The real message from the Bengal election

'Usually, the Left backed the Congress and other 'secular' parties on the justification of keeping the BJP out. In Bengal, the alliance targets a truly secular rival,' says Shekhar Gupta. You sure......

Is Mamata aide Mukul Roy looking for BJP's protection?

Speculation is rife on beleaguered Mukul Roy's, a close aide of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee who is under the CBI scanner in the Saradha scam, next move. Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com and......

EXPLAINED: The Saradha chit fund scam

  What is the Saradha scam all about, who are the main players behind it? Indrani Roy/Rediff.com presents an faq. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her ministers won't forget......

Nothing substantial in meeting with Pranab: Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday expressed disappointment about the outcome of a meeting with Union Finance minister Pranab Mukherjee on the financial condition of the......