No one hurt in fire at Kolkata's Park Street building

Panic gripped Kolkatans on the first day of the year after a fire broke out on the seventh floor of a multi-storied building in the posh Park Street area here but no one was injured. Amid new year......

Cyclone Amphan toll rises to 85 in Bengal

The death toll due to Cyclone Amphan in West Bengal has risen to 85, as angry Kolkatans resorted to protest and road blockades in various parts of the city over the administration's failure to......

The Englishman who was more Indian than Indians

Buried in a Kolkata cemetery is an Englishman who served India well during her struggle for freedom.A close friend of both Gandhi and Tagore, Charles Freer Andrews was more Indian than many Indians......

Kolkatans be ready, soon a ropeway will make your travel easier

'To curb pollution and counter global warming, one has to think of alternative transportation system' 'Once implemented, Curvo can act efficiently as air ambulances' 'It is safe, fast, pollution......

Here's why Mumbai's infrastructure is pathetic

Some Arab tour agencies tout 'Mumbai Monsoon' packages as adventure tourism, which is a fair description. For someone who has never seen rain, a standard-issue Mumbai downpour is a life-changing......

AC coaches in Kolkata Metro soon

The Metro Railway in this eastern metropolis will soon have air-conditioned coaches with the older ones being gradually phased out. Of the 13 being built by the Integral Coach Factory at Perambur,......

Diamond sales: Kolkata, Hyderabad lead

Diamonds are spreading its sparkle all over India. Proof for it is visible in Kolkata, which has already outshined the traditional markets of Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai in terms of growth in sale of......

MTV Roadies winners: Where are they now?

Wondering where most of them disappeared? The youth reality show MTV Roadies recently concluded its season 12 and hasn’t lost its popularity even now. Audiences identified with the......

KKR's misfiring batters have task cut out against GT

Kolkata Knight Riders have six points from seven matches. Gujarat Titans are perched atop the points table with 10 from seven. IMAGE: Kolkata Knight Riders will be hoping for a good contribution......

Kapil slams Kolkatans

Cricket legend Kapil Dev slammed Kolkatans for protesting against the non-inclusion of Sourav Ganguly in the national squad, asking them to put country before State.The former India all-rounder's......

Bowlers need to upskill themselves against evolved batting: Ganguly

'Ganguly said India have picked a balanced squad for the T20 World Cup which has the wherewithal to land the trophy after a gap of 17 years.' IMAGE: Sourav Ganguly cites the examples of Jasprit......

IPL 2024: Can RCB halt KKR in their stride?

IMAGE: Virat Kohli striking a 49-ball 77 in their last match against Punjab Kings augurs well for Royal Challengers Bangalore. Photograph: BCCI Victory in their respective previous games might......

Why did Eden Gardens crowd support South Africa instead of Australia?

IMAGE: The Eden Gardens crowd lent their voice to South Africa during their semifinal against Australia. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters South Africa's power-packed batting unit suffered a......