Banerjee, in a 28-minute address on Facebook, accused BJP of engineering desertions and defections through pressure and intimidation and dared the deserters to join BJP directly if they had the guts. KOLKATA: Former CM Mamata Banerjee on Saturday formally took over the presidentship of the beleaguered party after one-time confidante Chandrima Bhattacharya, whom she appointed…
“Those who say that money can’t buy happiness never had to pay for…”This statement by Samuel L. Jackson is frequently debated. Even though there are various versions of the same quote, the essence always stays the same, money cannot ensure happiness, but it can help resolve most of the issues and simplify life a lot.Samuel…
Meet Aditi Chauhan. Former India goalkeeper and first woman to play in the English football league. Current job: World Cup TV expertSports was part of Aditi Chauhan’s DNA. Her father, then part of the Prime Minister’s Special Protection Group, played tennis, and her brother trained in taekwondo. She kicked and punched to a black belt…
Bobby Deol’s new film, Alpha, is making waves, but his personal space offers a stark contrast to his on-screen intensity. His Juhu home exudes warmth with antique carvings, a unique tree branch chandelier, and sheer curtains that create an airy ambiance. Turkish kilim cushions add vibrant texture to his neutral-toned living area, showcasing a blend…
Despite portraits of Mojtaba being widely displayed during the ceremonies, there has been no public appearance or image released of Iran’s new supreme leader since the attack in which he was reportedly injured. US President Donald Trump said Iran’s leaders were all within reach at the funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei,…
KOLKATA: Eastern Railway will slap Rs 200 fine for littering or spitting at stations or train coaches, general manager Milind Deouskar said on Saturday while launching “Eastern Railway is Watching You”, a rigorous cleanliness drive. Commuters can post photos of offenders on a WhatsApp number to enable the authorities to catch them red-handed. Also, special…
Kieron Pollard, Corey Anderson turn back the clock (MLC Photo) Kieron Pollard and Corey Anderson rolled back the years with a match-winning partnership as MI New York chased down 166 with one ball to spare to beat Los Angeles Knight Riders by six wickets and strengthen their position in the Major League Cricket standings.After electing…
A pedestrian carries a bucket past graffiti depicting late soccer legend Diego Maradona in Buenos Aires. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd) In Aztec mythology, Quetzalcoatl and Tezcatlipoca represent two conflicting but complementary halves of a whole — like yin and yang. Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent, is the god of light and order and his brother Tezcatlipoca, the…
For many Indian children, rainy afternoons were rarely spent alone. Power cuts led to candle-lit conversations. Parents made chai while children waited for pakoras or roasted corn. Card games came out of cupboards, stories were told and television often became a shared family activity instead of an individual one. Psychologists have long found that positive…
The Delhi government’s slum rehabilitation policy is set to transform the living standards of the underprivileged sections of its population, affecting around four to five lakh families or nearly 20 lakh people.The Delhi Slum and JJ Cluster Rehabilitation and Relocation Policy, 2026, which replaces the 2015 policy framework, aims to provide permanent housing inside multi-storey…