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Everything you need to know about Chatterjee Hat: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Coach Ruma's demise a major setback for Indian cycling

June 18, 2013 at 5:48 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) The tragic death of India's cycling coach Ruma Chatterjee in a road accident on the Noida Expressway Tuesday morning has come as a major setback for the national team that was preparing for the World Championships.

Coach Ruma's demise a major setback for Indian cycling

June 18, 2013 at 5:33 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) The tragic death of India's cycling coach Ruma Chatterjee in a road accident on the Noida Expressway Tuesday morning has come as a major setback for the national team that was preparing for the World Championships.

National cycling coach killed in road accident

June 18, 2013 at 2:04 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Former India international and current coach of the national cycling team Ruma Chatterjee was killed in a road accident here early Tuesday morning.

Bengal music industry to protest Music World closure

June 14, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Kolkata, June 14 (IANS) Hundreds of musicians, technicians and artists from West Bengal are set to participate in a protest against piracy, digitisation and indiscriminate Internet music download June 20 here in the wake of Music World deciding to shut its landmark store in the hep and stylish Park Street.

Why women suffer in relationship? Bollywood's women answer

June 14, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Mumbai, June 14 (ians) Many independent women suffer physical and emotional abuse in a relationship and actress-filmmaker Pooja Bhatt says there is no simple answer to it, but your silence the first time sets the tone and tenor for your relationship, while Gul Panag feels they tolerate abuse because of emotional vulnerability.

Journalists attacked in Trinamool group clash in Bengal

June 7, 2013 at 6:41 PM

Kolkata, June 7 (IANS) Two TV journalists were hospitalised with serious injuries Friday after they were attacked while covering a clash between two rival factions of the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district.

Bengal AG likens poll panel to 'beautiful lady' (Roundup)

June 4, 2013 at 10:09 PM

Kolkata, June 4 (IANS) West Bengal advocate general Bimal Chatterjee Tuesday compared the State Election Commission (SEC) to a "beautiful lady throwing tantrums", attracting widespread criticism and the Congress demanding his resignation.

Bengal AG compares poll panel to a beautiful lady, Congress demands resignation

June 4, 2013 at 8:25 PM

Kolkata, June 4 (IANS) West Bengal advocate general Bimal Chatterjee Tuesday compared the State Election Commission (SEC) to a beautiful lady throwing tantrums, attracting widespread criticism and the Congress even demanding his resignation.

Brinda Karat demands WB Advocate-General's apology

June 4, 2013 at 8:18 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (ANI): Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) leader Brinda Karat on Tuesday condemned West Bengal Advocate-General Bimal Chatterjee's 'insulting' remarks in the Calcutta High Court that the State Election Commission's demands were like those of a beautiful lady for, and demanded a public apology from him.

Bengal poll compared to lady throwing tantrums

June 4, 2013 at 8:01 PM

Kolkata, June 4 (IANS) West Bengal advocate general Bimal Chatterjee Tuesday courted controversy when he compared the State Election Commission (SEC) to a beautiful lady throwing tantrums.

Parents of child suffering from rare tumor appeals for financial aid in Siliguri

June 2, 2013 at 3:05 PM

Siliguri (West Bengal), June 2 (ANI): Parents of an 18-month-old boy in Siliguri, diagnosed with a tumor in his adrenal gland that has increased his weight to 15 kilograms, appealed to the government for financial assistance for the medical treatment of the toddler.

Rituparno will always be alive in our memories: Chatterjee

May 30, 2013 at 4:17 PM

Kolkata, May 30 (ANI): The Tollywood film fraternity ushered condolence messages to filmmaker Rituparno Ghosh, after the ace directors untimely demise at the age of 49, following a cardiac arrest today morning.

West Bengal politicians condole Rituparno's death

May 30, 2013 at 4:09 PM

Kolkata, May 30 (ANI): West Bengal politicians today condoled the death of Rituparno Ghosh, who passed away in the morning, following a cardiac arrest.

