While mass protests dominated 2019, 2026 presents a new, fragmented landscape of resistance. As "Special Intensive Revision" (SIR) raises fears of exclusion through paperwork, a cross-community movement from Jadavpur University to Park Circus suggests that solidarity is not dead—it has simply evolved.
TMC’s 2026 candidate list emphasizes inclusivity, fielding 47 Muslim, 78 SC, and 17 ST candidates. Mamata Banerjee balances veteran loyalists with a significant youth surge, aiming to counter anti-incumbency across Bengal.
As millions of voters face "adjudication," India’s democratic promise of equality is under strain. What remains of the republic when the right to vote becomes a burden of proof?
At Kolkata’s Park Circus Dharna Manch, a Memory Wall gathers stories of broken cups, peanuts, pitha and migration—personal memories that question whether citizenship and belonging can truly be reduced to documents.
Retired veterans and academics lead an indefinite Park Circus sit-in as 60 lakh Bengalis face voter "adjudication." Despite restricted access, the movement against the ECI’s opaque SIR drive continues to surge.
Kolkata: With the latest and important arresting by Special Task Force (STF), Kolkata, on Tuesday, the looming threat on the atheist bloggers of Bangladesh...
Kolkata: As expected, in his first public appearance, as BJP leader, the former Trinamool MP Mukul Roy, attacked on Mamata Banerjee, the chief minister...
Kolkata: Mukul Roy sudden transition from being the Rajya Sabha Member of Trinamul Congress (TMC) to a Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) leader, will not...
Kolkata: The first batch of Bengal Government’s pilot project—to train medicos the martial arts now has 100 participants including medical students, young doctors and...
Kolkata’s Durga Puja 2017 showcases creativity with pandals addressing social evils, celebrating women’s power, and evoking nostalgia. From Bahubali-inspired grandeur to themes on ego, fake doctors, and immortality, the artistry blends tradition with innovation. Visitors experience a mix of social messages, music, memory, and philosophy, redefining the festive spirit.