too well. The director's crackling new offering......

Ranji Round-up: Shami returns, in action for Bengal

IMAGE: Mohammed Shami in action. File Photograph: BCCI India pacer Mohammed Shami returned wicket-less from his 10 overs in a subdued comeback to competitive cricket after 360 days as Bengal......

Ranji roundup: Shreyas's double ton boosts Mumbai

A round-up of Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy matches on Thursday.Shreyas's double century puts Mumbai in control IMAGE: Shreyas Iyer slammed a superb double century at a strike rate of more than 100......

Ranji Roundup: Uttarakhand, Himachal off to good start

Photograph: BCCI Domestic / X Khanduri ton powers Uttarakhand to 232/1 against Andhra Opener Priyanshu Khanduri struck only his second century in a first-class career spanning seven years, helping......

Ranji Roundup: Erratic Delhi bowled out for 90, Karnataka in command

A round-up of Ranji matches played across India on Thursday IMAGE: Karnataka batsman MA Agarwal celebrates after scoring a half century during Ranji Trophy match against Delhi at Eden Gardens in......

IPL 8 Auction: No takers for these players!

Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene The Players' Auction for the eighth edition of the Indian Premier League saw cash being splurged. - IPL 8 Auction: The players, their price - IPL......