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Banerjee & Bandopadhyay are the same, no logical discrepancy, Mamata’s lawyer tells SC

Senior advocate Kalyan Bandopadhyay, appearing for former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that “Banerjee” and “Bandopadhyay” are the same surname and there was no “logical discrepancy” — a phrase coined by the Election Commission of India while questioning over 60 lakh voters during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the State.

Offbeat Destinations from the Heart of India (Part III)

the Madhya Pradesh Forest Department has constituted an Eco-tourism Development Board and one of its tasks in addition to the promotion of eco-tourism could be to map, restore (with expert assistance) and maintain such sites and artifacts

A tsunami of new ideas in an ocean of old interpretations

In the vast ocean of scholarly interpretations that exist as far as the Mahabharata is concerned, “The Mahabharata in Global Political and Social Thought” edited by Milinda Banerjee and Julian Strube has arrived like a tsunami of new ideas.

India’s home coffee game growing strong with self-brew

Slowly and steadily, the coffee culture in India is redefining itself, transcending the traditional Indian filter coffee and instant, convenient coffee pouches, to looking for a soulful slow grinding of coffee beans in the morning and enjoying a freshly brewed cup, offering a curated experience with every sip. 

City of broken dreams: Urban alienation in Satyajit Ray’s Calcutta trilogy

In the turbulent 1970s, Satyajit Ray turned his lens on Kolkata — a city caught between political unrest, corporate greed and moral collapse. Through his iconic Calcutta trilogy, Ray crafted an unflinching portrait of urban alienation, following three disillusioned protagonists as they steer through a city that demands survival at any cost. Ray explored how Kolkata becomes both a character and a crucible in cinema, reflecting the anxieties of a generation and a metropolis teetering on the edge.

Tourism under fire: Why boycotting Kashmir will hurt India

In the heart of the Himalayas lies a land of extraordinary beauty—and extraordinary fragility. Kashmir, long known for its snow-capped mountains, pristine lakes, and centuries-old cultural heritage, is today walking a tightrope between economic revival and political volatility.

Anchored in love and respect

Moushumi and Siddhartha Chakraborti’s journey of eventual love and soon after, becoming one, fulfils the expectations of a happy marriage with the ingredients of love, understanding, and acceptance.

India at Cannes 2025: A new narrative, a stronger voice

For India, Cannes 2025 marks not just a presence, but a pivot. Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound, selected for Un Certain Regard, is the single Indian film representing the country in Cannes’ official feature film selection this year. But