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Kolkata’s transgender community upset it did not get Puja grant

Transgender community in Kolkata upset as their Durga Puja not granted govt. funds for 2nd consecutive year. Ardhanarishwar Durga Puja held for 6 years. Police cautioned against protest. Govt. started giving ₹10,000/committee in 2018, increased to ₹70,000 this year. Community seeks development & empowerment, not confrontation.

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Bangladesh and Netherlands seek World Cup revival as tournament arrives at Eden Gardens

NEW DELHI: In a bid to revive their fortunes and keep their slim semifinal hopes alive, Bangladesh and the Netherlands will face each other on Saturday as the World Cup arrives at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

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Shakib Al Hasan rejoins Bangladesh squad after travelling Dhaka to fix 'technical issues' with personal mentor

KOLKATA: Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan, who flew back to Dhaka to sort out some "technical issue" with his childhood coach and mentor Nazmul Abedeen Faheem, rejoined the squad here on Thursday.

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ED raids several places including TMC Minister Jyotipriyo Mallick's house

ED raids West Bengal Minister's residence in Kolkata in connection with multi-crore ration scam. Search ops at 8 other flats, incl. former PA's. Minister not present, phone taken away. ED has already arrested one person linked to ruling Trinamool Congress & Mallick.

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Stalls selling books on politics, secularism a big draw at Bengal puja pandals

Amidst Durga Puja celebrations, stalls selling Marxist/Progressive lit. saw 20% sales increase. Titles like Noorani's 'RSS & BJP', Bhattacharjee's 'Nazi Germanyir Janm O Mritu' & Ghatge's 'Modinama' popular. CPI(M) leaders visit stalls to connect to people & discuss welfare issues. Youth buying books on politics ahead of 2024 LS polls.

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Bengal win to keep qualification hopes alive in Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy

KOLKATA: Bengal ended their group stage campaign of the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 meet with a narrow five-run victory against Jharkhand in Chandigarh on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy: Out-of-contention Bihar script first victory; Assam win a thriller as Odisha lose

KOLKATA: After five consecutive defeats, Bihar were finally able to break their losing streak in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy when they beat Sikkim by 70 runs in a Group B game at BKC in Mumbai on Wednesday.

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Indian Panorama selects three Bengali films but rejects three others linked to Ray- Sen-Ghatak

KOLKATA: The Information Broadcasting ministry’s list of selected films for the Indian Panorama, the flagship component of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), has some interesting inclusions and exclusions from Bengal. Two tribute films to Mrinal Sen and Ritwik Ghatak and a film based on a story by Satyajit…

The Times of India

Vijayadashami: 'Sindoor Khela' celebrated with immense joy and gaiety in Delhi and Kolkata

The women believe taking part in 'Sindoor Khela' will bring them good luck and a long life for their husbands. Read further on Dynamite News:

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West Bengal passport scam: CBI arrests four officials

CBI arrests 4 RPO officials in Kolkata for issuing passports to Nepalese citizens using forged documents. 2 RPO officials & 4 agents arrested earlier. 60 passport applications processed in 2 months in exchange for bribes

The Hindu

Nadda participates in Durga Puja in Kolkata, prays for destruction of ‘demonic forces’

JP Nadda visited Kolkata to take part in Durga Puja festivities. He prayed to the Goddess to defeat the "demonic forces" in Bengal and the country. He also visited the Santosh Mitra Square Durga Puja, modelled on the upcoming Ram temple in Ayodhya.

The Hindu

Promoting sustainability and ecology through Durga Pujas

Kolkata celebrates Durga Puja with eco-friendly idols, tram rides, and waste segregation workshops to promote sustainable living and honour its UNESCO heritage tag. Sovabazar Sangrami Club, SwitchON Foundation, Auth’n, UVVA, and CTUA have joined hands to spread awareness about responsible resource management and eco-friendly Pujas.

The Hindu

SMAT: Jharkhand claim thrilling win in Super Over

KOLKATA: Jharkhand beat Uttarakhand in a thriller via Super Over for their consecutive win in a Group D game of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in Mohali on Thursday.

The Times of India

Bengal continue winning run in Syed Mushtaq meet

KOLKATA: Bengal maintained their winning momentum thrashing Pondicherry by 62 runs in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 meet at Mullanpur, Chandigarh, on Thursday. With two wins from three matches, Bengal are now at the top of Group D with eight points.

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Kolkata | The goddess takes the tram

Ahead of Durga Puja in Kolkata, a tram turns into a living canvas — with hand-painted scenes that capture the season’s festive spirit

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Here are the Durga Puja pandals to hit in Chennai

With Durga Puja around the corner, celebrations are afoot in Chennai. We bring you a list of pandals you can visit

The Times of India

Odisha go down to Himachal Pradesh

KOLKATA: After beginning their campaign on a winning note in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Odisha on Tuesday slumped to an 8-wicket loss against Himachal Pradesh in their Group B game at BKC ground in Mumbai.

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Jharkhand begin campaign with a win

KOLKATA: Jharkhand began their campaign in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in style as they earned a thrilling four-wicket win against Puducherry in their Group D opener in Mohali on Tuesday evening.

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Bengal humble Rajasthan in Mushtaq Ali T20 meet

KOLKATA: Bengal bowlers made amends for a poor show against Maharashtra as they rose to the occasion to help the side record a 29-run victory against Rajasthan in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 meet at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on Tuesday.

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Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Subhranshu Senapati, Sandeep Pattnaik star in Odisha’s opening win

KOLKATA: Showing intent to up their stake in the domestic cricket, Odisha started their 2023-24 season on a high as they beat Assam by 11 runs in their Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy campaign opener in an afternoon game at DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Monday.

The Times of India

Like pied piper, Ronaldinho enthrals the City of Joy Kolkata

KOLKATA: The City of Joy is at its illuminating best at this time of the year. A man with his trademark buck-toothed grin and feet expressive of samba magic has come all the way from Brazil to sprinkle more glitter on the festive season.

The Times of India

Maharashtra thrash Bengal by eight wickets in Mushtaq Ali T20 meet

KOLKATA: The Bengal bowlers were taken to the cleaners as Maharashtra thrashed them by eight wickets in their opening match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 meet at Mohali on Monday.

The Times of India

Bihar swimmer Aalam confident of good showing at Para Asian Games

KOLKATA: Encouraged by India’s best-ever show in the recently concluded Hangzhou Asian Games, the biggest-ever Indian contingent of 309 athletes to 2022 Para Asian Games is confident to better the 107-medal mark set by their able-bodied compatriots. India is sending 196 men and 113 women to the 4th Para Asian…

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Watch: Football legend Ronaldinho visits Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata

NEW DELHI: After landing in India on Sunday, Brazil's football legend Ronaldinho visited the Sreebhumi Durga Puja Pandal in Kolkata on Monday.

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Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho arrives in Kolkata, to inaugurate a Durga Puja Pandal

NEW DELHI: Brazilian football icon Ronaldinho touched down in Kolkata for a two-day visit on Sunday. As he emerged from the airport terminal, an exuberant crowd of fans who had gathered outside the airport gave him a warm welcome, with many eagerly anticipating his arrival.

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