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Thousands participate in Gita chanting in Kolkata

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the event. “It is pleasing to hear about ‘Lokkho Kanthe Gita Path’… The initiative aimed at the recitation of the Gita by one lakh people is truly laudable,” he said on social media.

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Indian Super League: Mohun Bagan SG suffer back-to-back defeats

KOLKATA: Mohun Bagan Super Giant suffered back-to-back defeats as they went 1-4 down against FC Goa at the Salt Lake Stadium here in the ISL match on Saturday. The side lost 1-2 to Mumbai City FC in their last match.

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ISL: Resilient East Bengal FC hold Odisha FC goalless

KOLKATA: A resilient East Bengal FC continued their unbeaten run for the fourth consecutive match in this ISL as they held Odisha FC 0-0 at the Salt Lake stadium here on Saturday. Some organised defence and good goalkeeping saw the home side not conceding a goal for the third straight…

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Column | Kolkata’s Western fantasy Christmas may be a tad tacky — but I always feel homesick for the city this season

A Kolkata Christmas feels like a big fat slice of colonial nostalgia. The British have left but we have held onto their traditions. The turkeys and suckling pigs now served as Christmas lunch in fancy restaurants in Kolkata are not really from an Indian Christmas. They are from Indian entrepreneurs…

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Aizawl hope to ring in early Christmas bell

KOLKATA: With Christmas only a few days away, Aizawl FC will look to begin their celebrations on Thursday itself when they face off against seventh-placed Inter Kashi at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Aizawl in the only match of the day in I-league.

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'It is not only about his bowling but also...': KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir justifies Mitchell Starc's record-breaking pay cheque

NEW DELHI: As Kolkata Knight Riders shelled out a record-breaking Rs 24.75 crore to buy the services of Australian quick Mitchell Starc for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League, mentor Gautam Gambhir justified pay cheque saying that the pacer will be the X-factor for the team and a…

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IPL Auction: Kumar Kushagra is living his father's dream

KOLKATA: Springing up surprises has become a habit for young Jharkhand wicketkeeper Kumar Kushagra since he joined competitive cricket in 2016 as a 12-year-old with the age-group Vinoo Mankad Trophy.

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Calcutta HC rejects petition seeking change in TET exam for coinciding with ‘Gita Chanting’ event

The Calcutta High Court set aside a PIL seeking deferment of the date of West Bengal Teachers Eligibility Test scheduled on December 24

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Indian Super League: Odisha FC win to continue dream run

KOLKATA: For less than a minute on Sunday evening, Kalinga Stadium descended into partial darkness as one of the four floodlights went off just after the start of the Indian Super League match between Odisha FC and Hyderabad FC.

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ISL: Odisha look to keep up momentum vs Hyderabad FC

KOLKATA: High on confidence after advancing to the knockout stage of AFC Cup beating group leaders Bashundhara Kings in a must-win game in their last outing, Odisha FC will hope to continue their good form when they take on rock-bottom Hyderabad FC in an Indian Super League (ISL) game at…

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Parliament security breach | Raising voice against unemployment is not treason, says ‘mastermind’ Lalit Jha’s father

Lalit Jha’s mother, Manjula Jha, 62, sits in a broken chair and cries, pleading for her son’s release.

The Hindu

Book throws new light on Indian medical mission to China

Nearly 85 years after a five-member medical mission of doctors went to China, a new book throws a new light on the phenomenon and brings Indian scholars and Chinese diplomats on one platform.

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Mohun Bagan Super Giant ease past NEUFC

KOLKATA: Disappointment finally took the stands at Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Friday as a 10-man NorthEast United FC ended their four-match unbeaten run at home as Mohun Bagan Super Giant notched up a 3-1 victory in their Indian Super League match.

The Times of India

Neeraj Chopra will inspire, but India has to be patient: Colin Jackson

KOLKATA: Colin Jackson is one of the greatest athletes to not have won an Olympic gold, although the former 110m hurdler has been a world champions multiple times, a world record holder and has innumerable titles under his belt. The cricketer-turned athlete, though, has no regrets.

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From Kolkata’s slums to elite cricket: The story of India’s Saika Ishaque

In a fairytale-like rags-to-riches story, Saika has worked her way up to be India’s breakthrough cricketer in 2023.

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'Miscommunication led to Okuhara's ordeal'

KOLKATA: Former world champion and Olympic medallist shuttler Nozomi Okuhara's recent India visit has been far from rosy. Coming to play at Odisha Masters being held in Cuttack the Japanese star was allegedly first duped by cab drivers at the Delhi airport and then she had to wait for nearly…

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Bengal knocked out of Vijay Hazare Trophy meet

KOLKATA: Another batting failure saw Bengal being knocked out of the Vijay Hazare Trophy meet, going down to Haryana by four wickets in the quarterfinals in Rajkot on Monday. Shahbaz Ahmed, who walked in to bat at 70 for 3 in the 18th over, played a lone hand hitting a…

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Fall rises to take Odisha through

KOLKATA: Thousands of years ago King Asoka had invaded Kalinga to annex it to Mauryan Empire.

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Shillong look to maintain unbeaten run vs Aizawl

KOLKATA: Six years back, on a nervy and full-house April evening, Aizawl FC had written history for northeast football clubs at Shillong Lajong's home by becoming the first club from the region to claim the then top-division I-League title.

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Choosing ring over hockey field, Simdega girl Amisha aims for place in LA Olympics

KOLKATA: Simdega district in Jharkhand is a hamlet of hockey where innumerable kids train day in and day out in the hope of playing for the Indian team one day.

The Times of India

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Twin tons take Bengal to quarters

KOLKATA: A 209-run unbroken third-wicket stand between Sudip Gharami and Anushtup Majumder saw Bengal crush Gujarat by eight wickets in Rajkot on Saturday and make the quarterfinals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy meet. While skipper Gharami stayed undefeated on 117, veteran Majumder was unbeaten on 102.

The Hindu

This winter, Kolkata is set for a series of events on harmony, and heritage

Kolkata-based initiative KYN is holding a series of events to promote communal harmony and celebrate India's diversity. Events include 'Diversity Utsav', 'Port Walk', 'Beyond Park Street Walk', 'Science Heritage Walk' and a study tour to Murshidabad. Aim is to educate young about India's diversity and spread message that human rights…

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Om Prakash and Rahil share the lead after day two

Om Prakash Chouhan & Rahil Gangjee lead S.S.P. Chawrasia Invitational event at RCGC, Kolkata with 5-under 139. Chouhan carded 3-under 69 & Gangjee 70. Saqib Ahmed (74, 67) 3rd with 141. 59 players complete 2nd round before play suspended due to fading light.

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Falguni and Shane Peacock show us around their flagship store in Kolkata, which is designed by Gauri Khan

Falguni and Shane Peacock show us around their flagship store in Kolkata that’s designed by Gauri Khan

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Gauri Khan shares designs secrets from her latest project, the Falguni Shane Peacock store in Kolkata

Gauri Khan shares designs secrets from her latest project, the Falguni and Shane Peacock store in Kolkata

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