Everything you need to know about Bikash Bhargama: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Bikash Bhargama: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Kolkata, May 18 (IANS) Days after submitting an affidavit in the court opposing a Central Bureau of Investigation probe, Saradha chit fund scam's suspected kingpin Sudipta Sen Saturday said he was happy with the course of the investigation being carried out by the West Bengal Police.
Kolkata, April 2 (IANS) West Bengal's State Election Commission (SEC) Tuesday told the Calcutta High Court that the state government has "totally disregarded" its suggestion on deployment of central paramilitary forces, which is necessary for conducting free and fair panchayat polls.
Kolkata, Feb 18 (IANS) Banking services are likely to be impacted in West Bengal along with rest of the country with the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), an apex body of nine banking associations, calling for a nationwide two-day bank strike from Wednesday.
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) The study of the nude has been central to the history of Indian art in its journey from prehistoric cave art, the temples of Khajuraho, Vatsayan's Kamasutra to modern portraitures by masters across genres and mediums despite the growing protests by right-wing groups.
Kolkata, Feb 8 (IANS) Former West Bengal chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee's legal team Friday replied to the legal notice slapped by the Trinamool Congressfor questioning the honesty of his successor Mamata Banerjee.
Kolkata, Jan 6 (ANI): Eminent nuclear scientist Anil Kakodker has said India can offer world the largest number of scientists.
Jorhat, Dec 28 (ANI): Bikash Bharali, a progressive farmer from Assam's Golaghat District, who runs a modern dairy farm provides an example of self-reliance that the youth of the region can follow.
Kolkata, Dec 26 (IANS) Books authored by scientists and those involved in science are "small edifices" that can bridge the gap between science and art, Dadasaheb Phalke awardee actor Soumitra Chatterjee said here Wednesday.
Kolkata, Dec 17 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court Monday reserved its order after hearing on a petition that sought suo motu contempt of court proceedings against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her alleged derogatory remarks against the judiciary.
Kolkata, Dec 4 (IANS) West Bengal minister Becharam Manna was Tuesday asked by the Calcutta High Court why contempt of court proceedings may not be initiated against him for his alleged remarks on its verdict on a Singur land dispute.
Kolkata, Oct 23 (IANS) Leading writers, scientists and celebrities of Bengal Tuesday saluted the genius and literary contributions of litterateur and Sahitya Akademi president Sunil Gangopadhyay.
Kolkata, Sep 26 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court Wednesday appointed two senior counsel as amicus curiae to look into the matter of criminal contempt against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for allegedly making derogatory remarks against the judiciary.
Lucknow, Sep 9 (IANS) Punjab defeated Odisha 4-3 to win the Hockey India Junior Men National Championship at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium here Sunday.
Kolkata, Sep 3 (IANS) India is like the "historic father" of the Higgs boson project, the search for what could be the basic building block of the cosmos, says CERN chief Rolf-Dieter Heuer, ruing that Indian scientist Satyendra Nath Bose, from whose surname the word 'boson' is derived, did not get the Nobel Prize.
Kolkata, Aug.16 (ANI): The Calcutta High Court on Thursday directed two newspapers and two channels to file affidavits on the authenticity of their reports on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's speech in which she is reported to have said that the judiciary could be bought to pass favourable decisions.
Kolkata, Aug 16 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court Thursday admitted a contempt of court petition against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her remarks alleging corruption in the judiciary.
Kolkata, Aug 16 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court Thursday admitted a contempt of court petition against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her remarks alleging corruption in the judiciary.
Niyogi Books on 10th July released it?s latest title book titled as "In Search of a New Afghanistan" at a function held at India International Centre, New Delhi. The author of the book is Sujeet Sarkar.
Guwahati, June 1 (ANI): A cricket camp was recently organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the National Cricket Academy (NCA) to unearth bowling talent. It attracted over 1200 participants.
Melbourne, May 29 (ANI): Facebook and Twitter addicts post updates that may have been composed in the restroom, a new research has found.
Washington, May 28 (ANI): US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has hit back at Republican Presidential contender Mitt Romney's criticism of the Obama administration's Afghanistan drawdown strategy, saying that the plan to remove most combat troops by 2014 is working.
Mumbai, May 28 (ANI): About 158 passengers on board Jet Airways Riyadh-Mumbai flight on Monday escaped unhurt after a fire broke out in the left engine of the aircraft on its landing here.
