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Adil Hossain
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How the ‘Bangladeshi’ dog whistle helps justify violence against Indian Bengali Muslims
Compared to Urdu-speaking Muslims, Bengali Muslims are doubly victimised for their language and religion, with even their citizenship called into question.
Adil Hossain
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Exploited as foot soldiers: How Muslims are getting crushed by Bengal’s political violence
Instead of education and jobs, the political leadership of the party in power has relied on lumpen cadres to ensure their dominance in rural Bengal.
Adil Hossain
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Bengal’s universities are progressive bastions – so what explains resistance to OBC reservations?
Backward caste Muslims in West Bengal feel shortchanged by the non-implementation of the state government’s reservations rules.
Adil Hossain
Trending
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Yes, India’s Constitution has been hijacked – but not by the Supreme Court
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Tigers are being farmed in South Africa – often for their body parts
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Vikas Khanna’s new novel: A chef visits India to rekindle her love for cooking after losing her son
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‘Gandhi Godse – Ek Yudh’ review: Sincere, plodding effort to debunk WhatsApp myths about the Mahatma
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Oscar-nominated film ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ is cuteness unlimited
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In a week, dying Left parties find two sparks of life in West Bengal
Strong crowds at two rallies held in Kolkata last week have given Left parties the hope that their cadres are shaking off the prolonged inertia.
Adil Hossain
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After the Saradha scam, Mamata may no longer be West Bengal's didi
A 91-page confession letter by her former number two has linked her indelibly to a financial fraud that targets the poor.
Adil Hossain
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Saradha scam fallout has Mamata considering an anti-BJP alliance in West Bengal
Banerjee has made a small overture to the Left, but they remain wary as their cadre continues to be the target of violence in West Bengal.
Adil Hossain
Video
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‘Tennis misses him’: Novak Djokovic asks spectators to applaud for Roger Federer at Australian Open
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Watch: US Embassy in India celebrates Republic Day with a performance of 'Vande Mataram’
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Satire: ‘Came to protest but ended up watching the film, says ‘interviewee’ on boycotting ‘Pathaan’
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Watch: Pet dog’s hilarious reaction as ball goes flying when he chews it too hard
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Watch: Fifty-seven-year-old does push-ups with a toddler on his back
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Bengali elites' links to Saradha group still unravelling a year after Ponzi scam
The latest intellectual to be questioned was award-winning filmmaker Aparna Sen in her capacity as the founding editor of a magazine funded by the discredited group.
Adil Hossain
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Why the Kolkata High Court is unhappy with the state government
Chief minister Mamata Banerjee is steadfastly supporting party members suspected of being involved in criminal acts.
Adil Hossain
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How Mamata is trying to appropriate Bengal's cultural icons
Lacking the long histories of rival parties, the Trinamool Congress hopes championing much loved Bengali stars will work for them in the polls.
Adil Hossain
The Reel
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‘Gandhi Godse – Ek Yudh’ review: Sincere, plodding effort to debunk WhatsApp myths about the Mahatma
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‘Pathaan’ review: Shah Rukh Khan lights up an entertaining spy thriller
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Oscar-nominated film ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ is cuteness unlimited
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Three Oscar nominations for India: ‘All That Breathes’, ‘RRR’ and ‘The Elephant Whisperers’
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Shriya Pilgaonkar interview: There’s no big or small role but the depth you bring to the part
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Why we should be shocked but not surprised by Trinamool leader's threat of rape
Tapas Pal's threat to murder and rape his political opponents is only one example of the violent language that several party leaders use with impunity in Mamata Banerjee's Bengal.
Adil Hossain
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Mamata begins fish-fry diplomacy with CPI(M) in effort to rein in BJP
The recent discussions between Mamata Banerjee and the CPI(M) is an indication of how seriously the West Bengal chief minister is taking the rise of the BJP.
Adil Hossain
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Rising demand for Gorkhaland puts BJP in tight spot
The BJP won the Darjeeling seat thanks to the support of the Gorkha Janamukti Morcha, which is demanding statehood for Gorkhaland. But as their stock rises in West Bengal, the BJP fears being seen as the dividers of the state.
Adil Hossain
The Field
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ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup semifinals preview: India vs New Zealand, Australia vs England
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Hockey World Cup, India v Japan classification match as it happened: Abhishek shines in 8-0 win
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WPL: RCB chairman says franchise withheld overseas investment to bid for Women’s Premier League
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ICC Awards: Pakistan’s Babar Azam, England’s Nat Sciver named cricketers the year for 2022
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Australian Open: Elena Rybakina, Aryna Sabalenka set up big-hitting final with straight-sets win