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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee gestures at the media after meeting with Congress President Sonia Gandhi at her residence in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Slit my throat but no one can tell me what to do: Mamata on HC order

West Bengal Chief Minister said someone can slit her throat but no one can tell her what to do.

21 Sept 2017 6:22 PM IST

The court began hearing the plea on Wednesday where it questioned the state governments decision to not immerse Durga idols on Muharram day and asked why the two communities cannot celebrate their festivals together.(Photo: PTI)

Rebuffing Mamata, Calcutta HC allows Durga immersion on Muharram

The court also asked the police to ensure that specific routes are designated for immersion and Tazia.

21 Sept 2017 3:01 PM IST

On August 23, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee sparked a controversy when she declared that Durga idols would not be immersed after 6 pm on September 30 and October 1 because of Muharram. (Photo: File | PTI)

State should not pass arbitrary order: Calcutta HC to WB on idol...

The court rebuked the Mamata government saying that it was exercising extreme power without any basis.

21 Sept 2017 1:50 PM IST

India completed a 50-run win over Australia.(Photo: BCCI)

Ind vs Aus, 2nd ODI: India win by 50 runs, retain top spot in ODI...

Australia: 202 all out from 43.1overs. Stoinis 62, Smith 59; Kuldeep Yadav 10-1-54-3, Chahal 10-0-34-2

21 Sept 2017 12:05 PM IST

Australian cricketers wanted their chicken to be grilled at 73-degree centigrade; a demand CAB apparently could not meet. This did not go down too well with the Aussies. (Photo: AP)

What's cooking? Steve Smith's Australia irked before Eden Gardens ODI...

The visitors reportedly lost their cool ahead of the Kolkata ODI against Virat Kohli and co.

21 Sept 2017 11:47 AM IST

In a video posted by Kolkata Police on their Facebook page, MS Dhoni is seen aiming with a pistol and firing a couple of rounds. (Photo: AP)

Watch: MS Dhoni picks up gun ahead of 2nd India-Australia ODI; here's...

Check out why one of India's most favourite cricketers, MS Dhoni, decided to take up the gun.

21 Sept 2017 9:19 AM IST

Kuldeep Yadav also elaborated how the pressure that he has created on Warner may enable him to get his wicket quickly.(Photo: AFP)

India vs Australia: I feel I can get David Warner out anytime, says...

Kuldeep Yadav had dismissed David Warner during the former's debut Test match in Dharamshala earlier this year.

20 Sept 2017 5:34 PM IST

Australia is looking to level the five-ODI series after losing the opener to India on Sunday despite a flying start.(Photo: AFP)

India vs Australia: I'm not in a bad place with my captaincy, says...

The Australia skipper has responded to Michael Clarke's statement about his captaincy being under the scanner.

20 Sept 2017 5:10 PM IST

India and Australia will play only their second ODI at the Eden since their TVS Cup final in November, 2003 but a forecast of rain, induced by low pressure and monsoon, is threatening to spoil the contest. (Photo: AP)

India vs Australia, 2nd ODI: Virat Kohli and co eye another big win...

Steve Smith-led Australians are struggling against India's new spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal.

20 Sept 2017 1:55 PM IST

The movie will be made in Hindi and director Susanta Das said they will start the scripting soon and the shoot will begin in April next year. (Photo:AP)

After Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar biopic to be made on...

Tentatively titled, 'Chakdaha Express' the biopic will trace the journey of Jhulan from her hometown in Nadia district...

19 Sept 2017 5:16 PM IST

Adam Zampa further stressed on the importance of bowling good length in the subcontinent.(Photo: AP)

India vs Australia, 2nd ODI: Adam Zampa to target MS Dhoni, Hardik...

India will play Australia in the second ODI on Thursday at Kolkata.

19 Sept 2017 5:03 PM IST

Sourav Ganguly also felt that the faith put by Virat Kohli in MS Dhonis performance has allowed Dhoni to play how he wants.(Photo: PTI / AFP)

Here's what Sourav Ganguly said on Team India skipper Virat Kohli-MS...

MS Dhoni on Sunday brought a lot of cheer to his cricket fans at Chennai after his knock of 79 in the first ODI against...

19 Sept 2017 1:50 PM IST