Swachh Bharat Not A Game Changer

If we as citizens, do not take ownership of public places, public facilities and public conveniences, Swachh Bharat will remain just a hollow slogan, notes Biswajit Dasgupta. Kindly note the image......

After EC crackdown, TMC seeks SC-monitored LS poll

Senior Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien on Tuesday said the party wants Supreme Court-monitored Lok Sabha polls as Bharatiya Janata Party's tricks are "destroying" institutions like the......

9 dead, several injured as under-construction building collapses in Kolkata

The collapse of an illegal under-construction building in Kolkata's western fringes claiming at least nine lives and injuring 17 more early on Monday provoked a fierce political debate over whether......

Mamata Banerjee had concussion after fall, stable now

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's health condition is 'stable', a senior official of the state administration said on Friday. IMAGE: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee leaves the SSKM......

Realty stocks' rally may hit valuation hurdle

Shares of real estate firms have been outperforming over the past year. Photograph: Danish Siddiqui/Reuters The rally, analysts say, may hit roadblocks in the near term amid stretched valuations,......

Digital Loan Apps: Boon Or Bane?

For the time being, digital lending remains a grey area, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   During a visit to Kolkata in December, I decided to drop by a bar......

Why villas have become homebuyers' favourite choice

Investing in a villa at a prime location is seen as a financially prudent decision that provides appreciation and stability in the long run. Aneeka Chatterjee & Ayushman Baruah report. Luxury real......

Can Your Bank Avoid Cyber Attacks?

IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes. Photograph: Kind courtesy Sora Shimazaki/Pexels.com   The Union finance ministry will meet CEOs of public......

'It's also a love story about two brothers who fall in love with a bird species'

After winning awards at Sundance and Cannes, Director Shaunak Sen's All That Breathes has now been nominated for an Oscar in the Documentary Feature Film category. IMAGE: Director Shaunak Sen at......

'So Many Landmark Indian Films Are Crying Out To Be Restored'

'...and showcased in their original beauty.' IMAGE: G Aravindan's classic Thamp. Photograph: Kind courtesy Film Heritage Foundation Shivendra Singh Dungarpur promotes the cause of film restoration......

'Dilip Kumar turning 100!'

'What an incredible opportunity to bring back one of the greatest actors of Indian cinema on the big screen.' Over a decade ago Shivendra Singh Dungarpur connected with Martin Scorsese's World......

Magic Magic Moments. Amitabh Style

Sukanya Verma applauds the man, the movies and the many, many, MANY memories he's created on the big screen through 80 Amitabh Bachchan moments. Amitabh Magic: Adventures of Mr Natwarlal More......

Archery queen Deepika defies odds after motherhood

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Deepika Kumari/Instagram Olympian Deepika Kumari, who recently made a return to the international stage after becoming a mother back in 2022 during the Archery Asia Cup......

Gavaskar on why KKR can be big contender for IPL title

  IMAGE: Will Virat Kohli play this year's IPL? Photograph: RCB/X With Virat Kohli skipping the ongoing Test series against England citing personal reasons, the legendary Sunil Gavaskar on......

What's Venkatesh Iyer Doing At Veda Pathshala?

Photograph and video: Kind courtesy Venkatesh Iyer/Instagram Kolkata Knight Riders batter Venkatesh Iyer is currently enjoying a vacation in picturesque town of Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu. During......

Mohun Bagan colours to take over Eden Gardens in KKR's final league game!

IMAGE: Lucknow Super Giants will don Mohun Bagan colours when they face off against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens on Saturday, May 20. Photograph: Kind courtesy LSG/Twitter Lucknow......

From domestic mopper to IPL star: Rinku's inspiring story

IMAGE: KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan with their batting sensation Rinku Singh. Photograph: Rinku Singh/Instagram "You don't have to tell anyone that you mop floors at a tuition centre. Just come in......