Murshidabad alone has over 11 lakh voters under adjudication, the highest in the state, followed by Malda with around 8.3 lakh.

New Delhi, Jan 4 The "purging" of electoral rolls under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), a monumental drive undertaken by the Election Commission of India (ECI), found strong resistance and ...

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Bharatiya Janata Party geared up for the SIR and organised a workshop in its office on Tuesday. At the workshop, the party leaders were told through a presentation how to ...

Kolkata (AFP) – Millions in India's eastern city of Kolkata will draw on millennia-old traditions when they celebrate the Hindu festival of Durga Puja this week with street parties and worshipping ...

Durga Puja, a major Hindu festival, is traditionally held for ten days in the month of Ashvin (or Ashvina). It begins on the same day as Navratri, which is observed across northern and western India ...

Durga Puja is not just about pandal-hopping and bhog — it’s also Kolkata’s grandest runway, where every street comes alive with style and glamour. From laal-shaada classics reimagined for women to ...

Ineos chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe has insisted that one special Manchester United memory in his heart is “all emotion” and it had a major impact on him. Sir Jim Ratcliffe is a boyhood Manchester United ...

Masik Durga Ashtami is a significant Hindu festival celebrated on the Ashtami. The day is devoted to Goddess Durga, honoring her strength, grace, and blessings. It is a festival that is particularly ...

On November 16 this year, entertainer, trans activist, and stand-up comedian Lady Java passed away at 82. A few publications reported on the passing, but it seemed that the queer community at large ...

Sir Lady Java wasn't just a trailblazer; she was my second mother. Like so many trans girls, I saw myself reflected in her strength, grace, and unapologetic authenticity. For a young trans girl ...

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