NEET 2025 brings hope in Kolkata as underprivileged students secure MBBS seats, guided by a mentor determined to push them beyond poverty and self-doubt
U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have triggered global concern after reports of civilian deaths. Attacks on a school, hospitals and public facilities have revived debate over military intervention and accountability.
Bengal faces a constitutional crisis as 60 lakh voters are placed "under adjudication" in the final electoral roll. Minority-heavy districts like Murshidabad and Malda lead the list, sparking widespread outrage.
Khan Sir highlights the power of combining religious and modern education as Umeed Global School, led by Wali Rahmani, celebrates its annual day. Underprivileged students impress with languages and performances. Abdul Qadeer urges spending on education, not weddings, inspiring hope and shaping a generation ready to contribute to society
The Indian Science News Association and Radio Kolkata have launched a joint science communication initiative to counter fake news, promote scientific temper, and revive interest in basic sciences. Using community radio and Indian languages, the collaboration aims to connect scientists, students, and society amid climate crisis and growing misinformation.
Eight days after a mob attack during Kolkata’s Gita Path event, patty seller Sheikh Riyajul remains traumatised and jobless. His Rs 3,000 earnings were destroyed, and the five accused walked free on bail. With no help from authorities or society, fear and financial pressure may force him to return.
As India marks 150 years of Vande Mataram, political celebration has reignited long-standing objections from Muslims and other minorities. The debate highlights tensions between religious conscience, historical memory, and the risk of imposing majoritarian symbols as tests of national loyalty.
U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have triggered global concern after reports of civilian deaths. Attacks on a school, hospitals and public facilities have revived debate over military intervention and accountability.
Bengal faces a constitutional crisis as 60 lakh voters are placed "under adjudication" in the final electoral roll. Minority-heavy districts like Murshidabad and Malda lead the list, sparking widespread outrage.
The US-Israel war on Iran has intensified debate over sovereignty, regime change and global power politics, while Europe’s muted response and India’s cautious diplomacy face increasing scrutiny worldwide.
झारखंड के 48 शहरी निकाय चुनाव परिणामों में भाजपा को सीमित सफलता मिली। रांची, गिरिडीह और देवघर समेत कई शहरों में झामुमो और निर्दलीय उम्मीदवारों ने मजबूत प्रदर्शन दर्ज किया।
U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have triggered global concern after reports of civilian deaths. Attacks on a school, hospitals and public facilities have revived debate over military intervention and accountability.
Bengal faces a constitutional crisis as 60 lakh voters are placed "under adjudication" in the final electoral roll. Minority-heavy districts like Murshidabad and Malda lead the list, sparking widespread outrage.
The US-Israel war on Iran has intensified debate over sovereignty, regime change and global power politics, while Europe’s muted response and India’s cautious diplomacy face increasing scrutiny worldwide.
झारखंड के 48 शहरी निकाय चुनाव परिणामों में भाजपा को सीमित सफलता मिली। रांची, गिरिडीह और देवघर समेत कई शहरों में झामुमो और निर्दलीय उम्मीदवारों ने मजबूत प्रदर्शन दर्ज किया।
U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have triggered global concern after reports of civilian deaths. Attacks on a school, hospitals and public facilities have revived debate over military intervention and accountability.
Bengal faces a constitutional crisis as 60 lakh voters are placed "under adjudication" in the final electoral roll. Minority-heavy districts like Murshidabad and Malda lead the list, sparking widespread outrage.
The US-Israel war on Iran has intensified debate over sovereignty, regime change and global power politics, while Europe’s muted response and India’s cautious diplomacy face increasing scrutiny worldwide.
झारखंड के 48 शहरी निकाय चुनाव परिणामों में भाजपा को सीमित सफलता मिली। रांची, गिरिडीह और देवघर समेत कई शहरों में झामुमो और निर्दलीय उम्मीदवारों ने मजबूत प्रदर्शन दर्ज किया।
Bhopal: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is not inclined to adopt the 'mandir wahi banayenge' (we promise to build the temple at the same spot) theme in Chhattisgarh for the...
Nearly four decades after the Bhopal disaster, toxic waste removal efforts fall short, leaving survivors exposed to contaminated resources. Environmentalists argue that relocating hazardous waste to Pithampur creates new dangers for an already polluted region. Calls for corporate accountability intensify as activists demand that Dow Chemical bear the cost of a comprehensive cleanup
Manoj and Neha Parmar’s tragic suicide in Sehore has sparked allegations of ED harassment and political vendetta, with their son accusing officials of beating his father, locking the family away, and seizing unlisted assets during a December 5 raid. Manoj’s brother described him as a victim of relentless persecution, citing reopened cases and threats for not aligning with BJP. The couple’s suicide note, addressed to national leaders, accused ED officials of bias, while Congress slammed BJP for misusing central agencies, a claim the ruling party denies amidst ongoing investigations.
A 5-year-old girl’s brutal rape and murder in Bhopal triggers local protests, yet fails to spark national outrage akin to Kolkata’s RG Kar case. Despite a sharp rise in crimes against women and children in BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh, the state's response remains muted
Kolkata: At a time of language-based identity politics, a young scholar from Bengal reaffirms the strength of mother tongue through academic brilliance
At a time...
Each year, the Koshi floods devastate villages in Bihar, displacing thousands who live without homes, healthcare, or education. Once promised protection, they now endure neglect, corruption, and death. Tushar Gandhi's journey reveals that a century after Champaran, the colonial oppressor has simply been replaced by an indifferent Indian state.
The media’s targeting of Tablighi Jamaat during the pandemic was a deliberate act to vilify an entire community. Years later, the attack continues—this time through the systematic dismantling of Waqf rights. As silence prevails again, the question remains: will we speak out before history repeats itself completely?
Despite spending Rs 1200 crore on Swachh Bharat (Clean India) advertisements, the Modi government has failed to eradicate manual scavenging. Dalits continue to die in sewers, victims of deep-rooted caste bias. Laws banning the practice remain toothless, while the state celebrates cleanliness without addressing who cleans—and who dies.
CPIML general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya warns that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar is disenfranchising the poor and migrants. He fears a similar model will be imposed in Bengal ahead of 2026 polls, creating a curated voter list favouring BJP and threatening universal franchise.
Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur, exposed how corporations profit from Gaza’s devastation in a bold report. Her findings linked military interests with economic gain, triggering backlash from global superpowers. Her dossier challenges the silence around war crimes and reveals the deep ties between power, profit, and the Palestinian crisis.