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Where did singara come from? Global roots of a Bengali favourite

From meat-filled patties to potato-packed street food, this iconic snack journeyed from Central Asia to Kolkata — and changed along the way

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

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

Saffron storm

The landslide victory of the BJP and its allies in Assam’s legislative elections under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma can be compared to the 'bordoisila' phenomenon

SANJOY HAZARIKA

A holiday for all

When the State marks a day as a holiday, it affirms that the associated history or belief is part of the shared public sphere. When it withholds that recognition, the absence is equally meaningful

ANCHAL BHATHEJA

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. BJP has to hit the ground running

KANCHAN GUPTA

Future talk

Bengal has a sizeable representation from minorities. In the state, the BJP has a second chance to set aside its ideological mantle and prove it can deliver 'vikas' that is, indeed, for all

THE EDITORIAL BOARD

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The anti-incumbency against Ms Banerjee’s regime cannot be doubted. But there is data that suggest that the BJP outperformed its principal rival in seats that had suffered voter deletions

THE EDITORIAL BOARD

Surendra Pal feels Mukesh Khanna should allow Ranveer Singh to play Shaktimaan

Pal played the role of Tamraj Kilvish in the 1990s Doordarshan show that starred Khanna as the titular superhero

CEC orders immediate arrests over Bengal post-poll violence after deaths, vandalism

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Musk reacts as PM Modi hails Bengaluru-based start-up GalaxEye for satellite launch

Back to Writers’ Buildings? Second floor touted as ideal office of new chief minister

Land policy reform tops industry agenda in Bengal after manufacturing slowdown

Punjab sees two separate explosion-like incidents within hours, probe underway

Bengal real estate sees demand surge after regime change ends 15-year Trinamool rule

President's Rule in Bengal? Mamata Banerjee's refusal to resign leaves crisis door open

Yes, a 'loot', but of a promise: The larger implication of West Bengal election 2026 verdict

‘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

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

A rare split among chimpanzees turns into a long running war

As pre-election debate over law and order hots up, how can Kolkata be made safer?

Watch: First they lost their homes in Bengal, now they’ve lost their identity too

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"Didn’t Lose, Won’t Resign": CM Mamata Banerjee Alleges Assault in Bhabanipur

“Vendetta Politics”: Raghav Chadha on Punjab CM Mann's 'MPs Can't Switch Sides'

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

Assam Election Final Result | Himanta Storms Assam, BJP-led NDA Takes Over Again

Tamil Nadu Election Result | Vijay’s TVK Landslide Ends DMK, AIADMK Dominance

Kerala Election Final Result | UDF Landslide Ends CPM Rule, BJP Gains Foothold

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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Little boxes of tradition, not ticky tacky: Jaitly's push to revive the 'gamchha'

Human in the Loop: Calcutta votes in three days, but the voter is reduced to a caricature

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Where did singara come from? Global roots of a Bengali favourite

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

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CEC orders immediate arrests over Bengal post-poll violence after deaths, vandalism

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Don't gloat over Didi loss: Rahul Gandhi warns party leaders

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

BJP breaches five-district TMC fortress, Mamata Banerjee's fourth term dream thwarted

Rivals trade charges in north Bengal following announcement of election results

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Musk reacts as PM Modi hails Bengaluru-based start-up GalaxEye for satellite launch

Sensex jumps over 650 points in early trade after crude declines, Nifty tops 24,250

IIT Madras enters US with first centre in California; to enable Indian deep-tech startups scale globally

Land policy reform tops industry agenda in Bengal after manufacturing slowdown

Bengal real estate sees demand surge after regime change ends 15-year Trinamool rule

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Great progress has been made toward a complete, final agreement with Iran representatives

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