The last of Bengal’s female impersonators
Having long played female roles in traveling theater productions, Chapal Bhaduri struggled to find work after more women ...
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'We stood up to expectations': Kolkata CP after swift police probe leads to death sentence in fourth rape case since RG Kar incident
The incident took place on November 30 when a seven-month-old child was raped in the northern part of Kolkata.
Why are Kolkata’s yellow taxis disappearing? Death knell for Hindustan Ambassador in India
A bustling city is losing its beloved yellow taxis, and it's not New York. Why the days are numbered for Kolkata's Hindustan ...
‘You are not concerned about citizens’: Calcutta HC slams WB health department
The court made the remarks while hearing a petition in which a social worker said his ancestors had donated land to the state ...
‘I've given up on the distinction’: Wim Wenders on blurring the lines between fiction and documentary
The 79-year-old German filmmaker conducted a masterclass in Kolkata on Monday as part of his five-city retrospective tour in India titled ‘King of the Road’ ...
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Did you think you were safe?
When I moved to India for work, I found that rape was a cultural feature of the country, as deeply embedded as caste ...
Esplanade bus terminus shift: State digs out decade-old plan
Kolkata: On Monday, state govt officials unearthed a decade-old plan for a multi-modal transport hub at Esplanade to reduce ...
Textiles from Bengal: A Shared Legacy showcases Bengal’s rich textile heritage
Inaugurated on January 30, the exhibition, spanning four centuries from 16th century to the present, displays unified ...
Not all biryani is made equal: 3 unique variations you need to try
From Kerala’s creamy coconut-infused delight to Bengal’s prized hilsa biryani, discover the diverse world of India’s most ...