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Jhalmuri has entered political conversations in West Bengal following the recent Assembly election

A brief history of jhalmuri, the snack that has become the flavour of the Bengal election

As jhalmuri enters election conversations, historians trace its roots and chefs add new twists to Kolkata’s OG streetside snack

From Neotia to Patherya, Kolkata’s who’s who on their expectations from the saffron regime

PM’s Bengali look decoded: Dhuti, panjabi, uttoriyo and its cultural significance
BJP plans victory rallies in Kolkata; traffic restrictions, diversions likely from 4pm

The Bharatiya Janata Party must steer Bengal to a second Renaissance

A lot that has gone wrong with Bengal has to change, and change fast. The BJP has to hit the ground running

KANCHAN GUPTA

Mamata Banerjee’s regime was dislodged by two cannonballs

It’s now pointless raising issues like BJP’s anti-Muslim stance and the party being culturally incompatible

JAWHAR SIRCAR

A glaring gap

Some 27.16 lakh people have been disenfranchised in Bengal on trivial grounds. They may get back their voting rights one day, but meanwhile one or more elections will have come and gone

SUKANTA CHAUDHURI

Change speaks

Bengal has been disappointed — deceived — before when it comes to meaningful transition. The BJP will break its pledge at its own peril

THE EDITORIAL BOARD

Other shifts

The internal equations within a fractious Opposition may undergo another round of transformation — not necessarily in favour of cohesion. Three years before 2029, it is advantage BJP — as usual

THE EDITORIAL BOARD

Bengal elections: How 49 Hindu-majority seats foretold Trinamool's rout

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3 die in post-poll violence in Bengal; BJP MLAs visit TMC offices, Samik bats for peace

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‘Post-poll tantrum, playing victim card’: BJP slams Mamata Banerjee's refusal to resign

Staff bags scanned and top officers' cars searched by police before Nabanna exit

RG Kar brutality: ‘Verdict for justice’ backs deceased doctor's mother in her fight

Split in Muslim vote across three minority-dominated Bengal districts boosts BJP win

New govt, new headquarters? Nabanna or Writers’ Buildings in focus after Saffron victory

The saffron storm: Decoding the BJP’s historic Bengal victory

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Karan Johar Makes Met Gala Debut in Raja Ravi Varma-Inspired Outfit

BJP's Samik Bhattacharya Warns Against Attack on CM Mamata, TMC Offices

TMC Alleges Post-Poll Violence Across Party Offices in Bengal, BJP Denies Involvement

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West Bengal Election Final Result | BJP Sweeps State, Ends TMC's 15-Year-Rule

“BJP’s Victory is Immoral, Will Seek Counter Mandate,” CM Mamata Banerjee

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A brief history of jhalmuri, the snack that has become the flavour of the Bengal election

From Neotia to Patherya, Kolkata’s who’s who on their expectations from the saffron regime

PM’s Bengali look decoded: Dhuti, panjabi, uttoriyo and its cultural significance

BJP plans victory rallies in Kolkata; traffic restrictions, diversions likely from 4pm

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The Bharatiya Janata Party must steer Bengal to a second Renaissance

Mamata Banerjee’s regime was dislodged by two cannonballs

A glaring gap

Change speaks

Other shifts

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Twin themes: Munch on street snack jhal muri and Rabindra Sangeet after BJP victory

Staff bags scanned and top officers' cars searched by police before Nabanna exit

Split in Muslim vote across three minority-dominated Bengal districts boosts BJP win

Trinamool's seat count drops from 23 to 14 in North Bengal; BJP breaks previous record

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