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Shikha Mukerjee
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Bombs, beatings and bloodshed: It's business as usual in Bengal during third phase of polling
One person was killed and four others injured in separate incidents of violence on Thursday as voter intimidation appears to be the norm.
Shikha Mukerjee
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Blame me. Bless my party: Mamata Banerjee changes tack to stay in power
The West Bengal chief minister's election campaign has gone from confident to pleading and penitent.
Shikha Mukerjee
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It’s clear, there’s more to the Congress and CPI(M) liaison in Bengal than just a seat adjustment
Once sworn enemies, the parties are holding joint rallies across the state. The Congress has also invited CPI(M) leaders to share the stage with Rahul Gandhi.
Shikha Mukerjee
Trending
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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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Why Justice Datta’s attack on petitioner in VVPAT verdict is worrisome for PILs
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This artificial sweetener can destroy gut bacteria and intestine cells
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In his new book, journalist Boria Majumdar addresses BCCI’s two-year ban after an online controversy
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Fact-checking five days of Narendra Modi’s speeches: A catalogue of lies
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As West Bengal inches towards polling day, it’s open season for violence
So inured is the population to brutality that there is shock followed by an outcry only rare occasions.
Shikha Mukerjee
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Sting operation on TMC leaders may change the tone of campaign, but will achieve little else
While videos showing top party leaders taking bribes are a reminder of the Saradha scam, Mamata Banerjee's popularity is unlikely to be affected.
Shikha Mukerjee
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A fresh reminder that the Kolkata police has a lot to learn about gender sensitivity
A sub-inspector is being investigated for using the Bengali word for rape victim while recording the name of a teenager in a FIR.
Shikha Mukerjee
Video
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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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Watch: Neighbours rescue infant from second floor sunshade after she fell from fourth floor balcony
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Video: Listen to this acapella version of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ by four singers
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Watch: Argentinian woman is crowned Miss Universe Buenos Aires at 60
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Hammer on a hand: A curious new symbol points to an unprecedented alliance in West Bengal
Grassroots workers of the CPI(M) and Congress aren’t waiting for their party leaders to formally join hands in the run up to Assembly polls.
Shikha Mukerjee
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A land of their own: As polls approach, Cooch Behar revives an old demand in West Bengal
The four-day railway blockade has been lifted but that will not see the end of the demand for a separate homeland.
Shikha Mukerjee
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What JNU's vice-chancellor could learn from his Jadavpur counterpart
Prof Suranjan Das of Jadavpur University made sure the police didn't enter the campus. But how long can he stave off the political pressure?
Shikha Mukerjee
The Reel
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‘The Fall Guy’ review: Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt sparkle in entertaining action comedy
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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer: Barry Jenkins directs prequel to 2019 photorealistic animated film
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Start the week with a film: A divorce from hell in ‘The War of the Roses’
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival