The two leaders had a complex relationship yet formed a partnership and even after their parting of ways, the two admired each other in their efforts for India's freedom.
Phirni can taste astoundingly good with nutritious black rice.
Say hello to these delightful foodies from Kolkata!
The West Bengal government has suspended 12 doctors of Midnapore Medical College and Hospital for negligence following the death of a woman and four others falling ill after childbirth. The incident is alleged to have been caused by the administration of 'expired' intravenous fluid. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh and a government job to the family of the deceased woman.
Asked why she is not taking the charge of the bloc, given her credentials as a strong anti-BJP force, Banerjee said, "If given the opportunity I would ensure its smooth functioning."
India has expressed concerns over a rise in violence against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh and Pakistan, reporting 2,200 cases in Bangladesh and 112 in Pakistan this year. The Indian government has urged both countries to take measures to ensure the safety of minorities and has highlighted the issue at international forums. The government has also stated that it is monitoring the situation closely and has shared its concerns with the respective governments.
We asked three young singers to share their favourite Lord Ganesha bhajans.
This Muri Ghonto recipe has its origins in former East Bengal, present-day Bangladesh.
Bollywood stars looked gorgeous on Dusshera, and we can certainly try some of these styles during the festive season.
Former West Bengal chief minister and a front-ranking Marxist leader Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee will go down in the country's history as a pragmatic communist who kept aside his ideological convictions to woo capital for the industrialisation of his state.
What some of our politicians were up to on Friday, October 18, 2024.
'There was panic among my friends and relatives since I was out of reach.' 'My son-in-law Govind drove down to my home to check on my wellbeing.' 'When I opened the door, he joked, "Bhoot Bhoot!"'
A poignant political play, needed for today's times, is being staged in Mumbai.
Hasina said she left Bangladesh in August with an aim to stop the violence. However, the situation has deteriorated further, she said.
'India is using Hasina to warn the Yunus government because there is a ground support for the Awami League in Bangladesh.'
PIB seeks to 'bust myths' around the citizenship bill, says the legislation is not against the interest of indigenous people of Assam.
Reader U D Barma sends us a photograph.
With hilsa prices soaring, when you do cook it you need the finest recipe.
'These allegations need to be treated with utmost seriousness.'
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 fails to invoke any excitement, despite having two immensely watchable stars Madhuri Dixit and Vidya Balan at its centre, observes Mayur Sanap.
Wing Commander Pratap Marathe's story is one of dedication, bravery, and humour, a shining example of the spirit of the Indian Air Force. Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) salutes Wing Commander Marathe who passed into the ages last week.
Indian English is the only language that uses the expression 'non-veg' for meat, fish, and those who consume them. A fascinating extract from Shashi Tharoor's A Wonderland of Words: Around the Word in 101 Essays.
'Uttam Kumar transcended the conflict between being a star and an actor... he combined both and became a cultural and social icon for the Bengali race.'
The actress will be see in Aparna Sen's Bengali film Arshinagar.
Recent attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh have ignited political debate in West Bengal, with the ruling TMC and opposition BJP utilizing the issue to advance their respective agendas. While the TMC emphasizes communal harmony and calls for international intervention, the BJP criticizes the TMC's inaction and links the situation to its push for the Citizenship Amendment Act. The issue has also brought other opposition parties into the fray, with all sides highlighting the interconnectedness of the region's socio-political fabric.
Chitrita Banerji's new book, Bengali Cooking, takes readers into the kitchens of West Bengal and Bangladesh through the changing seasons. And if it starts to rain, nothing matters more to the Bengali palate than the hilsa fish and the many ways it can be consumed.
'Today, let us reaffirm our commitment to strive to realise Gandhiji's dreams. His watchwords, truth and nonviolence, will continue to remain relevant for the whole world. He also taught us that rights and duties are but the two sides of the coin - indeed, the true source of rights is duty. Today we recall his lessons in compassion too - compassion not only for our human neighbours but also for our other neighbours, namely, flora and fauna, rivers and mountains.'
Six episodes are not enough, applauds Deepa Gahlot.
He was colourful. He was dramatic. He was The Master of His Craft. There never will be an editor as versatile as Pritish Nandy, notes Nikhil Lakshman.
Asansol is home to a sizeable migrant population, and the BJP had hoped that Singh would be an effective counter to Sinha, the actor-politician who was in the saffron party for decades before walking out in 2019.
We asked you to share pics and stories of your furry companions. This is what our readers shared.
The Kumars, like everyone else in Mumbai, are celebrating Ganesh Utsav with dance, excitement, food and of course, prayer.
Good, bad, evil, we saw a gamut of emotions on display in their most stirring form as actors reiterated their worth.
'I don't think Waheeda had the confidence that I could pull it off, so she said no.'
Abhishek Bachchan conveys the numerous chapters and challenges his mind, body and soul go through with a never-before candour, observes Sukanya Verma.
'The Bengali middle class, who never fully embraced Mamata Banerjee's policies, are now expressing their deep-seated frustration by spilling out on to the streets.'
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