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The last of Bengal’s female impersonators

Kolkata · Kolkata

The last of Bengal’s female impersonators

86% Center coverage: 7 sources

By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — For Indian actor Chapal Bhaduri, the last man known to play female roles in Bengali folk theater, getting into character was both practical and ritualistic. He would put his hands together as if in prayer before applying makeup, drawing on eyebrows, affixing eyelashes and donning a bra, blouse, wig and golden jewelry. The application of a “third eye” on his forehead marked the completion of his transformation into S…See the Story

‘The end of these cars also marks our end,’ says veteran taxi driver as Kolkata set to bid adieu to beloved yellow taxis

Taxis · Kolkata

‘The end of these cars also marks our end,’ says veteran taxi driver as Kolkata set to bid adieu to beloved yellow taxis

34% Center coverage: 3 sources

Kolkata locals mourn the decline of the iconic yellow Ambassador taxis, once a symbol of the city's identity. With emissions regulations forcing their retirement, numbers have plummeted from 7,000 to around 2,500See the Story

ISL: Jamshedpur FC Stun Mohammedan SC with 2-0 Win

Sports · Kolkata

ISL: Jamshedpur FC Stun Mohammedan SC with 2-0 Win

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Jamshedpur FC comprehensively defeated Mohammedan SC with a 2-0 scoreline at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan on Thursday in the Indian Super League. Sports News | ISL: Jamshedpur FC Stun Mohammedan SC with 2-0 Win.See the Story

Mamata Banerjee · Kolkata

Mamata's 'Mrityu Kumbh' remark draws ire of seers

Mahakumbh Nagar (UP), Feb 18 (PTI) The Sant Samaj has reacted sharply to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee calling the Maha Kumbh the "Mrityu Kumbh", saying her statement is an insult to Sanatan Dharma and demanding her public apology.National secretary of the Shri Panchayati Akhara Mahanirvani Mahant Jamuna Puri said it does not befit Banerjee to give such a statement from the responsible position she holds."The Prayagraj Maha Kumbh is…See the Story

Mamata Banerjee · Kolkata

Shankaracharya Backs Mamata Banerjee Amid "Mrityu-Kumbh" Remark Criticism

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has been criticised by BJP leaders over her "Mrityu Kumbh" comment, but got a supporter in Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, the 46th Shankaracharya of the Jyotish Peeth in Uttarakhand.See the Story

Mamata Banerjee · Kolkata

Bengal CM targets Yunus government for low-scale celebration of International Mother Language Day in B’desh

Kolkata, Feb 22 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Friday, indirectly targeted the caretaker government in neighbouring Bangladesh headed by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus for a low-scale celebration… Continue reading Bengal CM targets Yunus government for low-scale celebration of International Mother Language Day in B’desh The post Bengal CM targets Yunus government for low-scale celebration of International Mother Language Da…See the Story

Kolkata · Kolkata

Strict measures to prevent outsiders from entering, new attendance rules being introduced at NRS

Kolkata News: Until now, the attendance system for doctors in government hospitals was to sign in a register.See the Story

Mobile Phones · Kolkata

WBBSE 2025: West Bengal board takes strict action against students who violate exam norms, 20 barred

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) has taken strict action against the students who violated the exam policies by carrying mobile phones into exam halls during the recently held exam. This action was taken after the board's prior announcement, which mentioned that the use of mobile phones or any electronic communication devices is not allowed. “Altogether 20 candidates were banned from writing the papers in this year's Madhyami…See the Story

Kolkata · Kolkata

Kolkata Knight Riders and SIX5SIX team up as official kitting partners for a stylish new era - Mediabrief

Kolkata Knight Riders and SIX5SIX team up as official kitting partners for a stylish new era MediabriefSee the Story

Kolkata · Kolkata

Ravi Modi: The Great Cultural Pioneer Of Manyavar

In the bustling lanes of Kolkata’s AC Market, where dreams often remain confined within small shop windows, one man’s vision would revolutionize India’s ethnic wear landscape. Ravi Modi’s journey from a modest 140-square-foot family store to building Manyavar, a ₹25,000 crore fashion empire, exemplifies the transformative power of unwavering conviction and strategic innovation. The Genesis …See the Story

Finance · Kolkata

Six Stocks In News At Noon: M&M, JSW Energy, Bandhan Bank, And More

Several stocks have been buzzing on Friday, including Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., JSW Energy Ltd., Bandhan Bank Ltd., Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd., Religare Enterprises Ltd., and Narayana Hrudayalaya Ltd. Here’s a closer look at the latest developments for each of these companies.Mahindra & MahindraShares of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. fell 6.55% on Friday, following the company’s announcement that it would invest in the proposed r…See the Story

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