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Everything you need to know about Bamunia West: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Smith to lead Windies A in T20s against Sri Lanka A

June 18, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Kingston (St.Vincent), June 18 (IANS/CMC) West Indies batsman Dwayne Smith will lead the West Indies A team against Sri Lanka A in two Twenty20 matches this week at Arnos Vale here.

'Moderate' Iranian president Rouhani promises to enhance mutual trust with West

June 18, 2013 at 11:08 AM

London, June 18 (ANI): Newly elected Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has promised to reduce tensions with the West.

Preventive oncology important part of healthcare, says Bengal governor

June 18, 2013 at 12:20 AM

Kolkata, June 18 (IANS) With the introduction of sophisticated techniques in cancer detection and therapy like PET-CT scan, preventive oncology has become a critical part of modern healthcare, said West Bengal Governor M.K.Narayanan here Monday.

CPI-M asks PM for postage stamp on Jyoti Basu

June 12, 2013 at 10:36 PM

Kolkata, June 12 (IANS) The CPI-M has appealed to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to issue a set of postage stamps to mark the centenary of late West Bengal chief minister Jyoti Basu.

Katy Perry parties with John Mayer

June 9, 2013 at 1:37 PM

Los Angeles, June 9 (IANS) Singer Katy Perry was seen partying with on and off boyfriend John Mayer at the weekend.

Former Left legislator Dilip Sarkar shot dead in West Bengal

June 9, 2013 at 12:18 PM

Burdwan, June 9 (ANI): Former CPI (M) MLA Dilip Sarkar has been shot dead by four motor cycle borne miscreants near Assansol today.

Kimberley Walsh to quit career for baby

June 5, 2013 at 9:53 AM

Los Angeles, June 5 (IANS) Singer Kimberley Walsh will quit work whenever she has children with Justin Scott.

A 'Spring Thunder' that keeps shaking the Indian state (Comment)

May 28, 2013 at 12:20 PM

It would have remained - and forgotten -- as another localised peasant-police clash had not the lanky Charu Mazumdar called it the start of a long awaited agrarian revolution, and promptly received the blessings of Mao, his ideological god. Thanks to China's decision to call the May 1967 incident in Naxalbari village in West Bengal a 'spring thunder' and a 'prairie fire', a brutal and violent Maoist movement soon engulfed India.

Two held in Kolkata with fake currency

May 23, 2013 at 11:02 AM

Kolkata, May 23 (IANS) Two people have been arrested and fake Indian currency notes (FICN) with a face value of nearly Rs.4 lakh seized from them, police here said Thursday.

West urges Smith to get back to studio

May 23, 2013 at 5:18 AM

Los Angeles, May 23 (IANS) Singer Kanye West wants actor Will Smith to start making music again, but Smith says he needs to be "truly inspired".

Kanye West has been pushing me to return to music, says Will Smith

May 22, 2013 at 1:26 PM

New York, May 22 (ANI): Will Smith has revealed that rapper Kanye West has "been pushing" him to return to the music scene.

Bengal textile policy to help sector grow, say chambers

May 19, 2013 at 9:42 PM

Kolkata, May 19 (IANS) With the Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal coming up with a draft textile policy to attract investment to revive the sector, leading industry lobbies have expressed hope that the policy roadmap would help the industry to grow significantly.

Regulatory authority mooted post-Bengal chit fund scam

May 9, 2013 at 7:29 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The Direct Selling Distributors Welfare Association (DSDWA) Thursday demanded setting up of a "regulatory authority" to protect the interests of consumers and distributors in a host of sectors.

Prince Harry parties two nights in a row with 'Britain's Got Talent' beauties

May 4, 2013 at 11:56 AM

London, May 4 (ANI): Prince Harry was seen partying with Britain's Got Talent's dancing girls after visiting an Alpine-themed London club twice for two consecutive nights.

SEBI asks Saradha to wind up schemes, return money to depositors

April 24, 2013 at 12:04 AM

Kolkata, April 23 (IANS) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Tuesday directed Saradha Realty India Ltd and its managing director Sudipta Sen to wind up its existing collective investment schemes and refund the money collected with returns which are due to the investors within three months as it had contravened SEBI provisions by launching such schemes without its permission.

