KOLKATA: A film and television director, allegedly driving in an inebriated state, crashed into a crowded area in Kolkata’s Thakurpukur on Sunday morning, killing one person and critically injuring at least eight others.Enraged locals vandalised the car, dragged out the accused, Siddhant Das (35), and thrashed him till police arrived. He was arrested and later … Read more
St Paul’s Cathedral. The cathedral’s design in Gothic Revival style, includes three stained-glass windows and two Florentine Renaissance frescoes Kolkata’s streets pulse with history, but after the sun sets, much of its architectural grandeur fades into darkness. That’s changing now. Thanks to the Illumination Project, led by Mudar Patherya and like-minded citizens, the city’s historic … Read more
Quinton de Kock (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders had a disappointing start to their IPL 2025 campaign against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on March 22 at Eden Gardens, but they bounced back in style on Wednesday. The defending champions put up a commanding performance to register their first win of the season, securing … Read more
Image used for representative purpose only KOLKATA: A study published in Bengal Medical Journal has raised concerns about ‘widespread and potentially dangerous’ use of antibiotics among professional footballers in eastern India. The research, led by clinical researchers from Bengal, says that a significant number of athletes are using high-risk antibiotics – often without prescriptions – … Read more
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan sent fans into a frenzy as he arrived in Kolkata on Friday evening ahead of the much-anticipated opening IPL match at the Eden Gardens. The actor, who will be cheering for his team as they take to the field for the season’s inaugural match on Saturday.Dressed in a white T-shirt … Read more
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, one of the world’s most anticipated cricket tournaments, is set to kick off on March 22, 2025, with a grand opening ceremony at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. This marks the 18th edition of the tournament, bringing together ten franchise teams for an action-packed season of T20 cricket.Unlike previous editions, IPL … Read more
Quinton de Kock and captain Ajinkya Rahane (Pic credit: KKR) Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are gearing up to continue their dominance in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season. With an eye on securing their fourth IPL title, KKR have made significant changes to their leadership while retaining the core of their championship-winning … Read more
A look at Kolkata Knight Riders’ new jersey for IPL 2025. Three-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have etched their legacy into the cosmos by officially registering three stars around the Gemini constellation, each representing their title triumphs in 2012, 2014, and 2024.The celestial tribute symbolises KKR’s championship victories, with the … Read more
NEW DELHI: Fourteen-year-old Pratip Dey, who survived a fatal car crash on Kolkata’s EM Bypass on February 19, has alleged that his mother, Sudeshna, and aunt, Romi, were murdered after backing out of a planned family suicide. His father, Pranay Dey, and uncle, Prasun Dey—who also survived the crash—went through with their plan and ended … Read more
KOLKATA: A chilling tragedy unfolded in Kolkata when a high-speed car crash on EM Bypass led police to a horrific discovery—a home in Tangra where three women were found dead under mysterious circumstances. What initially seemed like a freak accident has now become a complex murder-suicide puzzle, with financial distress, cryptic last actions and an … Read more