'The way opposition parties such as the Nationalist Congress Party, Shiv Sena, the Samajwadi Party, Rashtriya Janata Dal and the Jharkhand Mukti Morch have supported her, if she wins, she will be the biggest opposition face for 2024'
Sukanya Verma leaves you spoilt for choice on OTT this week.
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'Buddhada became such a confidante, friend, philosopher and guide in my life.'
BJP chief J P Nadda on Thursday launched 'Lokkho Sonar Bangla' (target to build golden Bengal) manifesto crowdsourcing campaign to seek suggestions from more than two crore people in West Bengal ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.
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Some of Dada's fans used the opportunity to urge him not to enter politics.
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Unesco on Wednesday accorded heritage status to Kolkata's Durga puja festival, bringing glory to the country, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee lauding the move.
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Whether it is Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone or recently married Mouni Roy, these glamorous ladies always pick Sabyasachi's designs on their wedding day.
Aseem Chhabra picks the finest Indian films in the 2010-2019 decade.
'As an actor, I'm elated that people thought the painting resembles my character in Gumnami.'
From jaadugars to Jane Austen, OTT offerings this week are as eclectic as it gets, says Sukanya Verma.
Every aspect of Navratri is associated with delectable dishes that are relished across the country during these divine nine days -- from lip-smacking savouries to wholesome sweets.
'I joined Hrishida when I was 17.' 'He left me with a lifetime of memories.'
There are several more innovative ways to eat fries.
'Never sit back and relax.' 'Always be a student.' 'Always be hungry to learn and improve.'
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.'
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.
'I never allow myself to look anxiously over my shoulder at what my co-star is doing.'
'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'
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.
'The TMC did not bother telling me, a sitting MLA for 20 years, why I was not being given a ticket.'
A staple in Bengali households, Maachher Kaalia is a rich fish curry made with sweet-water fish.
'I am not ready for the institution of marriage. I respect the institution, but it's not for me.'
Detectives, superheroes, biopics, documentaries, it's all there on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma offers some suggestions.
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.
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.
Hybrid humans, missing movie stars, Korean reunion in Africa, aliens defeated by sound, discover tons of thrilling action on OTT this week.
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.'
'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.
Bored of fries? Serve these potato-cheese-bacon delights at your next family dinner.
Two unique Indian snacks that can be munched with drinks.
With OTT gaining popularity, several stars will make their debut on digital platforms.
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