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Bihar swimmer Aalam confident of good showing at Para Asian Games

KOLKATA: Encouraged by India’s best-ever show in the recently concluded Hangzhou Asian Games, the biggest-ever Indian contingent of 309 athletes to 2022 Para Asian Games is confident to better the 107-medal mark set by their able-bodied compatriots. India is sending 196 men and 113 women to the 4th Para Asian…

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Watch: Football legend Ronaldinho visits Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata

NEW DELHI: After landing in India on Sunday, Brazil's football legend Ronaldinho visited the Sreebhumi Durga Puja Pandal in Kolkata on Monday.

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Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho arrives in Kolkata, to inaugurate a Durga Puja Pandal

NEW DELHI: Brazilian football icon Ronaldinho touched down in Kolkata for a two-day visit on Sunday. As he emerged from the airport terminal, an exuberant crowd of fans who had gathered outside the airport gave him a warm welcome, with many eagerly anticipating his arrival.

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In Kumartuli, Durga idol-makers, online influencers get busy ahead of Puja season

As Kumartuli gears up to deliver Durga idols to hundreds of pandals across Kolkata, social media influencers are also on the upswing in the potters’ colony

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Explore Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata that have transitioned from traditional to high-tech art installations

With pandals inspired by Rome’s Vatican City, Macau’s Grand Lisboa Hotel, Karnataka’s Mysore Palace and Disneyland in Paris, deep creative currents are defining the growth of pujas that have evolved from traditional to pockets of avant-garde public art.

The Hindu

A unique preview of Durga Puja art begins in Kolkata

Kolkata's iconic Town Hall hosted the opening ceremony of a Durga Puja art preview show, organised by massArt with the British Council as its international partner. Ambassadors from several countries attended the event, which provides access to 26 Durga Puja locations in the city.

The Hindu

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi to inaugurate 10th International Mining, Steel & Metallurgy Exhibition in Kolkata

KOLKATA: The picturesque Eco Park in Kolkata is gearing up to host the highly anticipated 10th International Mining, Steel Metallurgy Exhibition, set to take place from November 6 to November 9, 2023. Union Minister of Coal, Mines, and Parliamentary Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, will inaugurate this four-day mega event, which promises…

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West Bengal: Md Ali Park Durga Puja Pandal to celebrate Shiva-Shakti with ‘Kedarnath Temple’ theme

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Bengal begin Santosh Trophy campaign on a winning note

KOLKATA: Bengal began their Santosh Trophy campaign on a winning note on Monday, beating Odisha 2-0 in Banga, Punjab.

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Flash floods: Sikkim chief secy expresses concern over flooding of Teesta basin with ammunitions and explosives

KOLKATA: The Sikkim chief secretary, while attending a meeting of the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC), virtually, expressed concern about how the Teesta Basin in Sikkim as well as in Bengal was filled with weapons, ammunitions and explosives washed away from an army ammunition depot in North Sikkim.

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Sikkim flash flood toll rises to 40 as army readies airlift rescue operations; bodies recovered in West Bengal

KOLKATA: The death toll from the devastating floods in Sikkim, has reached 40, according to officials. Army teams are now planning helicopter rescue missions to aid the thousands of people stranded in the floodwaters.

The Times of India

Trinamool Congress to camp outside Raj Bhavan till Governor meets party leaders

Abhishek Banerjee, Kolkata Trinamool Congress general secretary, led a rally of thousands to Raj Bhawan, demanding an audience with Governor C.V. Ananda Bose. He seeks clarifications on 20 lakh workers not receiving wages for 2 years

The Hindu

World Cup travel guide: What to see, where to eat & how to reach venues

Cricket fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the World Cup in India on Oct 5. With Team India’s recent wins, expectations are high. The tournament will be held across 10 venues, with each city offering unique attractions, culinary delights and transport options.

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Cricket World Cup 2023: all you need to know about this year’s event

From the intricacies of net run rate to the weather at the venues and the likely winners, here’s our essential lowdown

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Ashwin's inclusion a blessing in disguise: Sandeep Patil

KOLKATA: Ravichandran Ashwin made a late entry to the India ODI World Cup squad when he was added to the final 15-man squad in place of injured left-arm spinner Axar Patel.

The Times of India

Abhishek Banerjee blasts Delhi police action at Rajghat

KOLKATA/NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Monday questioned the BJP's idea of "democracy" after Delhi cops broke up his press conference at Rajghat and gave his party's protesters five minutes to disperse after a two-hour dharna.

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Ronaldinho to make maiden visit to Kolkata mid-October

Ronaldinho to visit Kolkata for Durga Puja. He'll meet CM Banerjee, learn cricket from Sourav Ganguly, interact with sponsors, promote football, play charity match, and unveil pandals. He'll arrive Oct 16 and stay two days before heading to Dhaka. Samba Magic awaits!

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West Bengal Government's new deal with La Liga: What does it mean for Indian Football?

Football fans in West Bengal and particularly in Kolkata might be split mainly into Brazil and Argentina camps, but the state now has a Spanish football connection.

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Cleiton helps East Bengal do a first against Hyderabad

KOLKATA: A first start of the season in East Bengal jersey for Cleiton Silva. A first goal, rather a pair of goals, for him as well. A first win against Hyderabad FC too.

The Hindu

Trinamool’s long march to Delhi signals a new politics of protest

Over 50 buses carrying thousands of beneficiaries of Centre's flagship schemes left Kolkata for Delhi to protest Union govt's denial of funds.

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Fixtures and full match schedule

Cricket World Cup takes place in India from October 5 to November 19 – here are the fixtures, kickoff times and venues.

The Times of India

Mohammedan Sporting beat Mohun Bagan to seal CFL title

KOLKATA: Mohammedan Sporting completed a hat-trick of CFL titles in style, beating Mohun Bagan SG 2-0 at the Kishore Bharati Stadium on Friday to clinch the issue with an all-winning run in the Super Six round.

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'I was mocked for my equestrian dreams': Anush Agarwalla's twin Asian Games medals a perfect reply to his critics

HANGZHOU: When he moved to Germany, Anush Agarwalla, a boy from Ballygunge in Kolkata, was just 17. Loneliness was the closest to him in a foreign land, where an Indian teenager found himself out of place. And it was natural. Somebody who had never lived alone was on his own,…

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ISKCON unit issues defamation notice to BJP MP Maneka Gandhi for her remarks against temple body

The Kolkata unit of the temple body on Friday said that they are going to file a Rs100cr defamation case against the Sultanpur MP. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Abhishek Banerjee not to appear before ED, says he will be in Delhi for Trinamool’s protest on Oct. 3

Abhishek Banerjee, TMC general sec., won't appear before ED in Kolkata on Oct. 3 due to summons in West Bengal school job scam. He'll be in Delhi for party event. He said on X, "Fight against WB deprivation will persist. No force can hinder my dedication. Stop me if you…

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