For Mamata, Bhabanipur bypoll is a dry run for LS elections

Naturally, the West Bengal chief minister is not leaving anything to chance, reports Ishita Ayan Dutt. After the high-octane assembly elections in West Bengal, a by-poll would have gone unnoticed.......

How Bhaipo plans to make Trinamool a national player

33-year-old Abhishek Banerjee has emerged as the most visible and significant leader in the party after his pishi (aunt), Mamata Banerjee reports Ishita Ayan Dutt.  IMAGE: TMC......

Why Alapan Bandyopadhyay matters in Mamata's Bengal

Those who know Alapan Bandyopadhyay describe him as measured, tactical and extremely focused on achieving what he sets out to do.To many it came as a surprise that he would cut short a meeting with......

Vaccinating 70% of 18-44 year olds to cost Rs 300 bn

UP Rs 50 billion, followed by Maharashtra, Bihar, and West Bengal which may need close to Rs 25 billion for the massive task.Abhishek Waghmare and Ishita Ayan Dutt report. IMAGE: People wait to......

COVID-19: How India Inc plans to keep employees safe

Encouraged by the arrival of vaccines, companies are taking a technology-backed calibrated approach to speed up employees’ return to the workplace while maintaining social distancing.......

With Air India will Pawan Ruia prove to be India's 'turnaround tycoon'?

Pawan Ruia’s Air India bid is another example of faith in his own abilities. Ishita Ayan Dutt reports. Pawan Ruia has finally done it, a beaming Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, then West Bengal......

TMC or BJP, big-ticket projects still a pipedream for Bengal

In power, Mamata Banerjee has tried to bury the ghost of the past, but it might still be work-in-progress. Big-ticket and eye-grabbing (in terms of investment size) projects are still few and......

How mini lockdowns are making a hole in consumers' pockets

To tide over the difficulties due to incessant shutdowns, several farmers in Maharashtra have turned into aggregators and started selling their produce without the help of mandis or agents. They......

The Best Karan Johar Films On OTT

It doesn't seem like it, but 25 years have passed since Kuch Kuch Hota Hai released and introduced a bright, youngm director name Karan Johar. He has directed just six feature films since his......

10 Directors Who Made A Comeback

Sometimes, it is a self-imposed sabbatical. Sometimes, it is a lack of opportunities. Sometimes, it is the making of a film that takes the longest time. Film-makers usually take a few years in......

Priyanka stars in Valentine's Day movie

Isn't It Romantic is about a New York woman hit on the head during a mugging.The impact leaves her feeling that she is in a rom-com.Saibal Chatterjee reports. IMAGE: Priyanka Chopra and Adam......

Kajol, Tanuja, Tanishaa get into the festive mood

Candid moments at the Durga Puja pandal. Kajol seems to be enjoying every moment of Durja Puja, celebrated at the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja Samiti in Juhu, a western suburb of Mumbai,......

'Dhoni is a very good One-day leader, an average-to-poor Test captain...'

It's a lump-in-the-throat moment for Indians to see their team knocked out in the semis by Australia, but clearly the better team on the day made it to the final.For India, it was a long and......