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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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ICC World Cup 2023 Schedule: List of Matches, Venues and Time Table

NEW DELHI: The ICC on Tuesday announced the final schedule of the 2023 edition of the ODI World Cup, with India's marquee clash vs arch rivals Pakistan being scheduled for October 15 in Ahmedabad.

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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.

The Hindu

Appointed Bengal SEC 'trusting' his ability to conduct free & fair polls: Governor CV Ananda Bose

KOLKATA: A day after returning the joining letter of State Election Commissioner (SEC) Rajiva Sinha to the West Bengal government, Governor CV Ananda Bose on Thursday said he had appointed the former bureaucrat "trusting" his ability to conduct free and fair polls.

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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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Fire at Kolkata airport started in room used by airlines to store stationery: official

KOLKATA:The fire that broke out at the Kolkata airport on Wednesday night started at a small room that is used by airlines to store various stationery items, its director C Pattabhi said.

The Times of India

Mary Ann Gomes in race against time for World Cup

KOLKATA: Mary Ann Gomes has little time for celebration. The city girl's silver-medal winning finish at the Asian Women's Continental chess meet on Sunday also earned her a berth in the upcoming World Cup and she finds herself racing against time to get ready for the premier world meet which…

The Times of India

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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ODI World Cup: India to play Pakistan on October 15 in Ahmedabad as per draft schedule

NEW DELHI: India will kick off their 2023 ODI World Cup campaign against Australia in Chennai on October 8. A highly anticipated clash between India and arch-rivals will take place in Ahmedabad, precisely one week later.

The Times of India

Bengal archers shine in Asia Cup

KOLKATA: Bengal archers hogged the limelight as India ended up fifth in the medal standings with seven medals - six silver and one bronze in the Asia Cup Stage 3 that concluded in Singapore on Saturday.

The Times of India

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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West Bengal rural Poll: Violence continues on second day of nomination filing

KOLKATA: Incidents of violence continued on the second day of nomination filing for West Bengal panchayat polls on Saturday. The opposition BJP, Congress and CPI(M) alleged that their candidates were prevented from submitting papers by the ruling TMC activists and goons.

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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

The Hindu

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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Improved mindset behind Araijeet Singh Hundal’s comeback tale

KOLKATA: Araijeet Singh Hundal had a dream outing in the recently concluded Junior Asia Cup in Salalah, Oman, where he not only finished as the highest scorer for India having netted eight goals but also sounded the board once during the all-important final against Pakistan.

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Coach Fulton stresses on improving India's defence

KOLKATA: Craig Fulton has been in charge of the Indian men's hockey team for just four matches.

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TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's wife Rujira stopped from boarding Dubai flight in Kolkata

KOLKATA: Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee’s wife Rujira along with the couple’s children had to return back from the Kolkata airport on Monday morning after being told by immigration officials that she cannot fly to Dubai.

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TMC, BJP exchange barbs over Balasore train tragedy

KOLKATA: A war of words between the TMC and BJP over the triple train accident in Odisha's Balasore intensified Sunday, with TMC reiterating its demand for the resignation of railway minister Ashwani Vaishnaw and BJP reminding the party that railway accidents had occurred during Mamata Banerjee term as railway minister.

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It's India batting vs Australia bowling in WTC Final: Klusener

KOLKATA: Former South African all-rounder Lance Klusener expects a high-voltage clash in the World Test Championship (WTC) final and will be keeping an eye on action at the Oval next week. "It's difficult to pick any favourite in this battle," Klusener, who was unveiled as Tripura's coaching consultant for the…

The Times of India

Train accident leaves Stimac shaken as team continues preparation

KOLKATA: "It has not been a pleasant morning here today," were the words with which India head coach Igor Stimac began his virtual media interaction from Bhubaneswar on Saturday.

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Simdega kids watch their village rockstars shine in India's 22-0 win

KOLKATA: As India began their campaign in Women's Junior Asia Cup 2023 against Uzbekistan in Kakamigahara, Japan, on Saturday, around 450 kids sat together and watched the game on a giant screen in a faraway village in Jharkhand.

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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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