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Indian helping hand in Sri Lankan cinema's revival

May 2, 2012 at 9:30 AM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Cinema as a popular cultural mouthpiece is trying to revive itself in Sri Lanka after 30 years of civil war, courtesy a bunch of progressive filmmakers, new stories - and post-production labs in India.

Lok Sabha ex-speakers may get better retirement benefits

April 30, 2012 at 7:06 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) The government may soon provide post-retirement facilities to former speakers of the Lok Sabha, as being provided at present to former presidents, vice presidents and prime ministers. The facilities may include free housing, transportation and also expenses on maintaining office and some staff.

Lok Sabha ex-speakers may get better retirement benefits

April 30, 2012 at 5:54 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) The government may soon provide post-retirement facilities to former speakers of the Lok Sabha at par with former presidents, vice presidents and prime ministers. The facilities include free housing, transportation and also expenses on maintaining office and some staff.

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'CPI-M, Maoists, teachers trying to stop development'

April 29, 2012 at 7:22 PM

Kolkata, April 29 (IANS) West Bengal Industries Minister Partha Chatterjee Sunday blamed the opposition Left Front and a section of teachers for trying to stop the developmental work in the state by spreading canards against the 11-month-old TMC-Congress government.

West Bengal: Govt. blames opposition for creating troubles

April 29, 2012 at 6:20 PM

Ruling Trinamool Congress has blamed the opposition left front and section of teachers for the creating obstacle in the way of development

CPI-M, Maoists spreading canards against us: Trinamool

April 29, 2012 at 5:14 PM

Kolkata, April 29 (IANS) West Bengal Industries Minister Partha Chatterjee Sunday blamed the opposition Left Front and the Maoists for trying to stop developmental work in the state by spreading canards against the 11-month-old TMC-Congress government.

Zohra Sehgal: A hundred magical years (Part-2)-Amended

April 26, 2012 at 10:12 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (ANI): "If there is one tragedy in my life today, it is that I can't read and write (due to a problem with her vision). I used to do crossword puzzles night and day. I used read books, one after the other, especially detective novels with a lot of sex in them (winks), my daughter-in-law Seema (grand daughter of Munshi Premchand) used to bring them for me...but now I can't read. I accept it. Its ok...after all I have lived a hundred years."

Zohra Sehgal: A hundred magical years (Part -2)

April 26, 2012 at 10:09 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (ANI): "If there is one tragedy in my life today, it is that I can't read and write (due to a problem with her vision). I used to do crossword puzzles night and day. I used read books, one after the other, especially detective novels with a lot of sex in them (winks), my daughter-in-law Seema (grand daughter of Munshi Premchand) used to bring them for me...but now I can't read. I accept it. Its ok...after all I have lived a hundred years."

Zohra Sehgal: A hundred magical years (Part -2)

April 26, 2012 at 10:03 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (ANI): "If there is one tragedy in my life today, it is that I can't read and write (due to a problem with her vision). I used to do crossword puzzles night and day. I used read books, one after the other, especially detective novels with a lot of sex in them (winks), my daughter-in-law Seema (grand daughter of Munshi Premchand) used to bring them for me...but now I can't read. I accept it. Its ok...after all I have lived a hundred years."

Zohra Sehgal: A hundred magical years (Part -2)

April 26, 2012 at 3:37 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (ANI): "If there is one tragedy in my life today, it is that I can't read and write (due to a problem with her vision). I used to do crossword puzzles night and day. I used read books, one after the other, especially detective novels with a lot of sex in them (winks), my daughter-in-law Seema (grand daughter of Munshi Premchand) used to bring them for me...but now I can't read. I accept it. Its ok...after all I have lived a hundred years."

Even today Ray remains alive in me: Soumitra Chatterjee (April 23 in Satyajit Ray's 20th death ann

April 23, 2012 at 6:20 PM

Kolkata, April 23 (IANS) Veteran actor Soumitra Chatterjee, who starred in 14 celluloid classics of Satyajit Ray, says working with the master filmmaker was an exciting learning process. And he continues to inspire, even 20 years after his death.

Real culprit of coronary artery diseases identified

April 21, 2012 at 11:33 AM

Washington, April 21 (ANI): Fat surrounding the outside of arteries in humans-particularly the left coronary artery-may influence the onset of coronary artery disease, or atherosclerosis, researchers at UC have revealed.

