Bengalis

'Most nobel laureates than...': Mahua Moitra hits back at Paresh Rawal over 'Bengalis' remark

Paresh Rawal, the former BJP MP, had on Tuesday linked gas cylinders, Bengalis and fish during a campaign speech in Gujarat.

Dec 03, 2022, 06:30 AM IST

National Register of Citizens a conspiracy to expel Bengalis from Assam: Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday claimed the updating of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam to determine the state`s original inhabitants is a conspiracy to drive away Bengalis from there.

Jan 03, 2018, 22:32 PM IST

Rain, not GST affects sale of sweets on Bijoya Dashami

Since July 1 this year, sweetmeat shops in Bengal had to bear 5 percent tax on popular sweets like Rosogolla, Sandesh, Jal Bhara, Pantua, Rabri. 

Oct 04, 2017, 10:35 AM IST

Myanmar`s top monks parry claims of Buddhist hardliners

The body representing Myanmar`s top monks has distanced itself from Buddhist hardliners.

Jul 13, 2016, 10:34 AM IST

Gautam Gambhir made racist remarks about Sourav Ganguly, Bengalis: Manoj Tiwary

Manoj Tiwary claimed that Gautam Gambhir had made racist remarks about former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly and Bengalis.

Oct 25, 2015, 19:11 PM IST

Elaborate security arrangements in Kolkata to ensure trouble-free Durga Puja

Kolkata is gearing up for five days of Durga Pujas from next week.

Oct 17, 2015, 11:05 AM IST