BJP asks Bengal depositors to withdraw money from chit funds

April 23, 2013 at 8:52 PM

Kolkata, April 23 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) West Bengal unit Tuesday demanded a CBI inquiry into all the chit fund groups operating in the state and urged the depositors to withdraw their money from these organisations.

Assocham for Rs.20,000 crore package for Bengal

April 23, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Kolkata, April 23 (IANS) Reiterating that central government assistance is necessary for the debt-stressed West Bengal, industry lobby Assocham Tuesday said the centre should grant Rs.20,000 crore development-linked package to the state as its financial "problem is more serious than Bihar".

Bro and sis reunited after 75 years apart

April 22, 2013 at 10:44 AM

London, Apr. 22 (ANI): A brother and sister from the UK have been reunited - 75 years after they were torn apart from each other.

Trinamool holds protest in Delhi

April 10, 2013 at 9:16 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The Trinamool Congress party members Wednesday held a protest here to condemn the treatment meted out to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her Finance Minister Amit Mitra by SFI activists.

Infosys team coming to break Rajarhat deadlock: Minister

March 30, 2013 at 6:10 PM

Kolkata, March 30 (IANS) In an apparent move to break the deadlock over its stalled project in West Bengal, IT major Infosys is sending a delegation to West Bengal to find a way to resolve the issue, Industry Minister Partha Chatterjee said Saturday.

Develop single-screen theatres in rural areas, says Goutam Ghose

March 25, 2013 at 6:50 PM

Kolkata, March 25 (IANS) In an initiative to make cinema viewing affordable for people from rural areas of the state, renowned filmmaker Goutam Ghose Monday called for reinstating single-screen theatres and establishing mini-plexes across West Bengal.

Protesting TMC lawmakers demand financial grant for debt-hit W. Bengal

March 21, 2013 at 8:18 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 21 (ANI): Lawmakers of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Thursday staged a protest outside parliament over the central government's delay in the granting a financial moratorium to debt-ridden West Bengal.

Madhubala, Waheeda reference points for Sonakshi in 'Lootera'

March 15, 2013 at 8:22 PM

Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) Her period drama "Lootera" is set in the 1950s and to play her part perfectly, Sonakshi Sinha has taken yesteryears actresses Madhubala and Waheeda Rehman as her reference points.

Axl Rose sued after accidentally hitting fan in mouth with microphone

March 15, 2013 at 2:22 PM

London, March 15 (ANI): Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose is being sued by a fan who claims that the singer knocked his teeth out with a microphone after tossing it into the crowd at the end of the band's concert in Perth on Saturday.

Hooch tragedy claims 10 lives in West Bengal

March 10, 2013 at 7:15 PM

Hooghly, Mar. 10 (ANI): An adulterated batch of bootleg liquor killed 10 persons in West Bengal's Hooghly District.

Deranged youth jumps off building in West Bengal

March 10, 2013 at 5:07 PM

Kolkata, March 10 (IANS) A mentally challenged youth fell to his death after climbing atop a building in West Bengal, police said Sunday.

Prove rail budget neglected Bengal, Adhir tells Trinamool

February 26, 2013 at 9:23 PM

Kolkata, Feb 26 (IANS) Minister of State for Railway and Congress leader Adhir Chowdhury Tuesday refuted the allegation of West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress that the rail budget for 2013-14 neglects the state and challenged it to prove the claim in parliament.

Carter covers for injured Charles as Pollard arrives

February 24, 2013 at 11:31 AM

St.George's (Grenada), Feb 24 (IANS/CMC) Left-hander Jonathan Carter will remain with the West Indies as cover for opener Johnson Charles for Sunday's second One-Day International against Zimbabwe.

Bengal's people rejected industrial strike: Government

February 21, 2013 at 9:14 PM

Kolkata, Feb 21 (IANS) West Bengal's Trinamool Congress government Thursday claimed the people of the state rejected the strike, called by the central trade unions on its second and final day.

