Modi meets women from Sandeshkhali, slams TMC

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday tore into the Trinamool Congress, asserting that the 'storm of Sandeshkhali' will echo throughout West Bengal, where 'Nari Shakti' (woman power) would play......

HC lifts Sec 144 in Sandeshkhali, takes up abuse case on its own

The Calcutta high court on Tuesday set aside the promulgation of prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC at Sandeshkhali, which has been witnessing protests over the last one week. IMAGE:......

12 killed as violence rocks Bengal panchayat polls

West Bengal's rural polls drew towards a bloody finish as 12 people died, bombs exploded and all parties leveled allegations of strong arm tactics against their rivals on Saturday.  IMAGE: A......

Sold thrice, raped many times, woman overcomes trauma to pass HSC exam

Overcoming severe trauma, a woman has cleared the higher secondary examination in West Bengal much later than usual and is eligible for college education. Image only for representation.......

IT firm CEO held for dealing drugs on Net

The CEO of an IT company in Kolkata been arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau for allegedly selling drugs on the Internet. Sanjay Kedia, CEO and director-cum-president of Xponse Technologies,......

Sports Shorts: Sindhu, Saina make winning start at Indonesia Masters

IMAGE: Saina will next face another Indonesian Fitriani Fitriani. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Saina Nehwal/Twitter The Indian trio of P V Sindhu, Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth dished out superb......

Married to girl who accused him of rape, Indian paddler Ghosh picking up pieces

'What happened with me four months ago hit me hard and hit me out of nowhere. I did not know how to deal with it' IMAGE: Soumyajit Ghosh. Photograph: Warren Little/Getty Images His life......

Ranji Trophy: Bengal enter semis; Shukla docked full match fees

A spirited Bengal downed bitter foes Railways by 48 runs in their controversy-filled match at the Eden Gardens on Sunday to set up a Ranji Trophy semifinal clash against Maharashtra. Set a target......

Medical reports confirm Pinki Parmanik is male

A medical report was submitted by the police in a court in Barasat (West Bengal) on Monday, after investigations confirmed Asian Games gold medal winner Pinki Pramanik to be a male. -Athlete......

Pinki alleges police atrocities on her in custody

Asian Games gold medallist Pinki Pramanik, who walked out of jail on Wednesday after spending 26 days in custody on charges of rape, alleged that the police tied her hands and legs and forcibly......