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Santanu Chowdhury
Santanu is a Senior Correspondent with The Indian Express, Kolkata and covers politics, administration, education and civic issues in West Bengal. An alumnus of the University of Calcutta, Santanu has been a journalist for a decade and has previously worked with The Asian Age in Kolkata. He can be reached at santanu.chowdhury@expressindia.com
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November 30, 2023 17:05 IST
Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan, who was a regular at KIFF, will not attend the ceremony this year.
Thu, Nov 30, 2023
‘If you want to uproot corrupt TMC… elect Modi as PM again’: Amit Shah in KolkataSubscriber Only
November 29, 2023 15:49 IST
Amit Shah also dared West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to suspend from the TMC the ministers and leaders who have been arrested in connection with multiple scams.
Thu, Nov 30, 2023
In Darjeeling, BJP may return to drawing board as Congress gets a Tamang boosterSubscriber Only
November 29, 2023 15:43 IST
BJP, which has won Darjeeling LS seat since 2009 with nominees from outside the hills, would need a local face to counter Binay Tamang, who could be Cong candidate in 2024
Wed, Nov 29, 2023
Ahead of Kolkata rally, Amit Shah predicts TMC’s fall in upcoming electionsSubscriber Only
November 29, 2023 13:40 IST
Amit Shah is scheduled to address a mega rally in Kolkata where he is likely to sound the poll bugle for the general elections next year.
Thu, Nov 30, 2023
In a TMC leader’s remarks, hints of a next-generation chafing at the bitSubscriber Only
November 26, 2023 18:59 IST
Kunal Ghosh criticises decision to not display Abhishek Banerjee’s photo at recent party event. “Seniors must be given adequate respect. But it doesn't mean they will continue to occupy posts and juniors will continue to struggle …”
Wed, Nov 29, 2023
Luxembourg welcomes new policies on green energy, looks for expansionSubscriber Only
November 23, 2023 05:06 IST
At present, four companies from Luxembourg are operating in West Bengal. Representatives of these companies — Rotarex, Boson Energy, Ceratizit, and Amer Sil Ketex — made separate presentations at the country session held at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan as part of the BGBS on Wednesday.
Thu, Nov 23, 2023
Bengal gets Rs 3.76 lakh crore investment proposals, healthcare, IT and agri the mostSubscriber Only
November 23, 2023 00:18 IST
CM says over taxation causes mental agony, calls MSME job generators
Thu, Nov 23, 2023
Mamata lays out new projects and policies: from sea cable to biofuelSubscriber Only
November 22, 2023 03:44 IST
Bengal economic powerhouse with 8.41% growth: CM
Wed, Nov 22, 2023
Sourav Ganguly to be Bengal’s new brand ambassador: ‘Thank you so much, Didi’Subscriber Only
November 22, 2023 02:12 IST
Addressing the inaugural session, Sourav Ganguly praised Banerjee and her government for taking the state forward in terms of both growth and investment.
Wed, Nov 22, 2023
Ambani says invested Rs 45,000 cr in Bengal, commits Rs 20,000 cr more in 3 yearsSubscriber Only
November 21, 2023 19:28 IST
Speaking at the Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS), Mukesh Ambani also said that Reliance Jio has achieved a coverage of 98.8 per cent in West Bengal while Kolkata is 100 per cent covered.
Wed, Nov 22, 2023
Kolkata restaurants gear up for World Cup rushSubscriber Only
November 19, 2023 07:43 IST
According to restaurant and hotel owners, they expect a full house on the match day.
Sun, Nov 19, 2023
Nazrul Islam’s grandson urges Pippa makers to remove Rahman’s version of ‘Karar Oi Louho Kopat’, plans to approach Mamata, PMSubscriber Only
November 16, 2023 19:16 IST
Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam's grandson Arindam Kazi says since makers have licence agreement, the family won’t be able to take legal recourse
Fri, Nov 17, 2023
Days after festivities, air quality in Kolkata not satisfactorySubscriber Only
November 16, 2023 04:46 IST
At 6 pm on Sunday, when the city was celebrating Diwali, the AQI was over 250 in Ballygunje, Jadavpur, Fort William, and Victoria Memorial, which is referred to as poor air quality.