Ignore shutdown call, Bengal minister tells traders

February 17, 2013 at 4:25 PM

Kolkata, Feb 17 (IANS) West Bengal Finance Minister Amit Mitra Sunday urged traders and businessmen not to support a call for two-day strike this week by unions and keep their shops and establishments open.

NHRC issues notice to West Bengal

February 11, 2013 at 8:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Monday sought a report from West Bengal over the alleged sterilization of over 100 women by two doctors in a day without ensuring basic healthcare facilities.

If BJP does well, Trinamool will join hands with it: Buddhadeb

February 10, 2013 at 8:51 PM

Kolkata, Feb 10 (IANS) The Trinamool Congress will join hands with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) if it performs well in the 2014 general elections, former West Bengal chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattcharjee said here Sunday.

Maoists ban use of modern music equipments during weddings in Jharkhand

January 29, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Lohardaga, Jan 29 (ANI): The Maoists in an audacious diktat have banned the use of modern music systems from wedding ceremonies in Jharkhand, and asked the locals to only use traditional instruments.

Social scientist Ashis Nandy stirs controversy; says most of the corrupt comes from lower classes

January 26, 2013 at 5:08 PM

Social scientist Ashis Nandy stirred up a row at Jaipur Literature Festival Saturday, saying most of the corrupt in the country were people belongs to other backwards classes (OBC), the Scheduled Castes (SCs) and the Scheduled Tribes (STs).............

Corrupt from SC/STs, OBCs, says Ashis Nandy

January 26, 2013 at 4:08 PM

Jaipur, Jan 26 (IANS) Social scientist Ashis Nandy stirred up a row at Jaipur Literature Festival Saturday, saying most of the corrupt in the country were people from the other backwards classes (OBC), the Scheduled Castes (SCs) and the Scheduled Tribes (STs).

Ashis Nandy stirs controversy, says most of the corrupt come from backward classes

January 26, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Jaipur, Jan. 26 (ANI): Renowned political critic and sociologist Ashis Nandy stirred a major controversy on Saturday when he alleged the people belonging to OBC (Other Backward Class), Scheduled Caste (SC) and ST (Scheduled Tribe), are more corrupt during a discussion at the Jaipur Literature Festival here.

Kim offered $10 mn to Kris to settle divorce?

January 26, 2013 at 11:20 AM

Los Angeles, Jan 26 (IANS) Socialite Kim Kardashian reportedly offered $10 million to estranged husband Kris Humphries to settle their divorce.

S. Jayaraman appointed Special Secretary (Internal Security) in Home Ministry

January 24, 2013 at 2:56 PM

New Delhi, Jan.24 (ANI): S Jayaraman has been appointed as Special Secretary (Internal Security) in the Ministry of Home Affairs.

CRPF heralds social action plan to counter Maoist menace in West Bengal's Lalgarh

January 23, 2013 at 6:40 PM

Lalgarh (West Bengal), Jan. 23 (ANI): The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on Wednesday announced a 'Civic Action Programme' in Maoist-infested Lalgarh district of West Bengal, with an objective to effectively combat extremism and bridge the gap between the villagers and the administration.

Assad moves to warship guarded by Russians?

January 16, 2013 at 9:37 PM

London, Jan 16 (IANS) Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his family are living on a warship guarded by the Russian navy, a British daily said.

Adele shops for baby clothes

January 14, 2013 at 12:10 AM

Los Angeles, Jan 14 (IANS) Singer Adele was spotted shopping for her son in upscale baby boutique Bel Bambini in West Hollywood.

Use media to counter Islamophobia: Yvonne Ridley

January 12, 2013 at 5:53 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 12 (IANS) Award-winning British-born journalist Yvonne Ridley has called upon Muslims to join together and publish the truth to counter Islamophobia.

BJP takes potshots at CPM, TMC; backs WB Governor's 'goondaism' remark

January 10, 2013 at 3:29 PM

New Delhi, Jan.10 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Balbir Punj on Thursday backed West Bengal Governor M.K. Narayanan's comment that some sort of 'goondaism' is going on in West Bengal', saying violence is the result of communist ideology and Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress's violent response to that.

