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Congress observes silent protest in Kolkata over Rahul Gandhi’s Lok Sabha disqualification

Kolkata Congress chief Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury held a silent protest to express solidarity with Rahul Gandhi, who was disqualified from the Lok Sabha. He and his colleagues wore black bands and gathered at the Mahatma Gandhi statue. The Gujarat High Court had dismissed Gandhi's plea seeking a stay on his…

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U.S. ready to help in Manipur if asked, says Eric Garcetti

The violence and killings in Manipur are a matter of “human concern” and the U.S. is “ready to assist” India in dealing with the situation “if asked”, U.S. Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti said.

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Argentine World Cup winner Emiliano Martinez gets a grand reception in Kolkata

Kolkata’s passionate football fans welcomed Emiliano Martinez, the FIFA World Cup winning goalkeeper of Argentina, who came calling at Mohun Bagan, the oldest football club of the continent.

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Cancellation of screening at festival leads to overnight recognition of Bengali film on same-sex marriage

“Gay India Matrimony is a humorous documentary in which three queer people, including the director, set out in search of marriage partners.”

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Chepauk loses out as ODI World Cup semifinal goes to Eden Gardens

Chennai’s M.A. Chidambaram Stadium lost out on one of the marquee clashes, with Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens emerging as the big winner. The provisional fixtures had listed Chennai as a semifinal host in the middle of November along with Mumbai.

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Cities sidelined, the Pakistan dilemma: How BCCI’s playing politics in the World Cup schedule

The final schedule of the 2023 World Cup cricket tournament is out, and this writer has already heard voices of dissent from major cricket centres that have either been ignored or given a raw deal by the Jay Shah-controlled BCCI.

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Wankhede Stadium, Eden Gardens likely to host World Cup semifinals

Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium and the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, both iconic venues, have emerged as the frontrunners to host the two semifinals of the 2023 World Cup.

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West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose participates in International Yoga Day celebrations in Kolkata

Chief Ministers from various states have also participated in Yoga Day celebrations all over India

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West Bengal Governor commemorates ‘State Foundation Day’ despite Chief Minister’s reservations

West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose organised the State’s ‘Foundation Day’ programme at Raj Bhavan in Kolkata, despite objections raised by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

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Migrating on the Coromandel Express

Migrant workers from West Bengal, who survived the train accident in Balasore, share how the Coromandel Express provides them a way to livelihood in southern states like Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka when they cannot gain employment in their native State. Though the trauma from the tragedy is fresh on their…

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Two warships launched, keel laid for a 3rd vessel

Kolkata-based defence shipyard Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd. (GRSE) on June 13 launched two warships of different classes into the water while the keel of a third vessel was laid. The ships launched were Anjadip, the 3rd Anti-Submarine Shallow Water Craft (ASWSWC), and Sanshodhak, the 4th Survey Vessel Large…

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Cancellation of dozens of trains on Howrah-Chennai line upsets travel plans

Passengers from West Bengal, who were stranded in Odisha after the accident, have taken advantage of free bus rides to Kolkata facilitated by the Odisha State government, but those who want to go to the southern States are having a harrowing time.

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U.S. Consul General seeks govt. help to locate remains of American soldiers killed in Assam in World War II

The U.S. Consul General in Kolkata has sought help from the Assam Government to locate the remains of American soldiers who were killed in the North Eastern State in World War II

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Kumbh Mela at Tribeni: inventing tradition in West Bengal

Kumbh Mela at Tribeni: inventing tradition in West Bengal; The transformation of a local custom of a ritualistic bath into a Kumbh Mela is part of an ongoing political project

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Volleyball team from Karnataka stranded in Kolkata to fly back

A batch of 31 sub-junior volley ball players from Karnataka who were stranded in Kolkata following the triple train crash in Balasore in Odisha, will fly to Bengaluru on Sunday.

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Bengali food, culture, and conversations flow at Chennai’s Mackay’s Garden

Alongside Greams Road, the crooked lanes of Mackay’s Garden throb with a reluctant stupor akin to that of Kolkata. We take a walk down its alleys

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Extending support to Kejriwal, Mamata urges Opposition to vote against Delhi ordinance in Rajya Sabha

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal met his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata on May 23 as part of a nationwide tour to garner support for his fight against the Centre’s ordinance

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West Bengal: Even after SC lifted ban on 'The Kerala Story', Kolkata halls still not showing it

The hall owners find it 'difficult' to accommodate 'The Kerala Story' as a new line-up of movies has already been booked for the coming days. Read further on Dynamite News:

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IPL 2023: "Felt confident batting with Badoni," says LSG's Pooran after win over KKR

Following his side's one-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) wicketkeeper-batter Nicholas Pooran said that he wanted to take the game as deep as possible and felt confident during his partnership with youngster Ayush Badoni. Read further on Dynamite…

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IPL 2023: LSG beat KKR by one run to enter IPL play-offs

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IPL 2023: KKR vs LSG | Listless Kolkata hoping against hope, Lucknow eyes play-off berth

Set to be clad in local giants Mohun Bagan’s iconic green and maroon jersey, Lucknow Super Giants would find themselves at home as they look to seal their playoff berth knocking out a hapless Kolkata Knight Riders in the final IPL game, in Kolkata on May 20.

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Models of Prithvi, 5 other missiles on display in Kolkata’s Science City

Life-size replicas of Brahmos, Prithvi and four other missiles are on display at the Missile Park in Science City in kolkata

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IPL 2023 | Jos Buttler fined 10% of his match fee

Rajasthan Royals opener Jos Buttler has been fined 10% of his match fee for a Code of Conduct breach in the game against Kolkata Knight Riders.

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Disquiet at Santiniketan: protests at Visva-Bharati over eviction notice to Amartya Sen

Disquiet at Santiniketan: protests at Visva-Bharati over eviction notice to Amartya Sen. The controversy surrounding the Nobel laureate's ancestral home is part of a larger ideological battle to claim Bengali culture and politics

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IPL 2023: KKR vs RR | Jaiswal slams fastest fifty in IPL history as Rajasthan demolishes Kolkata

Indian Premier League 2023 Kolkata Knight riders vs Rajasthan Royals in Kolkata: Jaiswal slams fastest fifty to crush Kolkata Knight Riders in just 13.1 overs

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