Manmohan Singh arrives in Thailand on two-day official visit

May 30, 2013 at 3:13 PM

Bangkok, May 30 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, arrived here on Thursday afternoon on a two-day official visit to Thailand.

Bengal appoints first woman graduate from Toto community

May 27, 2013 at 7:08 PM

Kolkata, May 27 (IANS) The first woman graduate from the endangered Toto community in West Bengal will be appointed a social worker in a government department, a minister announced Monday.

Nawazuddin celebrates 39th birthday at Cannes

May 21, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) It was what Nawazuddin Siddiqui calls the most memorable birthday of his life. He celebrated his 39th birthday with friends like Anurag Kashyap, Madhu Mantena, Vikas Behl and Tannishta Chatterjee at Cannes. But he had nothing special to wear.

'Jal' trailer to be unveiled at Cannes

May 20, 2013 at 3:34 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) It will be a double bonanza for actress Tannishtha Chatterjee at the ongoing 66th Cannes International Film Festival as the theatrical promo of her another film "Jal" will be unveiled there.

Bengal unveils draft industrial policy

May 19, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Kolkata, May 19 (IANS) The West Bengal government has unveiled its draft industrial policy after a long wait to woo entrepreneurs by showcasing the state as an attractive investment destination.

Karan Grover wants sleek, stylish movie on Byomkesh Bakshi

May 19, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Mumbai, May 19 (IANS) TV actor Karan V. Grover, who loves superhero characters and would like to play one on the big screen, feels that someone should attempt a technologically sound movie on fictional detective Byomkesh Bakshi's exploits.

Bengal unveils draft industrial policy after long wait

May 19, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Kolkata, May 19 (IANS) The West Bengal government has unveiled its draft industrial policy after a long wait to woo entrepreneurs by showcasing the state as an attractive investment destination.

Teachers turn students at a workshop

May 18, 2013 at 9:10 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) For three days, about 45 teachers and principals from different schools turned students and learnt how to enhance the quality of teaching methods at a workshop here.

ONGC deciding whether to bid for HPL stake: Vasudeva

May 17, 2013 at 9:26 PM

Kolkata, May 17 (IANS) State-owned energy major ONGC Friday said it is at present "examining" whether to bid for cash-strapped Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd (HPL) as the West Bengal government has recently invited expressions of interest for selling its stake in the beleaguered firm.

When Vijay Verma danced like a fool

May 17, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) It was an "exhuberating" moment for actor Vijay Verma when he came to know that his film "Monsoon Shootout" has been selected for the 66th Cannes International Film Festival.

Court refuses to suspend ruling on Bengal polls

May 13, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Kolkata, May 13 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court, hearing the West Bengal government's appeal over the panchayat polls issue, Monday refused to suspend its earlier verdict that upheld the primacy of the state election commission.

Tannishtha Chatterjee turns singer with 'Gulab Gang'

May 13, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Actress Tannishtha Chatterjee, who will be sharing the screen space with Bollywood's dancing diva Madhuri Dixit in "Gulab Gang", says she has given a playback in the film too.

Prime Minister to meet heads of central public sector enterprises

May 13, 2013 at 11:50 AM

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh will meet with heads of Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSE), including chiefs of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) and Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL), here on Monday to take stock of their capacity expansion and investment plans in the wake of slow industrial growth.

There's much to recall at Kolkata's Feluda coffee shop

May 11, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Kolkata, May 11 (IANS) Fans of ace detective Feluda, created by legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray, can now enjoy an array of snacks and beverages named after characters in the series, courtesy a coffee shop themed on the novels.

Tannishtha to flaunt Australian designer's creation at Cannes

May 11, 2013 at 10:22 AM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) "Brick Lane" fame actress Tannishtha Chatterjee plans to hit the red carpet at the 66th Cannes International Film Festival in a gown with ethnic Indian touch.

Bengali film on chit funds hits screens

May 10, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Kolkata, May 10 (IANS) In the wake of the Saradha Group chit fund scam that has rocked the state, a Bengali feature film on shell companies, their working and how they trap gullible investors hit the screens Friday.

Mamata offers sops to industrialists

May 8, 2013 at 8:48 PM

Kolkata, May 8 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Wednesday assured industrialists of speedy clearance of land for industries and promised to solve issues related to infrastructure within a specific timeframe.

Motorsports: Rookie Nayan dominates

May 6, 2013 at 10:00 PM

Hyderabad, May 6 (IANS) Team Rayo Racing's Nayan Chatterjee from Mumbai provided a sensational start to the 2013 karting season as he topped in the senior category and was placed second among juniors in the JK Tyre MMS Rotax Kart Open championship here.

Now Trinamool drags CPI-M into coal scam

May 6, 2013 at 10:00 PM

Kolkata, May 6 (IANS) In the wake of the opposition's demand for a CBI probe into the multi-crore-rupee Saradha Group chit fund scandal, the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal Monday accused the CPI-M of involvement in the coal scam.

Trinamool not saying why axe old bill on chit funds: Left

April 29, 2013 at 8:12 PM

Kolkata, April 29 (IANS) West Bengal's opposition Left Front Monday attacked the Mamata Banerjee government for seeking to withdraw an earlier bill passed by the legislature to rein in chit funds in the state and pass a new one without any explanation.

White tiger cub dies mysteriously in Bokaro Zoo

April 28, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Bokaro (Jharkhand), April 28 (ANI): A year-old white tiger cub has died mysteriously at the Jawaharlal Nehru Zoologocal Park here.

Malaria remains a major threat, say experts (April 25 is World Malaria Day)

April 24, 2013 at 3:32 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) The number of deaths from malaria might be steadily declining, but health experts believe the mosquito sting continues to pose a grave threat to millions in the country.

High-level panel to probe chit fund scam

April 23, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Kolkata, April 23 (IANS) A high-level commission formed by the West Bengal government to probe the chit fund scam will start work soon, a senior minister said here Tuesday.

Palekar revisits loveable comedies with his Marathi film

April 19, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) Actor-filmmaker Amol Palekar, who is identified with simple and loveable comedies, says his Marathi directorial venture "We Are On - Houn Jau Dya" belongs to the same family of movies.

Getting rich in rising Asia at a cost (Book Review)

April 17, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Book: 'How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia'; Author: Mohsin Hamid; Publisher: Penguin Books India; Pages: 228; Price: Rs.499.

Corporate Bengal mourns R.P. Goenka demise

April 14, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Kolkata, April 14 (IANS) Bengal corporates Sunday mourned the death of renowned industrialist and RPG Group founder Rama Prasad Goenka, saying that the industry had lost a visionary and a guardian.

Trinamool says Presidency vandalism staged, later retracts

April 13, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Kolkata, April 13 (IANS) After calling the vandalism at the Presidency University "trivial", the Trinamool Congress Saturday claimed the whole incident was "staged".

Presidency vandalism: Trinamool Congress

April 13, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Kolkata, April 13 (IANS) After calling the vandalism at the Presidency University "trivial", the Trinamool Congress Saturday claimed the whole incident was "staged".

Trinamool finds university vandalism 'trivial'

April 11, 2013 at 9:24 PM

Kolkata, April 11 (IANS) Describing the vandalism of Presidency University as a "trivial" matter, the Trinamool Congress Thursday castigated the media for not giving due importance to the heckling of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Delhi.

Mamata admitted to Kolkata nursing home

April 10, 2013 at 9:56 PM

Kolkata, April 10 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was admitted to a private nursing home in the city Wednesday after she complained of breathing problems, palpitation and body pain.

Mamata admitted to Kolkata nursing home

April 10, 2013 at 6:52 PM

Kolkata, April 10 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Wednesday was admitted to a private nursing home in the city with breathing problems.

5,000-year history binds Iranian, Indian puppets (With Image)

April 9, 2013 at 12:29 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) The puppetry tradition in Iran and India - two nations which share historical ties - have several similarities. Both assimilate from ancient folk cultures and use manually-crafted dolls as the core visual element of their theatres that date back nearly 5,000 years.