Kanye treats Kim to Paris vacation

January 9, 2013 at 1:05 PM

Paris, Jan 9 (IANS) Rapper Kanye West has taken his three months pregnant girlfriend Kim Kardashian for a vacation to Paris to celebrate their baby news.

Mamata calls Pranab 'son of the soil'

January 3, 2013 at 5:51 PM

Kolkata, Jan 3 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Thursday hailed President Pranab Mukherjee as "son of the soil" and said the state had produced the best brains in science and other fields.

McGrath to be inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

January 1, 2013 at 12:37 PM

Sydney, Jan. 1 (ANI): Australian pace legend Glenn McGrath will be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame during the third Test against Sri Lanka in Sydney.

No action against Abhijit Mukherjee, says Congress

December 28, 2012 at 4:05 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) There was no scope for action against Congress MP Abhijit Mukherjee as he had apologised for his comment that women protesting against the gang-rape in the national capital were "dented-painted", the party said Friday.

New trend seeing women melt and reinvent their bridal jewellery post-split

December 25, 2012 at 2:29 PM

London, December 25 (ANI): Women are now finding novel ways to reclaim their jewellery without being burdened by its history by melting down their wedding bands and engagement rings to create new pieces with new designs.

Heli-charter services in Bengal next week

December 22, 2012 at 9:33 PM

Kolkata, Dec 22 (IANS) Prayag Aviation - a unit of a Kolkata-based company Saturday said it would introduce heli-charter services in West Bengal from the next week with an investment of Rs.100 crore.

Nick dumped Kim over sex tape

December 20, 2012 at 3:25 PM

Los Angeles, Dec 20 (IANS) Singer Nick Cannon says he dated socialite Kim Kardashian in 2010 but broke off after she lied to him about her sex tape.

India, China can be fulcrum for world peace: President

December 19, 2012 at 8:21 PM

Shantiniketan (West Bengal), Dec 19 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Wednesday said India and China's association can be pivotal in attaining world peace and welfare.

UK gymnast Louis Smith 'spends night with Playboy twins'

December 9, 2012 at 5:56 PM

London, Dec. 9 (ANI): Olympic silver medallist Louis Smith took Playboy twins, Carla and Melissa Howe, to his hotel room last Sunday after a night out to show them his hair straightners.

West Bengal's paddy farmers hope for good prices after bumper rice crop

December 9, 2012 at 12:04 PM

Jalpaiguri, Dec 9 (ANI): Paddy farmers in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district are hoping that they will get a good price for their produce, after good rains this year helped them harvest a bumper crop.

Bangladesh thrash West Indies again, take 2-0 lead

December 2, 2012 at 5:55 PM

Khulna (Bangladesh), Dec 2 (IANS) The West Indies suffered a humiliating 160-run defeat at the hands of hosts Bangladesh in the second One-day International of the five-match series here Sunday.

Police firing: Rights panel notice to West Bengal

November 27, 2012 at 5:58 PM

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Tuesday issued notice to the West Bengal government over the alleged killing of a person in police firing in Nadia district.

Bangladesh not a walkover: Sammy

November 26, 2012 at 12:47 PM

Khulna (Bangladesh), Nov 26 (IANS/CMC) West Indies skipper Darren Sammy has brushed aside suggestions that Bangladesh were walkovers in the two?Test series which the Caribbean cricketing side won convincingly.

Elephants destroy paddy crops in West Midnapore

November 23, 2012 at 1:14 PM

West Midnapore (West Bengal), Nov.23 (ANI): A herd of 150 elephants strayed into a village in West Midnapore District, West Bengal, and trampled crops and ravaged paddy fields spread in over 25 hectares.

Seven people die due to consumption of illicit liquor in West Bengal

November 14, 2012 at 3:06 PM

Hooghly (West Bengal), Nov. 14 (ANI): Seven people have died from consumption of illicit liquor on Tuesday while eight others have been hospitalized in Hooghly district of West Bengal.

