News for 'Calcutta'

CBI searches RG Kar ex-principal's premises over financial irregularities

CBI searches RG Kar ex-principal's premises over financial irregularities

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

The anti-corruption unit of the Central Bureau of Investigation also searched the residences and offices of those engaged in supplying materials for the management and care of patients.

RG Kar rape-murder case: Trial to begin on November 11

RG Kar rape-murder case: Trial to begin on November 11

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Eighty-seven days after the body of a woman medic was found at state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, a Kolkata court on Monday framed charges against the prime accused, Sanjay Roy.

The Peeli-Peelis of Kolkata

The Peeli-Peelis of Kolkata

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

As Kolkata marches towards modernity, it is hard to imagine its streets without these cabs, notes Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

RG Kar victim's parents don't want death for Roy, claims their lawyer

RG Kar victim's parents don't want death for Roy, claims their lawyer

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

On a day when both the West Bengal government and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) moved the Calcutta high court for admission of their appeals seeking capital punishment for RG Kar hospital rape-murder convict Sanjay Roy, a counsel for the victim's parents claimed that the family does not want death penalty for him.

Former principal of RG Kar medical college gets bail

Former principal of RG Kar medical college gets bail

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

The Sealdah court on Friday granted bail to former officer-in-charge of Tala police station Abhijit Mondal and R G Kar Medical College and Hospital ex-principal Sandip Ghosh in the rape and murder case of an on-duty doctor.

The Home Netaji Left Never To Return

The Home Netaji Left Never To Return

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Subhas Chandra Bose was under house arrest, yet he pulled out a daring escape from his Elgin Road residence in Calcutta to Germany via Pakistan, Afghanistan, Russia...

Ridiculous! Tennis legend slams players for snubbing India

Ridiculous! Tennis legend slams players for snubbing India

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Former Indian tennis captain Anand Amritraj has criticized top players Sumit Nagal and Yuki Bhambri for not playing in the Davis Cup, stating that money should not be a factor when representing the country.

Bengal Governor files defamation suit against Mamata, TMC leaders

Bengal Governor files defamation suit against Mamata, TMC leaders

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose on Friday filed a defamation case against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the Calcutta high court, a day after she said that women complained to her saying that they were afraid to visit the Raj Bhavan because of the activities there, a source said.

Beauty And Sadness At The Ruins Of Dholavira

Beauty And Sadness At The Ruins Of Dholavira

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Standing at the edge of Dholavira is witnessing history textbooks crammed in school coming to life. One is suddenly standing face to face with a 4,000-year-old civilisational site that is now but a ruin.

HC keeps in abeyance suspension of 57 RG Kar medics

HC keeps in abeyance suspension of 57 RG Kar medics

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

The Calcutta high court on Tuesday directed that a resolution by the special college council members of R G Kar Medical College and Hospital to suspend 57 medics/students will not be effected, until and unless a decision is arrived at by the West Bengal government in this regard.

Celebrating Saint Teresa of Calcutta

Celebrating Saint Teresa of Calcutta

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

Euphoric scenes were witnessed when Pope Francis declared Mother Teresa a saint.

IIM Calcutta: PGDCM admissions 2009

IIM Calcutta: PGDCM admissions 2009

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta invites applications for Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Aided Management (PGDCM).

Sanjay Roy found guilty of raping, murdering RG Kar doctor

Sanjay Roy found guilty of raping, murdering RG Kar doctor

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

A Kolkata court on Saturday convicted prime accused Sanjay Roy of raping and murdering an on-duty doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, 162 days after the crime that sparked nationwide outrage and led to prolonged protests.

The King of Polo Rides Off Into The Ages

The King of Polo Rides Off Into The Ages

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Colonel Billie Sodhi's life and family heritage reflect an unwavering commitment to excellence in polo, equestrian sports, and a rare, enduring athletic legacy.

