Tag: Kolkata News
The Last Walk Outside: 71-Year-Old Hooghly Labourer Lynched Amid Allegations of Post-Poll Intimidation
A fact-finding report by the APCR reveals the brutal lynching of 71-year-old labourer Sk. Shahaalam in Hooghly, West Bengal. The killing, following post-poll extortion threats, has devastated a fragile household by taking its primary breadwinner. Today, an pervasive atmosphere of fear and anxiety silences the traumatized village.
Cleaner Streets, Emptier Homes: The Cost of West Bengal’s New Bulldozer Drive
Weeks after the new BJP government took office, a sweeping anti-encroachment drive across West Bengal has transformed bustling railway markets into demolition sites. From Jadavpur to Konnagar, midnight operations have left thousands of hawkers facing sudden eviction, sparking fierce protests and a profound constitutional crisis over the right to livelihood.
You Can’t Regulate an Economy by Destroying It: The Case for India’s 90% Workforce
India's informal economy employs nearly 90% of the workforce and powers local markets. As demolition drives, business closures, and street vendor evictions increase, the challenge is balancing legal compliance with livelihood protection. Sustainable development requires rehabilitation, gradual formalisation, and policies that safeguard both economic growth and millions of livelihoods.
When Is A Headache A Medical Emergency? Look Out For These Critical Brain ‘Red Flags’
Is an MRI necessary for persistent headaches? Top neurology and radiology experts- Dr. Haseeb Hassan and Dr. Arif Faizan break down the difference between structural brain issues and functional disorders like migraines. Learn why routine scans can cause false alarms, how CT and MRI play different medical roles, and which dangerous red flags require urgent emergency evaluation
What Do Leander Paes, Kamran Akmal, and RF Kennedy Jr. Have in Common? It’s Not What You Think
Tennis star Leander Paes, Cricketer Kamran Akmal, and politician RFK Jr. all faced neurocysticercosis. Discover how this highly preventable, treatable brain parasite causes sudden seizures and why clean vegetables are your best defense.
No, Robots Aren’t Replacing Your Surgeon: The Real Story Behind Modern Knee Surgery
From the Vajpayee era to advanced robotics, knee surgery has evolved. An orthopedic surgeon debunks 10 common myths to help younger and older patients reclaim pain-free, independent lives.