The modern reader is no longer fiercely loyal to just one medium. The contemporary reading habit is inherently fluid. (Representative Image) For decades, purists have warned of the impending “death of the book,” predicting that screens would inevitably swallow the written word whole. Yet, as India celebrates National Reading Day on June 19—matching concurrent celebrations…
Kolkata airport (File photo) KOLKATA: An IndiGo aircraft scheduled to operate a flight from Kolkata to Agartala was struck by lightning while parked at Kolkata airport on Friday amid severe thunderstorm conditions, an Airports Authority of India (AAI) official said.The incident occurred while the aircraft, IndiGo flight 6E6068 (VT-IPW), was stationed at aerobridge 56L, according…
Eggs thrown at TMC leader Vijay Singh outside West Bengal court Eggs thrown at TMC leader Vijay Singh outside West Bengal court Eggs thrown at TMC leader Vijay Singh outside West Bengal court Eggs thrown at TMC leader Vijay Singh outside West Bengal court Eggs thrown at TMC leader Vijay Singh outside West Bengal court…
Former West Bengal minister Jyoti Priya Mallick (File Photo) KOLKATA: Former West Bengal minister Jyoti Priya Mallick on Friday announced his resignation from all posts in the Trinamool Congress (TMC), citing health concerns.Mallick, a close aide of TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee and a key party organiser in North 24 Parganas, said he had already informed…
KOLKATA: Bengal’s film and television industry has reacted positively to the newly formed advisory panel detailed in the June 8 meeting minutes. The development has eased earlier uncertainty by confirming that guilds will continue to function. Industry insiders are also pleasantly surprised that the committee includes several individuals who were earlier associated with Trinamool or…
KOLKATA: A CID team reached the Harish Chatterjee Street flat of Mamata Banerjee’s niece Aditi Gayen on Thursday in connection with an FIR against her cousin and Trinamool national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee over his “DJ” remark during speeches ahead of the assembly polls. The 10 member team arrived around 2pm and spoke to Aditi…
Kolkata gets rainfall on Thursday evening Kolkata: A refreshing spell of evening rain finally brought a brief, much-needed respite to Kolkata on Thursday, breaking a grueling five-day dry spell that had left the city sweltering under intense heat and high humidity. While the sudden thundershower was light to moderate in intensity, the accompanying cool winds…
Kolkata: Students, who have cleared their West Bengal Joint Entrance Exams, will be eligible for a fresh entry at every counselling round for admission to engineering courses and at every stage, they can change their subject as well as preferences for institutes: The WBJEE Board announced this revision on Thursday after the joint entrance results…
Kolkata: The state is considering installation of water meters in commercial and industrial establishments. “There has to be a water meter for commercial use if not for residential houses,” said state urban development & municipal affairs minister Agnimitra Paul on the sidelines of an interactive session organised by Merchants Chamber of Commerce and Industry on…
Kolkata: The state has plans to set up two dolphin parks along the Hooghly in coordination with the central govt as part of efforts to conserve aquatic biodiversity and develop eco-tourism in the state. “The state govt has come up with plans to develop dolphin parks. One of them has been planned to come up…
