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Delhi Assembly Election | Controversy Erupts over Voter Rolls, Illegal Immigrants, and Rohingya Refugees

Published : Dec 21, 2024 20:58 IST - 8 MINS READ As Delhi gears up for its Assembly election, a political slugfest has erupted between the ruling Aam Aadmi Party and the BJP over alleged irregularities in the electoral roll. While the BJP has accused AAP of increasing its support base with “illegal voters,” particularly undocumented Bangladeshi and Rohingya migrants, …

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Online Masterclass, Information Technology, Dr. Swapnil Bengali, Cyber Law And AI, RGNUL

Live Law

The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab is an autonomous National Law University established by the RGNUL Act passed by the Legislature of the State of Punjab, under the second wave of reforms instituted by the Bar Council of India. The Centre for Advanced Studies in Cyber Law and Artificial Intelligence at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab, …

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Reading with Frontline | Anusua Mukherjee

The Hindu

Published : Dec 21, 2024 14:20 IST - 4 MINS READ Dear Reader, In my search for alternative realms to inhabit, I think I have found a home in the world of plants and trees. German forester Peter Wohlleben’s book, The Hidden Life of Trees, published in 2015, quickly attained cult status by putting forward the hypothesis of a “wood-wide …

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6 days, 22 hours ago

Bangladesh and the Islamist treachery: 53 years on, India, Bangladesh’s liberator, is seen as an enemy, while genocidal Pakistan a ‘friend’

Op India

On the 16th of December 1971, the struggle of the Bengali people and the unforgettable valour of the Indian Army broke the shackles of Pakistani Islamist suppression and East Pakistan’s transformation into Bangladesh became inevitable. One question the ‘apolitical’ people, especially Indians ask is why despite helping Bangladesh in attaining freedom and lending continued support, the Bangladeshi Muslims hate Hindu-majority …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Regional OTTs bank on native loyalty as viewership lags behind foreign players

Live Mint

Constricted by a smaller viewer pool, regional language video streaming platforms attract much lower viewership for an average new launch compared to larger, national OTT platforms such as Netflix or Prime Video. Rajat Agrawal, chief operating officer of Ultra Media & Entertainment Group, said, “While originals from global giants might attract 2-4 million views within a week, regional OTTs often …

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How Bankim Chandra Chatterjee gave India a voice through 'Vande Mataram'

India Today

It was the 19th century, and India was undergoing major changes, from its cultural identity to new adaptations of modernity, while the British were in control. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee believed that India had become detached from its roots, a civilisation with a long history that had enlightened the world over time. THE JOURNEY TO BECOMING 'SAHITYA SAMRAT' Bankim Chandra Chatterjee …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Amitabh Bachchan says he gets anxious when Jaya Bachchan calls him, pretends to understand when she speaks Bengali

Hindustan Times

Amitabh Bachchan often shares fun anecdotes and life advices with the contestants on his show, Kaun Banega Crorepati. This week on the show, Amitabh will be seen sharing how he pretends to understand when wife Jaya Bachchan speaks in Bengali. Amitabh Bachchan shares humorous anecdotes on KBC 16, revealing how he pretends to understand Bengali when speaking with wife Jaya. …

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Bengali directors and actors debate content vs. star power in film success

Hindustan Times

Kolkata, Prominent Bengali directors and actors have agreed that content is the key driver of a film's success, while a strong cast offers a crucial support, though opinions varied on the precise balance between these elements in making a film a hit. Bengali directors and actors debate content vs. star power in film success Ace director Srijit Mukherjee, who moderated …

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Agartala Bangladesh Mission Attack Brings Focus On Manik Saha's Reluctance To Part With Key Ministries

ABP News

The effects of the persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh, particularly after the ouster of then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, are now being felt in the neighbouring Indian states, particularly in the northeastern states of Tripura and Assam, as well as in the eastern state of West Bengal. State Government’s Failure To Remain Alert The communal tension in Tripura in 2021, …

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Video: Singer Iman Chakraborty rebukes audience over 'no Bengali songs' request

