Of service to the State: Bengal should prioritise high-skill services, sidestep constraints that make manufacturing difficultWest Bengal's new budget prioritizes job creation, but the path through manufacturing faces significant hurdles like fragmented land and in...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.35 PM IST
Indian citizenship debate: Satirical take on passport proof rowA satirical take on the debate over passports and citizenship, exploring identity, migration and bureaucracy with humour while questioning ...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
When the state questions your citizenshipAn MEA official's statement that Indian passports aren't proof of citizenship, made during Passport Seva Divas, has sparked concern. Amidst...
27 Jun, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
Veteran Odia Cinematographer Dillip Ray Dies at 72 in BhubaneswarVeteran cinematographer Dillip Ray, a luminary in Odia and Bengali cinema, passed away at 72 in Bhubaneswar after a brief illness. Celebrat...
27 Jun, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Eggs off plate, politics on menu: Bengal's school meal shift rekindles debate over food, identityWest Bengal's school kitchens are now the center of a political storm as the BJP government replaces eggs in mid-day meals with vegetarian ...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
In 1873, had Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's palanquin not taken a wrong turn, India might never have got 'Vande Mataram'An 1873 encounter with a British officer in a palanquin ignited Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's patriotic fervor, leading to the creation of...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
Ajmer’s hidden engine: From steam locomotives to Vande Bharat — inside the 150-year-old railway workshop quietly powering the city’s growth since 1876Set up in 1876, the Ajmer Railway Workshop has completed 150 years as one of the city’s most important institutions. Beyond locomotives and...
26 Jun, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
Singapore government to help abandoned workers from IndiaHundreds of migrant workers from India and Bangladesh, unpaid for months, are receiving SGD 200 in cash and vouchers from Singapore's labou...
24 Jun, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
West Bengal to review road names, Suvendu Adhikari rules out Mughal, Pathan referencesWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a committee to review road and area names in Kolkata, vowing to remove those honoring...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
Syama Prasad Mookerjee's legacy was suppressed for decades, says CM AdhikariWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari accused previous Congress and Trinamool governments of attempting to erase Dr. Syama Prasad Moo...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Menagerie & other mysteriesThe passage describes a narrator enduring intense heat and humidity, feeling exhausted and drenched in sweat despite rain and constant fan ...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
West Bengal plans new law to curb ‘syndicate charges’ and improve ease of doing businessWest Bengal's new government has unveiled a budget prioritizing North Bengal, tourism, and industry, with a significant move to combat 'syn...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
'TMC almost destroyed Bengal through looting': Giriraj Singh backs PM Modi, claims 'second independence' under BJPUnion Minister Giriraj Singh echoed Prime Minister Modi's views on West Bengal's history, accusing Congress of appeasement politics post-Pa...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
Be proud & don't flatter yourself, days of the nightie are upon usThe humble Indian nightie, a symbol of practical modesty and comfort, is emerging as a powerful, yet overlooked, industry. Beyond its domes...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
Paschimbanga Divas revives debate over Bengal's birth, identity and historical memoryWest Bengal's June 20, marking its partition-era birth, has become a potent political symbol. The BJP government's official observance of P...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
Latest Malayalam OTT releases of the week (June 15 - June 21): Aashaan to Athiradi to Drishyam 3, new movies and shows on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video, SonyLIVMalayalam cinema enthusiasts have a packed week with new releases hitting OTT platforms. From Mohanlal's return in the highly anticipated D...
20 Jun, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
A childhood love affair with pizza and the return of the artisanal sliceA recent sale of a struggling pizza giant sparks hope for a return to artisanal, hand-made pizzas. The author reminisces about a childhood ...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.29 PM IST