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Happening today in Bengal: India, South Africa prep for Test match at Eden Gardens; KIFF to conclude

Meanwhile, the weather in Bengal is expected to be sunny and dry today, with a high temperature of 28°C (82°F) and a low of around 17°C.

edenFrom left, India's Axar Patel, Devdutt Padikkal, KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj during a practice session ahead of the first Test cricket match of a series between India and South Africa, at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. (PTI Photo)

India vs South Africa Test match

For the next few days, the focus of the people will shift to the pitch as the India and South Africa teams gear up for their Test match ahead. They continue with their preparations at Eden Gardens with Team India at the nets at 9.30 am sharp, followed by South Africa at 1.30 pm.

Sunny weather

Meanwhile, the weather in Bengal is expected to be sunny and dry today, with a high temperature of 28°C (82°F) and a low of around 17°C.

What’s in film festival today

The closing ceremony of 31st Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) is scheduled today. The last day of the event will feature screening of Beyond B Orders: Displacement, Migration, Madaniya, helmed by Director Moha.ed Subahi.

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