Melbourne, May 27 (ANI): Most parents apparently find it twice as hard to zero in on the perfect names for their twins.
London, May 27 (ANI): A new image taken by Nasa's rover perched on the edge of a 14 mile-wide crater shows Mars in shades of blue.
Washington, May 27 (ANI): Kristen Stewart has revealed that riding a horse in 'Snow White and the huntsman' was the "worst part" of making the movie.
Washington, May 27 (ANI): David Hasselhoff wants to buy his Welsh girlfriend Hayley Roberts a bar, and plans to call it the Hoff and Hounds.
Washington, May 27 (ANI): Charlize Theron, who briefly stripped down for her role in 'Snow White and the Huntsman', has revealed that she is good with side nudity.
Washington, May 27 (ANI): Photo-sharing social network Instagram has seen a 78 percent uptick in unique visitors after it launched its Android app, and was acquired by Facebook.
London, May 27 (IANS) "Baywatch" actor David Hasselhoff is so much in love with his Welsh girlfriend Hayley Roberts that he wants to fulfil her dream of owning a pub.
Texas, May 27 (ANI): NASA astronaut Donald Pettit has said that the interiors of a Dragon ship of California SpaceX smell like of a brand new car.
Los Angeles, May 27 (IANS) Actor Charlize Theron says she was about to opt out of "Snow White and the Huntsman" but decided otherwise because her newly adopted son made her more creative.
Washington, May 26 (ANI): Search giant Google has issued a warring to its millions of users that they could lose the ability to connect to the Internet in July due to a computer virus.
Washington, May 26 (ANI): It may be hard to believe but a new study has found that most people smile when they're frustrated.
New York, May 26 (IANS) US First Lady Michelle Obama harbours musical dreams. She says she would have loved if she had the gift of a melodious voice and she could sing like Beyonce Knowles.
Los Angeles, May 26 (IANS) Actress Anna Faris is expecting her first child this fall, but she already wants to have more kids.
Washington, May 26 (ANI): Social networking giant is planning to buy a Norwegian software firm in a bid to launch its own browser, according to a report.
London, May 26 (ANI): Britney Spears has denied claims that she walked off the US X Factor set, after a contestant performed her single 'Hold It Against Me'.
Sydney, May 26 (ANI): Mark Zuckerberg, co-founder of the world's most popular social networking site Facebook lost 3.2 billion dollars this week as share values of his firm dropped 16.5 percent, according to a report.
Washington, May 25 (ANI): An expert has said there is no reason that Islamabad can't come to its senses on the issue of Dr Afridi's arrest and sentencing, realising that the two countries are together in this long struggle against dark forces.
London, May 25 (ANI): Cameron Diaz couldn't stop bragging about her breasts while talking about her new film 'What to Expect When You're Expecting' as she openly flirted with veteran broadcaster, 86-year-old David Attenborough during a talk show.
Melbourne, May 25 (ANI): Hollywood film director Ridley Scott's 'Blade Runner' has been named the best sci-fi fantasy and horror film of all time.
Washington, May 25 (ANI): U.S. President Barack Obama has a narrow advantage over presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney in three most crucial states, Florida, Ohio and Virginia, according to poll.
The mystery about disappearing 'get' word has reportedly been solved and it was found that Microsoft DOS command might be the culprit for it.
Melbourne, May 25 (ANI): The mystery of a word getting disappeared from 'tweets' all over the world has been solved and it seems that MS-DOS is the culprit.
Thiruvananthapuram, May 25 (IANS) The Kerala government Friday imposed a complete ban on sale and consumption of gutka and paan masala in the state, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said.
Melbourne, May 25 (ANI): It seems that 9-5 desk job is losing it's popularity, with a new survey suggesting that Australia is leading the world in freelance and part-time work.
Washington, May 25 (ANI): A study on earthquake activity at the Dead Sea has revealed the exact date of Jesus' crucifixion, which has been debated for years.
Lahore, May 25 (ANI): A Pakistani student has set a world record by achieving 998 marks out of a total of 1000 in a Microsoft Professional Certificate programme.
London, May 25 (IANS) Singer Jay-Z and British reality TV star Jack Osbourne, who became fathers recently, are in the run for the 'Dad of the Year' award.