Not a fan of T20, says 'Kahaani' actor

April 5, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Kolkata, April 5 (IANS) Actor Abir Chatterjee, who played Vidya Balan's husband in "Kahaani", Friday said T20 cricket matches are not his cup of tea.

Bengal government comes up with new poll notification in court

April 4, 2013 at 11:08 PM

Kolkata, April 4 (IANS) In a sudden twist during the court hearing of the West Bengal poll panel's plea to strike down the state government's notification to organise panchayat elections later this month, the latter Thursday came up with a new notification proposing polls early May.

Children going back to reading books: Filmmaker Sandip Ray

March 31, 2013 at 3:54 PM

Kolkata, March 31 (IANS) Filmmaker Sandip Ray says children are going back to reading books such as the detective series "Feluda" created by his father Satyajit Ray.

'India could miss projected infra investment'

March 30, 2013 at 10:10 PM

Kolkata, March 30 (IANS) A dearth of "bankable" projects, not capital could be a major constraint for India to meet its projected Rs.56.32 lakh crore investment in infrastructure during the 12th Plan period (2012-17), the head of an infrastructure consulting firm said Saturday.

Infosys team coming to break Rajarhat deadlock: Minister

March 30, 2013 at 6:10 PM

Kolkata, March 30 (IANS) In an apparent move to break the deadlock over its stalled project in West Bengal, IT major Infosys is sending a delegation to West Bengal to find a way to resolve the issue, Industry Minister Partha Chatterjee said Saturday.

Rwandan diplomat-poet writes about loss, exile, war (Interview)

March 23, 2013 at 4:34 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Loss, exile, fear, war, longing for home, memories and redemption colour the soul of diplomat and poet Williams Nkurunziza's sonnets that are chronicles of the journey of his native Rwanda from its difficult days of ethnic strife to a modern nation in quest of prosperity in the last century.

Trianmool supporter killed in clash with party activists

March 20, 2013 at 11:45 PM

Kolkata, March 20 (IANS) A Trinamool Congress supporter was killed during a clash by a group of assailants allegedly led by a party municipal councillor over a land dispute on the eastern fringes of Kolkata Wednesday, police said.

India, Africa drive Swiss jazz musician

March 20, 2013 at 2:01 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Nuanced rhythms of India and Africa power the sounds of Swiss jazz giant Malcolm Braff's contemporary compositions that address the musical concerns of the world rather than the niche musical stage of traditional jazz that grew out of America.

Kolkata's Speciality Restaurants to expand to London, Singapore

March 19, 2013 at 7:53 PM

Kolkata, March 19 (IANS) Kolkata headquartered fine dining chain Speciality Restaurants - with renowned brands like Mainland China, Oh!Calcutta and Machaan under its belt - has decided to open outlets in London and Singapore, a top company official said here Tuesday.

'Paan Singh Tomar' wins best feature film National Award

March 18, 2013 at 4:09 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Critically acclaimed "Paan Singh Tomar" was named the best feature film of 2012 in the 60th National Film Awards announced here Monday.

India collects 8 medals at Asian Archery Grand Prix

March 14, 2013 at 11:02 PM

Bangkok, March 14 (IANS) The Indian archery team collected a haul of eight medals, including two gold, two Silver and four bronze, in the first Asian Grand Prix Archery Championship here Thursday.

Bengal gets Rs.2,250 crores IT investment proposals

March 13, 2013 at 10:14 PM

Kolkata, March 13 (IANS) West Bengal has received investment proposals worth Rs.2,250 crores in the information technology (IT) sector during the current fiscal, a minister said Wednesday.

Asian Cycling: Manorama sprints to silver

March 11, 2013 at 7:31 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Deborah brought the maximum laurels for India in the track events of the Hero Asian Cycling Championships before T. Manorama Devi capped off the home team's effort with a stellar sprint on the concluding day of the competition here Monday.

Deranged youth jumps off building in West Bengal

March 10, 2013 at 5:07 PM

Kolkata, March 10 (IANS) A mentally challenged youth fell to his death after climbing atop a building in West Bengal, police said Sunday.