India Today

Renowned Bengali singer Iman Chakraborty has ignited a social media debate after a viral video captured her rebuking an audience member for requesting a ban on Bengali songs during a concert in West Bengal's Rajarhat. The incident has attracted widespread attention, earning applause from Bengali cultural advocates and nationalists, including Garga Chatterjee of the pro-Bengali group "Bangla Pokkho". In the …

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Vidya Balan wants to “de-age” with fun films

The Hindu

On a blockbuster Friday, Vidya Balan, perhaps the most popular non-Bengali actress in Kolkata, charmed the cineastes at the ongoing Kolkata International Film Festival. Basking in the success of horror comedy Bhool Bhulaiyya 3, Vidya Balan told The Hindu, “As I age physically, I want to de-age mentally.” The actor who made a name for herself by essaying a series …

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With currency notes, how Bangladesh is erasing Mujibur Rahman's legacy

Firstpost

Bangladesh’s interim government has begun the process of removing the image of Mujibur Rahman, the country’s founding father, on its currency notes. In its latest move, the interim government of Bangladesh, headed by Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus, is set to remove Mujibur Rahman, father of Sheikh Hasina and the iconic figure behind the founding of the country, from its currency …

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Secularism under siege in the Bangladesh churn

Hindustan Times

Bangladesh is clearly in an existential crisis today. Since the political change in early August, the Hindu community has borne the brunt of attacks by Islamist extremists and by those who never could reconcile with Bangladesh’s secular nationhood. While Bangladesh’s emergence as a sovereign State in 1971 created the happy condition of all Bengalis — irrespective of religious affiliation — …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Shatrughan Sinha Regrets Not Being Able To Work With Satyajit Ray, Lauds Rich Legacy Of Bengali Cinema

ABP News

Veteran Bollywood actor and MP Shatrughan Sinha on Wednesday said the iconic trio of Satyajit Ray, Ritwik Ghatak and Mrinal Sen had shaped his vision about films, world cinema and India's new wave cinema. Shatrughan Sinha on being inspired by Bengali cinema Speaking at the inauguration of the 30th Kolkata International Film Festival, Sinha credited his time at the Film …

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It was one of 2023’s most shocking crimes. The year that followed was even harder to explain.

Slate

The night of the shooting, Dalia Karim locked the doors of her family’s 7-Eleven for the first time in 17 years. Five years earlier, Buck had been released from a long prison sentence—”15 years, 8 months, and 2 days, to be exact”—and he was deeply grateful to the Karims for hiring him despite “the stigma often associated with my personal …

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Film directors in West Bengal slam dominance of technicians in State’s film industry

The Hindu

Film directors in West Bengal have spoken up against the dominance of film technicians in the Bengali film industry, a day before the inauguration of the 30th Kolkata International Film Festival, stirring up a debate. Kaushik Ganguly, one of the veteran directors of the Bengali film industry, voiced concern over the stringent rules of the Federation of Cine Technicians and …

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Bangladesh: Is Yunus facilitating the rise of an Islamist Republic?

India Today

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, the chief adviser of Bangladesh's interim government, has begun a series of consultations with political parties over the next couple of days to finalise a future roadmap for the beleaguered nation. So, Yunus is doing what Bangladesh’s two military rulers, Generals Ziaur Rahman and Hussein Muhammed Ershad, did in the 1980s following the ouster of the …

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Kolkata Municipal Corporation mandates Bengali language signboards for shops

India Today

The Kolkata Municipal Corporation has made it compulsory for all commercial establishments in the city to display signboards in Bengali along with other languages. Municipal Secretary Swapan Kundu stated that the civic body is working with shop and business owners, including restaurants, to ensure that signboards feature names and details in Bengali alongside other languages. In October, TMC Councillor Biswarup …

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Bohurupi becomes highest-grossing Bengali film of 2024

India Today

Bengali film Bohurupi, helmed by director duo Shiboprosad Mukherjee and Nandita Roy, has emerged as one of the biggest all-time blockbuster of Bengali cinema. With a staggering collection of Rs 16.50 crore in just seven weeks, the film has become the higest grossing Bengali film post pandemic. What sets Bohurupi apart is not just its unparalleled success in Bengal but …

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Playing Bongs wrong: Bollywood can't seem to get it right

