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Man found dead in Bengal, family blames stress over SIR

A 57-year-old man was found dead on Tuesday near Siliguri in West Bengal, with family members alleging that he was under stress over the hearing into special intensive revision (SIR) of voter......

Bangla Unrest: Chicken Neck Returns To India's Security Radar

For decades, the Siliguri Corridor was treated as a geographical vulnerability to be quietly managed. Today, it has emerged as a focal point of eastern geopolitics. Kindly note that this......

'Bangladesh-Pakistan-China Nexus Is Alarming'

'Should China's interest in the Teesta River projects be approved, it would likely result in heightened Chinese presence near the Siliguri corridor.' IMAGE: People leave after offering funeral......

B'desh summons Indian envoy over its missions' security

Bangladesh Foreign Ministry on Tuesday summoned Indian high commissioner Pranay Verma to convey its "grave concern" over the security of its missions in India. IMAGE: Security officials stand......

'My Enemy's Enemy Is My Friend' Is Bangladesh's Dictum'

'Pakistan's role in Bangladesh will always be negative, since it's a one-point agenda is hostility against India.' IMAGE: Muhammad Yunus, chief advisor, Bangladesh interim government, along with......

Siliguri-based hotelier moves SC against Oyo for unfair practices

A Siliguri-based hotelier has challenged a National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) ruling that closed insolvency proceedings against OYO and one of its units, in the Supreme Court. The......

Bengal's tea industry seeks a new flavour

The alpona (artwork) on the steep, winding road leading to Makaibari bears testimony to the visit of G20 delegates for the second tourism working group meeting in April last year. Photograph:......

Medica + Manipal Will Overtake Apollo

Next year Medica and Manipal will merge, making the amalgamated entity the largest corporate hospital chain in the country, overtaking Apollo Hospitals Enterprises. IMAGE: Manipal Hospitals,......

Prashant Tamang's Wife, Daughter Say Last Goodbyes

Photograph: ANI Prashant Tamang's wife Martha Aley paid tearful respects to him on Monday, when his mortal remains were brought to the Bagdogra airport in Siliguri. The 43-year-old singer-actor......

Indian Idol fans clash in Siliguri

Indian Idol Prashant Tamang has appealed for peace in Siliguri after clashes between his supporters and locals forced the authorities to impose a curfew. The Army and the Border Security Force had......

PIX: Triumphant Richa Ghosh returns home to Siliguri's love

'My parents have the biggest role in what I have become. They always told me that if you dream, dream big.' IMAGE: Richa Ghosh is driven in an open jeep on her return to Siliguri. She was driven......

'Future India captain': Ganguly's big praise for Richa

We'll one day say 'Richa - India captain': wishes Ganguly as Bengal celebrates its only Cup winner IMAGE: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee felicitates Richa Ghosh, who is from West......

Ghosh thirsts T20 glory after World Cup heroics

IMAGE: Richa Ghosh smashes a six during the group stage match against South Africa at the ICC Women's World Cup. She finished the tournament with a record-equalling 12 sixes. Photograph: BCCI......

World Cup Win Unlocks New Era for Women's Cricket In India

'We have been playing good cricket, but we had to win one big tournament, without that, we couldn't talk about change.' IMAGE: India's players celebrate after winning their first ever ODI World......

KKR Trophy Tour: Get Ready to Party with IPL Trophy

IMAGE: The tour kicked off in Guwahati on February 14th. Photograph: KKR/X KKR fans across India are getting a special treat! The Kolkata Knight Riders have launched a first-of-its-kind......