Bengal inks land lease pacts with seven firms

April 18, 2012 at 9:57 PM

Kolkata, April 18 (IANS) The West Bengal government Wednesday signed land lease pacts with seven companies which would set up their industrial units in the state, involving a total investment of more than Rs 52.8 billion.

Pakistani writer recalls Indian heritage of storytelling

April 17, 2012 at 10:39 AM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) India's biggest export to the world has been stories, powerful narratives that have influenced literature throughout history, says Karachi-based Musharraf Ali Farooqi, who shot to literary limelight with his translations of 'Hoshruba' and 'The Adventures of Amir Hamza', ancient epics written in Persian and Urdu.

Food in art: Artists play with dynamics of gastronomy

April 16, 2012 at 1:15 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) A plate of food and wine on the table is no longer mere gastronomy. It is high art of flavour, colour, textures, concepts, cultures, science and politics - everything that contemporary art has been experimenting with for the last decade.

A TV show on Bob Biswas' life?

April 15, 2012 at 1:31 PM

Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Bengali actor Saswata Chatterjee's assassin character Bob Biswas from Sujoy Ghosh's "Kahaani" is said to be heading for the small screen.

Parenting moving towards mutual growth, freedom

April 15, 2012 at 10:35 AM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Do your homework, eat whatever is on the table and don't ever try to be naughty. Parenting has moved beyond the reprimands and stern etiquette codes to become an art of mindfulness, analysis and complex psychological healing.

Titanic still connects its descendants: British writer

April 13, 2012 at 10:51 AM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Disaster brings people together with the spectre of shared horror and memories. The sinking of the Titanic April 15, 1912 still connects the descendants of victims and survivors 100 years on, says British journalist, researcher and writer Andrew Wilson.

Now, Tannishtha eyes desi films

April 10, 2012 at 1:38 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) After working in international projects like "Brick Lane" and "Shadows of Time", actress Tannishtha Chatterjee is now focusing on Indian films. She will be seen in "I Love NY", in which she will romance Sunny Deol.

Tech, SMS dividing generations at workplace: Body language guru

April 9, 2012 at 1:13 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) The psychological gap between the Facebook generation of young employees and their baby booming boss is widening in the age of electronics, says Australian body language guru Allan Pease, who has co-authored 15 bestsellers with wife Barbara.

Trimming 'excess' of Marxism in favour of globalisation (West Bengal Newsletter)

April 8, 2012 at 12:41 PM

Kolkata, April 8 (IANS) Statues of Karl Marx and his lifelong friend Friedrich Engels still stand proudly in a main park of the 300-year-old capital city of Bengal. No 'poribartan' there till now. But a 'poribartan' (change) is in the offing in the state's history text books in the Mamata Banerjee regime, a stern opponent of Marxists.

CIL yet to take decision on Presidential directive to ink fuel supply agreement

April 4, 2012 at 9:12 PM

New Delhi, Apr 4 (ANI): Coal India Limited (CIL) on Wednesday said that they have initiated the process to 'legally vet' the Presidential directive, which required it to sign fuel supply agreements (FSAs) with independent power producers.

Indian IT poised for second revolution: Kiran Karnik

April 4, 2012 at 11:36 AM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) The second phase of the infotech revolution in India - themed around innovation and creativity - is pushing IT promotion body Nasscom to focus on creating the right environment for young Indians, says its former president Kiran Karnik.

Single screen theatres resurface to tell Vidya's 'Kahaani'

April 3, 2012 at 12:40 PM

Kolkata, April 3 (IANS) If Vidya Balan-starrer "Kahaani" has catapulted director Sujoy Ghosh into the big league, it has also benefited much-neglected single-screen theatres in the city that have done roaring business for three weeks now.

Bengal minister urges Pranab to bail out state

April 1, 2012 at 8:21 PM

Kolkata, April 1 (IANS) The Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government Sunday once again raised its demand for settling its debts, with a minister of the cash-starved state urging union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee to bail it out of its huge burden.

