Bengal: Different Government, Same Playbook? Faizan Ahmed Case Returns to Court
The change of government in Bengal has brought little change for Faizan Ahmed’s family. After the Mamata Banerjee government sought a medical board in his case, the Suvendu Adhikari government has made a similar move before the Calcutta High Court.
Low Honorariums, High Responsibilities: The Struggle of Bengal’s Unaided Madrasa Teachers
Raiganj: For some, teaching is a profession; for others, it is the means through which they support their families. Among those teaching in unaided...
Show Your Aadhaar. Prove You’re Indian: A Bengali Hawker’s Ordeal in Odisha
A West Bengal hawker travelling to Odisha for work says he was stopped, called “Bangladeshi” and threatened despite showing his Aadhaar card, highlighting growing concerns over Bengali migrant workers facing identity-based harassment outside the state
She Never Went to School. Her Son Just Scored 100 Percentile in UGC-NET
Abdul Halim, a young man from Cooch Behar, has scored 100 percentile in Bengali in UGC-NET 2026 and secured JRF after eight attempts. Alongside years of preparation, he worked in the fields, carrying forward his late mother’s dream of seeing him become a teacher.
Trains Cancelled, Fares Soar: New Farakka Disruption Throws Bengal Journeys Into Chaos
A track subsidence near New Farakka has disrupted rail connectivity between North and South Bengal, leaving passengers stranded amid cancelled and diverted trains. With bus fares rising sharply, travellers face long waits, uncertainty and costly alternatives to reach their destinations
His Name Survived SIR. Then Police Took Him Away: The Unexplained Detention of 66-Year-Old Jalil Akhtar
Jalil Akhtar’s name remains on the voter list after SIR, yet the 66-year-old has spent nearly three months in custody after being allegedly taken from home as a suspected Bangladeshi. His family says he has Indian identity documents and has never visited Bangladesh.
