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Kolkata: In a shocking case of jealousy or sheer inferiority complex, a man in West Bengal on Monday chopped off his wife’s hand from the wrist to prevent her from joining a state government nursing job. The husband in question is Sher Mohammod, a resident of Ketugram in East Burdwan district and the victim is […]
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Kolkata: Well-known Bollywood singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, died in Kolkata on Tuesday night, officials said. He was 53. KK was feeling unwell after reaching his hotel, following a performance at a concert in the evening where he sang for almost an hour, officials said. He was taken to a private hospital in […]
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Hyderabad: Hyderabad women’s basketball team, representing Telangana, defeated Kolkata 21-18 in the final to clinch the inaugural edition of the BFI’s Indian National Basketball League 3×3 National Basketball Championship held at the Sree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium, Bengaluru on Sunday. In the summit clash, Pushpa scored eight points while Priyanka and Anbarasi scored five and six […]
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Kolkata: Another model was found hanging from the ceiling of her room in her family residence in Kolkata’s Patuli area on Friday, the second such incident in three days, police said. Her mother claimed that the deceased, identified as Manjusha Niyogi, was suffering from acute depression after the death of her friend and colleague in […]
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Kolkata: Popular actress of Bengali television serials, Pallabi Dey, was found dead on Sunday under mysterious circumstances at her rented accommodation in South Kolkata where she used to stay with her friend Shagnik Chakraborty. Her hanging body was first discovered by Chakraborty, who informed the police. He told the police that on Sunday morning, he […]
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Kolkata: Senior Congress leader and former Union Finance Minister, P. Chidambaram, who is a leading lawyer too, on Wednesday faced the ire of a group of Congress-affiliated lawyers within the Calcutta High Court premises, as he appeared to argue a case on behalf of the state’s Trinamool Congress government against his party. He came to […]
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Kolkata: The construction of India’s first underwater tunnel in Kolkata under the Hooghly river for establishing metro connectivity between Howrah and Kolkata is underway and will be made fully functional by 2023. Of the 16.6-km-long east-west stretch, 520 metres will be under the river bed. The tunnel corridor is built 33 meters below the riverbed […]
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By Sruthi Kuruganti Hyderabad: A 22-year-old man, who was reportedly mentally unstable and taking shelter at a home run by the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata for almost a year, has now been reunited with his family in Anantapur here, thanks to the efforts of Ham radio operators. Devaraj Achari, who was neither in a […]
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Kolkata: The Vijay Singh-trained Mogul holds a clear edge over rest of the contenders to win the King’s Academy Handicap 1100 metres, a handicap for horses Class-II, rated 61-86, rated 41-66 eligible, the feature event of the races to be held here on Wednesday. No false rail. The first race starts at 2.45 pm. SELECTIONS: […]
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Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee spoke to Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar and expressed support after the arrest of Maharashtra Minister Nawab Malik in connection with underworld don Dawood Ibrahim money laundering case. Earlier in the day, the Enforcement Directorate arrested NCP leader Malik in connection with a money-laundering probe linked […]
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Hyderabad: Most are familiar with the song ‘Kacha Badam’ and its singer/composer, Bhuvan Badyakar who became an overnight success after his song went viral on Instagram. West Bengal’s peanut vendor is suddenly the state’s biggest celebrity. He was recently invited to perform his catchy composition in a 5-star restaurant in Kolkata. We can see the […]
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Kolkata: India batter Suryakumar Yadav expressed happiness after his brilliant knock help his side to defeat West Indies on Sunday. Suryakumar’s 65-run knock was backed up by a spirited bowling performance as India defeated West Indies by runs in the third and final T20I here at the Eden Gardens on Sunday. Harshal Patel returned with […]
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Pune: Renowned industrialist Rahul Bajaj – the doyen of the Bajaj Group – passed away in Pune following a prolonged illness. He was 83. Born in Kolkata in 1938, he was ailing from cancer for a long time and the end came around 2.30 p.m. on saturday. Bajaj had taken charge of the Bajaj Group […]
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Hyderabad: Bollywood actor Sayani Gupta, popular for her roles in series such as ‘Inside Edge’ and ‘Four More Shots Please!’, is all set to appear in a youth drama titled ‘#Homecoming’ based out of her hometown – Kolkata. Sayani shot for her first major feature film in her hometown and she is thrilled to be […]
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Kolkata: The Vijay Singh-trained Leonardo, who has well prepared, is expected to score in the Indian Produce Stakes 1,200 metres, terms for horses 3 years old only, the feature event of the races to be held here on Saturday. No false rails. The first race starts at 12.00 noon. SELECTIONS: 1. Rewrite The Stars 1, Devushka […]
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Mumbai: Stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui, who was last month denied a nod to hold a show in Bengaluru amid protests by some right-wing outfits, is set to perform in Kolkata in January. The comedian took to Twitter on Saturday evening and shared a link to book tickets for his two-hour comedy act “Dhandho”, to be […]
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Hyderabad: Mohammedan Sporting Club (MSC) of Kolkata was one of the iconic football clubs of the country and over the years there has been a steady decline in their performances. In a major bid to change the fortunes of the club in a big way, the club has started a scheme to develop young talent. […]
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Kolkata: The Vijay Singh-trained Jake, an impressive winner in his previous outing, is likely win the Bookmakers’s Association Calcutta 2000 Guineas (Grade-III) 1600 metres, terms for horses 3 years old only, the chief event of the races to be held here on Saturday. No false rails. First race starts at 1.30 pm. SELECTIONS: Lady Laurane […]
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Hyderabad: Dr P Raghu Ram, Director, KIMS-Ushalakshmi Centre for Breast Diseases, inaugurated the ninth edition of the annual Congress of Association of Breast Surgeons of India (ABSICON 2021). Being held at Kolkata, the event was attended physically by 250 delegates, whereas 800 participants joined the meet virtually. Delivering his address, Dr Raghu Ram hoped that […]
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Kolkata: The S. K. Sunderji-trained Kamilah, who is in fine form, is poised to complete a hat-trick in the Arion Horse Company Calcutta 1000 Guineas (Grade-III) 1600 metres, Terms for Fillies 3-years-old only, the feature event of the races to be held here on Saturday. No false rails. The first race starts at 1.00 p.m. […]