Odisha festival in Tripura to commemorate 'Utkal Divas'

April 1, 2012 at 5:09 PM

Agartala, April 1 (IANS) Colourful traditional dances, singing of songs, screening of award-winning films, offerings of Odisha cuisine and an exhibition of customary handlooms and handicrafts marked the Odisha festival in Tripura Sunday, commemorating the 77th 'Utkal Divas' .

Dia Mirza dubs for first Bengali film (With Image)

April 1, 2012 at 4:13 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) While most Bollywood actresses have asked for voice artists to dub for their Bengali films, Dia Mirza chooses to be different. She has taken up the task of dubbing her own lines for debut Bengali film "Paanch Adhyay".

Satyajit Ray was a ruthless director, says son Sandip (Interview)

April 1, 2012 at 11:09 AM

Kolkata, April 1 (IANS) Two decades after the legendary Satyajit Ray's death, his son says the skill of being a "ruthless director" that he has inherited from his father is a prime reason for his success as a filmmaker.

Unique performance explores man's existence in Kaliyug

March 27, 2012 at 9:04 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Norwegian black metal, Indian classical dance and classical music came together on one stage to captivate the audience in a performance titled 'Questionings'.

Bengal minister becomes HPL chairman

March 27, 2012 at 8:24 PM

Kolkata, March 27 (IANS) West Bengal Industry Minister Partha Chatterjee was Tuesday inducted as chairman of Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd (HPL) at a board meeting where it was decided to convert Rs.128-crore debt of the cash-starved company into equity to improve its financial health.

Chatterjee Group chief meet Mamata ahead of HPL board meet

March 26, 2012 at 11:12 PM

Kolkata, March 26 (IANS) The Chatterjee Group (TCG) chairman and co-promoter of Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd (HPL) Purnendu Chatterjee Monday met West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on the eve of a crucial board meeting of the cash-starved company.

Bengal minister urges Pranab to reconsider gold duty hike

March 24, 2012 at 6:16 PM

Kolkata, March 24 (IANS) West Bengal Industry Minister Partha Chatterjee Satuday urged union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee to reconsider the budget proposal of increasing basic customs duty on standard gold bars and coins as it would badly affect gold jewellery industry workers.

Independent legislator joins Trinamool

March 24, 2012 at 3:44 PM

Kolkata, March 24 (IANS) Hamidul Rehman, an independent legislator from West Bengal's North Dinajpur district, Saturday officially joined the ruling Trinamool Congress.

Govt. panel to choose new TRAI chairman by May 2012

February 20, 2012 at 9:47 PM

New Delhi, Feb.20 (ANI): A high level search-cum-selection committee comprising of Cabinet Secretary Ajit Seth, Principal Secretary in the Prime Minister's Office Pulok Chatterjee, Secretary (Presonnel) P K Mishra, Telecom Secretary R Chandrashekhar and Advisor to Prime Minister Sam Pitroda will soon take a decision on who will be the next chief of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).

Bengal govt. grants second language status to Urdu in some areas

February 6, 2012 at 10:17 PM

kolkata, Feb 6 (ANI): West Bengal government has granted second language status to Urdu in those areas having ten percent Urdu-speaking population in the state.

PMO becoming more assertive and charged up

January 27, 2012 at 9:17 PM

New Delhi, Jan.27 (ANI): Winds of change are blowing through the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), and according to insiders, the catalyst behind these changes is Pulok Chatterjee, the Prime Minister's new Principal Secretary.

PMO becoming more assertive and charged up

January 27, 2012 at 11:56 AM

New Delhi, Jan.27 (ANI): Winds of change are blowing through the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), and according to insiders, the catalyst behind these changes is Pulok Chatterjee, the Prime Minister's new Principal Secretary.

Actress banned from Iran says nude shoot was 'symbolic gesture'

January 20, 2012 at 8:57 PM

London, Jan 20 (ANI): The actress who has been banned from Iran for posing nude in a French magazine, said that she did so as a "symbolic gesture" to help remove taboos.

Actress banned from Iran says nude shoot was 'symbolic gesture'

January 20, 2012 at 3:11 PM

London, Jan 20 (ANI): The actress who has been banned from Iran for posing nude in a French magazine, said that she did so as a "symbolic gesture" to help remove taboos.

Harish Khare resigns as PM's media advisor

January 19, 2012 at 7:20 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (ANI): Media Advisor to the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, Harish Khare, resigned today after holding the post for more than two years.

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