Everything you need to know about Sarat Chatterjee Rd.: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Sarat Chatterjee Rd.: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) It was what Nawazuddin Siddiqui calls the most memorable birthday of his life. He celebrated his 39th birthday with friends like Anurag Kashyap, Madhu Mantena, Vikas Behl and Tannishta Chatterjee at Cannes. But he had nothing special to wear.
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) It will be a double bonanza for actress Tannishtha Chatterjee at the ongoing 66th Cannes International Film Festival as the theatrical promo of her another film "Jal" will be unveiled there.
Kolkata, May 19 (IANS) The West Bengal government has unveiled its draft industrial policy after a long wait to woo entrepreneurs by showcasing the state as an attractive investment destination.
Mumbai, May 19 (IANS) TV actor Karan V. Grover, who loves superhero characters and would like to play one on the big screen, feels that someone should attempt a technologically sound movie on fictional detective Byomkesh Bakshi's exploits.
Kolkata, May 19 (IANS) The West Bengal government has unveiled its draft industrial policy after a long wait to woo entrepreneurs by showcasing the state as an attractive investment destination.
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) For three days, about 45 teachers and principals from different schools turned students and learnt how to enhance the quality of teaching methods at a workshop here.
Kolkata, May 17 (IANS) State-owned energy major ONGC Friday said it is at present "examining" whether to bid for cash-strapped Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd (HPL) as the West Bengal government has recently invited expressions of interest for selling its stake in the beleaguered firm.
Imphal, May 17 (ANI): A two-day EduFest 2013 at the GP Women's College in Imphal attracted a large number of students and parents seeking career guidance.
Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) It was an "exhuberating" moment for actor Vijay Verma when he came to know that his film "Monsoon Shootout" has been selected for the 66th Cannes International Film Festival.
Kolkata, May 16 (IANS) Trade between India and South Africa is expected to rise to more than $20 billion in the next two to three years and value-added products would be thrust area of the South African exports in the coming days, two South African diplomats said Thursday.
Kolkata, May 13 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court, hearing the West Bengal government's appeal over the panchayat polls issue, Monday refused to suspend its earlier verdict that upheld the primacy of the state election commission.
Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Actress Tannishtha Chatterjee, who will be sharing the screen space with Bollywood's dancing diva Madhuri Dixit in "Gulab Gang", says she has given a playback in the film too.
New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh will meet with heads of Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSE), including chiefs of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) and Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL), here on Monday to take stock of their capacity expansion and investment plans in the wake of slow industrial growth.
Kolkata, May 11 (IANS) Fans of ace detective Feluda, created by legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray, can now enjoy an array of snacks and beverages named after characters in the series, courtesy a coffee shop themed on the novels.
Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) "Brick Lane" fame actress Tannishtha Chatterjee plans to hit the red carpet at the 66th Cannes International Film Festival in a gown with ethnic Indian touch.
Kolkata, May 10 (IANS) In the wake of the Saradha Group chit fund scam that has rocked the state, a Bengali feature film on shell companies, their working and how they trap gullible investors hit the screens Friday.
Kolkata, May 8 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Wednesday assured industrialists of speedy clearance of land for industries and promised to solve issues related to infrastructure within a specific timeframe.
Hyderabad, May 6 (IANS) Team Rayo Racing's Nayan Chatterjee from Mumbai provided a sensational start to the 2013 karting season as he topped in the senior category and was placed second among juniors in the JK Tyre MMS Rotax Kart Open championship here.
Kolkata, May 6 (IANS) In the wake of the opposition's demand for a CBI probe into the multi-crore-rupee Saradha Group chit fund scandal, the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal Monday accused the CPI-M of involvement in the coal scam.
Kolkata, April 29 (IANS) West Bengal's opposition Left Front Monday attacked the Mamata Banerjee government for seeking to withdraw an earlier bill passed by the legislature to rein in chit funds in the state and pass a new one without any explanation.
Bokaro (Jharkhand), April 28 (ANI): A year-old white tiger cub has died mysteriously at the Jawaharlal Nehru Zoologocal Park here.
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) The number of deaths from malaria might be steadily declining, but health experts believe the mosquito sting continues to pose a grave threat to millions in the country.
Kolkata, April 23 (IANS) A high-level commission formed by the West Bengal government to probe the chit fund scam will start work soon, a senior minister said here Tuesday.
Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) Actor-filmmaker Amol Palekar, who is identified with simple and loveable comedies, says his Marathi directorial venture "We Are On - Houn Jau Dya" belongs to the same family of movies.
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Kolkata, April 14 (IANS) Bengal corporates Sunday mourned the death of renowned industrialist and RPG Group founder Rama Prasad Goenka, saying that the industry had lost a visionary and a guardian.
Kolkata, April 13 (IANS) After calling the vandalism at the Presidency University "trivial", the Trinamool Congress Saturday claimed the whole incident was "staged".
