The Week

Who is Subhashree Ganguly, and why was she taking pictures with Messi in Kolkata?

Bengali actress Subhashree Ganguly faced social media backlash after posting a photo with Lionel Messi in Kolkata right after ...

Anti-India protests in Bangladesh: Kolkata’s ‘mini Bangla’ feels the heat over blow to business as visa disruptions choke tourist inflow

Kolkata's "mini Bangladesh" faces a severe economic blow as visa centre closures in Bangladesh deter visitors. Traders report ...

Bengali actor Subhashree Ganguly trolled for sharing photos with Lionel Messi; husband Raj Chakrabarty steps in to defend her

After Lionel Messi's chaotic Kolkata visit, Bengali actor Subhashree Ganguly shared pictures with the footballer on social ...
NDTV

Kolkata Shops, Eateries Must Have Bengali Signboards, Orders Civic Body

The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has made it mandatory for every commercial establishment in the metropolis to put up signboards in Bengali along with other languages, an official said. The ...
Mint

After Kolkata rape horror, Bengali actor Payel Mukherjee ‘attacked’ by biker: ‘I refused to come out fearing…’

Bengali actress Payel Mukherjee has alleged being attacked by unknown bikers on a crowded street in Kolkata on Friday. The incident occurred amid the massive public outrage over the Kolkata doctor ...

Bangla band, once the voice of a generation, to reunite after 20 years for one evening

Parash Pathar reunites after 20 years, bringing nostalgia and emotion to Kolkata's 1990s college memories in a special ...
Indiatimes

‘Bengali must on all signboards’: Kolkata mayor warns shops and restaurants, KMC session held entirely in Bengali

Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim has mandated that all commercial establishments, including shops and restaurants, must display signboards and hoardings in Bengali, alongside other languages. This directive ...

Bengali co-author of Oscar-shortlisted film looks forward to meeting Scorsese

In an exciting turn of events, Bengali writer Sumit Roy rejoices at the news that ‘Homebound’, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, ...
India TV

Bangla Bandh: BJP's Sukanta Majumdar stages sit-in protest on Kolkata road

Bangla Bandh: Several protesters were arrested after they staged a protest during 'Bangla Bandh' led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal against the crackdown on students during ...
The Free Press Journal

Kolkata: Bengali Actress Payel Mukherjee Claims Bike-Borne Miscreant Attacked Her, Broke Car's Window; Shares Video

Kolkata: Payel Mukherjee, a Bengali actress, claimed she was attacked by a bike-borne miscreant on Friday evening. The actress recorded a video and narrated the ordeal. She also showed the car window ...
Mint

Kolkata Durga Puja pandal celebrates Bengali language, pays tribute to literary icons Rabindranath Tagore, Swami Vivekananda, and more

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 22 (ANI): With the festive spirit in the air, the city of Kolkata is once again draped with colours, lights, devotion and an unmatched energy. As Kolkata is ...
Indiatimes

Charu Asopa and Rajeev Sen celebrate their first Durga Puja together in Kolkata: Bengali attire, pandal visits, and more

Former couple Charu Asopa and Rajeev Sen are enjoying their best time in Kolkata as they celebrate Durga Puja for the first time in the city together. They shared vlogs on their YouTube channels, ...