On January 6, 1977, a near-capacity Eden Gardens crowd turned up just to witness India save an innings defeat. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at an enthusiasm displayed by the Calcutta crowd on that day that seems almost incredible today.
January 6 2013, 11:07 pm
Read MoreIt is hard to find a description that would do justice to Kolkata, capital of West Bengal and home to over 14 million people. A city of amiable contrasts, Kolkata has an alluring old-world charm and tranquil pace of life which can’t be experienced in other metros of India like Mumbai, Delhi,
September 15 2012, 11:31 am
Read MoreSachin Tendulkar may want muted celebrations of his 40th birthday on Wednesday but the city of joy is all set to throw a huge party for the veteran Indian batsman.
April 23 2013, 1:55 pm
Read MoreIn yet another incident of crime against women in West Bengal capital, a young woman was allegedly gangraped at Chetla in southern part of the city.
August 14 2012, 12:52 am
Read MoreTerming his team Kolkata Knight Riders' smashing victory over Delhi Daredevils "wonderful", an exuberant Shahrukh Khan felt elated to "return back" to the "city of joy" for the opening match of the sixth edition of Indian Premier League.
April 4 2013, 2:57 pm
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December 8 2012, 11:53 am
Read MoreIt’s the clash of last year’s Indian Premier League (IPL) finalists — Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings — at the Eden Gardens. Last year’s final was a right cliffhanger that Kolkata clinched by five wickets with just two balls remaining in the then defending champions Chennai’s own den. This time, Kolkata holds bragging rights of having the trophy in their cabinet, and Chennai will visit the City of Joy with a mission to wipe the smiles off Gautam Gambhir’s men.
April 19 2013, 11:44 am
Read MoreKolkata is famous as the City of Joy but metropolitan Bengalis also aspire for breaks to escape from their daily life of addas, mishtis and politics. And what do Calcuttans do? With several beaches, pilgrimage and heritage towns, wildlife and nature parks located within a 500 km
April 3 2013, 1:52 pm
Read MoreIt won’t be just a six-month leap for the cast and crew of this Zee TV serial. A change of location is also in store. So where are they headed to now? Read on to find out! A leap is the only way an existing storyline can be revamped. With a leap, come new characters, new incidents and
November 30 2012, 2:06 pm
Read MoreBhagwath Chandrasekhar, born May 17 1945, was afflicted by poliomyelitis as a child and his right-arm remained withered as he grew into manhood. Yet, it became the most potent match-winning weapon for India for fourteen years. Arunabha Sengupta remembers his extraordinary career.
May 23 2013, 10:41 am
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