Children from Norway: Panel gives custody to mother

November 8, 2012 at 9:41 PM

Kolkata, Nov 8 (IANS) The Child Welfare Committee (CWC) in West Bengal Thursday gave the custody of two NRI children, who were earlier under the care of Norwegian authorities, to their mother Sagarika, a member of the panel said.

Ramdin says Windies not taking Bangladesh lightly

November 7, 2012 at 3:40 PM

Dhaka, Nov 7 (IANS/CMC) Vice Captain Denesh Ramdin says the West Indies would not be taking Bangladesh for granted during their tour which begins here Nov 13.

Scherzinger love life not for shutterbugs

November 7, 2012 at 1:30 PM

London, Nov 7 (IANS) Singer Nicole Scherzinger says that she loves spending time with her boyfriend, Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton, but prefers to keep their relationship low profile.

Pak's Umar Akmal signs up for Australia's T20 Big Bash League

November 7, 2012 at 12:58 PM

Karachi, Nov. 7 (ANI): Pakistani batsman Umar Akmal has signed up with the Sydney Sixers for the first half of this summer's Australian Twenty20 Big Bash League (BBL).

Windies using Bangladesh tour to build on gains

November 6, 2012 at 8:16 PM

Dhaka, Nov 6 (IANS/CMC) Manager of the West Indies cricket team Richie Richardson says the regional side wants to continue building on recent improvements during their tour of Bangladesh over the next few weeks.

Bus, taxi fares hiked in West Bengal

October 31, 2012 at 6:36 PM

Kolkata, Oct 31 (IANS) Public transport in West Bengal is set to get dearer with a group of ministers Wednesday recommending hike in fares of state-run and private buses, mini buses, deluxe buses and taxis following increased diesel prices.

Bus, taxi fares hiked in West Bengal

October 31, 2012 at 6:04 PM

Kolkata, Oct 31 (IANS) Public transport in West Bengal is set to get dearer with a group of ministers Tuesday recommending hike in fares of state-run and private buses, mini buses, deluxe buses and taxis following increased diesel prices.

'Pak citizens ought to know factors and events leading to killing of Bin Laden by US': Editorial

October 24, 2012 at 2:31 PM

Islamabad, Oct. 24 (ANI): Citizens of Pakistan ought to be know about the series of events and actions by the United States that led to the killing of Osama bin Laden in May last year, an editorial in a Pakistani daily has said.

President greets people on Durga Puja

October 22, 2012 at 7:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee greeted people on Durga Puja Monday and asked them to pray to Goddess Durga for peace, happiness and prosperity.

Will Mamata bite the FDI bait? (West Bengal Newsletter)

October 13, 2012 at 3:52 PM

Kolkata, Oct 13 (IANS) Prospective investors are waiting on foreign shores and industry bodies are lobbying hard, but will West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee bite the bait and allow overseas investment for her cash and industry starved state?

Security forces recover huge cache of arms from Maoist hideout in West Bengal

October 12, 2012 at 3:48 PM

West Midnapore (West Bengal), Oct.12 (ANI): The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the police have seized a huge cache of arms from Maoist hideouts during a search operation in West Bengal's West Midnapore District.

Spice Girls to reunite for last gig?

October 2, 2012 at 2:34 PM

London, Oct 2 (IANS) British pop group Spice Girls is likely to reunite for the last time to perform at the launch of its West End musical.

West Bengal SSC (WBSSC) Clerk and Group D staff 1st RLST (NT) final result declared: Check results

September 29, 2012 at 1:26 PM

West Bengal SSC (WBSSC) Clerk and group D staff 1st RLST (NT) final result has been declared. Previously the West Bengal School Service commission had taken written examination and typing test.

Not worried about Teesta impasse: Bangladesh minister

September 28, 2012 at 6:38 PM

Kolkata, Sep 28 (IANS) Bangladesh Friday said it was not worried about the current impasse on the Teesta water-sharing treaty, as India has assured it that hindrances present on its part would be removed to seal the accord.

Victoria Pendleton in tears over 'Strictly Come Dancing' training sessions

September 28, 2012 at 2:38 PM

London, Sept 28 (ANI): Victoria Pendleton broke down to tears on more than one occasion due to her intense dancing sessions on 'Strictly Come Dancing.'