Thu, Nov 16, 2023
Why a Rahman song from Pippa has offended many in BengalSubscriber Only
November 14, 2023 18:39 IST
The Oscar-winning composer has adapted Karar Oi Louho Kopat, a rousing patriotic anthem by the revolutionary poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, that many believe makes it sound folksy and romantic
Tue, Nov 14, 2023
Raw materials, labour costs increase, licenced cracker units too feel the heatSubscriber Only
November 12, 2023 08:04 IST
The Indian Express recently visited the Nungi wholesale market in South 24 Parganas districts to talk to firecracker manufactures and sellers. However, only three manufactures in the Nungi area have obtained licence from the district administration to make firecrackers but most of them were unwilling to talk to the newspapers
Sun, Nov 12, 2023
The spirits descend on earth: Ahead of Diwali, celebrating Bhoot Chaturdashi in IndiaSubscriber Only
November 11, 2023 14:48 IST
Chhoti Diwali associated with beliefs around the descent of spirits on earth, and the slaying of the demon Narakasura, who embodied darkness. Here is a look at some of the rituals.
Mon, Nov 13, 2023
Cracker cottage industry in limbo months after blasts killed 21 in two Bengal villagesSubscriber Only
November 11, 2023 08:52 IST
Twelve people were killed in the blast that took place on May 17 in an illegal firecracker unit at Khadikul village of Egra subdivision in West Bengal's Purba Medinipur district. Alok (19) was one of them.
Sat, Nov 11, 2023
TMC hits back as ISF challenges Abhishek Banerjee in bastion Diamond HarbourSubscriber Only
November 09, 2023 11:10 IST
The young party has already shown it can dent TMC Muslim vote bank; more than half of Diamond Harbour's voters are Muslims. TMC sees a BJP hand in ISF challenge.
Thu, Nov 09, 2023
IIT-Kharagpur study: India’s surface temperature may increase by 1.1 to 5.1 deg Celsius by 2100Subscriber Only
November 04, 2023 05:58 IST
The study was conducted in association with the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology in Pune which provided meteorological data based on which the research paper was made.
Sun, Nov 05, 2023
West Bengal minister Jyotipriya Mallick recuperates in CCU as 10 CRPF jawans, 2 ED officials stand guardSubscriber Only
October 28, 2023 12:57 IST
Forest Minister Jyotipriya Mallick was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate early on Friday in connection with the alleged West Bengal ration scam.
Sat, Oct 28, 2023
‘For Bengalis, watching Mujib’s life on screen will be like retracing roots’Subscriber Only
October 27, 2023 04:11 IST
Shuvoo (41), who was in the city to attend the special screening of the movie, said the movie would enhance the friendship between the two nations.
Fri, Oct 27, 2023
Now ED knocks at door of Mamata’s trusted aide, emissary for critical Matua vote bankSubscriber Only
October 26, 2023 18:21 IST
Currently the forest minister, Jyotipriya Mallick implemented Digital Ration Card, 1 kg rice at Rs 2 schemes as food minister; was alleged to have used influence to get his daughter appointed state higher secondary council secretary
Fri, Oct 27, 2023
‘Festivals mean nothing to us now’: School jobs aspirants in West Bengal continue stirSubscriber Only
October 21, 2023 09:05 IST
The protesters allege that despite appearing on the merit list, they were denied jobs by the WBCSSC. Seeking justice, they moved the Calcutta High Court which has taken up their petitions.
Sat, Oct 21, 2023
BJP has a mutiny on its hands in Bengal: With workers up in arms, is 35 LS seats a goal too far?Subscriber Only
October 15, 2023 14:30 IST
State BJP president Sukanta Majumdar, Amit Malviya among leaders facing ire of a section of party cadre over organisational changes, alleged sidelining of veterans
Mon, Oct 16, 2023
Puja and politics: Pandals become voter outreach spot for all partiesSubscriber Only
October 12, 2023 01:14 IST
While the practice of setting up book stalls to ramp up political outreach was first introduced by the undivided Communist Party of India in the 1950s but over the years more political parties have embraced it
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