'Never sit back and relax.' 'Always be a student.' 'Always be hungry to learn and improve.'
'I joined Hrishida when I was 17.' 'He left me with a lifetime of memories.'
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An initial probe has revealed that the 53-year-old singer, who was on a two-day tour to Kolkata to perform at two college programmes, was 'almost mobbed' by fan followers at the hotel where he had returned to after performing at Nazrul Mancha auditorium in the southern part of Kolkata.
This Bengali-style steamed mango and mustard prawn curry makes for top class weekend khana.
'I've never allowed success to go to my head.' 'I've seen many artistes fall because of their pride.'
Smita has left behind a rich haul of films that showcase her enormous ability to offer us a glimpse into her soul each time she performed a role.
'I never allow myself to look anxiously over my shoulder at what my co-star is doing.'
No major glitches in electronic voting machines were reported and the voting passed off peacefully with high security observed at the 3,360 critical booths in 493 locations where more than 25,000 police personnel, nearly 13,000 home guards and 100 companies of paramilitary forces were deployed, officials said.
'Being a woman chief minister we certainly expect from her some decency that goes well with the culture and tradition of Bengal, and with the values of a Bengali woman'
A staple in Bengali households, Maachher Kaalia is a rich fish curry made with sweet-water fish.
Detectives, superheroes, biopics, documentaries, it's all there on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma offers some suggestions.
'I am not ready for the institution of marriage. I respect the institution, but it's not for me.'
'The TMC did not bother telling me, a sitting MLA for 20 years, why I was not being given a ticket.'
Hybrid humans, missing movie stars, Korean reunion in Africa, aliens defeated by sound, discover tons of thrilling action on OTT this week.
Two unique Indian snacks that can be munched with drinks.
Left high and dry, the BJP has had no option but to go for the overkill with 800 rallies, including 20 by the prime minister. In the process, it may be overplaying its card, observes Amulya Ganguli.
Bored of fries? Serve these potato-cheese-bacon delights at your next family dinner.
With OTT gaining popularity, several stars will make their debut on digital platforms.
Get transported to Bengal with this simple, yum meal.
'He had a major blockage in the left main coronary artery and small blockages in various other arteries and sub-arteries. Excessive excitement during the live show caused stoppage of blood flow, leading to cardiac arrest that claimed his life'
Rashami Desai, Urvashi Rautel and Vishal Singh walked the ramp for designer Rohit Verma whose collection was inspired by sindur khela, a Bengali tradition.
'The BJP and RSS were working on the ground to define who is an illegal immigrant.'
Maurya made the revelation while favouring the expeditious implementation of the UCC both in the country and the state.
Naturally, the West Bengal chief minister is not leaving anything to chance, reports Ishita Ayan Dutt.
'Assam is not a dumping ground for Bangladeshi Hindu refugees,' says Assamese actor Ravi Sharma who joined the BJP in August and quit the party on December 10 in protest against the Citizenship Act.
'We are thinking on something like the 'Irrfan Memorial Award' given to the most promising new actor.'
All along, Rahul, right till today 10 years later, hung onto his gut feeling that something surely had happened to Sheena.
'Nobody will be saved if you don't stop this ideological and political-strategic bulldozer.'
'One has to move with the times to stay relevant.'
Each family was given two acres for agriculture purposes, a residential plot measuring 200 sq metres and a house in Kanpur Dehat district.
'He's one of the actors I've seen who, compared to so many younger people that we get to work with, doesn't have any tantrums.'
Soumitra Chatterjee -- one of the finest Indian actors of our time -- meant so much to Aseem Chhabra.
From world cinema to old-fashioned whodunits, it's all there on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma makes her recommendations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday slammed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for seeking en bloc voting by Muslims for the Trinamool Congress and said had his party made a similar appeal to Hindus, it would have been criticised and censured.
These deep-fried kebabs are best served with mint chutney and lachha pyaz.
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