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‘India a lovely country’, says Argentina goalie Martinez after landing in Kolkata

KOLKATA: Describing India as “a lovely country”, Argentina’s World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano ‘Dibu’ Martinez arrived in the city airport on Monday.

The Times of India

I always wanted to come to India: Emiliano Martinez checks in

KOLKATA: Emiliano Martinez, the significant other of Argentina's third FIFA World Cup triumph, landed here on Monday as the football-mad city continued its tryst with the stars of the spectator sport.

The Times of India

'Don't want to be labelled villagers': 10,000 people living on Kolkata outskirts to boycott rural polls

KOLKATA: More than 10,000 residents of high-rises in New Town on Kolkata's northern fringes, who live in panchayat area, have decided not to vote in the July 8 elections in West Bengal.

The Times of India

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Man accused of murdering dad, found dead at home in Kolkata

KOLKATA: The decomposed body of a 61-year-old man, who was charged for the murder of his elderly father four years ago, was found inside his Baguiati house in Kolkata on Sunday afternoon.

The Times of India

TMC worker killed, several others injured in rural poll violence in West Bengal

KOLKATA: A Trinamool Congress (TMC) worker was killed and several other members of the ruling party and opposition outfits were injured in clashes in panchayat poll-bound West Bengal, police said.

The Times of India

Odisha bid Miranda adieu, welcome Pinto as assistant to Lobera

KOLKATA: After parting ways with the only silverware-winning coach in the club's history early on Friday, Odisha FC confirmed later in the day that former India Under-19 manager Floyd Pinto would join them as an assistant to new head coach Sergio Lobera.

The Times of India

Cancellation of screening at festival leads to overnight recognition of Bengali film on same-sex marriage

“Gay India Matrimony is a humorous documentary in which three queer people, including the director, set out in search of marriage partners.”

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ODI World Cup 2023: Big Indian cricket centres which didn't get a match

NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) and host BCCI announced the ODI World Cup 2023 schedule on Tuesday, finalising 10 venues for the event beginning October 5.

The Times of India

Chandan Banerjee, who led East Bengal to CFL title in 1966, no more

KOLKATA: Former East Bengal captain Chandan Banerjee passed away in the early hours of Thursday, following prolonged illness. He was 88.

The Times of India

ISL: A-League winning forward Jason Cummings signs 3-year contract with Mohun Bagan

KOLKATA: A-League winning centre forward Australia's Jason Cummings has inked a three-year contract with reigning Indian Super League champions Mohun Bagan, the club announced on Wednesday.

The Times of India

ODI World Cup 2023: India to begin campaign against Australia in Chennai on October 8

Mumbai’s Wankhede, Kolkata’s Eden Gardens get semifinals; Mohali snubbed

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Chepauk loses out as ODI World Cup semifinal goes to Eden Gardens

Chennai’s M.A. Chidambaram Stadium lost out on one of the marquee clashes, with Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens emerging as the big winner. The provisional fixtures had listed Chennai as a semifinal host in the middle of November along with Mumbai.

The Hindu

Cities sidelined, the Pakistan dilemma: How BCCI’s playing politics in the World Cup schedule

The final schedule of the 2023 World Cup cricket tournament is out, and this writer has already heard voices of dissent from major cricket centres that have either been ignored or given a raw deal by the Jay Shah-controlled BCCI.

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ICC World Cup 2023 Schedule: List of Matches, Venues and Time Table

NEW DELHI: The ICC on Tuesday announced the final schedule of the 2023 edition of the ODI World Cup, with India's marquee clash vs arch rivals Pakistan being scheduled for October 15 in Ahmedabad.

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Wankhede Stadium, Eden Gardens likely to host World Cup semifinals

Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium and the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, both iconic venues, have emerged as the frontrunners to host the two semifinals of the 2023 World Cup.

The Times of India

Appointed Bengal SEC 'trusting' his ability to conduct free & fair polls: Governor CV Ananda Bose

KOLKATA: A day after returning the joining letter of State Election Commissioner (SEC) Rajiva Sinha to the West Bengal government, Governor CV Ananda Bose on Thursday said he had appointed the former bureaucrat "trusting" his ability to conduct free and fair polls.

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West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose participates in International Yoga Day celebrations in Kolkata

Chief Ministers from various states have also participated in Yoga Day celebrations all over India

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West Bengal Governor commemorates ‘State Foundation Day’ despite Chief Minister’s reservations

West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose organised the State’s ‘Foundation Day’ programme at Raj Bhavan in Kolkata, despite objections raised by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

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Migrating on the Coromandel Express

Migrant workers from West Bengal, who survived the train accident in Balasore, share how the Coromandel Express provides them a way to livelihood in southern states like Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka when they cannot gain employment in their native State. Though the trauma from the tragedy is fresh on their…

The Times of India

Fire at Kolkata airport started in room used by airlines to store stationery: official

KOLKATA:The fire that broke out at the Kolkata airport on Wednesday night started at a small room that is used by airlines to store various stationery items, its director C Pattabhi said.

The Times of India

Mary Ann Gomes in race against time for World Cup

KOLKATA: Mary Ann Gomes has little time for celebration. The city girl's silver-medal winning finish at the Asian Women's Continental chess meet on Sunday also earned her a berth in the upcoming World Cup and she finds herself racing against time to get ready for the premier world meet which…

The Hindu

Two warships launched, keel laid for a 3rd vessel

Kolkata-based defence shipyard Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd. (GRSE) on June 13 launched two warships of different classes into the water while the keel of a third vessel was laid. The ships launched were Anjadip, the 3rd Anti-Submarine Shallow Water Craft (ASWSWC), and Sanshodhak, the 4th Survey Vessel Large…

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ODI World Cup: India to play Pakistan on October 15 in Ahmedabad as per draft schedule

NEW DELHI: India will kick off their 2023 ODI World Cup campaign against Australia in Chennai on October 8. A highly anticipated clash between India and arch-rivals will take place in Ahmedabad, precisely one week later.

The Times of India

Bengal archers shine in Asia Cup

KOLKATA: Bengal archers hogged the limelight as India ended up fifth in the medal standings with seven medals - six silver and one bronze in the Asia Cup Stage 3 that concluded in Singapore on Saturday.

The Hindu

Cancellation of dozens of trains on Howrah-Chennai line upsets travel plans

Passengers from West Bengal, who were stranded in Odisha after the accident, have taken advantage of free bus rides to Kolkata facilitated by the Odisha State government, but those who want to go to the southern States are having a harrowing time.

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