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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP and CPM of spreading canards

KOLKATA: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said that BJP and CPM are spreading canards. She accused the BJP of buying media, while speaking at the Trinamool Chattra Parishad programme .

The Times of India

TTD to chip in for Sri Ramakrishna Mission’s institute in Kolkata

Centre for Human Excellence and Social Sciences aims to provide personality development courses to youth

The Hindu

Saurav Ghosal hopes to see squash and himself at the Olympics

KOLKATA: Saurav Ghosal has many firsts to his name, but becoming the first Indian to win a Commonwealth Games (CWG) singles medal in squash provided him the most satisfaction.

The Times of India

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Durand Cup: Bengaluru FC say one of their players was racially abused

KOLKATA: Bengaluru FC have alleged that one of their players was racially abused during the team's game against Indian Air Force in the Durand Cup football tournament here.

The Times of India

Durand Cup: Bengaluru FC humble Indian Air Force 4-0

KOLKATA: Indian Super League (ISL) giants Bengaluru FC registered their second consecutive win in the Durand Cup as they blanked Indian Air Force 4-0 at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan (KBK) here on Tuesday.

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Durand Cup: East Bengal start with a goalless draw against Indian Navy

KOLKATA: A new-look but profligate East Bengal played out a goalless draw against Indian Navy in a Group B Durand Cup clash at the Saltlake Stadium on Monday.

The Times of India

Bhaichung Bhutia wants voting rights for players in future AIFF constitution

KOLKATA: The legendary Bhaichung Bhutia on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court decision to remove the Committee of Administrators as it was done to "salvage" the U-17 Women's World Cup and ensure revocation of the FIFA ban on India.

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IndiGo plane lands safely at Kolkata airport after 'false' smoke warning in aircraft

NEW DELHI: An IndiGo flight sought priority landing in Kolkata on Sunday after the pilots got a cargo smoke warning.

The Times of India

A professor in India lost her job over a bikini photo on Instagram. What does this say about misogyny?

News recently broke that last year, an assistant professor in Kolkata — one of the more liberal cities in India — was allegedly forced to resign after posting a photo in a bathing suit on her social media.

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Indian football loses Olympian son in Samar Banerjee

KOLKATA: India lost another Olympian son as Samar Banerjee passed away at a city hospital in the early hours of Saturday after a prolonged age-related illness. He was 92. Better known as ‘Badru’ Banerjee in Indian football, the striker was best remembered for leading the country to a historic fourth-place…

The Times of India

What's the point of living now, to see FIFA's ban? says Balaram after 'Badru's' death

KOLKATA: At his small flat in Uttarpara overlooking the Hooghly river, legendary India forward Tulsidas Balaram on Saturday woke up to the "devastating" news of the death of his one-time illustrious teammate, Samar 'Badru' Banerjee.

The Times of India

India's star Olympic football captain Samar 'Badru' Banerjee dies

KOLKATA: Former India football team captain Samar 'Badru' Banerjee, who led the country to a historic fourth-place finish in the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, died here in the early hours of Saturday after a prolonged illness.

The Times of India

Durand Cup: FC Goa bounce back with a 1-0 win over Indian Air Force

KOLKATA: Defending Champions FC Goa bounced back from their opening day loss as they eked out a 1-0 win over Indian Air Force at the Durand Cup here on Friday.

The Times of India

China Pal, the idol-maker who became an idol

China Pal, 45, is today a respected member of Kolkata’s idol-making fraternity that is based in the riverside settlement of Kumartuli.

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Eco-friendly Ganeshas reinforce the green message

Clay idols are all decked up and ready to go to the pandals

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I am confident of competing with world’s best weightlifters: Achinta Sheuli

KOLKATA: Achinta Sheuli is, quite understandably, tired. The Commonwealth Games gold medalwinning weightlifter has been attending endless felicitations since he arrived home from Birmingham. Despite the busy schedule, the 20-year-old took time out to chat with TOI, share his experiences and expectations from the future.

The Times of India

Mumbai City beat Indian Navy 4-1 in Durand Cup

KOLKATA: Former Indian Super League champions Mumbai City FC (MCFC) overcame early hiccups to beat Indian Navy 4-1 in their opening Durand Cup match at the Saltlake Stadium on Thursday.

The Times of India

West Bengal SSC scam case: Custody of Partha Chatterjee, Arpita Mukherjee extended till August 31

KOLKATA: A special court on Thursday extended the judicial remand of former West Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee and his alleged close aide Arpita Mukherjee — both arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the School Service Commission (SSC) scam — by 14 more days.

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Raju Srivastava's condition deteriorates; Top Neurologist Padma Srivastava called from Kolkata - Exclusive

There is sad news coming from AIIMS Hospital in Delhi. Raju Srivastava's condition has deteriorated. The stand-up comedian has been in a very delicate and critical condition since last night. Raju's blood pressure had dropped drastically yesterday evening; it has currently been stabilized but the overall condition has gone further…

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Durand Cup: Chhetri, Roy Krishna on target as 10-man BFC down Jamshedpur 2-1

KOLKATA: Sunil Chhetri and Roy Krishna scored a goal each as 10-man Bengaluru FC overcame some anxious second-half moments to down Jamshedpur FC 2-1 in the Durand Cup on Wednesday.

The Hindu

ED officials visit Kolkata jail to quiz arrested ex-Bengal minister

“We had quizzed Arpita yesterday.”

The Hindu

Trial run for cargo movement from Kolkata to northeast via Bangladesh port successful

Cargo movement from Kolkata port to the northeastern states through the India-Bangladesh Protocol route will not only reduce transit cost and time but also help in boosting the economy

The Times of India

AFC Cup: ATKMB keeping fingers crossed

KOLKATA: With Indian football reeling under a Fifa ban, ATK Mohun Bagan have suddenly found themselves as a victim of circumstances. Juan Ferrando's side is preparing for the season-opening Durand Cup where they will start their campaign against I-League outfit Rajasthan United FC on Saturday. But it's their bigger ambition…

The Times of India

Durand Cup: Super sub Faslu Rahman stars as Mohammedan beat FC Goa 3-1

KOLKATA: Kolkata giants Mohammedan SC kicked off their Durand Cup campaign with a stunning 3-1 come-from-behind win over defending champions FC Goa on Tuesday.

The Times of India

FIFA ban fails to dampen spirit of Durand Cup as 131st edition begins with pomp and fanfare

KOLKATA: The dark clouds hovering over Indian football failed to dampen the spirit of the Durand Cup, as the 131st edition of Asia's oldest tournament of the sport kicked off with much pomp and fanfare at the Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan on Tuesday.

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