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Celebrated author, Ruskin Bond, has written stories that are even part of school textbooks. (Photo: Twitter)

Ruskin Bond gets his story ideas lying on bed

It was one such dream, a nightmare rather, that helped him build the plot of his latest book 'Rusty and the Magic...

27 Jan 2016 11:59 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has demanded that Netaji be given the title of Leader of the Nation. (Photo: Twitter)

Netaji must be given 'Leader of the Nation' title: Mamata Banerjee

The TMC government in September last year had released 64 'secret' files related to Netaji.

23 Jan 2016 3:16 PM IST

Sambia Sohrab confessed to driving the Audi car that broke three barricades before entering into Red Road and killing an Air Force airman who was participating in a rehearsal for the upcoming Republic Day. (Photo: PTI)

Kolkata: TMC leader's son admits to driving car that ran over IAF...

A night before the mishap, Sambia Sohrab, his elder brother Ambia, Sonu and Johnnie attended a party.

23 Jan 2016 8:50 AM IST

Mohun Bagan will be keen for a good show by Sony Norde when they take on East Bengal at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday. (Photo: ISL)

Bagan ride on Norde factor, no Mendy for East Bengal

Bitter foes set to clash in I-League's first derby of the season on Saturday.

22 Jan 2016 4:36 PM IST

Two people were making explosives in a cow shed. (Photo: Google maps)

Two men dead while making crude bombs in West Bengal's Birbhum

Police said the tin roof of the shed was blown away by the impact of the explosion.

22 Jan 2016 12:10 PM IST

Locals also initially refused the police to take away the body. (Representational image)

Missing girl found hanging in Bengal, locals allege rape, murder

Locals also initially refused the police to take away the body.

21 Jan 2016 9:16 AM IST

He (MS Dhoni) has always been a phenomenal leader for teams that he has represented including the Indian side,â€ said Pune team owner Sanjiv Goenka.

Dhoni to lead Rising Pune Super Giants in IPL

Team owner Sanjiv Goenka ruled out friction' in the team due to the presence of too many leaders.

18 Jan 2016 3:03 PM IST

Former India football captain Baichung Bhutia retired from India colours in 2011 against South Korea in the AFC Asian Cup. (Photo: PTI)

Troubled knee won't let me play one last time for East Bengal:...

Bhutia last season said he wished to retire donning red and gold colours -"one last time-".

16 Jan 2016 9:00 PM IST

CPI-M leader Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee (Photo: PTI)

CPI-M sends out message to Congress for poll tie up

He also launched the week-long procession from Singur to Salboni.

16 Jan 2016 7:20 PM IST

The Audi car that broke three barricades before entering into Red Road and killing an Air Force airman who was participating in a rehearsal for the upcoming Republic Day. (Photo: PTI)

TMC leader's son at wheels of SUV that killed Air Force officer, hints...

CCTV footage shows SUV speeding past a marching contingent after running over the officer.

16 Jan 2016 8:50 AM IST

The three services for the first time jointly observed the 68th Army Day at the Fort William (Photo: Deccan Chronicle)

Army Day observed by three services jointly for first time in Kolkata

To prevent any untoward incident further the Kolkata Police beefed up security along Red Road and around the Fort...

15 Jan 2016 4:53 PM IST

An official said that the driver left the car and ran away. Inset: Victim Abhimanyu Gaud. (Photo: Deccan Chronicle/Twitter)

Solemn farewell to young airman killed in mishap

The Air Force officer was knocked down and killed by an Audi car on Wednesday.

14 Jan 2016 1:13 PM IST