Doctor's stir continues, govt hikes security in hospitals

Doctor's stir continues, govt hikes security in hospitals

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Healthcare services remained affected at state-run hospitals in West Bengal as junior doctors continued their cease-work protest.

CBI arrests RG Kar ex-principal, 3 others over fin irregularities

CBI arrests RG Kar ex-principal, 3 others over fin irregularities

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Officials said the three others who have been arrested are Ghosh's security guard Afsar Ali (44), and hospital vendors Biplav Singha (52) and Suman Hazara (46) who used to supply material to the hospital.

Calcutta HC cracks the whip on comrades

Calcutta HC cracks the whip on comrades

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

The three leaders had at a public meeting on November 17 allegedly derided the court order of the previous day that had also directed the West Bengal government to pay Rs five lakh as compensation to each of the families of the 14 who died in the police action on March 14.

Will the Calcutta Stock Exchange survive?

Will the Calcutta Stock Exchange survive?

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Close to 20 regional stock exchanges, including the big exchanges of Delhi, Chennai, and Bengaluru, have voluntarily exited in the face of SEBI's stringent regulations. Namrata Acharya finds out what makes CSE continue to fight its lone battle.

Calcutta HC stays post-grad OBC quota

Calcutta HC stays post-grad OBC quota

Rediff.com14 May 2008

The Calcutta high court on Wednesday stayed Union Human Resource Development Ministry's notification for reservation to Other Backward Classes in post-graduate courses. The high court stayed an interview slated for Thursday for admission of OBC candidates to post-graduate courses in the Indian Institute of Management, Kolkata.

ED raids former principal of RG Kar medical college

ED raids former principal of RG Kar medical college

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Enforcement Directorate (ED) officers on Friday conducted simultaneous search operations at the residences of Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, and three of his associates in connection with alleged financial irregularities at the institute, an officer said.

Is It Wise To Get A Harvard MBA?

Is It Wise To Get A Harvard MBA?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Divya Nair/Rediff.com speaks to students and experts to find out whether it is better to study management in India or try for an international MBA.

SC refuses to transfer Kolkata rape-murder case outside Bengal

SC refuses to transfer Kolkata rape-murder case outside Bengal

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to transfer the rape and murder trial pertaining to a doctor in Kolkata outside West Bengal.

SC stays CBI probe into Bengal officials' role in teacher recruitment scam

SC stays CBI probe into Bengal officials' role in teacher recruitment scam

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Misra said it will hear the matter on May 6.

SC recalls 2022 verdict on benami law as unconstitutional

SC recalls 2022 verdict on benami law as unconstitutional

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Allowing the Centre's review of the August 23, 2022 verdict, a bench Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices PS Narasimha and Manoj Misra recalled the judgement delivered by a three-judge bench headed by former CJI NV Ramana.

Justice Karnan asked to join Calcutta HC before Mar 11

Justice Karnan asked to join Calcutta HC before Mar 11

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Controversial Madras high court Judge Justice C S Karnan, who recently 'stayed' the CJI's order transferring him, has been directed to join the Calcutta high court on or before March 11.

Think finance, think IIM Calcutta

Think finance, think IIM Calcutta

Rediff.com13 Nov 2006

Figures sourced from the IIMC placement cell say that 32 top investment banks and consultants are recruiting for summer jobs this year. They have already signed up most of the batch.

You are a corrupt person: SC to Bengal ex-minister Partha Chatterjee

You are a corrupt person: SC to Bengal ex-minister Partha Chatterjee

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

The Supreme Court of India questioned the Enforcement Directorate (ED) about the continued incarceration of former West Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee, who is accused in a cash-for-job scam. The court expressed concern about the length of his detention and questioned the message it sends to society regarding corruption. The court also considered whether releasing him would impact the investigation and what conditions could be imposed to ensure his compliance. The court reserved its order after hearing arguments from both sides.

Pritish Nandy: What An Editor!

Pritish Nandy: What An Editor!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Hugely creative with a very evolved aesthetic sense, he made the Illustrated Weekly of India every young reporter's dream. Payal Singh Mohanka remembers Pritish Nandy who passed into the ages on January 8, 2025.

