Everything you need to know about Bhadra: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Bhadra: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Kolkata, May 9 (IANS) Women lynched, sexually exploited and forcibly evicted from their homes after being branded witches. Witch-hunting is not about a stray report tucked away in a corner of the newspaper but an increasingly worrying pan-India trend that specifically targets women in a patriarchal society, say experts.
Kolkata, Feb 1 (IANS) Asked to write about his summer holidays as part of his English examination, one student of Class VI in a Kolkata school began: "My smmr hldys were grt. I rly enjoyed them". (My summer holidays were great. I really enjoyed them)."
Kolkata, Jan 5 (IANS) They may belong to parties having different manifestoes, agenda and vote banks. But leaders cutting across the political spectrum in West Bengal seem to have a common thread - making derogatory, defamatory and obscene remarks.
The much awaited assembly election results 2012 has been finally declared in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Thursday evening. The counting of voting from Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) that begun at 8: 30 a.m. in both states as per scheduled time and lasted till 7.00 p.m.................
Kolkata, Nov 27 (IANS) Crib deaths are back in West Bengal's hospitals. Ten babies have died in the Malda Medical College and Hospital, taking the toll to 25 since Saturday.
Kolkata, Nov 22 (IANS) Demanding the return of exiled controversial Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen to Kolkata, a section of intellectuals and rights activists have alleged that the Mamata Banerjee?led government in West Bengal was silent on the issue as it was "apprehensive of a backlash from Islamic fundamentalists".
Kolkata, Aug 7 (IANS) Hospitality major EIH Ltd Tuesday said it would "rethink" its upcoming Kabini jungle lodge project in Karnataka as it is facing uncertainty.
Banaglore, May 6 (IANS) Director Trishul of 'Baba' fame has titled his next Kannada film 'The Dirty Picture', but filmmaker Ekta Kapoor is unhappy and has filed a complaint against the use of the title.
Kolkata, April 16 (IANS) Kolkata Monday continued to be rocked by protests over the arrest of Jadavpur University professor Ambikesh Mahapatra for allegedly circulating 'defamatory' cartoons targeting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
Kolkata, March 28 (IANS) The West Bengal government's decision to ban all dailies except eight Bengali newspapers in state-funded libraries to promote "free thinking" among readers has drawn widespread flak including from those who once backed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
Kolkata, March 28 (IANS) The Mamata Banerjee-led government's decision to ban all dailies except eight vernacular newspapers in state-funded libraries to promote "free thinking" among readers, has drawn widespread criticism, including from those who once were close to the chief minister.
Kolkata, March 27 (IANS) A section of civil right activists and Maoist sympathisers Tuesday hit out at the West Bengal government for failing to repeal the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).
Kolkata, Oct 19 (ANI): Human rights activist and Maoist interlocutor Sujato Bhadra has said the dialogue with the rebels is in progress and would continue.
Kolkata, Sep 30 (ANI): Human rights activist Sujato Bhadra, who has been playing the role of an interlocutor with the Maoists in West Bengal met Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday.
NOIDA (Uttar Pradesh), Sep.12 (ANI): Former Supreme Court judge Justice (retired) Altamas Kabir has inaugurated a legal aid clinic on the Amity Uiniversity campus that will exclusively deal with cases of the Uttar Pradesh Legal Services Authority.
Bangalore, Aug 10 (ANI): Karnataka Lokayukta Justice Shivraj Patil on Wednesday registered a first information report (FIR) under the Prevention of Corruption Act against former Chief Minister B.S Yeddyurappa.
New Delhi, Feb 9 (ANI): India's foreign policy came in for sharp criticism from experts as well as political leaders during a round table discussion organised by the Observer Research Foundation on the "Unrest in West Asia".
Bhaderwah (Jammu and Kashmir), Dec.13 (ANI): The Jammu and Kashmir Fisheries Department is generating employment by encouraging youths to practice trout fish farming in Bhadarwah in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda District.
Kolkata, Nov.23 (ANI): Human rights activists, poets and singers observed a 'Shameful Day' here and demanded the return of controversial Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen.
Kolkata, June 19 (ANI): Several pro-Maoists organization staged a protest rally against the ongoing anti-Naxal operations in West Bengal, and demanded its immediate suspension.
Ranchi, Nov 23 (ANI): Campaigning for the first phase of the five-phased polling for the Jharkhand Assembly would come to an end this evening.
Kolkata, Oct 11 (ANI): Hundreds of activists of various organisations, including the Association for Protection of Democratic Rights (APDR), took out a rally here on Saturday and sought the release of tribal leader Chhatradhar Mahato.
Kolkata, Oct 9 (ANI): Hundreds of activists of the Association for Protection of Democratic Rights (APDR) took out a rally here on Thursday protesting against the detention of tribal leader Chhatradhar Mahato.
Bhubaneswar, Sep. 21 (ANI): Kondh tribals in Orissa's Koraput district are celebrating their annual nine-day long festival 'Osaha Baliyatra' for a good yield of crops in the upcoming season.
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) 'I am extremely happy with my result,' said an overjoyed Dhruv Bhati. The 18-year-old scored 92.8 percent in his Class 12 board exams and he celebrated by distributing sweets to his equally excited friends and teachers.
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) It was girl power in the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) class 12 as they outperformed boys across the country. Two girls also topped commerce and science streams in the country.
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Delhi Public School (DPS) student Subhashish Bhadra scored 98 percent in his Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) class 12 exams to top the Delhi region.
Baliwara (West Bengal), April 5 (IANS) The rising sea has drowned two of Jalaluddin Saha's small homes and threatens a third. Last monsoon surging water ruined his crops and he and his family ran for their lives. His livestock drank the brine and died.
Ahmedabad, Jan 1 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has announced that repair and restoration work will be undertaken at the Bhadrakali temple here, which was built by the Marathas in the medieval era, to make it an important landmark.
Bhojpuri item girl Sambhavna Seth says she has become an emotionally stronger person after her controversial stint on reality show "Bigg Boss".
Chennai, Oct 7 (IANS) Reputed conservationist and filmmaker Shekar Dattatri, winner of the prestigious $8,500 Swedish 2008 Edberg Award, says he will use the money to spread awareness about the environmental dangers India faces.
Murshidabad (West Bengal), July 19 (ANI): At least two Bangladeshi border guards were killed and scores of Indian border guards injured in cross firing at Indo-Bangladesh border.
