In an interview with PTI, Roy praised the Union government for implementing the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) rules, stating that it would benefit the refugee population, including the Matua community, who had fled neighbouring countries to escape religious persecution.
The second day of Kolkata Fashion Week was rounded up with designer duo Dev r Nil's collection Frozen. Take a look.
The star ingredient of many a delicious preparation is, of course, cheese!
'The 2024 election results will lead to much intense targeting of Modi, more intense debates, many more breakdowns in Parliament and many more movements on the streets.' 'The results have hit Modi's standing, and the politics of the Opposition parties will be sharply focused to ensure that Modi doesn't get back his charisma of being 'invincible' with help of State power.' Sheela Bhatt looks at the political situation through the prism of 2024 Lok Sabha election results.
Aseem Chhabra rates the movies he's watched in 2023, and tells you where you can watch them!
Dada present at event bringing La Liga to India.
'There is no knowing what will happen tomorrow. Make the best of today.'
IMAGES from the IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday
Adore Dalmia Sayani offers her late father's favourite recipe.
From damsels versus dragons to showbiz shenanigans, ready to catch all the action on OTT this week?
'Hope is about being more accepting of each other, the kind of solidarity and friendship that even our families may not be able to give.'
2023 has seen some beautiful performances in films that released on OTT as well as in theatres.
The year saw its share of news and views. But there were some that really stood out for our readers.
The Calcutta high court on Monday directed the police to arrest Trinamool Congress leader Shajahan Sheikh, who has been accused of sexual atrocities and land grab by villagers in Sandeshkhali area, while clarifying there is no stay on it.
February is a slow month when it comes to original Hindi content on OTT.
The film will be shot in Punjab and is likely to release early next year.
The reasons are too private to be discussed at a round table, listed out during a seminar, or uncovered in an academic course. A proud but insomniac connoisseur murmuring in his sleep may do a better job of explaining the phenomenon than an expert on a podium. Sreehari Nair airs his thoughts.
'In India, I'm able to work with the biggest stars on creating a scene, creating that emotion, without being too hung up on their persona.'
An Independent Rajya Sabha MP on Monday lodged a police complaint against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, alleging that the Bharatiya Janata Party leader has made a "hate speech" against the 'Miya' community on the previous day.
'I am a very greedy actor. I want to explore everything.'
Sarma, while responding to reporters' questions on high price of veggies in Guwahati, had said, "Vegetables are not priced so high in villages. Here the Miya vendors charge us more. Had it been Assamese vendors selling vegetables, they wouldn't have fleeced their own people."
Poacher neither minces words in condemning these self-seeking slaughterers nor leaves any stone unturned in highlighting the hard work put in by friends of the forest, notes Sukanya Verma.
This Dussehra will see Tiger Vs Tiger battle it out at the box office!
None of R D Burman's collaborations was as rewarding and resplendent as with Gulzar, who turns 89 today, August 18, 2023, says Subhash K Jha.
'Just Mamata Didi. And it was a pleasant reference, not a nasty one.'
'One cannot play a Goddess as deep and resonant as Sita Maa without being affected.'
'Dada only shot my left side because he loved that profile. He encouraged the Bengali side in me.'
Aseem Chhabra lists his favorite 2023 films -- a healthy blend of Bollywood, Hindi indies and some of the best work that is being done in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Bengali cinema.
'But Telugu has done that.' 'The film that I'm doing right now is called Tiger Nageswara Rao, where I play a villain.' 'After this film releases, I guess things will be different.'
'...that he would cannibalise one of his own productions for a film he is directing after seven years?'
The Kolkata connection of Lalit Jha sparked a political debate in the state, with West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar accusing TMC MLA Tapas Roy of being in "convenience" with Jha.
This takes the total number of apprehended persons in this case to nine, a police officer said.
Indians are becoming much more spendy and discerning travellers and look for places that can offer them a 'new' kind of experience.
'I had the opportunity to portray a wildlife crime fighter on screen, which allowed me to express my concern for society, wildlife, and the environment. I strongly believe that humans share this planet with countless other species and hold immense respect for every living creature.'
The 14-year political journey of Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra has encountered both upheaval and elevation, as her expulsion from Parliament in a cash-for-query case marked the culmination of her tumultuous parliamentary term.
Nothing is more sumptuous in its taste than fresh oranges added to a milky sweet pudding.
President Murmu had to move forward to give the award to the 86-year-old singer who has difficulty walking.
Javed Akhtar says he has to write Hindi dialogues in the Roman script for the new generation of actors today because 'they can't read anything else'.
Green Tomato Days are here. Make the most of them.
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