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The Taj Exotica Resort and Spa, The Palm, Dubai, served as the author’s port of call in these rich lands during his stay

Dubai’s decadence, and a truly defining experience of luxury

Sundeep Bhutoria on his experiences in the city that has transitioned from a sleepy port to a world-famous business crossroads in a single generation

In the late-1920s, Bhupendranath Datta (in picture) was the vice-president of the All India Trade Union Congress for two years, deputising to Nehru in the first year and Subhas Chandra Bose in the second. During the horror days of the Bengal Famine of 1943, Bhupen led efforts to organise community kitchens and provide alms and relief across Bengal

The story of Bengali revolutionary Bhupendranath Datta and his link with Swami Vivekananda

How ‘The Moving Finger’ can help you write across genres, from poetry to food, humour to sex, and more
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Woods for trees

The cumbersome, seven-phase 18th Lok Sabha election heightens the drama with ominous warnings that Sikkim might one day acquire a Bihari or Marwari chief minister

SUNANDA K. DATTA-RAY

Denial of hope

When the Babri Masjid was demolished, the response in Kerala was driven by secular values. But now I find that some people are openly supporting such indefensible acts

R. RAJAGOPAL

A Forest for all

FRA seems to be a crucial issue in many constituencies — most acutely in states like Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha — that are going to the polls in the remaining phases of the elections

JAIDEEP HARDIKAR

With a precedent

Intervening on social media, a chronicler of contemporary India recently complained that 'In fifty years of observing Indian elections I have never seen such vile and hate-filled rhetoric'

SWAPAN DASGUPTA

Women on wheels

Intelligently devised welfare measures that assure amenities like healthcare, education & employment for women are a necessity in a deeply inequitable & patriarchal country like India

THE EDITORIAL BOARD

Nayan Rahasya is a faithful adaptation of Satyajit Ray’s Feluda adventure minus the thrill

The Sandip Ray-directed film features Indraneil Sengupta, Ayush Das and Abhijit Guha as Feluda, Topshe and Jatayu, respectively

All Opposition leaders will be in jail if BJP wins Lok Sabha elections: Arvind Kejriwal

All that Modi ji speaks is 'khokhli baatein' (hollow talk) that does not carry any weight

Trinamul seeks to apprise President Droupadi Murmu about Sandeshkhali incidents

What is stopping govt from cancelling Revanna's diplomatic passport, asks Jairam Ramesh

Two dead, 23 injured in storm-related incidents in Delhi; power disrupted in many areas

Israel's use of American arms likely violated international law, says US; evidence incomplete

Northern Lights illuminate skies across Asia, Europe, UK and USA following solar storm

DC captain Rishabh Pant to miss match against RCB due to suspension for slow over-rate

Kolkata Knight Riders target playoff berth at home; Mumbai Indians seek to salvage pride

Unlikely to be retained, will KL Rahul step down from LSG captaincy for last 2 games?

How Sanju Samson's childhood dream catapulted him to international Stardom

TOP PICKS

What ‘lead’ to Beethoven’s deafness? The composer’s hair holds clues

2019 vote was a tribute, this one is a test. Wait for June 4: RJD spearhead Manoj Jha

I wanna hold your hand: Calcutta NGO and social worker come together in Manipur

Such is Krishnanagar: A journey across Bengal’s most high-voltage Lok Sabha battleground

TRENDING

PM Narendra Modi and Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik two sides of same coin: Jairam Ramesh

FIR filed against passenger for unruly behaviour on Air India Express flight from Dubai

Molestation allegations: Raj Bhavan footage shows staff crying, says cop

Solar storm intensifies, filling skies with northern lights in the United States

Karnataka: BJP leader Devaraje Gowda taken to incident spot in molestation and rape case

UAE hits out at Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu for saying Gulf state could help run Gaza

'Zero catastrophic cost' TB milestone elusive as 6 in 10 households face economic distress

Dubai’s decadence, and a truly defining experience of luxury

The story of Bengali revolutionary Bhupendranath Datta and his link with Swami Vivekananda

How ‘The Moving Finger’ can help you write across genres, from poetry to food, humour to sex, and more

Say ‘Thank you, mom’ with special picks from this curated gifting guide for Mother’s Day

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INDIA

'Rajnaitik shishtachar' in Lucknow robs Samajwadi Party of a fight against Rajnath

Election Commission sees 'disharmony' bid in voter turnout doubts, rejects Congress's claims

I am 100 per cent ready for a debate with PM Modi, but I know him, he won't come

Court sets life terms for 2 in Dabholkar murder case, but acquits 'key conspirator'

Association for Democratic Reforms seeks voter count data from EC within 48 hours

'Zero catastrophic cost' TB milestone elusive as 6 in 10 households face economic distress

Trinamool heat on BJP 'plot': Sandeshkhali and Pulwama are similar, says Abhishek

Amit Shah slams ‘atrocities’ but keeps shut on videos of Sandeshkhali pointed by TMC

Water crisis hits Siliguri and hills towns: Sources dry up in Kalimpong, Kurseong

Malda swelters and mango wilts, growers fear 50 per cent drop in production this year

Sikkim tourism dry despite April heat, mountains witness zero tourists attention

Mamata was silent as women in Sandeshkhali were tortured on basis of religion: Amit Shah

Reliance Jio, Airtel, Vodafone Idea vie for spectrum, auction base price set at 96,317 crore

Air India Express cancels 75 flights on Friday, expects normal operations by Sunday: Official

Stocks shake off poll jitters as Sensex, Nifty end higher amid positive global cues

Tata Motors sees 222 per cent jump in consolidated net profits for January-March quarter

Bank of Baroda reports 2.32 per cent rise in standalone net profit to Rs 4,886.49 crore

DoT directs telecom operators to block 28,200 mobile handsets, re-verify 20 lakh mobile numbers

Prince William says wife Kate is ‘doing well’ in rare comments following cancer diagnosis

US President Joe Biden says Donald Trump should have injected himself with bleach

Starlink, satellite arm of Elon Musk's SpaceX disrupted by major solar storm

Israel's use of American arms likely violated international law, says US; evidence incomplete

FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES

US universities make arrests, or deals, to protect commencement events

'Hey Siri': Apple will revamp its virtual assistant to catch up to its chatbot competitors

United States criticizes Israel for failure to protect civilians in Gaza strip conflict

As Israel and Egypt spar, humanitarian aid to Gaza Strip faces critical shortage

We are prepared, can easily compete with other contenders: Anurag Thakur on 2036 Olympic bid

Calm under pressure Sai Sudharsan needs to be spoken about more: Graeme Smith and Tom Moody

We still have the chance to win three titles. And my boys deserve all three titles: Xabi

Gukesh defeats Praggnanandhaa, Vincent Keymer in Superbet rapid and blitz tournament

Titans' win over Super Kings keeps playoff hopes alive for Delhi, Bengaluru, Lucknow

Playoffs spot on offer in last home tie, KKR hope on Narine-Salt magic despite Bumrah threat

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Nayan Rahasya is a faithful adaptation of Satyajit Ray’s Feluda adventure minus the thrill

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Karan Johar drops Ae Dil Hai Mushkil BTS featuring Ranbir, Anushka, Aishwarya

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and Srikanth off to a decent start in India

Srijit’s pet passion, Sauraseni’s boho chic look: Tollywood update

Arif Zakaria and Ira Dubey join Sony LIV's Freedom at Midnight cast

Abdu Rozik shares engagement pics, gives glimpses of fiancee Amira