Sandip Nowlakha of MHDS reveals emotional community connection is crucial for conserving Bengal's mud-built heritage, differing from Rajasthan's stone structures. Discover the multi-pronged revival strategy.
Jammu police summon cricketer Furqan Bhat and tournament organiser Sajid Bhat for questioning after a video of the player wearing a helmet with a Palestinian flag went viral. The JKCA clarifies it's a private event.
Actor Jayasurya faces ED questioning in Kochi regarding his role as brand ambassador for the alleged multi-crore Save Box bidding app fraud. Investigation deepens.
Leaders of the Tamil Nadu Vikravandi bypoll-winning party, TVK, appear before CBI in Delhi for questioning related to a 2022 job scam case. Details inside.
Bharatpur MLA Humayun Kabir's son arrested after PSO alleges assault. Released on bail. MLA denies claims, cites CCTV. Political fallout ensues. Read the full story.
Robin, son of suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir, detained by Saktipur police for allegedly assaulting his father's PSO. Kabir alleges political vendetta and misbehaviour by the guard. Details inside.
Golam Nabi Azad, son of JUP chief Humayun Kabir, was arrested for allegedly assaulting a police officer at their Murshidabad residence. The MLA claims political vendetta. Read the full story.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee condemns the lynching of a Bengali migrant worker in Odisha, calling it targeted persecution. Six arrested, investigation ongoing.
West Bengal Police files a Zero FIR and sends a team to Odisha after a migrant worker from Murshidabad dies under suspicious circumstances. CM Mamata Banerjee demands a CBI probe.
Author Jeffrey Armstrong ignites controversy by urging critical thinking in Hinduism, Islam & Christianity. Is blind faith hindering spiritual growth? Explore the debate.
Body of 19-year-old Jewel Sheikh, lynched in Odisha, reaches his Murshidabad village. Family demands justice as he was the sole earner. Political blame game erupts.
A 20-year-old migrant worker from Murshidabad was lynched in Sambalpur, Odisha. The mob accused him of being Bangladeshi. Six arrested, two others critically injured.
A 20-year-old migrant mason from Bengal was lynched in Odisha's Sambalpur. Family alleges he was targeted as a 'Bangladeshi', police cite monetary dispute. Six arrested, fear grips labourers.
Awal Sheikh, a 25-year-old mason from Murshidabad, has been held in a Tamil Nadu detention centre since April after being mistaken for an illegal Bangladeshi migrant. His family has spent over ₹1.1 lakh fighting the case. Read his story.
A special court sentences 13 to life imprisonment for the 2022 lynching of a man and his son in Murshidabad during protests against the Waqf Act amendment. Details inside.
A fast-track court in Jangipur sentences 13 to life imprisonment for lynching a father-son duo in Murshidabad. The court also orders Rs 15 lakh compensation for the victims' family. Read the full details.
A Jangipur court convicts 13 for murdering father-son duo during Murshidabad riots. The fast-track verdict comes six months after a detailed SIT probe. Sentencing expected Tuesday.
Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir launches Janata Unnayan Party, plans to contest 200 seats in 2026 Bengal polls. He vows to defeat TMC in Murshidabad, accuses Mamata Banerjee of 'lip service' to Muslims.
West Bengal MLA Humayun Kabir launches new political party, Jana Sangrami Manch, days after laying foundation for a mosque in memory of Babri demolition. Details on the political shift and reactions.
Bharatpur MLA Humayun Kabir announces a new political party and plans to contest from two assembly seats in Murshidabad, days after a significant religious event. Read the full story.
Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir announces a new political party focused on common man and Muslims, claims he will be kingmaker in 2026 Bengal polls. Details inside.
Grips Theatre India celebrates 40 years in Pune, championing children's right to question. Founder Mohan Agashe & German inspiration Volker Ludwig discuss its political, socially-aware legacy. Read more.
Calcutta High Court dismissed a PIL challenging the construction of a mosque named 'Babri Masjid' in Murshidabad by suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir. The court cited lack of locus standi. Read details.
Draft electoral rolls reveal border districts Malda and Murshidabad have low 'unmapped' voter figures, sparking political debate. EC hearings continue till Jan 15. Read the full analysis.
Mau women police station in-charge Manju Singh removed after video of her questioning siblings in a park under Mission Shakti goes viral. A departmental probe has been ordered.
VHP alleges proposed Babri Masjid-model mosque in Murshidabad, named after Babur, is a deliberate act to outrage Hindu sentiments and violates BNS. It urges WB govt to take legal action.
The Gyanvapi Mosque committee cautions against building a mosque named Babri in West Bengal, calling it a conspiracy to manipulate Muslim sentiments. Read the full statement.
Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya vows strong opposition to any structure built in Mughal emperor Babar's name, following a controversial foundation stone event in West Bengal. Read more.
Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir announces a massive Quran recital event in West Bengal's Murshidabad district in February, aiming to gather one lakh participants. This comes amid his suspension from the party.
IICF Secretary Athar Husain criticizes TMC MLA's plan to build a Babur mosque in Murshidabad, calling it divisive. UP Deputy CM Maurya threatens action if BJP wins Bengal. Read more.