The many roles editors play in shaping writers and storiesEditors approach writing in many ways. Some focus on cutting text, others on flow or consistency. Some encourage stamina, while others delv...
India-China ties built on centuries of dialogue and learning, says DoraiswamiIndian Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami visited Beijing Foreign Studies University. He spoke about the long history of language and idea exchan...
Remember the Kacha Badam singer? 5 years after viral fame and working with rapper Badshah, here’s what the peanut-seller is up to now. ‘My life has changed.’Peanut seller Bhuban Badyakar achieved overnight fame with his viral song 'Kacha Badam,' leading to a significant lifestyle upgrade and app...
West Bengal to observe state day on June 20 from this yearThe West Bengal government will now officially celebrate June 20 as West Bengal Day. This decision was announced after a cabinet meeting. P...
After Yunus regime freed Rahmani, India watches Bangladesh's radical Islam surgeConcerns rise over Islamist radical movements in South Asia. Jashimuddin Rahmani, an influential ideologue, has been released on bail in Ba...
Bengali proverb of the day: ‘Love is like the sticky sap of a jackfruit. Once it gets on you, it won’t unstick’ - timeless lesson on deep emotional connectionsA colorful Bengali proverb compares love to the sticky sap of a jackfruit, emphasizing its lasting grip. This timeless wisdom highlights ho...
Food Fables: How secretarial jobs helped develop India’s hybrid food traditionsAs thousands of English-educated South Indian men moved across India for secretarial jobs in the mid-20th century, they brought their famil...
Raakh OTT release date revealed: When and where to watch Ali Fazal’s investigative crime thrillerAli Fazal and Sonali Bendre lead the new crime thriller Raakh. The series streams on Prime Video from June 12. It follows a Sub-Inspector's...
Top Bollywood actress says she got a big movie because of 'law of attraction'. How did she make it happen?Vidya Balan's Bollywood debut in Parineeta was a dream come true. Her admiration for director Pradeep Sarkar led to early collaborations. T...
Singer Suman Kalyanpur dies at 89Beloved singer Suman Kalyanpur, whose enchanting voice echoed through the 1960s and 1970s, has passed away at the age of 89. She slipped aw...
Cuteathetic new party wannabesBeware the cute-pathetic displays of losing party workers making desperate attempts to join the winning side
200 years of Hindi journalism: Journey that began with 'Udanta Martand' in KolkataHindi journalism marks its bicentennial with an exhibition and seminar in New Delhi, commemorating the first issue of 'Udanta Martand' publ...
Delhi court issues notice to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Sarma for remarks on 'Miya Muslims'A Delhi court has issued a notice to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. This follows a plea by activist Harsh Mander seeking an FIR....
West Bengal Annapurna Yojana direct link: Here's how to download, apply and fill the form, eligibility and what to do if enrollment fails onlineWest Bengal is launching the Annapurna Yojana. Women in the state will receive Rs 3,000 monthly. Forms will be issued from May 27, 2026. Be...
Anik Dutta: Bhooter Bhabishyat director and National Award winner passes away after falling from roofNational Award-winning filmmaker Anik Dutta has passed away after a fall from his roof. Known for his satirical films like 'Bhooter Bhabish...
Anik Dutta Death Reason: How National award-winning filmmaker known for Aparajito diedWho is Anik Dutta: Acclaimed Bengali filmmaker Anik Dutta, known for his satirical hits like 'Bhooter Bhabishyat' and 'Aparajito', has pass...
FIR against Mamata Banerjee over 'Ganda Dharma' remarkAn FIR has been registered against TMC Chief Mamata Banerjee for allegedly making derogatory remarks about Sanatan Dharma at an Eid celebra...