News for 'Bhattacharjee'

Asia's best football coach jobless

Asia's best football coach jobless

Rediff.com19 May 2003

It is learnt that Tollygunge Agragami have made an offer to former Bagan coach Subrata Bhattacharjee.

India's first transgender college principal resigns

India's first transgender college principal resigns

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Nadia District Magistrate Sumit Gupta on Thursday said he had received her letter of resignation from the post of Principal of Krishnagar Women's College in the district on December 27 and forwarded it to the state Higher Education department on Wednesday.

Why BCCI is objecting to implementation of Lodha reforms

Why BCCI is objecting to implementation of Lodha reforms

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's committee on Lodha reforms on Saturday included demarcation of functions performed by honorary office-bearers and paid professionals to the list of reservations it has about the implementation of the Supreme Court order.

Meet the Love Commandos

Meet the Love Commandos

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Despite dire threats to life and property, they have brought together over 50,000 lovers under one roof across India.

Liked the Bigg Boss 13 opening episode?

Liked the Bigg Boss 13 opening episode?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

In its 13th season, the reality series -- known for getting its kicks by throwing a bunch of wayward celebrities and argumentative commoners under the same roof while numerous cameras capture their every single move -- continues its downward spiral, feels Sukanya Verma.

This is TMC's vindictive politics: MoS railway on murder case

This is TMC's vindictive politics: MoS railway on murder case

Rediff.com28 Sep 2013

Minister of State for Railways Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, against whom a non-bailable arrest warrant has been issued by a court at Behrampore, on Saturday accused the Trinamool Congress of pursuing vindictive politics.

GST: What played out behind the scenes

GST: What played out behind the scenes

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

The largest challenge for the gigantic exercise between the Centre and the 29 states was to keep the latter interested over the years.

Mamata govt to withdraw cases against Singur, Nandigram activists

Mamata govt to withdraw cases against Singur, Nandigram activists

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

The Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal, which catapulted to power because of the Singur and Nandigram agitations, on Friday decided to withdraw cases filed by previous Left Front regime against activists, including two ministers and a prominent Trinamool Congress MP.

Lessons from anti-profiteering order against HUL

Lessons from anti-profiteering order against HUL

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

The investigation against HUL was initiated on the basis of an anonymous complaint. It alleged 'profiteering' of around Rs 535 crore between November 15, 2017, and February 28, 2018.

Mamata calls for movement against Modi sarkar

Mamata calls for movement against Modi sarkar

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday called for movement against Narendra Modi government at the Centre in view of rising prices and said the Bharatiya Janata Party would not be able to emerge a major political force in the Trinamool Congress-ruled state.

'CPM will be buried if it doesn't get rid of Biman, Buddhadeb'

'CPM will be buried if it doesn't get rid of Biman, Buddhadeb'

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Mollah is worried about the fate of the CPI-M followers in the state, now that the party has been reduced to only one seat in the state.

Startups offer solutions to water problems

Startups offer solutions to water problems

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

As India reels from a severe water shortage, startups have begun offering innovative ways to help people access safe drinking water.

Mamata turns street fighter for cop she once refused to trust

Mamata turns street fighter for cop she once refused to trust

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Rajeev Kumar, the Kolkata police commissioner, is known for his impeccable investigating and electronic surveillance skills.

8 million trees are cut per year to make pencils! They can change that

8 million trees are cut per year to make pencils! They can change that

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Two young entrepreneurs from Tamil Nadu are making pencils eco-friendly.

Google in talks to buy Indian startup InMobi

Google in talks to buy Indian startup InMobi

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

InMobi helps companies target the users of phones.

PIX: Shamita Shetty, Payal Rohatgi at an awards night

PIX: Shamita Shetty, Payal Rohatgi at an awards night

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

A look at the highlights of the ITA awards.

'India is heading for a dangerous future'

'India is heading for a dangerous future'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

'You should raise your voice even at the cost of being called a deshdrohi. 'This country is built because of the raising of voices of the people and no one can silence such voices,' says Kannan Gopinathan who resigned from the IAS to protest against revocation of Article 370 in Kashmir.

SC refuses to reschedule WB panchayat poll; Cong, Left blame TMC

SC refuses to reschedule WB panchayat poll; Cong, Left blame TMC

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

With the Supreme Court rejecting West Bengal government's plea for rescheduling the Panchayat polls in view of Ramzan, the Congress and the Communist Party of India-Marxist on Tuesday blamed the ruling Trinamool Congress for it and said the party was not serious about holding the election at the grassroot-level.

Charges on card payments to stay

Charges on card payments to stay

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

As in the past, it is up to the merchants to decide if they will bear the burden of the charge or bill it to the customers. Subhomoy Bhattacharjee reports.

RTI reveals 20 Indian soldiers missing from border areas

RTI reveals 20 Indian soldiers missing from border areas

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Twenty Indian soldiers posted in border areas of the country, most of them in Jammu and Kashmir, have gone missing from 1996 to 2010, according to an RTI reply.