London, May 25 (IANS) Actress Cameron Diaz, 39, openly flirted with veteran broadcaster, 86-year-old David Attenborough during a talk show.
Shimla, May 24 (IANS) Communist Party of India-Marxist leader Sitaram Yechury Thursday attacked the central government for a sharp hike in petrol prices, saying it would hit the common man.
Melbourne, May 24 (ANI): Australia's Federal Sports Minister Kate Lundy has lashed out at the Lingerie Football League, describing it as 'cheap, degrading' perv.
Washington, May 24 (ANI): Although America's relationship with Pakistan has been battered by a string of recent setbacks, a top U.S. general has said, the fact that both countries have finally started talking again, is at least a positive sign.
Washington, May 24 (ANI): 'Jersey Shore' star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, who announced Wednesday that she is expecting a baby boy, was wishing to have a daughter.
London, May 24 (ANI): Women, who are finding it tough to shed a few pounds before setting out on vacations, will be pleased by a new single-piece slim suit, which will make them look a whole size smaller.
London, May 24 (ANI): Cameron Diaz has warned cinema-goers that her latest film, which is named after pregnancy manual 'What To Expect When You're Expecting', is no guide to child-bearing.
London, May 24 (ANI): To close the gap on fastest man on earth Usain Bolt, British sprinter Dwain Chambers is taking help of the top sports psychiatrist Steve Peters.
Chennai, May 24 (IANS) Closing last fiscal with 28 percent growth in its after-tax profit, two- and three-wheeler maker TVS Motor Company announced Thursday that it would launch an executive segment motorcycle this August.
Mumbai, May 24 (IANS) Breakfasts for children just got more exciting with the introduction of a whole grain cereal in crescent-shaped moons and chocolaty stars.
Washington, May 24 (ANI): U.S. Senators John McCain and Carl Levin, the chair and ranking members of the Senate Armed Services Committee have said the U.S. should not pay up to 5,000 dollars per truck to Pakistan, which McCain termed as "extortion", to resume NATO supplies into Afghanistan through its territory.
London, May 23(ANI): Heavyweight boxer David Haye has strongly rejected claims made by Bernd Boente, the manager of Klitshcko brothers, that he had turned down a bout against Vitali in September, since he was scared of him.
London, July 16 (ANI): Soccer idol David Beckham has revealed his greatest achievement - his family.
Washington, July 16 (ANI): Vanessa Minnillo and Nick Lachey privately tied the knot in a tropical island ceremony in the presence of just 35 friends and family, according to reports.
Washington, July 16 (ANI): David Beckham has revealed that he has been learning to be more 'delicate' with his newborn daughter Harper Seven than what he had been with his three boys.
London, July 16 (ANI): New mum Miranda Kerr has never shied away from showing off her enviable figure that she says is in good measure due to drinking coconut oil on a daily basis.
London, July 16 (ANI): Jennifer Aniston has revealed that she had 'great fun' dipping into her 'kinkiest fantasies' while playing the deceitful dentist character in her new comedy 'Horrible Bosses'.
Washington, July 16 (ANI): Justin Timberlake has followed in the footsteps of his 'Friends With Benefits' co-star Mila Kunis, after having accepted the video invitation to the upcoming Marine Corps Ball from a female marine officer.
Washington, July 16 (ANI): Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger and his estranged wife Maria Shriver reunited recently for the sake of their son Patrick.
Jorhat, June 26 (ANI): Nearly 3000 solar lamps were distributed among young students in Assam's Jorhat district.
London, May 25 (ANI): He may be better known for his skills with a soccer ball than his ear for music, but former England captain David Beckham is one of the first people rapper Snoop Dogg lets hear his new music.
Washington, May 25 (ANI): Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux have nothing romantic between them, reveals the mother of the actor's long-time girlfriend, stylist Heidi Bivens.
Washington, May 25 (ANI): Maria Shriver has reportedly told her pals that she will file for divorce from her estranged husband Arnold Schwarzenegger over the love child scandal.
Washington, May 25 (ANI): It has emerged that Arnold Schwarzenegger's estranged wife Maria Shriver is the one who leaked the news about her hubby's secret love child.
London, May 23 (ANI): Britain's MI-6 intelligence out fit has warned both US President Barack Obama and Prime Minister David Cameron that their secret plan to cut a peace deal with the Taliban will fail to see the light of day.