Kolkata, April 13 (IANS) After calling the vandalism at the Presidency University "trivial", the Trinamool Congress Saturday claimed the whole incident was "staged".
Kolkata, April 11 (IANS) Describing the vandalism of Presidency University as a "trivial" matter, the Trinamool Congress Thursday castigated the media for not giving due importance to the heckling of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Delhi.
Kolkata, April 10 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was admitted to a private nursing home in the city Wednesday after she complained of breathing problems, palpitation and body pain.
Kolkata, April 10 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Wednesday was admitted to a private nursing home in the city with breathing problems.
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) The puppetry tradition in Iran and India - two nations which share historical ties - have several similarities. Both assimilate from ancient folk cultures and use manually-crafted dolls as the core visual element of their theatres that date back nearly 5,000 years.
Kolkata, April 5 (IANS) Actor Abir Chatterjee, who played Vidya Balan's husband in "Kahaani", Friday said T20 cricket matches are not his cup of tea.
Kolkata, April 4 (IANS) In a sudden twist during the court hearing of the West Bengal poll panel's plea to strike down the state government's notification to organise panchayat elections later this month, the latter Thursday came up with a new notification proposing polls early May.
Kolkata, March 31 (IANS) Filmmaker Sandip Ray says children are going back to reading books such as the detective series "Feluda" created by his father Satyajit Ray.
Kolkata, March 30 (IANS) A dearth of "bankable" projects, not capital could be a major constraint for India to meet its projected Rs.56.32 lakh crore investment in infrastructure during the 12th Plan period (2012-17), the head of an infrastructure consulting firm said Saturday.
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.
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Loss, exile, fear, war, longing for home, memories and redemption colour the soul of diplomat and poet Williams Nkurunziza's sonnets that are chronicles of the journey of his native Rwanda from its difficult days of ethnic strife to a modern nation in quest of prosperity in the last century.
Kolkata, March 20 (IANS) A Trinamool Congress supporter was killed during a clash by a group of assailants allegedly led by a party municipal councillor over a land dispute on the eastern fringes of Kolkata Wednesday, police said.
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Nuanced rhythms of India and Africa power the sounds of Swiss jazz giant Malcolm Braff's contemporary compositions that address the musical concerns of the world rather than the niche musical stage of traditional jazz that grew out of America.
Kolkata, March 19 (IANS) Kolkata headquartered fine dining chain Speciality Restaurants - with renowned brands like Mainland China, Oh!Calcutta and Machaan under its belt - has decided to open outlets in London and Singapore, a top company official said here Tuesday.
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Critically acclaimed "Paan Singh Tomar" was named the best feature film of 2012 in the 60th National Film Awards announced here Monday.
Bangkok, March 14 (IANS) The Indian archery team collected a haul of eight medals, including two gold, two Silver and four bronze, in the first Asian Grand Prix Archery Championship here Thursday.
Kolkata, March 13 (IANS) West Bengal has received investment proposals worth Rs.2,250 crores in the information technology (IT) sector during the current fiscal, a minister said Wednesday.
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Deborah brought the maximum laurels for India in the track events of the Hero Asian Cycling Championships before T. Manorama Devi capped off the home team's effort with a stellar sprint on the concluding day of the competition here Monday.
Kolkata, March 10 (IANS) A mentally challenged youth fell to his death after climbing atop a building in West Bengal, police said Sunday.
Chennai, March 9 (IANS) A panel will be set up to draw up incentives for greater movement of cargo through coastal shipping and inland waterways than road or rail, union Shipping Minister G.K. Vasan said here Saturday.
Kolkata, Mar.7 (ANI): Trinamool Congress lawmaker Saugata Roy has resigned as adviser to the West Bengal Government's Commerce, Industries and IT Ministry over alleged differences with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
Kolkata, Mar 2 (IANS) Only a month ago, they seemed to be rejuvenated and enthused after a series of flip-flops by the Mamata Banerjee administration. But the results of the recent assembly by-elections have come as a reality check for West Bengal's once invincible Left Front.
Kolkata, Mar 1 (IANS) The budget session of the West Bengal assembly will begin March 8 with the customary address of Governor M.K. Narayanan, state Parliamentary Affairs Minister Partha Chatterjee said here Friday.
New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) A parliamentary panel Friday upheld death penalty in rare cases of rape and for repeat offenders, as suggested by a central ordinance, while shying from terming marital rape a crime in its recommendations.
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) India Inc Thursday welcomed Budget 2013-14 as a laudable effort to kickstart the next cycle of investment while addressing inclusive and sustained development.
New Delhi, Feb. 28 (ANI): The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Thursday welcomed the Union Budget 2013-14, saying the theme of high growth rate and inclusive development has been maintained by the government, which would kick-start the next cycle of investment in the country.
