Aditi Bhaduri Early in 2024, I had met X, a lawyer from Bangladesh. Suave, articulate and glamorous, she was in Kolkata and planning to host with others a World Bengali Congress. She was despondent a
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In a surprising decision, veteran fast bowler Mohammed Shami has been left out of India’s 15-member ODI squad for the upcoming three-match series against New Zealand. Despite his vast experience and a
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Former diplomat Shashi Tharoor has given his frank assessment of the US action against Venezuela and its President Nicolas Maduro. It is all about "might is right", the Congress MP who's also the chai
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Entertainment
Rajinikanth’s ‘Thalaivar 173’ Gets New Director Cibi Chakravarti, Pongal 2027 Release Confirmed
Superstar Rajinikanth's upcoming film, tentatively titled 'Thalaivar 173,' has been in the news ever since the big project was announced. The film is backed by Kamal Haasan.On Saturday, January 2, the
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The Israeli Foreign Ministry has slammed New York City (NYC) Mayor Zohran Mamdani after he revoked Israel-related executive orders signed by his predecessor Eric Adams. In a post on X, the Foreign Min
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Business
Has 8th Pay Commission Come Into Effect From 1 January 2026? Implementation, Launch, Panel Constitution, ToR And Other Key Points Explained
Lakhs of central government employees are expecting a salary hike under the 8th Pay Commission. Several employees are expecting an immediate salary increase from 1 January 2026, assuming that the 8th
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