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From the coolest cocktail bars to the chicest place to lay your head, Katrina Mirpuri uncovers the best of West Bengal’s largest city

Evening Standard

Why Are Naga Sadhus Called Shiva’s Warriors?

To most people, Naga Sadhus seem mysterious. Their ash-covered bodies, long matted hair, tridents, and fierce appearance often make them look frightening or supernatural. But behind that image is a much deeper truth. Naga Sadhus are not only ascetics. They are also seen as warriors of faith, deeply devoted to…

Times Life

Middle East travel alert: Qatar Airways suspends services to 12 major destinations in Asia and Europe, Kolkata flights resumed

The regional tensions in the Gulf show no signs of winding down as the Iran-US-Israel conflict continues to persist. Along with affecting global trade and lives, the geopolitical situation has affected one of the most vital sectors in the Middle East, the airways.

The Times of India

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When Pets Predict Human Health Problems: Real Cases

Humans and pets share a unique bond that goes beyond companionship. Often, pets notice changes in our bodies and behaviors before we do. From dogs sensing low blood sugar to cats alerting owners about seizures, the intuition and sensitivity of animals can be life-saving. This article explores real cases where…

Times Pets

Why Govt Suddenly Stopped LPG Refills for PNG Homes

For many Indian families, a cooking gas cylinder is part of daily life. You book a refill, the delivery arrives, and the kitchen keeps running smoothly. But now, a new rule has quietly changed that routine. The government has announced that households with Piped Natural Gas connections can no longer…

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How to watch 'Red Light to Limelight' for free from anywhere

A Storyville documentary that follows women in Kolkata’s Kalighat red-light district as they reclaim their voices through filmmaking.

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New Zealand hammer South Africa to sail through to T20 World Cup final

New Zealand thrashed South Africa by nine wickets in their T20 World Cup semi-final on Wednesday to book their place in Sunday’s final. New Zealand won the toss and elected to field first at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. South Africa lost early wickets and could only reach 169-8 thanks to…

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Susan Choi and Katie Kitamura among authors longlisted for Women’s prize for fiction

Sixteen novels are in contention for the £30,000 award, now in its 31st year, with settings ranging from climate-ravaged islands to a near-future Kolkata

The Guardian - UK

Redlight to Limelight review – the powerful tale of 500 sex workers who formed a film collective

This documentary can’t help but be moving as it follows the Cam On group in Kolkata, who are creating a drama based on their experiences – even if it could do with more depth

The Guardian - UK

When are the T20 World Cup semi-finals?

The T20 World Cup has reached the semi-final stage, with England still in the running to win the tournament for the third time. The first semi-final will take place on Wednesday afternoon, starting at 1:30pm GMT, with South Africa facing New Zealand in Kolkata, India. South Africa have won all…

The Independent UK

TV tonight: an extraordinary film about sex workers in Kolkata

A group of women started a film collective to tell their own stories on YouTube. Plus: inside the secrets of Stonehenge’s New Stone. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

5 Sacred Reasons Lakshmi Is Worshipped on Fridays

“नमस्तेस्तु महामाये श्रीपीठे सुरपूजिते । शङ्खचक्रगदाहस्ते महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तुते ॥” There is something different about a Friday evening in many Indian homes. The air feels calmer. The house is cleaned a little more carefully. A small lamp flickers in front of Goddess Lakshmi. Fresh flowers are placed. The week slows down.…

Times Life

Mighty Samson powers India into World Cup semis

India found a national sporting hero in Kolkata as Sanju Samson conjured up a special knock to guide the co-hosts to the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup.

AAP

Earthquake Tremors Jolt Kolkata, No Damage Reported

Kolkata witnessed moments of panic on Friday afternoon after strong earthquake tremors were felt across the city and its surrounding areas. The quake, measuring 5.4 on the Richter Scale, struck south-west of the BMD Seismic Centre in Agargaon, Dhaka, Bangladesh, officials confirmed to news agency ANI.

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Son Says “Not My Mother” After 25 Years Because She Chose Christianity

After more than two decades of separation, what should have been a joyful reunion turned into heartbreak and controversy. Sushila Murmu, a woman from Jharkhand, was recently traced by volunteers after being missing for over 25 years. But when her long-lost son learned she was now a Christian, he refused…

Newslaundry

From Pune to Kolkata: Political cartoonists say online reach is being cut

Political cartoonists across India are increasingly finding their work restricted on social media following legal requests from law enforcement — often without any clarity on the law invoked.

Times Life

5 Temples Where Strange Things Happen After Sunset

“यत्र योगेश्वरः कृष्णो यत्र पार्थो धनुर्धरः।” Where the divine resides, the ordinary laws of the world often feel suspended. India’s temples are not just structures of stone and sculpture. They are living ecosystems of faith, ritual discipline, theology, and centuries of memory. Most temples follow a clear rhythm. They open…

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England complete Italian job to progress after a scare

England are into the Super Eight stage of the Twenty20 World Cup after a nervy 24-run victory over minnows Italy in Kolkata.

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The Independent UK

Captain Harry Brook hopes England momentum builds after seeing off Scotland

Brook’s team improved their T20 World Cup qualification prospects in Kolkata at the expense of their neighbours.

Evening Standard

T20 World Cup: Tom Banton fires nervy England to crucial win over Scotland

Somerset star anchors successful run chase in Kolkata as England bounce back from West Indies defeat

The Independent UK

Tom Banton blitz saves England in nervy T20 World Cup win over Scotland

Banton racked up 63 not out to help England to a five-wicket win over neighbours Scotland in Kolkata

The Guardian - UK

History hangs heavy over Calcutta Cup but England’s young side can turn tartan tide

Scotland have lost only two of the last eight clashes with England but Borthwick’s squad are unscarred by failure

The Guardian - UK

Salt calls on England to play with ‘chests out’ in crunch T20 World Cup clash with Scotland

The England opening batter Phil Salt has called on his teammates ‘to play with personality’ in the crunch T20 World Cup match against Scotland on Saturday

The Independent UK

Phil Salt urges England to strut their stuff against Scotland in Kolkata

England find themselves backed into a corner after Wednesday’s 30-run defeat to the West Indies in Mumbai.

Times Life

6 Shakti Peethas That Are Older Than Most Hindu Temples

Long before temple architecture became grand, regulated, and sculpted into stone, Hindu spirituality was lived through forests, hills, rivers, caves, fire, and memory. The Shakti Peethas belong to that earliest layer of belief. These are not just temples but power points where the Divine Feminine was experienced directly, often without…

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