Kolkata

Kolkata's drunk woman, caught for rash driving, hugs and smooches cop

The drunk woman was driving home when the police stopped her car. Read to know what happened next!

Jul 28, 2017

Filmmaker Ashish Avikunthak denied entry into Kolkata's Quest Mall for 'wearing dhoti'

Avikunthak claimed that he was allowed to enter only after he argued with the authorities at the mall in English.

Jul 16, 2017

From fighting cases for gender identity to hearing them now, Joyita Mondal has come a long way

All it took was one night. It was when she was pushed out of a hotel and had to spend the time on streets that encouraged her to put up a fight for her identity.

Jul 10, 2017

U17 World Cup: Kolkata, you might not see any India matches at Salt Lake Stadium

The India U17 football team have to play significantly well to have any chance of performing at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.

Jul 3, 2017

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Cyber terrorists hack Bengal Cricket Association website; Lalbazar cyber cell alerted

Lalbazar police station officials told IBT India that the case is "under process" but refused to reveal who could be behind the attack.

Jun 13, 2017

Kolkata to get India's first underwater metro connecting Howrah and Sealdah

Kolkata, the City of Joy, will soon treat its commuters to an underwater metro that will pass 30 metres under the Hooghly River and connect Howrah and Sealdah.

Jun 12, 2017

People panic on social media as fake eggs surface in Kolkata: Here is how you can tell them apart from real eggs [VIDEO]

Social media has been flooded with videos of how these fake plastic eggs are made, and how harmful they are.

Apr 1, 2017

Kolkata: Two dead in fire at Golden Park Hotel in Ho Chi Minh Sarani area

Firefighters took three hours to bring the flames under control and also rescued over 30 people from the Golden Park Hotel, situated near the US Consulate and the UK High Commission in Kolkata.

Mar 30, 2017

Railways terminates contract of Rajdhani Express caterer after stale food makes six passengers fall ill

Passengers of Sealdah-bound Rajdhani Express protested over the bad dinner, in Asansol and after reaching Kolkata. The matter was raised in parliament and Suresh Prabhu gave details.

Mar 29, 2017

Landslide at Ethiopia garbage dump kills 46; here are a few of the largest garbage dumps in India

On Saturday night, a landslide swept through an enormous garbage dump in Ethiopia and buried 46, while trapping several others; here are a few of the largest garbage dumps in India.

Mar 13, 2017

Board Exam 2017: Check out the steps schools are taking to curb cheating!

Seven students were recently caught writing exams in an under-construction house, a few hundred metres away from their designated exam centre. Here's how schools have prepped up to avoid cheating.

Mar 10, 2017

Kolkata medical nightmare: Ambulance driver stripped naked, filmed for not taking patient to tout-recommended hospital

The clip has been circulated to other ambulance drivers, who have been warned against ignoring what the touts have to say.

Mar 8, 2017

Here are 5 amazing things that make Kolkata a tourist hotspot

Journalist Vir Sanghvi once said, "If you want a city with a soul: come to Calcutta."

Feb 27, 2017

Oscars 2017: Lion nomination leads to increased interest from foreign tourists; 70% rise in hotel bookings in Kolkata

Several portions of Lion, based on the real-life story of Saroo Brierly, have been shot on locations in Kolkata, and have piqued the interest of tourists.

Feb 27, 2017

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Former CJI Altamas Kabir passes away at 68 after prolonged illness

Kabir, who was born in a Bengali Muslim family, served as the 39th Chief Justice of India.

Feb 19, 2017

Manappuram Finance: 32 kg gold worth Rs 9 crore looted from Gurugram branch

In the sixth case of robbery at Manappuram Finance branches in six months, 32 kg of gold was robbed from the Gurugram branch in broad daylight.

Feb 10, 2017

East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan 2017: The essential food recipes that will make the Kolkata Derby delicious!

Ilish macher jhol and the Chingri macher malai curry are the quintessential foods served in the platter when East Bengal play Mohun Bagan.

Feb 9, 2017

Bengali actress Bitasta Saha found dead at home in Kolkata; Facebook posts hint she committed suicide

Bengali actress Bitasta Saha's semi-decomposed body was found hanging from the ceiling of her house.

Feb 8, 2017

Mohun Bagan AFC Cup 2017: Schedule, Tickets information for 2nd leg match in Kolkata

Mohun Bagan have a 2-1 lead over Colombo FC from their 1st leg match of the AFC Cup 2017 qualifying playoff preliminary round.

Feb 6, 2017

Transgender marriages and LGBTQ cafes should mean India's opening up, then why do sexual minorities still feel insecure?

Transgenders in India feel that only proper laws along with an open-minded society will make them feel safe,

Feb 3, 2017

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