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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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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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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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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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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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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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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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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final
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Cricket: Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel