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Our new year to be observed as Bengal Day regardless of guv nod: Mamata

Our new year to be observed as Bengal Day regardless of guv nod: Mamata

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

The resolution under Rule 169 was tabled in the assembly, proposing to observe Poila Baisakh, as "Bangla Diwas" and Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore's Banglar Mati, Banglar Jol (Bengal's soil, Bengal's water) as the state song.

Modi's Bangla agenda: Connectivity, security to be key focus

Modi's Bangla agenda: Connectivity, security to be key focus

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Modi will also push for involvement of Indian companies in setting up of ports in that country.

2 held for pro-Khalistan graffiti on Delhi Metro walls

2 held for pro-Khalistan graffiti on Delhi Metro walls

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

The Delhi Police has arrested a 30-year-old man and detained one more in connection with writing pro-Khalistan messages on the walls of four Delhi Metro stations ahead of the G20 Summit, officials said.

The Bengali Actor Everyone's Talking About

The Bengali Actor Everyone's Talking About

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

'In Raktobeej, I had a lot of physical action to do, so that was a new challenge.' 'We didn't want the action scenes to be over-the-top.' 'We wanted to make the action raw and real.'

Report says dead JU student may have been sexually abused during ragging

Report says dead JU student may have been sexually abused during ragging

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

The inquiry committee formed by Jadavpur University to probe into the circumstances leading to the death of a fresher has concluded that the victim was singled out for severe pre-planned ragging, which included possible sexual abuse.

World Cup Hero Martinez Delights Kolkata

World Cup Hero Martinez Delights Kolkata

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Emiliano Martinez said he had always wanted to come to India.

Our worst World Cup performance: Bangladesh skipper

Our worst World Cup performance: Bangladesh skipper

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

A chaotic buildup could be the reason for Bangladesh's "worst ever" World Cup campaign, lamented skipper Shakib Al Hasan, after they cut a sorry figure in an 87-run defeat to the Netherlands and suffered their fifth loss on the trot in Kolkata on Saturday.

SEE: Protesting wrestlers march to Hanuman temple

SEE: Protesting wrestlers march to Hanuman temple

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The protesting wrestlers and their supporters marched to the Hanuman Temple in New Delhi and will also visit the Bangla Sahib Gurudwara.

2 Imams with suspected Al-Qaeda, ABT links held in Assam

2 Imams with suspected Al-Qaeda, ABT links held in Assam

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

The top Assam cop further said that they (accused) have also given logistic support to the jihadi terrorists who came here from Bangladesh.

Tara Goes On A Beach Break

Tara Goes On A Beach Break

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Krystle is at the Golden Temple... Ayushmann is in the Gir forest... Arjun is at Bondi...

How Uma Chetry broke barriers to become Assam's first national cricketer

How Uma Chetry broke barriers to become Assam's first national cricketer

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Uma Chetry becomes first cricketer from Assam to make it to India senior team

PIX: Pakistan's big win keeps hopes alive; Bangladesh eliminated

PIX: Pakistan's big win keeps hopes alive; Bangladesh eliminated

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Pakistan registered a comfortable seven-wicket victory to keep their semi-final hopes alive.

Yearender 2023: So close, yet so far...: India's ICC trophy drought continues

Yearender 2023: So close, yet so far...: India's ICC trophy drought continues

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

The last time Team India won an ICC World Cup was in 2011 in India. It was a 50-over ODI format that was won under the astute leadership of Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

PIX: Netherlands stun Bangladesh with 87-run victory

PIX: Netherlands stun Bangladesh with 87-run victory

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Netherlands thrash Bangladesh by 87 runs and cause another upset in the World Cup in Kolkata on Saturday.

When Mehidy refused to throw in the towel vs India

When Mehidy refused to throw in the towel vs India

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Mehidy Hasan Miraz conjured an unbeaten 38 in a low-scoring thriller as Bangladesh stunned India by one wicket

What causes frequent landslides in HP? Experts answer

What causes frequent landslides in HP? Experts answer

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

According to experts, slopes in Himachal have become highly vulnerable to landslides due to cutting of rocks at the foothills and the lack of proper drainage system, and high intensity rainfall is making the things worse for the state.

'Bangla Test': Middle-order form India's major concern

'Bangla Test': Middle-order form India's major concern

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Changes on cards as no end to India's middle-order woes

'I would get fever on Fridays'

'I would get fever on Fridays'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

'Holding on to superstardom is far more difficult than the struggle to get there.'

Jemimah guides India to series-levelling win over B'desh

Jemimah guides India to series-levelling win over B'desh

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Earlier, the 22-year-old Jemimah finally returned to form and it was her strokeplay which helped India up the ante after a slow start at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur.

Ready to sacrifice medals to ensure justice: Bajrang

Ready to sacrifice medals to ensure justice: Bajrang

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Bajrang Punia said they were ready to sacrifice medals as delivering justice to the victims would be their biggest medal.

Oversight panel is past,wrestlers pin hopes on court verdict

Oversight panel is past,wrestlers pin hopes on court verdict

Rediff.com17 May 2023

'We are confident, we will win the fight for justice.'

Comeback won't be easy for Shakib: Bangla selector

Comeback won't be easy for Shakib: Bangla selector

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Bashar is yet to get over the shock of Shakib not repprting the corrupt approaches to the ICC's anti-corruption unit.

Yeh Hai India: Madam President, Please Save Aarey

Yeh Hai India: Madam President, Please Save Aarey

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Protestors urge President Droupadi Murmu to save the Aarey forest in Mumbai.

8 killed in blast at illegal firecracker unit in Bengal, BJP seeks NIA probe

8 killed in blast at illegal firecracker unit in Bengal, BJP seeks NIA probe

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Rescue officials confirmed casualties in the incident, claiming to have already recovered 5 bodies from the heap of debris where the cracker manufacturing unit once stood.

Locals raze madrasa in Assam to protest jihadi activities by Bangladeshis

Locals raze madrasa in Assam to protest jihadi activities by Bangladeshis

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

The madrasa located in Pakhiura Char under Matia police station and the residence adjacent to it was allegedly used for jihadi activities by two Bangladeshi nationals, who are currently absconding, the police said.

What led to collapse of over 100 buildings in Shimla

What led to collapse of over 100 buildings in Shimla

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Overburdening of hills with construction coupled with saturation of soil and seepage seem to be responsible for landslides in Shimla city, said Principal Scientific Officer, Himachal Pradesh Council for Science Technology and Environment (HIMCOSTE) S S Randhawa.

With momentum on their side, India look to tame Bangla 'Tigers'

With momentum on their side, India look to tame Bangla 'Tigers'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Spoilt for choice with a pool of top quality performers in their ranks, formidable India are overwhelming favourites against minnows Bangladesh in a proverbial 'David vs Goliath' one-off cricket Test that starts in Hyderabad on Thursday.

How the Christchurch mosque attack brought Bangla players closer

How the Christchurch mosque attack brought Bangla players closer

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

'The Christchurch awful day and the shootings, they've got some sort of brotherhood there now'

Bengal has to choose between development and cut money culture: Nadda

Bengal has to choose between development and cut money culture: Nadda

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

BJP chief J P Nadda on Thursday launched 'Lokkho Sonar Bangla' (target to build golden Bengal) manifesto crowdsourcing campaign to seek suggestions from more than two crore people in West Bengal ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.

Indian women suffer historic ODI defeat to Bangladesh

Indian women suffer historic ODI defeat to Bangladesh

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

The Indian women's team continued its embarrassing batting show

Farmers break through barricades to join wrestlers' protest

Farmers break through barricades to join wrestlers' protest

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Police insisted that there was no clash with the protesters and that the cops at the site were facilitating the protesters and ensuring a peaceful gathering.

Cricket diplomacy: CAB invites Bangladesh PM for Indo-Bangla Test

Cricket diplomacy: CAB invites Bangladesh PM for Indo-Bangla Test

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

It will be an interesting picture of cricket diplomacy if the two leaders are seen watching the game from VVIP Box of Dr BC Roy Club House.

Afghanistan name ex-Pakistan players Younis, Gul as consultants

Afghanistan name ex-Pakistan players Younis, Gul as consultants

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Afghanistan have appointed former Pakistan players Younis Khan and Umar Gul as batting and bowling consultants respectively for their training camp in the United Arab Emirates, the country's cricket board said.

ED grills Partha and Arpita in Bengal school jobs scam

ED grills Partha and Arpita in Bengal school jobs scam

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday grilled arrested West Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee and his alleged associate Arpita Mukherjee who were arrested in connection with the school jobs scam, sources said.

BJP Bengal manifesto promises 33% quota for women, 1 job per family

BJP Bengal manifesto promises 33% quota for women, 1 job per family

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday unveiled its manifesto for the West Bengal elections, promising to build a 'Sonar Bangla' by providing employment, strengthening social security schemes and vowing to clear the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act in the first cabinet meeting of the new government.

Tooth Pari Review: No Twilight Tenderness Here

Tooth Pari Review: No Twilight Tenderness Here

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

The series has many flashbacks, detailed and pointless backstories, too much information and needless characters so the unlikely romance is lost underneath the frenzy, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Yahya, Lashkar's Bangla associate

Yahya, Lashkar's Bangla associate

Rediff.com11 Dec 2008

Yahya provides constant support to all Lashkar operations in India. Infiltration from Bangladesh is a major cause for concern.

Centre says no nod given to rename West Bengal; Mamata writes to PM

Centre says no nod given to rename West Bengal; Mamata writes to PM

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

Changing a state's name requires constitutional amendment and it is done after taking into consideration all relevant factors, he said.

Cong in 'deep freezer', alternative front needed: TMC

Cong in 'deep freezer', alternative front needed: TMC

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

'The Congress don't have the zeal to fight the BJP. The party is so bogged down by infighting that it hardly has time or energy to build an opposition. The UPA does not exist'

Indian garment companies help Bangla tiger roar

Indian garment companies help Bangla tiger roar

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

More than Indian exporters, it is Indian business families based in Sri Lanka and Hong Kong which have exploited the Bangladesh advantage