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TMC MLA's Babri replica plan on Dec 6 sparks row; party distances itself

A major controversy erupted in poll-bound West Bengal after Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir announced he would lay the foundation stone of a mosque modelled on Babri Masjid in Murshidabad......

Bengal on edge after rebel TMC MLA's Babri plan, NH-34 warnings

A fresh political firestorm gripped West Bengal on Tuesday as estranged TMC MLA Humayun Kabir doubled down on building a mosque modelled on the Babri Masjid in Murshidabad district and warned that......

TMC suspends MLA who proposed to build 'Babri Masjid'

The Trinamool Congress on Thursday suspended Bharatpur MLA Humayun Kabir for what it termed "communal politics" amidst a flashpoint over his plan to lay the foundation of a Babri Masjid-style......

Opposition questions EC intentions behind electoral roll revision

Some opposition parties on Monday questioned the intentions of the Election Commission behind holding the second phase of special intensive revision of electoral rolls in 12 states and Union......

'How Did She Come Out At 12.30 At Night?': Mamata's Shocker

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's advice to female boarders on Sunday about not venturing out late at night, in the aftermath of the alleged gangrape of a medical student in Durgapur,......

Employees in India face increased burnout during pandemic

India came out top with over 41 per cent of workers citing the lack of separation between work and personal life as negatively impacting their well-being, resulting in increased stress levels.......

NPAs: Why debt recovery has become a huge headache for banks

According to a government reply in Lok Sabha, as on June 30, 2017, there were about 109,598 cases pending across debts recovery tribunals, with recovery dues of Rs 635,500 crore. Illustration:......

Retail's technology therapy to counter 'Amazon Effect'

With expectations of customers changing and demand for seamless, uninterrupted shopping increasing, tech companies are now using this fear of becoming irrelevant as a sales pitch to sell their......

Memories from Mrinalda

Mrinal Sen, one of India's greatest film directors, passed into the ages on December 30.In this excerpt from a conversation with Samik Bandopadhyay, Mrinalda discusses three legendary actors he has......

East Bengal hold Bagan; qualify for Super Cup semis

IMAGE: East Bengal advanced to the last-four stage owing to their superior goal difference, aided by the 4-0 thrashing of Chennaiyin FC on Tuesday.. Photograph: East Bengal FC/X East Bengal FC......

ISL: Bengaluru down East Bengal; Chennaiyin win

IMAGE: Bengaluru FC's players celebrate after Vinith Venkatesh scored the goal against East Bengal. Photograph: Indian Super League Bengaluru FC's academy graduate Vinith Venkatesh scored the......

ISL: Last minute drama as Chennaiyin down NorthEast Utd

IMAGE: Chennaiyin FC players celebrate after scoring their third goal against NorthEast United in Guwahati. Photograph: Indian Super League Determined Chennaiyin FC came from a goal down to beat......

ISL: Super sub Chima's late strike rescues Chennaiyin FC

IMAGE: Chima Chukwu scored in the 79th minute as Chennaiyin FC held FC Goa to a thrilling 2-2 draw in the Indian Super League. Photograph: Chennaiyin FC/X Chennaiyin FC rode on super sub Chima......

Fanai seals Mohammedan SC's maiden ISL win!

IMAGE: Mohammedan Sporting's Lalremsanga Fanai celebrates scoring the lone game of the goal with team mates. Photograph: Indian Super League Debutants Mohammedan Sporting Club earned their maiden......