London, May 23 (ANI): Audrey Hepburn's hairstyle from the 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' has been named the most influential ever, according to a poll of hairdressers.
Washington, May 22 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan, after a hassling time in a theft charge, was seen showing off her skin in the moist Miami heat as she stripped off for a photo shoot for 'Plum Miami Magazine'.
London, May 22 (ANI): Arnold Schwarzenegger seems to be bracing for more sex cheat claims as another woman has claimed she had his secret love child.
Washington, May 21 (ANI): It has emerged that Arnold Schwarzenegger's estranged wife Maria Shriver was quietly looking at a pricey L.A. property in January, months before her hubby's secret love child scandal broke.
Washington, May 19 (ANI): If sources are to be believed, then Arnold Schwarzenegger's estranged wife Maria Shriver has hired a divorce lawyer.
Washington, May18 (ANI): Britney Spears might be looking to build a future with her agent boyfriend Jason Trawick, but it has emerged that the pop singer cannot get married while under conservatorship.
Washington, May 18 (ANI): Despite the revelation that his father has a love child, Patrick Schwarzenegger, son of Maria Shriver and Arnold, has made it clear that he still loves his family.
Washington, May 16 (ANI): Afraid of the possibility that her relationship may get ruined if she marries her partner Tom Starr, SpiceGirl singer Melanie C has declared that tying the knot is a distant thought.
Washington, May 16 (ANI): Johnny Depp was so desperate for a relaxed atmosphere on the set of the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' that he insisted on holding the rehearsals at a bar!
Washington, May 15 (ANI): Adoption is not a taboo subject in Brangelina household, reveals Angelina Jolie who claims that she happily talks to her kids about the issue.
London, May 12(ANI): Former England manager Peter Taylor believes that England and Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham has what if takes to become the Three Lions' top boss.
Sydney, May 9 (ANI): A UK game developer has created a thumb-sized computer for school children that will cost as little as 23 dollars.
London, May 6 (ANI): Manchester United bosses will reach Lisbon today to negotiate a deal for Sporting keeper Rui Patricio, but the Portuguese club is apprehensive of being used as a tool by United in their bid to land main target David de Gea from Atletico Madrid.
Washington, May 5 (ANI): U.S. officials are concerned that the tail of a military helicopter left at Osama bin Laden's compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan could be technologically exploited if it falls into Chinese or enemy hands.
Washington, May 5 (ANI): U.S. officials are concerned that the tail of a military helicopter left at Osama bin Laden's compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan could be technologically exploited if it falls into Chinese or enemy hands.
Washington, May 5 (ANI): A team of researchers has found evidence that coffee is one of the richest sources of healthful antioxidants in the average person's diet - protecting against conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and heart disease on the most fundamental levels.
London, May 4 (ANI): Could we hear the sound of wedding bells for Britney Spears soon?
London, May 4 (ANI): Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish wants a final say on all transfer deals taking place at the club.
Washington, May 4 (ANI): The efficiency of Ecstasy - the illegal "rave" drug that produces feelings of euphoria and emotional warmth - as a potential therapeutic for post-traumatic stress disorder has been a debate in some recent reports.
London, May 3 (ANI): Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich wants Chelsea to play more thrilling and attacking style next season and is ready to spend another 80 million pounds this summer to bring 'sexy football' to the club.
London, May 3 (ANI): Reality TV star Peter Andre has revealed he wants to pen a string of tots' stories.
London, May 3 (ANI): Sony, who last week admitted that the personal details of 77m Playstation users may have been stolen by hackers, has again warned that almost 25 million extra gaming users may have been hacked.
London, May 3 (ANI): Elizabeth Hurley has just returned to England but the actress is already missing cricket legend and beau, Shane Warne, as she pledged on Twitter to return back to see her love line soon.
Washington, May 2 (ANI): A team of researchers have suggested that a new kind of sensor could warn emergency workers when carbon filters in the respirators they wear to avoid inhaling toxic fumes have become dangerously saturated.
Melbourne, May 2 (ANI): Former Australian foreign minister Alexander Downer has said that while Al-Qaeda is down, it is not completely out following the death of terror mastermind Osama Bin Laden.
Washington, May 2 (ANI): Even as the whole world is buzzing about the news that Osama Bin Laden has been killed in Pakistan, stars from across the world of show business have shown they are no different when it comes to voicing their shock and celebrate the death of America's public enemy number one.
