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Chandu Borde's heroics and India's unlikely victory over Australia in 1964

NEW DELHI: What's India's greatest Test victory of all time? Every cricket fan has a personal favourite. Unlikely triumphs, wrenched out at Oval 1971, Port of Spain 1976, Kolkata 2001, Brisbane 2021, and Kanpur 2024 too, for its audacity of imagination, are likely to figure in most lists.

The Times of India

Bengal open Ranji Trophy campaign with three points

KOLKATA: Bengal made a positive start winning three points by virtue of taking a first-innings lead against Uttar Pradesh in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group C opening match that ended in a draw at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Monday.

The Times of India

RG Kar Horror: Junior doctors hunger strike in Kolkata enters 8th day

The fast-unto-death agitation by the Junior doctors of Bengal demanding fulfillment of their ten-point charter of demands entered the eighth day on Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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HC-approved team for Bihar as they take on Haryana in Ranji Trophy opener

KOLKATA: Ever since Bihar was welcomed back into the domestic cricket fold by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) ahead of the 2018-19 Ranji Trophy, they have made more news for wrong reasons off the field than on it. And the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy squad announcement adds to…

The Times of India

Odisha 'better prepared' as Ranji Trophy campaign kicks off with Tripura test

KOLKATA: Finishing seventh among the eight teams in Elite Group D of Ranji Trophy last season, Odisha, under new coach Surendra Bhave, will hope that their season unfolds in a much better way as they kick start their 2024-25 campaign with an away game against Tripura in Agartala starting Friday.

The Times of India

Ranji Trophy: Riyan Parag-less Assam and Ishan Kishan-led Jharkhand eye redemption as new season beckons

KOLKATA: What is boon for a team, may turn out to be bane for another.

The Times of India

Man Charged For Rape And Murder Of Resident Doctor In Kolkata

Man charged with raping and murdering a doctor in Kolkata, sparking nationwide protests against gender violence in India.

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Odisha Women eye redemption against Ho Chi Minh

KOLKATA: Odisha FC Women will take the field at Thong Nhat Stadium in Vietnam on Wednesday, with horrors of their previous encounter at the same venue still vivid in their memory. Their 17-0 demolition at the hands of reigning AFC women's club champions Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies was testimony to…

The Times of India

Indian police charge man over doctor’s rape and murder in Kolkata hospital

Sanjay Roy charged with crime that prompted nationwide anger and protests over violence against women

The Guardian - UK

Durga Puja festival: where it originated and how it’s celebrated

Every October, Kolkata, the “city of joy” and capital of West Bengal in India, lights up to celebrate Durga Puja. The festival is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga – daughter, mother, warrior and defeater of demons.

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Kolkata Horror: AIIMS Delhi medics to hold candle march on Oct 9

The resident doctors at Delhi AIIMS will hold a candle march on October 9 for their demand for justice for the victim. Read further on Dynamite News:

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New women’s hockey team captain Salima Tete happy with progress under coach Harendra Singh

KOLKATA: Even as the Indian men’s hockey team grabbed their second consecutive Olympic bronze medal in Paris, the women’s team has been trying to get accustomed to a whole different system under new head coach Harendra Singh after failing to make it to the Games.

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Three-star Mohun Bagan too powerful for newbies Mohammedan SC

KOLKATA: Jose Molina insisted on Friday that his Mohun Bagan SG project is new and would take time to take shape. If the team's abject 0-3 surrender at Bengaluru FC last week raised a crisis call, their response to it was almost immaculate, now brushing aside Mohammedan Sporting 3-0 at…

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One win will help East Bengal get back the rhythm in ISL: Interim coach Bino George

KOLKATA: Interim coach Bino George believes East Bengal FC are one win away from getting their ‘rhythm’ back as he begins the post Carles Cuadrat era with an away match against Jamshedpur FC on Saturday.

The Times of India

Diamond Harbour FC gain promotion to I-League 2

KOLKATA: Diamond Harbour FC (DHFC) have sealed their promotion to the second division of I-League, defeating Keinou Library and Sports Association 2-0 at the Naihati stadium on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Anushtup Majumder named Bengal Ranji skipper

KOLKATA: Seasoned campaigner Anushtup Majumder was named the skipper of the Bengal Ranji Trophy side for the upcoming season after a Cricket Association of Bengal's selection committee meeting here. Majumder replaced Manoj Tiwary, who retired at the end of last domestic season.

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Sacred Filth Offers India's Sex Workers Brief Respect

Every year in India's megacity Kolkata, the world's oldest trade gets fleeting respect from an ancient custom -- when soil outside brothels is considered sacred and collected for Hindu rituals.

The Times of India

ISL: 10-man NEUFC held at home by Kerala Blasters

KOLKATA: Looking to make a comeback to winning ways in front of their home fans, a 10-man NorthEast United FC paid the price for profligacy and were left to eke out a 1-1 draw against Kerala Blasters in an Indian Super League (ISL) match in Guwahati on Sunday.

The Times of India

Borja hat-trick sinks East Bengal in ISL

KOLKATA: It was not a homecoming East Bengal fans were awaiting. After suffering two away defeats, the red-and-gold brigade completed a hat-trick of defeats in this ISL as they went down 2-3 to FC Goa in their first home match at the Salt Lake Stadium here on Friday. This time…

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Sombre mood after a Kolkata rape and murder dampens Durga Puja celebrations

Losses mount for businesses as residents are in no mood to celebrate after the brutal rape and murder of a doctor.

The Independent UK

Teenage girl dies after collapsing halfway through flight from Iraq to China

Flight was redirected for emergency landing in Kolkata, India, but the girl was declared dead upon arrival at hospital

The Times of India

Kolkata’s iconic 150-year-old tram service faces discontinuation; heritage stretch from Maidan to Esplanade will continue

Kolkata, the last Indian city to operate trams, is set to bid farewell to its 150-year-old tram service as the West Bengal government has decided to discontinue most of its routes. Transport Minister Snehasis Chakraborty announced the decision, citing increasing traffic congestion in the city as a primary reason. However,…

The Times of India

On this day, 47 years ago! When Pele brought 'Mecca of Indian football' to a standstill

NEW DELHI: The footballing legend Pele, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, brought the football-crazy city of Kolkata, often called the 'Mecca of Indian football' to a standstill on September 24, 1977, exactly 47 years ago on this day.

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