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Do I have to sweep roads? Mamata pulls up MLAs, officials over poor amenities

Alleging that civic amenities almost everywhere in West Bengal have gone for a toss, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday questioned the ministers, MLAs and bureaucrats whether they expect her......

Did Lakshmir Bhandar Help Mamata Win?

The welfare schemes of the government, particularly Lakshmir Bhandar, have had a major impact on the electoral outcome. IMAGE: Trinanool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee shows a victory sign after......

EC notice to BJP's Gangopadhyay over remark on Mamata

The Election Commission on Friday issued a show-cause notice to former high court judge and Bharatiya Janata Party Lok Sabha candidate Abhijit Gangopadhyay for his "improper, injudicious and......

Purported video clip of BJP nominee's remark on Mamata sparks row

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......

New video claims 70 women received cash for Sandeshkhali protest

In a purported video that surfaced from Sandeshkhali, a local Bharatiya Janata Party leader was heard saying that over 70 women had received Rs 2,000 each for taking part in protests against local......

Employees in India face increased burnout during pandemic

India came out top with over 41 per cent of workers citing the lack of separation between work and personal life as negatively impacting their well-being, resulting in increased stress levels.......

NPAs: Why debt recovery has become a huge headache for banks

According to a government reply in Lok Sabha, as on June 30, 2017, there were about 109,598 cases pending across debts recovery tribunals, with recovery dues of Rs 635,500 crore. Illustration:......

Retail's technology therapy to counter 'Amazon Effect'

With expectations of customers changing and demand for seamless, uninterrupted shopping increasing, tech companies are now using this fear of becoming irrelevant as a sales pitch to sell their......

Now, a book on capital markets in Braille!

The specially challenged people who gathered at Kolkata's Rotary Sadan on Monday could not have asked for a better gift than this on the Inetrnational Day of Persons with Disabilities.On this day,......

Nano technology for green vehicles

With automotive manufacturers striving to match stricter emission norms set by regulatory authorities, they have begun considering nanotechnology as a necessity.With precise structuring and......

Memories from Mrinalda

Mrinal Sen, one of India's greatest film directors, passed into the ages on December 30.In this excerpt from a conversation with Samik Bandopadhyay, Mrinalda discusses three legendary actors he has......

Why we admire Satyajit Ray so much

To his uninformed detractors -- including the late Indian actress Nargis Dutt -- filmmaker Satyajit Ray was a tireless chronicler of Indian poverty whose Pather Panchali captured the attention of......

Durand Cup: Chennaiyin FC's unbeaten streak continues

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Chennaiyin FC/Twitter Chennaiyin FC beat Delhi FC 2-1 for its third consecutive victory in a Group E fixture of the Durand Cup at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in......

ISL: ATKMB seal semis berth with 1-0 win over Chennaiyin

IMAGE: ATK Mohun Bagan players celebrate a goal against Chennaiyin FC in Margao on Thursday. Photograph: ISL/Twitter ATK Mohun Bagan rode on their talisman Roy Krishna's first-half strike to sail......

Indian football: Jamshedpur steal a point from Chennaiyin

IMAGE: Action from the Indian Super League match played between Jamshedour FC and Chennayin FC on Monday. Photograph: ISL/Twitter Jamshedpur FC and Chennaiyin FC settled for a point each at the......

Maradona may reconsider India visit

The Mumbai terror attack has cast a shadow over Diego Maradona's two-day trip to Kolkata, even as the organisers claim the iconic Argentine football star's country visit is very much on.......

Responses - Shoot from the Lip!

Readerscaptions forShoot from the Lip!Name: Ravi Kumar EmaniAge: 30Email: e_rkrkr@rediffmail.comCaption: It isn't your future but mine in your......

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