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Despite being removed as the team doctor on the demand of Somdev Devvarman-led rebels, hockey Olympian Vece Paes was brought back in the Davis Cup fold on Saturday.
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Noted Egyptian writer and columnist Ahdaf Soueif is revelling in a new Egypt, more inclusive and aware of human rights, after the revolution of January 2011.
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) India's top singles player Somdev Devvarman and Yuki Bhambri are likely to return to the Davis Cup squad as the selectors meet here Saturday to pick the team for the tie against Indonesia in April.
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Shiv Prakash Misra is likely to continue as non-playing captain of the Indian Davis Cup team for the time being till the high-powered committee of the All India Tennis Association (AITA) goes into the demands raised by the rebel players.
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.
Kolkata, Feb 14 (IANS) Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) Thursday hinted that it would take a call on taking a controlling stake in the cash-strapped Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd (HPL) following the West Bengal government's decision to appoint a consultancy firm company to advise on the proposed sale of its shares.
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) With reports of nearly 500 cases of swine flu from across the country this season, doctors and experts say the viral disease sees an upswing during winters but there is no need to panic. Closed and crowded spaces such as offices and air-conditioned homes aided the spread of the disease, say doctors.
Kolkata, Feb 12 (IANS) Denying Trinamool Congress's allegation that she was associated with an NGO which was patronised by the Left Front government during the chief ministerial tenure of her father Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, Suchetna Bhattacharjee Tuesday said she was never associated with any such "NGO".
Kolkata, Feb 11 (IANS) Attacking union minister and Congress leader Ashir Ranjan Chowdhury, the Trinamool Congress Monday said he was trying to put pressure on the Murshidabad district administration ahead of the Rejinagar assembly by-poll in West Bengal.
Kolkata, Feb 11 (IANS) After being accused of "extortion" by former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, the Trinamool Congress Monday hit back, asking the veteran Marxist to come clean over affairs of an NGO run by his daughter.
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) The month-long stand-off in Indian tennis ended Saturday with the 11 rebel players making themselves available for the Davis Cup tie against Indonesia after the All India Tennis Association (AITA) agreed in writing to their playing conditions.
Kolkata, Feb 8 (IANS) Former West Bengal chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee's legal team Friday replied to the legal notice slapped by the Trinamool Congressfor questioning the honesty of his successor Mamata Banerjee.
Kolkata, Feb 4 (IANS) Promoting traditional garments and simultaneously developing functional wear, manufacturing green textiles and reducing use of toxic chemicals, besides recycling and setting up of online thrift stores, are some of the emerging trends in the fashion world, experts say.
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) The All India Tennis Association (AITA) Sunday formed a three-member committee, that includes former Davis Cup captain Naresh Kumar, to look into players' grievances and suggest a uniform contract within four months.
Kolkata, Jan 31 (IANS) A section of cable operators here Thursday demanded at least two months for complete digitisation of cable TV in the city.
Kolkata, Jan 30 (IANS) The West Bengal government has asked private oil refiner Essar Oil to resolve a land dispute by paying compensation to villagers in the state's Burdwan district.
Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) Mishti, who plays Subhash Ghai's protagonist in "Kanchi", is actually Indrani Chakraborty and she is not the filmmaker's discovery, says Bengali Superstar Prosenjeet Chatterjee.
Jaipur, Jan 28 (IANS) Conflict, civil wars and personal choices drive award-winning African writer Aminatta Forna's fictional narratives which probe the social movements and human trauma in troubled zones across the world and on her home turf in Sierra Leone.
Kolkata, Jan 25 (IANS) The West Bengal government Friday has decided to postpone its proposed industry meet in Mumbai, earlier announced by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for Feb 13.
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New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) The All India Tennis Association (AITA) Tuesday hit back at its vice president Karti Chidambaram for criticising the association's handling of the Davis Cup selection process.
Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) After bagging top awards for "Kahaani", Sujoy Ghosh has set the ball in momentum for part two and Vidya Balan, who played lead in the original, can't wait to hear the story.
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Theatre in Afghanistan is trying to connect to audiences as a tool of communication and story-telling even 11 years after the curbs on performing arts by the Taliban during 1996-2001 were lifted. The people are coming out to watch plays despite the fact that they do not have money to pay due to low disposable incomes.
Kolkata, Jan 13 (IANS) The CPI-M Sunday said the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government was now making desperate efforts to placate Governor M.K. Narayanan since it was now afraid of being "red-carded" by the central government.
Kolkata, Jan. 12 (ANI): West Bengal Governor M. K. Narayanan on Saturday denied any conflict of opinion with the state government over the recent incidents of violence between ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and opposition Communist Party of India- Marxist (CPI-M) activists.
