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Dominique Lapierre, French author and journalist, dies at 91

French writer Dominique Lapierre has died at age 91

The Independent UK

BJP to hold protest programme in West Bengal's Contai weeks after Abhishek Banerjee's rally

KOLKATA: A fortnight after Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee held a rally--nearly 200 meters away from leader of the opposition Suvendu Adhikari's residence, the BJP will hold a public meeting to protest against "corruption and lawlessness" in the state. The rally, organised by the district BJP on December 21, has…

The Times of India

Viswanathan Anand focuses on producing the next champion

KOLKATA: An idea floated quite casually has led to the foundation of an academy that is showing promise of making India the world’s next chess superpower. Sandeep Singhal, co-founder of WestBridge Capital Advisors, a venture capital firm based out of Bengaluru, asked Viswanathan Anand whether they can do something together…

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ATK Mohun Bagan dent BFC's hopes

BENGALURU: Former champions Bengaluru FC's hopes to rescue the season with a second straight win were dealt a serious blow by ATK Mohun Bagan as Australian striker Dimitrios Petratos 66th-minute strike propelled the Kolkata club to a 1-0 win at the Sree Kanteerava stadium here on Saturday.

The Times of India

Mamata Banerjee likely to officially announce 2 new districts on Tuesday

KOLKATA: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee is expected to officially announce Sundarbans and Basirhat as two new districts of the state during an administrative meeting scheduled on November 29, a senior official said on Monday.

The Times of India

I-League: Mohammedan Sporting beat TRAU as Sreenidi upset champions Gokulam

Kolkata club Mohammedan Sporting got the better of TRAU FC by a solitary 40-minute strike at Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Sunday for their second straight win of the ongoing I-League. For the Imphal-based side it was their consecutive loss of the league.

The Times of India

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee meets Suvendu Adhikari over tea at her assembly chamber

KOLKATA: In a first since last year's state elections, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday held a "courtesy meeting" with leader of the opposition Suvendu Adhikari at her chamber in the state assembly, raising eyebrows in political circles.

The Times of India

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Harsh Dubey, Nachiket Bhute join Vidarbha Under-25 squad in Rajkot

NAGPUR: As soon as Vidarbha ended their Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign in Kolkata on Wednesday, two youngsters — Harsh Dubey and Nachiket Bhute — in the senior squad were asked to fly to Rajkot and join the under-25 outfit, who are playing BCCI State-A one-day tournament.

The Times of India

Mohammedan Sporting find home comfort in win over Neroca FC

KOLKATA: Home is where Mohammedan Sporting's heart appears to be.

The Times of India

'Footsteps Of Buddha': 24 High-Ranking Monks From Bhutan On Trip To India

A delegation of 24 high-ranking Bhutanese monks arrived in Kolkata Tuesday on a tour of various Buddhist holy sites in India. Read on for details:

Dynamite News

Assam run all over Vidarbha

NAGPUR: Another day in Vijay Hazare Trophy saw yet another off day for Vidarbha side on the field on Monday. They faced their fourth defeat in 6 matches they have played so far. They went down to Assam by 7 wickets in Kolkata.

The Times of India

Bengal thrash Services by 47 runs in Vijay Hazare Trophy

KOLKATA: A dominating show by their batters saw Bengal thrash Services by 47 runs in a run-feast and finish their Vijay Hazare Trophy league stage engagement on a winning note at the Mecon Stadium in Ranchi on Monday.

The Times of India

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

Bengali actor Aindrila Sharma passes away at 24; had suffered multiple cardiac arrests

In tragic news, Bengali actor Aindrila Sharma breathed her last on Sunday at a hospital in Kolkata. She was undergoing treatment after suffering multiple cardiac arrests earlier this week.

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FIFA World Cup: Jerseys, flags sell like hot cakes at Kolkata market

KOLKATA: Hundreds of football fans jostle as they rummage through piles of jerseys, looking for the shirt number of their favourite players -- Welcome to Kolkata's Maidan Market, which almost resembles the streets of Qatar, where the FIFA World Cup kicks-off on Sunday.

The Times of India

ISL: Pedro leads charge as Odisha FC stun East Bengal with second-half comeback

KOLKATA: Odisha FC made a stunning second half comeback as they beat East Bengal 4-2 in their Indian Super League (ISL) match here on Friday.

The Times of India

Sourav Ganguly roots for sports as part of children's education

KOLKATA: Former president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Sourav Ganguly, on Friday called for making sports an integral part of school education in the country as it can improve their life skills.

The Times of India

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Bengal back to winning ways

KOLKATA: Anustup Majumdar hit an unbeaten century after the bowlers struck to their task as Bengal returned to winning ways recording a comfortable eight-wicket win over Pondicherry in a Group ‘E’ Vijay Hazare Trophy match at the Mecon Stadium in Ranchi on Thursday.

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IPL 2023 Retention: Kolkata Knight Riders left with small purse, big holes

KOLKATA: Kolkata Knight Riders seem to be in a mood for complete overhaul of their overseas contingent as they released six of them out of the 15 in all ahead of the IPL mini-auction scheduled to take place in Kochi on December 23.

The Times of India

Vidarbha make light work of Sikkim

NAGPUR: Debutant Nachiket Bhute (3-29) and Aditya Sarwate (3-18), and Jitesh Sharma attacking 29-ball 48 helped Vidarbha record a seven-wicket win over Sikkim in a Group B match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy in Kolkata on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Death bowling returns to haunt Bengal in Vijay Hazare Trophy

KOLKATA: Death bowling continued to haunt Bengal as they faltered in the last two overs to go down to Maharashtra by three wickets in a Group E Vijay Hazare Trophy (50-over) match at the JSCA cricket stadium in Ranchi on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Shivam Mavi, Aaron Finch released by KKR ahead of IPL mini-auction

KOLKATA: Kolkata Knight Riders released Australia opener Aaron Finch and Indian pacer Shivam Mavi on November 15, ahead of the IPL mini-auction scheduled to take place on December 23.

AAP

Cummins' IPL call shows workload demands

Pat Cummins will skip next year's $1.3 million IPL payday, prioritising an international schedule that includes up to 106 days of cricket for Australia.

The Times of India

MCG Diary: Dil Hai Ke Maanta Nahi

Dressed in national colours with flags fluttering from their cars, boisterous Pakistan fans arrived in the city in large numbers in the past 24 hours. But the Indian fans were not entirely absent. It's true many cancelled their flights and hotel reservations. But some -- ranging from Kota to Kolkata…

The Times of India

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Ishant, Dhawan star in Delhi's win over Vidarbha

KOLKATA: Veterans Ishan Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan contributed to Delhi's five-wicket win over Vidarbha in their opening Vijay Hazare Trophy match here on Saturday.

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