SIR sets off reverse migration of 'illegal Bangladeshis' at Bengal border

Beside a pitch road that opens into a narrow, dusty mud bylane at the Hakimpur BSF border outpost in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas, a stretch has become an informal departure corridor for......

SC allows entry of pregnant woman, child into India from Bangladesh

The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed on "humanitarian grounds" the entry of a pregnant woman and her eight-year-old child into India, months after they were pushed into Bangladesh. IMAGE: Kindly......

SIR showdown in Bengal: Mamata, BJP hold rallies

Rallies, counter-rallies, and fiery speeches from West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her chief critic, Suvendu Adhikari, escalated the state's already hyper-charged political atmosphere......

SC to hear on Tuesday TVK plea against electoral roll revision in TN

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a plea filed by actor-turned-politician Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam challenging the Election Commission's decision to conduct Special Intensive......

Why West Bengal is lagging behind other states

For the Bengal government, there is no alternative to revising user charges and also creating a strong industrial base, rues Ashok Lahiri In March 2014, before the Lok Sabha elections, Professors......

The story of West Bengal's dismal industrial performance

A policy-related problem that urgently needs to be redressed is the ‘miniaturisation’ of projects, notes Ashok K Lahiri. Image: Miniaturisation will not work for industry and......

Have You Heard About The Potato Crisis?

Amid the political blame game over Bengal's potato ban, which led to shortages in Jharkhand and Odisha, Uttar Pradesh farmers are the unlikely winners. IMAGE: Farmers harvest potatoes in the......

'Cinema's Greatest Challenge Is Reels'

'I don't know how long cinema will survive.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Goutam Ghose Goutam Ghose is one of India's most celebrated contemporary film-makers. He has bagged multiple National Film......

Security Concerns May Scrap India's Bangladesh Tour

IMAGE: India are scheduled to tour Bangladesh for a white-ball series in August. Photograph: Screengrab/X India's upcoming white-ball tour of Bangladesh is likely to be postponed as the BCCI is......

Easwaran stays motivated despite persistent snub!

'Selection is something I cannot change. It is not in my control. So, right now, the focus is fully on Ranji Trophy and I'm very excited to begin the game tomorrow. I'm super motivated.' IMAGE:......

East Bengal Football Club appeals for protection of minorities in Bangladesh

IMAGE: The iconic East Bengal Football Club called on the Bangladesh government to take immediate and effective measures to safeguard vulnerable communities. Photograph: East Bengal Football......

Bumrah Vs Rabada: Battle Of Fire At Eden!

Will spin rule the roost at Eden Gardens? Or will India's famed batting line-up once again rise to the occasion like they did in England?As Kolkata braces for the opening Test between from Friday,......

'Gambhir Assured My Son He Will Get His Chances'

'He was disturbed after not being picked for the fifth Test.' IMAGE: Bengal's Abhimanyu Easwaran was in prime form last season, hitting four centuries in a row in domestic cricket. Photograph:......