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My memory and I

Writing has become a wonderful way for me to pass idle time during my retirement years.

Beholden to tech czars

This past weekend, rumors were flying around that Amazon founder Jeff Bezos was hosting a $600 million wedding to his fiancée Lauren Sanchez in Aspen, Colorado.

Tech Opening-Up Key to Chinese Modernization

Emphasizing that opening-up is a defining feature of Chinese modernization, President Xi Jinping has said that Chinese modernization must be supported by scientific and technological modernization.

Spirit of India

In contemporary India, the hiatus between spiritual values and material pursuits is increasingly evident. As Indians navigate a post-secular society, it becomes crucial to remember that beneath every action lies an inner grace that can only be cultivated through unity with the divine. This perspective challenges the notion of a fully transformed society dominated by material hedonism, especially in light of historical disputes between Hinduism and Charvaka materialism

Maritime Sabotage

The recent discovery of a damaged power cable on the Baltic seabed, linked to a vessel from a shadow fleet, underscores an alarming trend of maritime sabotage targeting critical infrastructure.

Important neighbour, dependent on India in many ways: Bangladesh's Army Chiefhails ties with India

Calling India an \"important neighbour\", Bangladesh's Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman said that Dhaka is dependent on New Delhi in many ways.

Maharashtra: Oppn calls for action in Beed murder case amid allegations of political cover-up

The mobile phone recovered from Valmik Karad has added fuel to the controversy.

Govt Initiates Process for Dr Manmohan Singh's Memorial

One of the primary requirements for the memorial is the formation of a trust

Anna University rape case: Chennai police register case against Seeman, 231 others for protesting

Chennai police registered cases against Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) chief coordinator Seeman and 231 others for defying a ban and conducting a protest march on Tuesday against the recent sexual assault case in Anna University.

After bountiful rains, north-east monsoon withdrawal from TN expected from 15 January

The weather department will officially announce the withdrawal of northeast monsoon from Tamil Nadu on 15 January.

Congress Wants Me in Jail Without Evidence: KTR

BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Wednesday alleged that the Congress government in Telangana was trying to put him in jail without any evidence.

In relief to DMK, alliance partner MDMK not for sharing power in TN govt

In a move that brought relief to the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and his party the DMK, its alliance partner, the MDMK, announced that it is not in favour of sharing power and pledged unstinting support to the M.K. Stalin government.

Nimisha Priya's Husband Says Ready to Pay Blood Money

In 2020, a trial court in Sanaa sentenced her to death for the murder of her Yemeni business partner

Kerala Cabinet Approves Plan of Wayanad Landslide Rehabilitation Project

The Kerala Cabinet on Wednesday approved a master plan for the rehabilitation project for survivors of the Wayanad landslides.

Allegations politically motivated: Siddaramaiah on calls for Priyank Kharge's resignation

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said that there was no question of state Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge resigning over the contractor suicide case, saying the allegations against him were \"politically motivated\".

Hyderabad Metro to Connect Northern Suburbs

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy today gave the green signal to connect the much-neglected suburbs of North Hyderabad with the rest of the city by extending the Metro network to Medchal and Shamirpet.

Sources said that the patient has shown symptoms of sodium-potassium imbalance and cardiac problems

Sujoy Krishna Bhadra alias 'Kalighat er Kaku' is stable but he still requires medical observation for 24 hours.

Sebaashray Camps to Start from Thursday in Diamond Harbour

The camps will be held for 70 days, followed by follow-up camps for seven days in the LS constituency

Children exhibit creativity at Shishu Kishore Utsav in Chandannagar

At the initiative of district information and cultural office Chinsurah, the state Shishu Kishore Utsav was held at Chandannagar in Merry Math.

Hunger crisis in India: Study highlights stark regional disparities

A groundbreaking study published in Economic and Political Weekly has shed light on the persistent and alarming hunger crisis in India.

AK Naik Takes Over as CGM of POWERGRID

Ashok Kumar Naik took over the charge of POWERGRID, Eastern Region-II (West Bengal & Sikkim) on 1 January, 2025 as CGM (I/c).

Dense fog disrupts flights at Bagdogra

Bagdogra Airport faced temporary disruptions today as dense fog forced the diversion of five flights—four Indigo and one SpiceJet—to alternative airports.

Wolf Attacks in Domestic Areas on the Rise in Burdwan

Wolves in both East and West Burdwan seem to be repeating the 'Bahraich effect' in the jungle patches as the endangered creatures have intensified intrusion into the domestic quarters in recent times.

North Bengal rings in 2025 with joy, devotion and unity

To ensure a safe and peaceful celebration, the Siliguri Police Commissionerate and district police maintained a vigilant watch starting from 30 December 2024

College student rapes classmate after intoxicating her, arrested in Kolkata

The Kolkata Police, on Wednesday, arrested a student of a reputed engineering college in the city on charges of raping his classmate at an empty residential flat in the city.

NFR Introduces New Train Time-Table

The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) will implement its new train timetable starting 1 January, introducing several changes to improve connectivity, passenger convenience, and operational efficiency, according to Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) KK Sharma.

Cops Track Dubai Links of Arrested ABT Member From Bengal

The West Bengal Police have tracked Dubai links of Sajidul Islam, a most-wanted member of Bangladesh-based terror group Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) who was arrested last month.

Indian Navy to commission 3 frontline fleet assets, Nilgiri, Surat and Vagsheer, on 15 Jan

The Indian Navy is all set to create history by simultaneously commissioning three frontline combatants at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai on 15 January.

Ten killed after man rams vehicle into crowd in New Orleans

Ten people were killed and 30 were injured after a man rammed a vehicle at high speed into a crowd of New Year revellers in New Orleans' bustling French Quarter district at 3:15 a.m. Wednesday along Bourbon Street in what authorities described as a terrorist attack.

TMC Will Continue To Serve People, Says CM Mamata Banerjee On Foundation Day

As the Trinamul Congress (TMC) observed its 28th foundation day today, TMC chairperson and state Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said the party will continue its fight to protect the interest of the people of Bengal.