Bengali actor Kaushik Sen, among 49 celebs who wrote to PM Modi on lynching cases, claims he received death threatThe actor has informed other signatories about the call.
25 Jul, 2019, 01.14 PM IST
Mass resignation by doctors in West BengalMore than 200 doctors have resigned so far, while four MSVPs also have put in their papers.
14 Jun, 2019, 04.44 PM IST
Prominent Kolkata personalities meet protesting doctors, urge Mamata to resolve impasseDoctors across the state have called for a strike in protest against the attack on two of their colleagues at NRS Medical College and Hospi...
14 Jun, 2019, 03.22 PM IST
Anik Dutta's ‘Bhobishyoter Bhoot’ off theatres for three days; makers seek clarificationDutta's film was taken off theatres within 24 hours of its release.
20 Feb, 2019, 01.28 PM IST
No clarification from Mamata government on why the movie was pulled out of theatres: Director Anik DuttaWest Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee however denied comment on the issue when she was asked about it during a press conference on Mon...
19 Feb, 2019, 08.57 PM IST
USAID extends $9 million loan guarantee to HealthspringTo help bridge the gap in medical services, the US today extended a guarantee to loans of $9 million (Rs 60 crore) to be given to Healthspr...
03 Mar, 2016, 03.30 PM IST
Riya Sen to play Sheena BoraThe film based on her murder, already stars Rituparna Sengupta as the Indrani Mukerjea figure.
16 Sep, 2015, 10.59 AM IST
Political theatre in WB still relevant in age of social mediaThough social media has gained much ground in creating political awareness, they are mainly restricted to mainly urban India, dramatists fe...
28 Mar, 2014, 12.25 PM IST
WB rape: Intellectuals, who supported Mamata Banerjee to oust Left, lose faith in her nowIntellectuals, who helped Mamata Banerjee to oust the Marxists from power in 2011, are now disillusioned and have lost confidence on her.
06 Jan, 2014, 08.38 AM IST
Healthspring: Kaushik Sen's Rs 5 crore venture brings back concept of a family doctorIf one was ill, the doctor would even visit your home and recommend medication,” says Sen, adding, “In the past 10-15 years, the concept of...
07 Oct, 2013, 08.40 AM IST
Mumbai gang-rape: Kolkata intellectuals laud proactive role of Maharashtra govtCity intellectuals lauded the proactive role played by the Maha govt in the aftermath of the gang-rape of a photojournalist in Mumbai.
07 Sep, 2013, 05.06 PM IST
Why Mamta Banerjee's former intellectual supporters have become disillusionedThe ongoing criticism may not affect TMC's prospects, but if the movement gathers momentum, it may impact chances in the next parliamentary...
21 Jul, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
Wellspring Healthcare eyes to raise Rs 60 crore via private equityWellspring Healthcare, which operates a chain of primary healthcare clinics, is looking to raise Rs 50-60 crore in the current year to fund...
09 Jul, 2013, 07.32 PM IST
Dabur promoters' PE fund to invest in Wellspring Healthcare chainThe PE fund is likely to pump in money into the primary healthcare chain in a phased manner, in at least two tranches.
18 Jun, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
- Service providers eye middle-class Indians; offer convenient, specialised options
Rising consumption by middle-class Indians has spurred the launch of scores of startups that retail food, apparel and travel products.
21 Jun, 2012, 07.20 AM IST
- Narayana Murthy's PE Fund invests in Wellspring Healthcare
Wellspring will use the money to create a chain of clinics under the brand name of ‘Healthspring Community Medical.
20 Jun, 2011, 02.57 AM IST
- Maoists ready for talks, call for ceasefire in Lalgarh
Maoists want ceasefire before resuming talks with the government.
23 Jun, 2009, 05.18 PM IST