Panel to frame incentives for coastal shipping: Vasan

March 9, 2013 at 5:15 PM

Chennai, March 9 (IANS) A panel will be set up to draw up incentives for greater movement of cargo through coastal shipping and inland waterways than road or rail, union Shipping Minister G.K. Vasan said here Saturday.

TMC MP Saugata Roy resigns as Mamata Banerjee's adviser on commerce, industries, IT

March 7, 2013 at 8:35 PM

Kolkata, Mar.7 (ANI): Trinamool Congress lawmaker Saugata Roy has resigned as adviser to the West Bengal Government's Commerce, Industries and IT Ministry over alleged differences with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Priyanka Chopra loves to play Bengali characters

March 5, 2013 at 11:15 PM

Kolkata, March 5 (IANS) A year after receiving critical acclaim for portraying Jhilmil Chatterjee, an autistic Bengali girl, in "Barfi", National Award winner Priyanka Chopra feels elated at her second outing as a Bengali character in the forthcoming film "Gunday".

Bengal's comrades still have miles to go (West Bengal Newsletter)

March 2, 2013 at 3:07 PM

Kolkata, Mar 2 (IANS) Only a month ago, they seemed to be rejuvenated and enthused after a series of flip-flops by the Mamata Banerjee administration. But the results of the recent assembly by-elections have come as a reality check for West Bengal's once invincible Left Front.

Bengal assembly budget session from March 8

March 1, 2013 at 5:23 PM

Kolkata, Mar 1 (IANS) The budget session of the West Bengal assembly will begin March 8 with the customary address of Governor M.K. Narayanan, state Parliamentary Affairs Minister Partha Chatterjee said here Friday.

MPs' panel suggests death for rapists, repeat offenders

March 1, 2013 at 4:11 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) A parliamentary panel Friday upheld death penalty in rare cases of rape and for repeat offenders, as suggested by a central ordinance, while shying from terming marital rape a crime in its recommendations.

India Inc's mixed response to Budget 2013

February 28, 2013 at 9:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) India Inc Thursday welcomed Budget 2013-14 as a laudable effort to kickstart the next cycle of investment while addressing inclusive and sustained development.

Theme of high growth, inclusive development is maintained in Union Budget: CII

February 28, 2013 at 8:19 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 28 (ANI): The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Thursday welcomed the Union Budget 2013-14, saying the theme of high growth rate and inclusive development has been maintained by the government, which would kick-start the next cycle of investment in the country.

Vece Paes back in Davis Cup fold

February 23, 2013 at 7:38 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Despite being removed as the team doctor on the demand of Somdev Devvarman-led rebels, hockey Olympian Vece Paes was brought back in the Davis Cup fold on Saturday.

Young Egyptians want revolution in society, family too: Egyptian writer

February 23, 2013 at 11:38 AM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Noted Egyptian writer and columnist Ahdaf Soueif is revelling in a new Egypt, more inclusive and aware of human rights, after the revolution of January 2011.

Yuki, Somdev likely to return to Davis Cup squad

February 22, 2013 at 8:02 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) India's top singles player Somdev Devvarman and Yuki Bhambri are likely to return to the Davis Cup squad as the selectors meet here Saturday to pick the team for the tie against Indonesia in April.

Misra likely to stay on as Davis Cup captain

February 22, 2013 at 6:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Shiv Prakash Misra is likely to continue as non-playing captain of the Indian Davis Cup team for the time being till the high-powered committee of the All India Tennis Association (AITA) goes into the demands raised by the rebel players.

Bengal's people rejected industrial strike: Government

February 21, 2013 at 9:14 PM

Kolkata, Feb 21 (IANS) West Bengal's Trinamool Congress government Thursday claimed the people of the state rejected the strike, called by the central trade unions on its second and final day.

Will take call on HPL after Bengal's move: IOC chairman

February 14, 2013 at 9:13 PM

Kolkata, Feb 14 (IANS) Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) Thursday hinted that it would take a call on taking a controlling stake in the cash-strapped Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd (HPL) following the West Bengal government's decision to appoint a consultancy firm company to advise on the proposed sale of its shares.

