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The Camac Street mansion that Sir Rajendra Nath Mookerjee stayed was the grandest of its time

Rebuilding the home of Sir R N Mookerjee — the man who built Kolkata’s iconic structures

The only Indian whose statute graces Victoria Memorial, Rajendra Nath Mookerjee’s mansion on Camac Street was the grandest of its time

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a thunderstorm warning over the districts of south and north Bengal between May 20 and 24

Cyclonic circulation over Bay of Bengal to bring rainfall to West Bengal

Modest assessment

A continuation of past trends — namely, ageing populations and slowing investments and productivity growth together lead to the anticipated slowdown of the world economy by 2030

RENU KOHLI

When pink is a taxing colour

Even the Western definition of the Pink Tax, coined in 1994, as an invisible surcharge imposed on women for products tailored and marketed to them is flawed

SAHASTRANSHU PANDEY

A bit player

Shortly after the election of Modi to power in 2014, Facebook promoted WhatsApp in India. Politicians now need the media less because they have found other ways to communicate with voters

SEVANTI NINAN

Plug the gaps

This government’s approach towards India’s development overlooks the role that women entrepreneurs can play in driving innovation, creating jobs, and contributing to the GDP

ANANYA GIRIA, RAVIKIRAN NAIK

Examine it

In a typical exercise in deflection, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s colleague, the president of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, nominated a party greenhorn to take on the challenge

THE EDITORIAL BOARD

Studio Ghibli makes Cannes history with honorary Palme d’Or

Founded by Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata and Toshio Suzuki in 1985, Studio Ghibli has produced celebrated animated films like My Neighbour Totoro, Howl's Moving Castle and The Boy and the Heron

Silence scars Delhi's riot-hit: Pining for employment and justice as tensions linger

After Ram, Bholenath came. It’ll be time for Mathura’s fulfilment if Modi becomes PM again

Police detain father of juvenile involved in Pune car accident, arrest 3 hotel executives

Soon, buy tickets or recharge smart cards using UPI at North-South Line of Calcutta Metro

Dubai deluge drowns Bengal’s paan farmers: Exports suffer due to flight cancellations

Markets decline in early trade on weak trends from Asian peers, foreign fund outflows

Iran’s first VP, Mohammad Mokhber, becomes acting President after Raisi's demise

Mumbai hoarding crash accused Bhavesh Bhinde a repeat offender

Truth behind PM panel's 'rise in Muslim population, drop in Hindu population' data

'They can’t kill you — the indomitable mothers of Gaza'

Who is Jaspreet Singh, 10-year-old Delhi boy who sells rolls after father’s death

SHORTS

Ebrahim Raisi, Sanjay Gandhi, Rashid Karami: Politicians Killed in Air Crashes

Likely Last Moments of Iran President Raisi Before Helicopter Crash

Iran President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian Killed in Helicopter Crash

PM Modi 'Urged Israel to Not Bomb Gaza During Ramazan’, But did they?

"CCTV Footage Reveals Truth About Swati Maliwal's Lies": AAP Claims

Taiwanese Lawmaker Runs Away With File To Stop Bill From Becoming Law

Iranian Woman's Defiance in the Face of Harsh Arrest For Not Wearing Hijab

China Purportedly Releases New Video of India-China Skirmish at Pangong Tso

Why Are We Watching Aditi Rao Hydari's Gaja Gamini Walk From Heeramandi on Loop?

Pakistan MP Draws Parallels Between India Going to Moon and Pakistan Children Deaths

TOP PICKS

Chinese firms face authoritarianism at home and hostility abroad

Grass is green and Milk is white: Rachana’s vision of Singur's pastoral paradise draws ire

What do women voters in Bengal make of the electoral process and their own powers?

Tall things, Taller than Mt Everest: Sherpa Tashi Wangchuk Tenzing's life and adventures

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Sopore: On turf of deceased separatist hardliner, support pours in for jailed Engineer

Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tributes to Rajiv Gandhi on death anniversary

Rajiv left numerous legacies like 1991 manifesto which talked about liberalisation: Ramesh

Engaged with India on importance of equal treatment for members of all religious communities: US

President Joe Biden campaign's fundraising lags Donald Trump for the first time in April

Five-year-old girl in Kerala dies of infection caused by brain-eating amoeba

Foreign funds lens on AAP, Enforcement Directorate alleges violation of FCRA rules

Rebuilding the home of Sir R N Mookerjee — the man who built Kolkata’s iconic structures

Cyclonic circulation over Bay of Bengal to bring rainfall to West Bengal

What’s on Usha Uthup’s mind? Mentalist Suhani Shah finds out

Five must-read books for fans of Nobel Laureate Alice Munro

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When pink is a taxing colour

A bit player

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Examine it

INDIA

After Ram, Bholenath came. It’ll be time for Mathura’s fulfilment if Modi becomes PM again

Sopore: On turf of deceased separatist hardliner, support pours in for jailed Engineer

Kashmir's Baramulla constituency sees record turnout of voters, beats Bihar and Maharashtra

Indian Council of Medical Research decries 'flawed' Covaxin study by Banaras Hindu University

BJP faces farmer backlash, Delhi security for chief minister Khattar in Haryana campaign

Foreign funds lens on AAP, Enforcement Directorate alleges violation of FCRA rules

Narendra Modi launches bitter attack on TMC leadership in Bengal over corruption

Narendra Modi: Nationwide rollout of Citizenship Amendment Act is 'Modi’s guarantee'

Abhishek Banerjee urges tribals to vote Trinamool Congress, not uniform civil code

Mallikarjun Kharge's jab doesn't soften Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Mamata Banerjee

Election Commission transfers four police officers ahead of May 25, when constituency votes

With no councillor for the past six years, Howrah civic mess spills over poll discourse

Relief for Airtel, Vodafone Idea, Tata Communications as SC waives interest on tax dues

Department of Telecommunications clears Jio, Airtel, Vodafone Idea to bid for spectrum

Debt-ridden Vodafone Idea banks on conversion of government dues into equity for revival

Markets decline in early trade on weak trends from Asian peers, foreign fund outflows

Former SBI chairman Rajnish Kumar, ex-Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai sever ties with Byju’s

Leadership poser for Zee Entertainment as CEO Punit Goenka's term set to end in December

Danube boat collision: 2 dies and 5 people go missing after collision with cruise ship

Ukraine launches drone attack on Russia forcing one oil refinery to halt operations

‘Slovak PM attacker may not be lone wolf’, says interior minister Matus Sutaj Estok

Pakistan: Fresh corruption allegations levelled against former PM Imran Khan

FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES

Warrant sought for PM Netanyahu and Hamas leaders, a blow for Israeli government

Iran’s first VP, Mohammad Mokhber, becomes acting President after Raisi's demise

Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool: A love affair in street art, silverware and unwavering passion

Strangers in their own land: Being Muslim in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s India

IPL: KKR bank on Gurbaz to fill Salt void & must neutralise Head threat at start

Indian Premier League: Kolkata Knight Riders' Varun Ch­akravarthy game to wait for his turn

Indian Premier League: Not toppers Knights, Virat's RCB raise the heat in Ahmedabad

Indian Premier League: Kolkata Knight Riders' Varun Chakravarthy game to wait for his turn