West Bengal
The State of Crime
Madhavankutty Pillai
We might not know the real state of crime in India, but it is much more than what the report shows
Jagdeep Dhankhar: The Jat Who Came in from the Cold
NDA’s vice presidential candidate Jagdeep Dhankhar is armed with legal astuteness and a sense of humour
The Cultural Difference
Mahua Moitra is entitled to wage her own culture wars by stressing Bengali exceptionalism
The “Second City of the Empire”
In terms of its reputation as a business destination, West Bengal has climbed down a slippery slope
Bappi Lahiri (1952-2022): Dancing to His Own Tune
He composed memorable songs in forgettable movies but the remix revolution has kept his music alive
World Heritage Puja
It is now officially recognised as part of UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage
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