Swine flu: Avoid crowded places

February 14, 2013 at 1:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) With reports of nearly 500 cases of swine flu from across the country this season, doctors and experts say the viral disease sees an upswing during winters but there is no need to panic. Closed and crowded spaces such as offices and air-conditioned homes aided the spread of the disease, say doctors.

Never associated with NGO or taken money from Tatas: Buddhadeb's daughter

February 12, 2013 at 11:53 PM

Kolkata, Feb 12 (IANS) Denying Trinamool Congress's allegation that she was associated with an NGO which was patronised by the Left Front government during the chief ministerial tenure of her father Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, Suchetna Bhattacharjee Tuesday said she was never associated with any such "NGO".

Trinamool slams Congress union minister

February 11, 2013 at 11:15 PM

Kolkata, Feb 11 (IANS) Attacking union minister and Congress leader Ashir Ranjan Chowdhury, the Trinamool Congress Monday said he was trying to put pressure on the Murshidabad district administration ahead of the Rejinagar assembly by-poll in West Bengal.

Trinamool poser on NGO of Buddhadeb's daughter

February 11, 2013 at 10:11 PM

Kolkata, Feb 11 (IANS) After being accused of "extortion" by former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, the Trinamool Congress Monday hit back, asking the veteran Marxist to come clean over affairs of an NGO run by his daughter.

Stand-off in Indian tennis finally ends

February 9, 2013 at 7:23 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) The month-long stand-off in Indian tennis ended Saturday with the 11 rebel players making themselves available for the Davis Cup tie against Indonesia after the All India Tennis Association (AITA) agreed in writing to their playing conditions.

Buddhadeb's lawyers reply to Trinamool's legal notice

February 8, 2013 at 11:39 PM

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.

Emerging fashion trends: Functional wear, green textiles, recycling

February 4, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Kolkata, Feb 4 (IANS) Promoting traditional garments and simultaneously developing functional wear, manufacturing green textiles and reducing use of toxic chemicals, besides recycling and setting up of online thrift stores, are some of the emerging trends in the fashion world, experts say.

AITA forms three-member panel on players' grouses

February 3, 2013 at 8:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) The All India Tennis Association (AITA) Sunday formed a three-member committee, that includes former Davis Cup captain Naresh Kumar, to look into players' grievances and suggest a uniform contract within four months.

Need more time for digitisation: Kolkata cable operators

January 31, 2013 at 8:22 PM

Kolkata, Jan 31 (IANS) A section of cable operators here Thursday demanded at least two months for complete digitisation of cable TV in the city.

Bengal asks Essar Oil to compensate Burdwan villagers for land

January 30, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Kolkata, Jan 30 (IANS) The West Bengal government has asked private oil refiner Essar Oil to resolve a land dispute by paying compensation to villagers in the state's Burdwan district.

Ghai's new discovery is my heroine in 'Porichoi': Prosenjeet

January 28, 2013 at 8:48 PM

Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) Mishti, who plays Subhash Ghai's protagonist in "Kanchi", is actually Indrani Chakraborty and she is not the filmmaker's discovery, says Bengali Superstar Prosenjeet Chatterjee.

Rising African literary star takes new book to Croatia (Interview)

January 28, 2013 at 2:32 PM

Jaipur, Jan 28 (IANS) Conflict, civil wars and personal choices drive award-winning African writer Aminatta Forna's fictional narratives which probe the social movements and human trauma in troubled zones across the world and on her home turf in Sierra Leone.

Mamata government defers Mumbai industry meet

January 25, 2013 at 11:44 PM

Kolkata, Jan 25 (IANS) The West Bengal government Friday has decided to postpone its proposed industry meet in Mumbai, earlier announced by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for Feb 13.

Change is an idea in Chanakya's new manifesto (IANS Book Review)

January 23, 2013 at 12:16 PM

Book: "Chanakya's New Manifesto: To Resolve Crisis Within India"

AITA hits back at Chidambaram

January 22, 2013 at 8:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) The All India Tennis Association (AITA) Tuesday hit back at its vice president Karti Chidambaram for criticising the association's handling of the Davis Cup selection process.