'Peace messengers' Church football teams face ban after match turns into ugly punch up!

September 24, 2012 at 3:07 PM

London, Sep 24(ANI): A football match between two English church teams was abandoned after players from both sides got involved in a repulsive broil.

Congress Ministers in West Bengal to resign from Mamata Govt.

September 22, 2012 at 4:43 PM

Kolkata, Sep 22 (ANI): The state unit of Congress Party will pull out from the West Bengal Government-led by Mamata Banerjee on Saturday in the wake of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) formally withdrawing its support to the UPA Government at the Centre over the move to allow FDI in retail.

Selena Gomez seeks relationship advice in self-help book for married couples

September 20, 2012 at 3:07 PM

London, September 20 (ANI): Selena Gomez, who seems to have turned to a self-help book for tips on how to keep the romance alive in her relationship with Justin Bieber, was spotted carrying a copy of 'The 5 Languages of Love: The Secret to Love That Lasts' as she left a salon in West Hollywood on Tuesday.

We hope Mamata will review her decision: Bengal Congress

September 18, 2012 at 10:13 PM

Kolkata, Sep 18 (IANS) Terming West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's decision to withdraw support to the UPA-II government as "unfortunate", West Bengal Pradesh Congress president Pradip Bhattacharjee Tuesday expressed hope that the Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo would review her decision.

Lara and Bakewell to be inducted in ICC Hall of Fame

September 13, 2012 at 4:02 PM

Colombo, Sep 13 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) Thursday announced that they will be inducting West Indies great Brian Lara and Englishwoman Enid Bakewell into its Hall of Fame.

Ruined monuments inspire Ramam's debut jewellery line

September 10, 2012 at 6:18 PM

New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) She is known as textile revivalist and now Anuradha Ramam ventures into silver jewellery designing and says her first ever collection is inspired by ruined monuments of Gujarat and West Bengal.

Manmohan regime sinking due to corruption: Buddhadeb

September 9, 2012 at 9:11 PM

Arambagh (West Bengal), Sep 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's government is sinking due to unchecked corruption and unbridled capitalism, senior Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) leader and former West Bengal chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee said here Sunday.

Beyonce upset with attention seeker Kim Kardashian

September 7, 2012 at 4:55 PM

Los Angeles, Sep 7 (IANS) Singer Beyonce is reportedly angry at Kim Kardashian for trying to hog all the limelight at the premiere of a documentary by Ron Howard on her husband singer, Jay-Z, in Philadelphia.

Women 'self-help' groups working towards eradicating 'witch-hunts' in tribal regions of Jalpaiguri,

September 5, 2012 at 12:41 PM

Washington, Sep 5 (ANI): Witch hunts maybe a common practice in the tea plantations of Jalpaiguri, India, but small groups of women in the tribal regions of West Bengal, who are being provided aid through a non-governmental loan program, have achieved some success in stopping this deep-seated tradition, a Michigan State University sociologist has revealed.

Defoe extends contract with Tottenham till 2015

August 31, 2012 at 5:45 PM

London, Aug 31 (IANS/RIA Novosti) England striker Jermain Defoe has signed a new deal with Tottenham Hotspur that will keep him at White Hart Lane until 2015, the club said Thursday.

Complaints against private banks decline in Bengal, Sikkim

August 24, 2012 at 10:48 PM

Kolkata, Aug 24 (IANS) While the number of complaints received by the Office of Banking Ombudsman (OBO) of West Bengal and Sikkim against new private sector and foreign banks have declined, those against nationalised banks have increased in the last three years, an official said Friday.

Assad govt warns West military intervention in Syria 'no picnic'

August 24, 2012 at 3:28 PM

Damascus, Aug 24 (ANI): Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government has warned the West against considering military intervention in his country.

New approach to fighting viral illnesses including common cold identified

August 23, 2012 at 2:40 PM

Washington, August 23 (ANI): UC Irvine microbiologists have found a new approach to the development of universal treatments for viral illnesses such as meningitis, encephalitis, hepatitis and possibly the common cold by discovering how certain viruses use their host cells to replicate.

