Indian classics, world cinema the high points of Kolkata International Film

Bollywood

Updated: Nov 18, 2013

Boasting of a varied fare of world cinema and a rich oeuvre of films from Southeast Asia, the 19th edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) pleased the masses as well as the classes, a few glitches notwithstanding.

Video: Abhishek Banerjee Assaulted During Visit To Party Worker's House

All India

Updated: May 30, 2026

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Locals heckled and threw eggs at Trinamool leader Abhishek Banerjee in Sonarpur
Banerjee was visiting families affected by post-election violence after party's defeat
Crowds shouted slogans and physically confronted Banerjee amid heavy police presence

"Rulers Became Killers": Mamata Banerjee vs BJP On Abhishek Banerjee Assault

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Updated: May 30, 2026

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Abhishek Banerjee was assaulted by a mob in Bengal's Sonarpur
Mamata Banerjee blamed the BJP for the attack
The BJP denied involvement and condemned the assault

Massive Sandstorm Engulfs Bikaner, A Sight Straight Out Of 'Dune' Universe

All India

Updated: May 30, 2026

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A massive dust storm engulfed Bikaner, turning daylight into near-darkness on Saturday afternoon
The storm caused severe visibility reduction, hazardous driving, and panic among residents
Strong winds disrupted city life, snapping tree branches and causing local power outages

'Shubh Muhurat', Rahul Gandhi: Why DK Shivakumar Picked June 3 For Oath

All India

Updated: May 30, 2026

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DK Shivakumar is likely to take oath as Karnataka CM on June 3
The swearing-in ceremony for Shivakumar's Cabinet will be simple and low-key
Two deputy CMs, from Dalit and minority communities, may also take oath with Shivakumar

Indian Staff At US Hotel Had Sex With Teen For Cheaper Room Rates, Jailed

World

Updated: May 30, 2026

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An Indian man, Kavankumar Patel, in the US has been jailed 10 years for paying traffickers to assault a minor
Two minor girls were trafficked to the hotel for commercial sex
Patel worked at the hotel and paid traffickers for sex with minors in exchange for reduced room rates

5-Storey Building Collapses In South Delhi, Several Feared Trapped

All India

Updated: May 30, 2026

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A five-storey building collapsed near Saket metro station in south Delhi Saturday evening
The building housed a coaching institute and had ongoing construction on upper floors
Delhi Fire Services received the collapse call at 7.44 pm and sent seven fire tenders

India's Exercise PRAGATI: Troops From Many Nations Train To Fight Together

All India

Updated: May 30, 2026

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13 countries, including India, trained together in Meghalaya's rugged hills for PRAGATI 2026
The exercise focused on counter-terrorism, jungle warfare, rappelling, and casualty evacuation drills
Troops trained jointly in mixed groups to enhance coordination for real-time emergency responses

Probe Agency Arrests Noida Grand Venice Mall Owner In Money Laundering Case

All India

Updated: May 30, 2026

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Satinder Singh Bhasin, promoter of BIIPL, was arrested by ED on May 29 in Noida fraud case
He was remanded to ED custody by Ghaziabad court till June 6 under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act
Bhasin had evaded summons and was ordered into custody by the Supreme Court on May 15

Champions League Final LIVE: PSG's Last-Gasp Tackle Stops Arsenal From 2-0 Lead

Football

Updated: May 30, 2026

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Arsenal have taken a 1-0 lead against PSG after just 5 minutes in the first half of the Champions League final
Kai Havertz opened the scoring for Arsenal, with Leandro Trossard bagging the assist
Arsenal are aiming for their first Champions League title, while PSG are looking to go back-to-back

"Must Erase Every Trace Of Colonial Mindset": J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha

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Updated: May 30, 2026

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Kashmir Literature Festival called to erase colonial mindset and reclaim India's true history
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha urged restoring history and sharing it with all society sections
Sinha highlighted India's ancient contributions to science, math, and astronomy predating others