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Why bizarre AI-made videos flood your social media, and how they harm

From shrimp Jesus to misogynistic fantasy bait, low-effort AI videos – slop is the new word – are flooding feeds and reshaping how we scroll

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Picking a giant Pabda over a small one? Why hybrid versions of small fish may not be healthier

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Simple, fuss-free ways to turn everyday ingredients into refreshing bowls to beat Kolkata’s heat, plus recipes

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Better health services, faster justice: First-time voters in Kolkata have a wishlist

First-time voters on the changes they want to see in their government, regardless of the party in power

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Walking through history: Five heritage tourist circuits to explore in Bengal

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Election buzz fails to reach Bengal’s highest polling booth Dhotrey, in shadow of Kanchenjunga

Roads are not being made at break-neck speed, potholes are not being covered, no microphones blaring propaganda. Even the cooking-gas crunch is not a big bother