Vidya excited to hear 'Kahaani 2' story

January 21, 2013 at 2:57 PM

Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) After bagging top awards for "Kahaani", Sujoy Ghosh has set the ball in momentum for part two and Vidya Balan, who played lead in the original, can't wait to hear the story.

'Theatre finds support but difficult to sustain in Afghanistan'

January 20, 2013 at 1:29 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Theatre in Afghanistan is trying to connect to audiences as a tool of communication and story-telling even 11 years after the curbs on performing arts by the Taliban during 1996-2001 were lifted. The people are coming out to watch plays despite the fact that they do not have money to pay due to low disposable incomes.

Ranji Trophy semis: Pepped up Services run into Mumbai (Preview)

January 15, 2013 at 6:58 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Services, a force to reckon with in Indian cricket some four decades ago, have out of the blue struck a purple patch this season and barged into the the Ranji Trophy semifinals where they take on Sachin Tendulkar-reinforced Mumbai here at the Air Force Ground, Palam, from Wednesday.

Mamata government afraid of being red-carded: CPI-M

January 13, 2013 at 9:05 PM

Kolkata, Jan 13 (IANS) The CPI-M Sunday said the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government was now making desperate efforts to placate Governor M.K. Narayanan since it was now afraid of being "red-carded" by the central government.

West Bengal Governor denies any conflict with state government

January 12, 2013 at 6:49 PM

Kolkata, Jan. 12 (ANI): West Bengal Governor M. K. Narayanan on Saturday denied any conflict of opinion with the state government over the recent incidents of violence between ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and opposition Communist Party of India- Marxist (CPI-M) activists.

Mamata appoints two govt spokesmen following uncalled for comment against W. Bengal Governor

January 12, 2013 at 12:01 PM

Kolkata, Jan.12 (ANI): Taking exception to an uncalled comment made by Public Health Engineering, Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Subrata Mukherjee against West Bengal Governor M.K.Narayanan, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has instructed that ministers Partha Chatterjee and Firhad Hakim would henceforth be the spokesmen for the state government.

Governor shouldn't have gone public with remarks: Somnath

January 11, 2013 at 8:49 PM

Kolkata, Jan 11 (IANS) Observing that West Bengal Governor M.K. Narayanan should not have gone public with his "goondaism" remarks, former Lok Sabha speaker Somnath Chatterjee Friday hoped for an end to the controversy surrounding the comments made in the wake of CPI-M-Trinamool clashes in the state.

Rebels refuse to budge, AITA picks second string Davis Cup squad

January 11, 2013 at 5:45 PM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) The All India Tennis Association (AITA) Friday was forced to select a second string squad, with Leander Paes being the only old face, for the Davis Cup tie against South Korea after the Somdev Devvarman-led rebel players refused to make themselves available for national duty.

AITA sees a split among rebel players

January 10, 2013 at 7:13 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) The All India Tennis Association (AITA) Thursday said a couple of rebel players have made themselves available and hoped that others would also fall in line for the Feb 1-3 Davis Cup tie here against South Korea.

Big B will be in 'Kahaani 2', promises Ghosh

January 10, 2013 at 12:17 PM

Mumbai, Jan 10 (IANS) Filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh, who worked with Amitabh Bachchan in "Aladin", says he will definitely work with the megastar in "Kahaani 2", a sequel to his successful 2012 thriller "Khahaani".

West Bengal's new industrial policy likely Jan 15

January 9, 2013 at 9:29 PM

Kolkata, Jan 9 (IANS) Mamata Banerjee's government in West Bengal is likely to announce its new industrial policy Jan 15, a Trinamool Congress minister said here Wednesday.

Sports ministry may wink at Gill's passport policy

January 9, 2013 at 7:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The sports ministry may have no objection to non-Indian-passport-holders turning out for the country in international sports events provided the rules of the international federations permit them.