News for '-kolkata-international'

Kolkata marks hockey centenary with India's largest stadium

Kolkata marks hockey centenary with India's largest stadium

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Beighton Cup to throw open '22,000-seat' hockey stadium in Salt Lake.

'Indira Gandhi Stood Up To The Americans'

'Indira Gandhi Stood Up To The Americans'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

'She was brave. She didn't care a hoot. And India was not the strongest of nations as it is now.'

'Indira Gandhi Stood Up To The Americans'

'Indira Gandhi Stood Up To The Americans'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

'She was brave. She didn't care a hoot. And India was not the strongest of nations as it is now.'

'Cinema's Greatest Challenge Is Reels'

'Cinema's Greatest Challenge Is Reels'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

'I don't know how long cinema will survive.'

Willing to lead INDIA bloc if....: Mamata Banerjee

Willing to lead INDIA bloc if....: Mamata Banerjee

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Asked why she is not taking the charge of the bloc, given her credentials as a strong anti-BJP force, Banerjee said, "If given the opportunity I would ensure its smooth functioning."

Clicked! Sunny Leone, In Bed

Clicked! Sunny Leone, In Bed

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Kajol celebrates cotton candy day... Kriti wraps up a shoot...Ishaan visits the Tate Modern...

'We View Wildlife As A Threat'

'We View Wildlife As A Threat'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

'We need to understand and respect wildlife behaviour.'

Why Salman Is Jealous Of Mamata Banerjee

Why Salman Is Jealous Of Mamata Banerjee

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

'When I was invited by Didi to her house, my only thing was, 'I really want to see if her house is actually that small.' Is it smaller than my house or not?'

Giriraj Singh's 'thumka' remark on Mamata sparks row

Giriraj Singh's 'thumka' remark on Mamata sparks row

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Several leaders of the TMC slammed the rural development minister for his comments on the chief minister attending the Kolkata International Film Festival.

In Mumbai, Mamata ties rakhi to Amitabh, Uddhav

In Mumbai, Mamata ties rakhi to Amitabh, Uddhav

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Soon after her arrival at the Mumbai airport for attending the two-day meeting of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) on August 31 and September 1, Banerjee drove to Bachchan's residence 'Jalsa' in suburban Juhu.

Messi Fan Wins Kolkata Best Director Prize

Messi Fan Wins Kolkata Best Director Prize

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Argentine film director Virna Molina, wearing World Cup winner Lionel Messi's jersey No 10, receives the trophy and certificate for winning the Golden Royal Bengal Tiger award for Best Director at the Kolkata International Film Festival.

Is Shah Rukh Khan Defending Pathaan?

Is Shah Rukh Khan Defending Pathaan?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

Appearing before cheering fans at the star-studded opening ceremony of the Kolkata International Film Festival in Kolkata on Thursday, Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan spoke of staying positive and alive, and on the new crop of historical films being steeped in 'fictionalised jingoism'.

What Is Shatru Telling Mamata?

What Is Shatru Telling Mamata?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Political glimpses from the Kolkata International Film Festival inauguration.

BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS From SRK's Life

BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS From SRK's Life

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

He may try to keep it as natural as he can but there's no doubt that he's stolen a piece of everyone's heart, and some of these pictures are proof of that.

India's COVID-19 caseload rises to 1,04,66,595 with 16,311 fresh infections

India's COVID-19 caseload rises to 1,04,66,595 with 16,311 fresh infections

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,00,92,909, pushing the national COVID-19 recovery rate to 96.43 per cent, while the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.44 per cent.

'Single woman fighting alone': Jaya Bachchan hails Mamata

'Single woman fighting alone': Jaya Bachchan hails Mamata

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Jaya said she is in Bengal to campaign for the Trinamool Congress as per instructions of her party president Akhilesh Yadav, who has extended support to Mamata Banerjee in the polls.

Coronavirus: 2 passengers put in isolation at Kolkata airport

Coronavirus: 2 passengers put in isolation at Kolkata airport

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

A passenger called Himadri Barman tested positive on Tuesday, and Nagendra Singh tested positive on Wednesday, said the director of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.

Tanuja discharged from hospital

Tanuja discharged from hospital

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

The veteran actress was in Kolkata to attend a film fest dinner.

Mamata Banerjee's day out with Sushmita, Rani, Bipasha

Mamata Banerjee's day out with Sushmita, Rani, Bipasha

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

'It seems there was a war': Cyclone Amphan overwhelms Bengal

'It seems there was a war': Cyclone Amphan overwhelms Bengal

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Amphan was the fiercest Cyclone to hit West Bengal in the last 100 years. A large part of the state was without power as electricity poles have been blown away. Mobile and internet services were also down as the cyclone has damaged hundreds of communication towers.

Spotted: Raima Sen at Kolkata airport

Spotted: Raima Sen at Kolkata airport

Rediff.com14 Apr 2013

Reader Priyajit sends us a photograph.

Kangna Ranaut's double role

Kangna Ranaut's double role

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Mamata nominates Mithun Chakraborty for RS seat

Mamata nominates Mithun Chakraborty for RS seat

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on Saturday the nomination of Bollywood actor Mithun Chakraborty as her party Trinamool Congress candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha election in the state.

Unitech exits New Kolkata SPV

Unitech exits New Kolkata SPV

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

Unitech had 40 per cent stake in NKID, which has been acquired by the Salim group and Universal Success. Sources said NKID was now a 50:50 partnership between these two; earlier, Salim had a 40 per cent stake and Universal had 20 per cent. Asked why Unitech quit NKID, the former's managing director, Ajay Chandra, said, "I have no comments on this."

Mansoor Zaman reigns in Kolkata

Mansoor Zaman reigns in Kolkata

Rediff.com9 Feb 2008

Pakistan's Mansoor Zaman upset second seeded Ong Beng Hee of Malaysia in the final to win the three-star US $30,000 Kolkata International Squash tournament.

Bengal inks pact with Salim group

Bengal inks pact with Salim group

Rediff.com31 Jul 2006

The West Bengal government signed an agreement with New Kolkata International Development Pvt Limited on Monday to develop infrastructure in the state, including health, education, industrial and housing complexes.

Ritwik upsets Hafiz to reach quarters

Ritwik upsets Hafiz to reach quarters

Rediff.com8 Sep 2005

Ritwik Bhattacharya beat fourth seed Egyptian Mohammed Essam A Hafiz in the Kolkata International Squash Championship.

Ritwik joins Sourav in main draw

Ritwik joins Sourav in main draw

Rediff.com7 Sep 2005

Ritwik outclassed Supreet Singh in the second round of the qualifiers at the Kolkata International Squash tournament.

Kunte sole leader after round five

Kunte sole leader after round five

Rediff.com12 Nov 2004

Indian Grand Master Abhijit Kunte emerged as the sole leader with 4.5 points after the fifth round of the Kolkata International Open Chess tournament.

'Investing in girls is about the smartest thing you can do'

'Investing in girls is about the smartest thing you can do'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Over Dosas in Mumbai, Oscar winner Megan Mylan tells Vaihayasi Pande Daniel why she chose India and girls empowerment as the subject of her new documentary.

Saradha scam: Where has all the money gone?

Saradha scam: Where has all the money gone?

Rediff.com18 May 2015

It was a multi-million rupee scam whose extent and reach are still being unravelled, so why did the chief of the scam-tainted Saradha group Sudipta Sen plead that he was unable to pay Rs 30,000 as bail fee? Where could all the money have gone? Indrani Roy finds out.