West Indies bring back Darren Bravo for T20 World Cup

August 23, 2012 at 1:12 PM

St. John's (Antigua), Aug 23 (IANS/CMC) The return of left-handed stroke-maker Darren Bravo is the only difference in an otherwise predictable 15-man squad for next month's Twenty20 World Cup in Sri Lanka.

India, US discuss Syria, Iran, UN reforms

August 22, 2012 at 10:24 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Against the backdrop of the escalating crisis in Syria, India and the US Wednesday discussed the impasse in the violence-torn West Asian country and a host of international issues, including the Iranian nuclear programme and the United Nations (UN) reforms.

India, US discuss Syria, Iran

August 22, 2012 at 8:40 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Against the backdrop of the escalating crisis in Syria, India and the US Wednesday shared their views on ending the impasse in the West Asian country and also discussed issues relating to the Iranian nuclear programme.

16 rural passport centres proposed

August 21, 2012 at 6:08 PM

Kolkata, Aug 21 (IANS) For timely and transparent passport-related services in rural areas and the northeast, the external affairs ministry will set up 16 Passport Seva Laghu Kendras (PSLKs) by the end of next year, an official said Tuesday.

Windies beat Zimbabwe by six wickets to reach quarters

August 17, 2012 at 1:40 PM

Townsville (Australia), Aug 17 (IANS/CMC) The West Indies under 19 cricket team recovered quickly from an early slump against Zimbabwe to register their third straight win in the ICC Youth World Cup in Australia.

Oz hotel uses 'Fifty Shades' inspired packages to lure tourists

August 14, 2012 at 1:48 PM

Melbourne, August 14 (ANI): An Australian hotel group has introduced erotic novel 'Fifty Shades of Grey' inspired hotel packages, for promoting its Brisbane hotels.

Taliban 'reaching out' to West to initiate peace talks on Afghan future

August 13, 2012 at 1:05 PM

London, Aug. 13 (ANI): Taliban leaders appear to be reaching out to the West in an attempt to kickstart peace talks on the future of Afghanistan, documents have revealed.

Congress says, ready to fight election in Bengal alone

August 11, 2012 at 6:29 PM

West Bengal Congress has said that if TMC is interested to fight alone, the Congress also has no problem to go alone in the coming panchayat polls in the state.

Kanye West plans shoe line with Kim Kardashian

August 5, 2012 at 4:33 PM

London, Aug 5 (IANS) Rapper Kanya West and girlfriend Kim Kardashian, who have their own clothing lines, are now teaming up to launch a joint shoe collection.

New Zealand nose ahead despite Samuels' century

August 4, 2012 at 2:17 PM

Kingston (Jamaica), Aug 4 (IANS/CMC) Narsingh Deonarine gave the West Indies a boost with two late wickets after Marlon Samuels emphasised his batting rebirth with a fourth Test century in the face of a batting meltdown, which allowed New Zealand to nose ahead in the second Test here.

Beyonce guarded about new album

August 4, 2012 at 2:17 PM

New York, Aug 4 (IANS) Singer Beyonce Knowles is being very guarded about her next album and she is holed up in a studio here to work on it.

Mamta hints her own way, no need of Congress in West Bengal

July 21, 2012 at 5:32 PM

West Bengal chief minister Mamta Banerjee has clearly indicated that now Trinamul Congress has not any need for Congress in ruling West Bengal and party will fight coming panchayat polls alone.

Sensitive Kanye West won't watch Kim's erotic sex tape

July 19, 2012 at 3:28 PM

Washington, July 19 (ANI): Singer Kanye West, who has refused to watch girlfriend Kim Kardashian's infamous sex tape, has also banned his entourage from mentioning the X-rated footage.

Veteran film maker accuses Bengal government of favouritism

July 15, 2012 at 9:12 PM

Siliguri, July 15 (IANS) Accusing the West Bengal government of ffavouring artistes close to the ruling Trinamool Congress, National Award winning film maker Tarun Majumdar said Sunday such a biased attitude would threaten the state's rich cultural heritage.