UPA appointed NDMA vice-chairman resigns

UPA appointed NDMA vice-chairman resigns

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

After some Governors, it was the turn of Vice-Chairman of the National Disaster Management Authority M Shashidhar Reddy and five of its members to resign after the new government asked them to quit their posts.

Want to experience white Christmas in India?

Want to experience white Christmas in India?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

You wouldn't want to miss these unexplored, mesmerising snow hamlets in India.

Readers Speak: 'I support breastfeeding but..'

Readers Speak: 'I support breastfeeding but..'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Why Rediff readers support breastfeeding.

'PM Modi's healthcare plan is a welcome but interim measure'

'PM Modi's healthcare plan is a welcome but interim measure'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

There is a large population standing outside the coverage of primary healthcare, says Praveen Gupta of Raheja QBE.

Energy is India's key challenge in 2019

Energy is India's key challenge in 2019

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

The country must get its act on global alliances right in order to feed its fuel-hungry economy, points out Subhomoy Bhattacharjee.

Ratan Tata hits back, says Bengal FM has a 'very fertile imagination'

Ratan Tata hits back, says Bengal FM has a 'very fertile imagination'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Mr Mitra, show me where is industrial development in Bengal: Tata

Modi sounds 2019 poll bugle from Assam

Modi sounds 2019 poll bugle from Assam

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

'The significance and timing of the PM's start of the campaign journey from Silchar is a clear message that the Barak valley is a priority in his scheme of things,' notes Subimal Bhattacharjee.

Why India can't come to Rohingyas' rescue

Why India can't come to Rohingyas' rescue

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Without Myanmar, India can't engage with any of the Asian nations to its east.

Buying insurance cover: Do women matter?

Buying insurance cover: Do women matter?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

There is discrimination against women in insurance cover. As a flood of insurance companies tap the capital markets with public issues, there is however, hardly any reference to this asymmetry. Subhomoy Bhattacharjee reports

Mushtaq Ali: Mumbai beat Gujarat; Baroda win

Mushtaq Ali: Mumbai beat Gujarat; Baroda win

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Mumbai rode on Abhishek Nayar's scintillating 47-ball 76 to record a comfortable five-wicket win over Saurashtra in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Twenty20 tournament for west zone, in Vadodara, on Wednesday.

Ghoul makes it terrifying to be a Muslim

Ghoul makes it terrifying to be a Muslim

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

'Any Muslim who shows even the slightest hint of revolutionary thought is marked as 'infected'.' 'At that point, he is taken to the nearest Detention Centre where a procedure called Reconditioning awaits him.' 'Areas with a high Muslim population have been designated as Scheduled Religion Zones.' 'To be an active participant in this social cleansing ritual, there is only one prerequisite: You have to be an undying patriot whose friend and family is his country.'

Goodbye over, govt looks at future plans

Goodbye over, govt looks at future plans

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

With Raghuram Rajan not 'really there', the FinMin has decided to keep a watch on market developments this week with all key officials on the job.

Swiss couple attacked in UP, 5 arrested; Yogi, Swaraj condemn assault

Swiss couple attacked in UP, 5 arrested; Yogi, Swaraj condemn assault

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

The couple said that that they were strolling near the railway station at the Fatehpur Sikri after a day in Agra when the group started following them and later attacked.

Corporate winners and losers from India's budget

Corporate winners and losers from India's budget

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Housing sector to benefit from Budget.

Will Infosys' Bengal dream finally come true?

Will Infosys' Bengal dream finally come true?

Rediff.com24 May 2016

The first option that the state government might opt for is offer Infosys space in one of the SEZs that are coming up, but that is unlikely to be accepted

Singur works even during the Pujas to return land to farmers

Singur works even during the Pujas to return land to farmers

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Government officials working overtime to dismantle the Tata plant and return land to farmers, says Ishita Ayan Dutt.

What no party in UP wants to talk about

What no party in UP wants to talk about

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

None of the political parties in UP has any effective plans to create jobs.

100 Left workers, 79 cops injured in clashes during protest march

100 Left workers, 79 cops injured in clashes during protest march

Rediff.com23 May 2017

The march to the secretariat in Howrah district was organised by the Left parties to protest against what they called attack on democracy, and unemployment and lawlessness in the state during Trinamool Congress rule.

How 1 Indian woman's Saahas is helping women in 196 countries

How 1 Indian woman's Saahas is helping women in 196 countries

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

This is the story of Kirthi Jayakumar.

SC sets aside Tata's Singur deal, land to be returned to farmers in 3 months

SC sets aside Tata's Singur deal, land to be returned to farmers in 3 months

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

In a ruling which can have far-reaching consequences, the Supreme Court on Wednesday set aside the controversial acquisition of 997.11 acres of land in Singur in 2006 by the then Left Front government in West Bengal to set up Tata Motors' ambitious Nano car manufacturing plant.