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Mamata Banerjee likely to meet PM Narendra Modi on December 5

KOLKATA: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the chief ministers' meeting in New Delhi on December 5, an official said on Sunday.

The Times of India

Bengal Partition literature offers more than a stereotypical discourse

It's a question that has continued to haunt till today, even after 75 years of the Partition. Cyril Radcliff, whose fateful line of demarcation divided the Indian territory into a Hindu India and a Muslim Pakistan, had never before been to India, nor had he the necessary skills for drawing…

The Times of India

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Paras Dogra powers Pondicherry to win over Services

RANCHI: An unbeaten ton by Paras K Dogra (129 not out off 121 balls) and half-centuries from K B Arun Karthick and Ankit Sharma helped Pondicherry beat Services by five wickets in a Group 'E' match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy here on Tuesday.

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Stage for Sarfaraz Khan, Prithvi Shaw to prove worth again

Having been ignored by the national selectors despite consistent performances in domestic cricket, young batting guns Sarfaraz Khan and Prithvi Shaw get another chance to prove their worth when Mumbai, who earlier this month clinched the Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy for the first time, launch their Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign…

The Times of India

Illegal Land Grabbing Case: ED Raid At Dozen Places In Bengal, Jharkhand

The places searched included residential and office premises of a Kolkata-based businessman Amit Agrawal and several others, sources said. Read on for details:

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Snehasish Ganguly takes over as CAB president, extends olive branch to Wriddhiman Saha

KOLKATA: Newly-elected president of Cricket Association of Bengal Snehasish Ganguly on Monday extended an olive branch to Wriddhiman Saha who had left his homeland and joined Tripura on an acrimonious note.

The Times of India

Bengal Brasserie review: Popular Leeds curry house where waiters gave us free drinks and sides

The award winning Bengal Brasserie in Burley has exceptional customer service

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7-year-old boy killed in blast on railway tracks near Kolkata

BHATPARA(WEST BENGAL): A seven-year-old boy was killed and two others injured as a bomb exploded on a railway track in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district on Tuesday, police said. The incident happened around 8.30 am on the railway tracks at Bhatpara between Kakinara and Jagaddal stations, about 30 km…

The Times of India

Cyclone 'Sitrang' brings rain, high wind dampening Diwali cheer in West Bengal

KOLKATA: The Met department on Monday warned of heavy rain in coastal Bengal and northeastern states, dampening festive spirits on Diwali and Kali Puja as cyclone 'Sitrang' moved north-northeastwards and lay 260 km southeast of Sagar island.

The Times of India

CPM drove away Tata from Singur, not me: Mamata Banerjee

SILIGURI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday claimed that it was not her but the CPM which drove away Tata Motors from Singur.

The Times of India

West Bengal: STF unearths arms unit

KOLKATA: The Kolkata Police Special Task Force has unearthed an improvised fire arms manufacturing unit operating from the Bengal-Jharkhand border, barely 25 km from Asansol, for the past several months.

The Times of India

Monsoon may start withdrawing from West Bengal in 3 days: Meteorological Department

KOLKATA: Though the city received a spell of rain on Friday afternoon, monsoon will start withdrawing from parts of Bengal within the next three days, said the Met office.

The Times of India

Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy: Tamil Nadu, Bengal, Chandigarh register easy wins

LUCKNOW: Fancied Tamil Nadu crushed Sikkim by nine wickets in their Group E Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match here on Friday.

The Times of India

BCCI president issue enters political field; TMC says BJP trying to 'humiliate' Sourav Ganguly

KOLKATA: Amid reports that Roger Binny is likely to replace Sourav Ganguly as the BCCI President, West Bengal's ruling TMC on Tuesday accused the BJP of "trying to humiliate" the former Indian skipper as it failed to induct him into the party.

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Rukmini Iyer: ‘After becoming a mum, I really appreciate writing one-pot cookbooks’

The cook and author of the Roasting Tin series is back. She chats to Lauren Taylor about Indian train journeys and cooking as a new mum

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8 dead after flash flood hit Mal River in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri during idol immersion

Eight persons died during a flash flood that hit the Mal River at Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal on Wednesday evening District Magistrate Moumita Godara Basu said. Read more on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

India vs South Africa: 'Wish my father was alive today': Mukesh Kumar dedicates maiden India call-up to late father

NEW DELHI: Bengal pacer Mukesh Kumar was in his room after day's play in the recently-concluded Irani Trophy between Saurashtra and Rest of India. He had a good day at the office, bagging 4 wickets to help Rest of India bundle out Saurashtra for a paltry 98 in their first…

The Hindu

Understanding the Durga Puja economy

Brisker Puja sales may not implicate a better economic climate in West Bengal

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Durga Puja celebrations at CR Park from a non-Bengali's perspective

With the sweet fragrance of the 'shuili' flowers scattering around and blending with the autumn breeze, it's an indication that the annual occasion when goddess Durga is commemorated for conquering the demon king 'Mahishasura' is finally here. Read more on Dynamite News

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Iconic Kolkata sweet shop Jugal’s celebrates turning 100 with a literature festival and mishti workshops

Jugal’s Literature Festival aims to be the first lit fest to celebrate the legacy of Bengal through the nuances of mishti, with panel discussions, open house forums, art exhibitions and interactive workshops

The Times of India

National Games: Gujarat women's tennis team starts with easy win

AHMEDABAD: Gujarat began their defence of the National Games women's team tennis title with a commanding win over Telangana while West Bengal women's lawn bowls team registered a stunning 12-11 victory over Assam to maintain its winning momentum in the 36th National Games on Thursday.

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Durga Puja 2022: Festive spirits return to pre-pandemic high in Delhi

After a hiatus of 2 years, the festive fervour is back in New Delhi's mini Bengal, Chittaranjan Park which is known for its Durga Puja celebrations. Read more on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

SSC seeks Calcutta HC nod to begin recruitment for more than 14,500 posts

KOLKATA: The West Bengal School Service Commission moved the Calcutta High Court on Tuesday to start recruitment for the newly created more than 14,500 posts in schools.

The Hindu

I don't believe in revenge, otherwise CPI(M) leaders would have been in jail: West Bengal CM

Unveiling the edition of the TMC mouthpiece 'Jago Bangla', Ms. Banerjee also took on social media trolling and alleged that outsiders had been hired to spread misinformation

The Hindu

Kurmis lift rail blockade in West Bengal after five days

The agitation since Tuesday led to the cancellation of more than 250 express and passenger trains, the railway official stated.

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