By Nitya Chakraborty Mrinal Sen, the ace film maker who depicted both the political turmoil of Calcutta in 1960’s and 1970’s along with the selfishness and cowardice of the Bengali middle class through his 28 feature films, steps into his 100th year of birth on May 14 this year. The owner of the Dada Saheb […]
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By Nitya Chakraborty May 9 this year is the occasion for the observance of the 162nd birth anniversary of the globally admired poet and visionary Rabindranath Tagore. Born in Calcutta in 1861, Tagore lived an active life of 80 years till he died in 1941 on August 7 in the midst of the devastations caused […]
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By Arun Srivastava Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh shirking of his moral accountability to resolve the differences between the two communities Meities and Kukis, and instead blaming the “prevailing misunderstandings between two sections of society” on the issue of inclusion of the majority Meitei community in the Scheduled Tribes (ST) category has been primarily […]
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By Satyaki Chakraborty The Labour Party in Britain made massive gains in the country wide local bodies elections this week vindicating the opinion polls that the Labour under the leadership of Sir Keir Starmer is set to form the next Government after the national elections scheduled in 2024 or early 2025. The Conservative Party has […]
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By C H Venkatachalam In any country, banking sector plays a vital role in shaping up the economy. Especially in poor, underdeveloped and developing countries, banks have a crucial role to play. Our country is no exception. Prior to independence, all our banks were in private hands, some of them in foreign hands and some […]
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By Prakash Karat The Karnataka assembly election has a special importance in the present conjuncture. For the BJP, in its quest for overall political dominance, retaining this southern state is vital for its ambition to spread its influence in other southern states. With the election campaign at its peak, by all accounts, the BJP is […]
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By Kalyani Shankar Viewers worldwide will witness the coronation ceremony of British King Charles and his Queen Camilla on May 6. The critical moment in modern British history will be 70 years after Queen Elizebeth11 coronation in 1952. Though Charles succeeded Queen Elizabeth 11 in September 2022 after her death, the coronation will only occur […]
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By Nitya Chakraborty The Indian filmmaking legend Satyajit Ray stepped into his 102nd year on May 2, 2023. The maestro died in 1992, at the age of only 71. He left us without finishing many of the proposed film and writing projects which he had undertaken in his last years. Bengal lost not just a […]
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By Krishna Jha At a time when we celebrate birth anniversary of our guide and philosopher Comrade V I Lenin on April 22, we are passing through a phase called as rule of finance capital. It is defined by Lenin as the higher stage of capitalism that takes away our democratic rights, our Constitution, right […]
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English will retain its position as the world’s most widely spoken language over the next decade and teachers will continue to be at the heart of English learning, even in the face of increased automation, AI and machine learning. These are two of the findings in a landmark research publication, the Future of English: Global Perspectives, published by the British Council in April. It is the result […]
The allure of the roulette wheel has captivated casino-goers for centuries. With its unmistakable spinning motion, the seemingly random outcomes, and the adrenaline rush of placing a bet, it’s no wonder that this classic game remains a favorite among both novice and seasoned players. While the house always maintains a slight edge, savvy gamblers have developed various strategies to increase their chances of success. In 2023, […]
By Sushil Kutty Section 124A is pretty stark in its messaging: “Whoever, words, either spoken or written, or by signs, or by visible representation, or otherwise, brings or attempts to bring into hatred or contempt, or excites or attempts to excite disaffection towards the Government established by law in India shall be punished…” The 150-year-old […]
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By Nitya Chakraborty Dr. Rudrangshu Mukherjee, presently Chancellor and Professor of History at Ashoka University, is a well-known Indian historian who has done commendable work on different areas of the country’s history. His scholarship on the First War of Independence/Sepoy Mutiny in 1857, as also his sensitive understanding of the complex relationship between Subhash Chandra […]
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BANGKOK THAILAND – Media OutReach – 24 April 2023 – Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce (JFCCT) advocates for zero tolerance, and works closely with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), Anti-Corruption Organization of Thailand (ACT) and Thai Collective Action Against Corruption ( CAC) to support anti-corruption in Thailand. In 2017, JFCCT hold a seminar to Exchange Information on Corruption Prevention and Corruption Suppression with NACC and have formally […]
By Dr Soma Marla In India, landownership is crucial for the upliftment of the rural poor. Even after seven decades of independence from British colonialism, the rich landed sections occupy vast tracts of land while the small and landless, who form 80 percent of the farmer community possess only a negligible portion. The landless situation […]
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By Dr. Nilanjan Banik Recently, numerous articles have been written on the demise of the dollar. The argument is that China, the second largest economy after the US, is increasingly convincing the world’s largest suppliers of energy, including Russia, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Venezuela to trade in Chinese Yuan. This, according to the commentators, will […]
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By Harihar Swarup With day-long protests by Congress across the country recently, the disqualification of Rahul Gandhi from Parliament has given shape to political chessboard, setting up the opening pieces for the 2024 election battle. How events pan out depends on subsequent moves of various protagonists. We can, however, make preliminary observations. One, the next […]
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By Ben Chacko This spring has been a triumphant one for Chinese diplomacy, from the breakthrough in Iran-Saudi relations to Friday’s high-profile summit with Brazilian President Lula. Lula’s remarks on moving away from trade in US dollars show Chinese President Xi Jinping’s description of China and Brazil as “comprehensive strategic partners” has real content. Britain’s […]
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Rishi Sunak on Thursday reviewed progress on various bilateral issues. The phone call comes weeks after pro-Khalistan supporters pulled down the national flag at the Indian embassy in London, raising questions over the security of the diplomatic mission. We also agreed on the need to take strong […]
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Trouble seems to be mounting for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi who has been targeting Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar regularly in his speeches. Satyaki Savarkar, the grandson of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, approached a Pune court to file a defamation case against the former Congress chief. Rahul Gandhi has often accused Savarkar of “apologising” to the British to get out […]
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By Nitya Chakraborty Om Prakash Sabherwal, more known as OP in Delhi’s media circles, was a leading journalist in the national capital for more than five decades in the last century. He joined India Press Agency (IPA) in1959 at the call of IPA founder Nikhil Chakravartty and was connected with the organization till his last […]
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By Prabir Purkayastha The British saw the Mysore Kingdom of Tipu Sultan and Hyder Ali as a significant obstacle to the British Empire in India. The British lost the first three Anglo-Mysore wars before defeating Tipu in the fourth war. The British allies were the Nizam of Hyderabad and the Peshwas. Cutting to the present, […]
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