India Today

Imagine a Bengali character from an average Hindi film. What's so wrong with the portrayal of Bengali in Hindi films? In fact, this is also a problem that noted director Srijit Mukherji, known for Bengali films like Baishe Shrabon and, more recently, Tekka and Hindi films like Sherdil: The Pilbhit Saga and Shabaash Mithu, finds while watching some Hindi films. …

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Bengaluru Court Can Try Suit By Resident Manna Dey's Daughter Against 'Defamatory' Bengali Content Published At West Bengal: Karnataka HC

Live Law

For context, Section 19 CPC pertains Suits for compensation for wrongs to person or movables. “ Trial Court committed an error coming to a conclusion that merely because book is sold in Bengaluru, jurisdiction does not arise within this Court and the same is an erroneous approach when the wrong was done in Bengaluru by selling the books and by …

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Explained: The arrest of Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das and rising tension in Bangladesh

Firstpost

Unrest has gripped Dhaka, Chittagong and other parts of Bangladesh after the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das Prabhu, a Hindu priest on Monday. A lawyer was killed in Chittagong as protests turned violent and now reports have emerged that Hindu temples have been attacked Bangladeshi Hindu leader Krishna Das Prabhu shows a victory sign as he is taken in a …

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William Radice, Renowned Tagore Translator and Bengali Scholar, Dies at 73

The Hindu

Published : Nov 22, 2024 17:18 IST - 6 MINS READ William Radice, the English poet, Tagore translator, and scholar of Bengali language and literature passed away on November 10. Translating Tagore In those years of apprenticeship, William made long visits to Kolkata, Dhaka, and Santiniketan, immersing himself in Bengali life and the working reality of the language. Particularly to …

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'You're not in Bangladesh', You're in India': Woman asks passengers in Kolkata metro to speak in Hindi | WATCH

India TV News

A video of a woman fighting in Kolkata metro with Bengali-speaking passengers has gone viral. In response to her statement, the Bengali-speaking passenger responded firmly, asserting her right to speak in her native language saying, ''This is my hometown, not yours''. Another woman said, ''The metro is not yours, West Bengal is not yours.'' During the fighting, the woman who …

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Delhi Assembly Election | Controversy Erupts over Voter Rolls, Illegal Immigrants, and Rohingya Refugees

Online Masterclass, Information Technology, Dr. Swapnil Bengali, Cyber Law And AI, RGNUL

Reading with Frontline | Anusua Mukherjee

Bangladesh and the Islamist treachery: 53 years on, India, Bangladesh’s liberator, is seen as an enemy, while genocidal Pakistan a ‘friend’

Regional OTTs bank on native loyalty as viewership lags behind foreign players

How Bankim Chandra Chatterjee gave India a voice through 'Vande Mataram'

Amitabh Bachchan says he gets anxious when Jaya Bachchan calls him, pretends to understand when she speaks Bengali

Bengali directors and actors debate content vs. star power in film success

Agartala Bangladesh Mission Attack Brings Focus On Manik Saha's Reluctance To Part With Key Ministries

Video: Singer Iman Chakraborty rebukes audience over 'no Bengali songs' request

Vidya Balan wants to “de-age” with fun films

With currency notes, how Bangladesh is erasing Mujibur Rahman's legacy

Secularism under siege in the Bangladesh churn

Shatrughan Sinha Regrets Not Being Able To Work With Satyajit Ray, Lauds Rich Legacy Of Bengali Cinema

It was one of 2023’s most shocking crimes. The year that followed was even harder to explain.

Film directors in West Bengal slam dominance of technicians in State’s film industry

Bangladesh: Is Yunus facilitating the rise of an Islamist Republic?

Kolkata Municipal Corporation mandates Bengali language signboards for shops

Bohurupi becomes highest-grossing Bengali film of 2024

Playing Bongs wrong: Bollywood can't seem to get it right

Bengaluru Court Can Try Suit By Resident Manna Dey's Daughter Against 'Defamatory' Bengali Content Published At West Bengal: Karnataka HC

Explained: The arrest of Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das and rising tension in Bangladesh

William Radice, Renowned Tagore Translator and Bengali Scholar, Dies at 73

'You're not in Bangladesh', You're in India': Woman asks passengers in Kolkata metro to speak in Hindi | WATCH