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'Mahishasura' idol resembling Mahatma Gandhi at Kolkata Durga Puja pandal sparks row

KOLKATA: Organisers at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata had to change the look of a 'Mahishasura' idol with a wig and a moustache, which bore an uncanny resemblance to Mahatma Gandhi and stoked a controversy.

The Times of India

AP PHOTOS: Artists paint, mold idols for Durga Puja festival

Spirits are soaring in India's “City of Joy” of as tens of thousands of people jostle on Kolkata's streets in celebration of “Durga Puja,” the most important festival of the Bengali community.

The Independent UK

11 feet 'Ashtadhatu' Durga idol weighing over 1,000 kg installed at Mandap in Kolkata

On the occasion of Durga Puja, 11-foot Goddess Durga's idol weighing one metric ton will be installed at the mandap of Beniatola Sarbojanin Durga Puja community in North Kolkata. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Cancer patients’ pandal hopping adds to Durga Puja’s inclusivity in Kolkata

On Saturday, when the city was soaking in the festive spirit of Mahasasthi, the sixth day of festival, about 125 people from Premashraya visited five Puja pandals in the Salt Lake area

The Hindu

Jio 5G across India by Dec 2023: Mukesh Ambani

Reliance Industries in August announced the rollout of 5G services from four metro cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata by Diwali

The Hindu

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 Hindu

Post-poll violence-themed Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata

The pandal was inaugurated by BJP State president Sukanta Majumdar and Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari

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Kolkata Durga Puja pandal enlivens with 'Tandav

The Hazra Park Durgotsab Puja Committee in Kolkata is in its 80 years. This year, the theme of the Durga Puja celebrations is 'Tandav'. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Manchester United fan event returns to Kolkata

KOLKATA: Manchester United fans will have the unique opportunity of watching a match of their favourite English Premier League club along with two United legends Wes Brown and Mikael Silvestre at the Nicco Park on October 16.

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 Times of India

Had warned Charlie Dean for leaving the crease early repeatedly, told umpires too: Deepti Sharma

KOLKATA: Since Saturday, when off-spin all-rounder Deepti Sharma ran out England's Charlie Dean in the 44th over at the non-striker's end to get a 16-run victory for India over England at Lord's to complete a 3-0 sweep, the cricketing world has been divided over whether the Indian team should have…

The Times of India

Kolkata: Empty school bus catches fire on Taratala Flyover; gutted

KOLKATA: A school bus was gutted when it caught fire on Taratala Flyover in Kolkata on Monday.

The Times of India

An inventory of Armenian properties in City of Joy

Earlier this month, the Office of the Administrator General and Official Trustee of West Bengal was appreciated by the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians

The Hindu

21 TMC MLAs in touch with me: BJP's Mithun Chakraborty

KOLKATA: BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty on Saturday claimed that 21 TMC MLAs of West Bengal are in touch with him. Addressing a press conference, the Bollywood star who joined the BJP ahead of last year's assembly elections said he stood by what he said in July -- 38 MLAs of…

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Cricket - Eden Gardens stand to be named after Jhulan

KOLKATA: A stand at the Eden Gardens will be named after iconic woman cricketer Jhulan Goswami.

The Times of India

From Chakdah to Lord's, Jhulan Goswami has had a fairytale journey

KOLKATA: Twenty years and 261 days ago, a lanky 19-year-old girl from Bengal hinterland Chakdaha had stepped into the world of cricket as a raw, rookie pacer. It won’t take Jhulan Goswami long to become a legendary fast bowler.

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ICC chairmanship not in my hands, says Sourav Ganguly

KOLKATA: BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Thursday said the ICC chairmanship is "not in my hands", playing down strong speculation that the former India captain could head to Dubai.

The Hindu

World premiere for Arunachal film at Kolkata fest

Peta Dochcho is the first feature film in the Galo language to be screened outside Arunachal Pradesh.

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Partha Chatterjee remanded to judicial custody till October 5

KOLKATA: A special CBI court on Wednesday rejected the bail prayer of former West Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee and remanded him and three others to judicial custody till October 5 in connection with its probe in the SSC recruitment scam.

The Times of India

Kolkata traffic comes to standstill

KOLKATA: Yet another rally, this time by the DYFI-SFI, the youth and students' wings of CPM, at Esplanade virtually brought Kolkata to a halt with vehicles getting stuck for about three hours near PTS and Rabnindra Sadan in the south, Rajabazar in central Kolkata and Maniktala in north. The morning…

The Times of India

Central Kolkata shopping hubs lose another business day to rally, rain

KOLKATA: Rain and rallies spoiled yet another day of business in the shopping hubs of the city, barely 10 days ahead of the year's biggest festival.

The Times of India

62 prosecuted in night-long drink-drive raids across Kolkata

KOLKATA: The Kolkata Traffic Police conducted raids at 49 points on Monday night to ensure the safety of people when the city is gearing up for Durga Puja celebrations. Total 285 bikers were booked in two phases during the raid that lasted for around seven hours. "We have come across…

The Times of India

Global tag inspires clubs to choose Kolkata's cultural, architectural heritage as theme

KOLKATA: The international recognition of intangible cultural heritage of humanity by Unesco to Kolkata's Durga Puja has inspired a few committees this year to keep their themes in line with the inscription.

The Times of India

Change in dengue symptoms keeps Kolkata doctors worried

KOLKATA: With a change in symptoms being noticed among patients, health experts feel that dengue is taking a different form this time.

The Times of India

Tallah bridge in Kolkata: 24 hours left to relay approach roads, put up signs

KOLKATA: Hundreds of workers from different agencies are working on a war-footing to meet the challenging target of making Tallah bridge traffic-ready by Thursday. Chief minister Mamata Banerjee is scheduled to inaugurate the new bridge that evening.

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