Happy solitude Sir — Humans are said to be social animals. Scientific evidence shows that this is an evolutionary response from the time when Homo sapiens were still living in caves. Unsurprisi...

Earlier this month, the Indian subcontinent marked the 50th anniversary of one of its most dramatic and pivotal moments: the 1971 war and the creation of Bangladesh. For many Indian politicians and mi...

“Rape has more often than not been used as a war tool for almost each and every war fought in the world,” says Leesa. “Currently, 15 armed conflicts are being waged throughout the wo...

This month, we mark the fiftieth anniversary of the death of East Pakistan. Although freedom fighters in exile had announced a ‘Provisional Government of Bangladesh’ as early as April 1971...

A private car, headed towards the Race Course from the direction of Science City, crashed into the guard wall of the AJC Bose Road flyover around 7.30am on Thursday. The bonnet of the car was mangled...

Kolkata police commissioner Soumen Mitra was also present at the event. The Army, which had lined up several functions during the week to commemorate the golden jubilee of the 1971 victory, has cance...

The ruling Awami League establishment in Bangladesh on Sunday went all guns blazing against the US with Obaidul Qader, the party’s senior-most leader after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, speaking...

Serving and retired servicemen took part in a programme at Eco Park on Friday to celebrate 50 years of the 1971 Liberation War that led to the birth of Bangladesh as a nation. A “victory flame&r...

“This is the first film festival hosted by the army in Calcutta. We have lined up several programmes throughout the year to mark the occasion,” said Lt Gen Pande. ...