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Quote of the day by Mother Teresa: 'If you judge people, you have no time to...' - Timeless wisdom on humanity and compassion by Saint Teresa of Calcutta

Mother Teresa, born Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu, dedicated her life to serving the destitute, founding the Missionaries of Charity in 1950. Her profound compassion and humility, recognized with the Nobel Peace Prize, led to her canonization as Saint Teresa of Calcutta. Her enduring legacy emphasizes unconditional love, urging us to connect…

The Economic Times · May 20

Quote of the day by Mother Teresa: “We do not need guns and bombs to bring peace, we need...” - the timeless lesson on peace by Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta

Peace is one of the most discussed concepts in human history. But it is also one of the most difficult things to obtain. Countries spend billions on defence systems, world leaders have peace talks, and societies are always looking at ways to cut down on violence and conflict. But in…

The Times of India · May 12

Amol Rajan questions raising family in England due to ‘big problems’ in country

Rajan, who was born in Calcutta and grew up in London, said he is ‘very worried’ about the country as it is no longer making history.

Evening Standard · Apr 10

RG Kar Case: Calcutta High Court reserves judgement on admission of pleas by CBI, West Bengal govt

Sanjay Roy, police volunteer, was sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape-murder of a junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9, 2024. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jan 27, 2025

SC to hear plea challenging Calcutta HC decision on OBC classification

A bench of justices BR Gavai and KV Vishwanathan listed the matter in January. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 9, 2024

SC refuses to entertain BJP plea challenging Calcutta HC order barring derogatory ads against TMC

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) challenging the order by the Calcutta High Court restraining it from publishing any kind of derogatory advertisement against the All India Trinamool Congress which violated the model code of conduct during the ongoing Lok…

Dynamite News · May 27, 2024

Calcutta High Court scraps all OBC certificates issued after 2010

A division bench of Justice Tapabrata Chakrabirty and Rajasekhar Mantha pronounced the verdict, while delivering a judgement on a PIL challenging the process of granting OBC certificates. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 22, 2024

EC issues notice to former Calcutta HC judge for undignified remarks against Mamata

EC issued a show cause notice on Abhijit Gangopadhyay for making offensive comments against Mamata Banerjee.

The Hindu · May 17, 2024

HC order on school jobs termination emerges a key poll issue in West Bengal

Supreme Court is likely to hear the special leave petition of the West Bengal govt challenging the Calcutta HC order on termination of jobs of 25,753 teachers and non-teaching staff.

The Hindu · Apr 28, 2024

WB teachers' recruitment case: state govt moves SC against Calcutta High Court decision

The West Bengal Government on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court against the Calcutta High Court decision that declared the entire panel of 2016 School Service Commission teachers' recruitment null and void, cancelling all appointments of teachers and non-teaching staff. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Apr 24, 2024