Kolkata, Jan.12 (ANI): Taking exception to an uncalled comment made by Public Health Engineering, Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Subrata Mukherjee against West Bengal Governor M.K.Narayanan, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has instructed that ministers Partha Chatterjee and Firhad Hakim would henceforth be the spokesmen for the state government.
Kolkata, Jan 11 (IANS) Observing that West Bengal Governor M.K. Narayanan should not have gone public with his "goondaism" remarks, former Lok Sabha speaker Somnath Chatterjee Friday hoped for an end to the controversy surrounding the comments made in the wake of CPI-M-Trinamool clashes in the state.
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) The All India Tennis Association (AITA) Friday was forced to select a second string squad, with Leander Paes being the only old face, for the Davis Cup tie against South Korea after the Somdev Devvarman-led rebel players refused to make themselves available for national duty.
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) The All India Tennis Association (AITA) Thursday said a couple of rebel players have made themselves available and hoped that others would also fall in line for the Feb 1-3 Davis Cup tie here against South Korea.
Mumbai, Jan 10 (IANS) Filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh, who worked with Amitabh Bachchan in "Aladin", says he will definitely work with the megastar in "Kahaani 2", a sequel to his successful 2012 thriller "Khahaani".
Kolkata, Jan 9 (IANS) Mamata Banerjee's government in West Bengal is likely to announce its new industrial policy Jan 15, a Trinamool Congress minister said here Wednesday.
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The sports ministry may have no objection to non-Indian-passport-holders turning out for the country in international sports events provided the rules of the international federations permit them.
Kolkata, Jan 8 (IANS) A number of people were hospitalised after workers of the ruling Trinamool Congress and the opposition CPI-M clashed using firearms and stones in Bhangar block of South 24-Parganas district Tuesday, leaders of both parties claimed.
Indore, Jan 8 (IANS) Skipper Soumik Chatterjee, battling a knee injury, struck a valuable unbeaten 34 as Services beat Uttar Pradesh by five wickets on the third day of the fourth quarterfinals Tuesday and will be making their first Ranji Trophy semi-final appearance since 1967-68.
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) The All India Tennis Association (AITA) Monday said "enough is enough" after players rejected its compromise formula and said it will select the Davis Cup squad with those who make themselves available for the tie against South Korea here Feb 1-3.
Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) Tennis player Leander Paes, who makes his Bollywood debut with "Rajdhani Express", now sees actors and directors in a new light.
Kolkata, Dec. 31 (ANI): Local residents and numismatic enthusiasts in Kolkata gathered recently at an exhibition of rare coins, dating as far back as the 14th century A. D. .
Sankrail (West Bengal), Dec 28 (IANS) With Cyrus Mistry slated to take up charge as the new Tata Group chairman Saturday, a West Bengal minister Friday hoped the change of guard would pave the way for an amicable solution to the Singur land row, which has entangled the automaker in a bitter legal battle with the state.
Kolkata, Dec 26 (IANS) Books authored by scientists and those involved in science are "small edifices" that can bridge the gap between science and art, Dadasaheb Phalke awardee actor Soumitra Chatterjee said here Wednesday.
Washington, Dec 25 (IANS) A meta-analysis of 10 studies involving more than 203,000 heart patients suggests that major blood transfusions for those with anemia may increase their death risk.
Washington, December 25 (ANI): A meta-analysis of 10 studies conducted by researchers including an Indian origin has found that receipt of a blood transfusion among patients with myocardial infarction (heart attack) was associated with increased all-cause mortality compared with not receiving a blood transfusion during heart attack.
Mumbai, Dec 24 (IANS) Tennis player Leander Paes, who makes his Bollywood debut as an actor with "Rajdhani Express", says he is here to play a long innings.
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) As a 23-year-old brutalised and gangraped victim fights for her life in the capital, novelist, columnist and award-winning documentary filmmaker Madhuri Banerjee ascribes the rise in gender crime in India to the bias against the girl child and says "gender decorum" and respect for women should be inculcated in boys at the school level.
Kolkata, Dec 21 (IANS) Describing cinema as an important tool for establishing regional peace and harmony, Bangladesh Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu Friday called for expanding Indo-Bangla cooperation in films.
Kolkata, Dec 19 (IANS) The West Bengal government Wednesday said it would start rolling out e-district projects from Jan 1, 2013 in the state, making delivery of essential government services online.
New Delhi, Dec. 19 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and various women rights organisations took to streets here on Wednesday, demanding stringent action against the perpetrators of sexual offences, following the rape of a 23-year old girl in a city bus that sparked outrage and shock in the country.
Kolkata, Dec 14 (IANS) West Bengal's Leader of Opposition Surjya Kanta Mishra Friday saw the Mamata Banerjee government's hand in the state's largest government-run hospital "neglecting treatment" of two Left Front lawmakers injured during the Dec 11 clash in the assembly.