SC grants bail to TMC ex-leader in Bengal school recruitment scam

SC grants bail to TMC ex-leader in Bengal school recruitment scam

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

The Supreme Court granted regular bail to former TMC youth leader Kuntal Ghosh in a corruption case linked to the West Bengal primary school recruitment scam. Ghosh, who has been in custody for 19 months, will be released from jail after being granted bail in the money laundering case linked to the scam on November 20. The court said it was not likely that the trial would be completed in the foreseeable near future.

Why parents made to wait for 3 hrs: CBI asks ex-RG Kar principal

Why parents made to wait for 3 hrs: CBI asks ex-RG Kar principal

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officers for the fourth consecutive day on Monday questioned the former principal of Kar Medical College, Sandip Ghosh in connection with their probe into the rape and murder of a woman doctor.

Cops tried to bribe us: Kolkata doctor's parents

Cops tried to bribe us: Kolkata doctor's parents

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Family members of a doctor, who was allegedly raped and murdered in Kolkata last month, joined the protesting medics at RG Kar hospital on Wednesday and accused the Kolkata Police of attempting to suppress the case by hurriedly cremating the body of the doctor.

Kolkata rape: CBI to conduct polygraph test on ex-principal

Kolkata rape: CBI to conduct polygraph test on ex-principal

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

A special court in Kolkata on Thursday allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct a polygraph test on former RG Kar Medical College principal Sandip Ghosh and four other doctors in connection with the alleged rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee at the hospital, officials said.

New principal of RG Kar hospital removed amid protests

New principal of RG Kar hospital removed amid protests

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

The three senior officials of the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital (RGKMCH) were transferred to various state-run health facilities.

Doc murder: CBI slaps KG Kar ex-principal with evidence tampering charge

Doc murder: CBI slaps KG Kar ex-principal with evidence tampering charge

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

The agency also arrested Abhijit Mondal, the officer in charge of Tala police station, for his alleged involvement in the rape and murder of an on-duty woman medic in the RG Kar Hospital, he said.

Calcutta HC bans HUL's Rin commercial

Calcutta HC bans HUL's Rin commercial

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

But, Madras HC not happy with P&G disclaimer for Tide Naturals' ad.

Now, ex-RG Kar principal arrested in doc rape-murder case

Now, ex-RG Kar principal arrested in doc rape-murder case

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

A policeman was also arrested in the rape and murder case, the official said.

Calcutta HC upholds Ansari's death sentence

Calcutta HC upholds Ansari's death sentence

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

The Calcutta High Court on Friday upheld death sentences for key accused Aftab Ansari and close aide Jamiluddin Nasir convicted of involvement in a 2002 attack on American Centre in Kolkata in which six policemen were killed.

Adhir says Kolkata victim's family under 'house arrest'

Adhir says Kolkata victim's family under 'house arrest'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

West Bengal Congress president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Saturday accused the police of keeping the parents of the doctor who was allegedly raped and murdered under 'house arrest'.

Healthcare services hit in WB as doctors' stir enters 10th day

Healthcare services hit in WB as doctors' stir enters 10th day

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

As the outpatient departments (OPDs) at government hospitals are closed on Sundays, the rush was less even as senior doctors were attending the emergency department to provide treatment to the visiting patients.

Sebi to auction 27 properties of Rose Valley group worth Rs 63.26 crore on Nov 25

Sebi to auction 27 properties of Rose Valley group worth Rs 63.26 crore on Nov 25

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Capital markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday said it will auction 27 properties of Rose Valley group of companies on November 25 at a reserve price of Rs 63.26 crore in a bid to recover money raised by the firm from the public through illicit schemes. The properties to go under the hammer include flats, buildings, land parcels and hotels located in West Bengal and Bihar, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said in a notice. The e-auction will be conducted on November 25 between 11 am to 1 pm.