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The Z9: probably the best camera made by Nikon

Packed with technology, the camera probably ticks all the boxes for the professional photographer




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Nikon may exit DSLR market

Nikon to focus on mirrorless models




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Apple: Watch Ultra gets ski and snowboard workout detection

Apple’s Watch Ultra got more options for workout detection with the help of a third-party app Slopes




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In the slow lane: Kobo Clara 2E review

With some features that might lure you in, there’s one basic instinct missing on this.




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Kolkata doctor rape and murder: Junior doctors’ hunger strike enters 10th day; another protesting medic hospitalised

“A medical staff is in the CCU and his parameters have deteriorated. We have formed a medical board to treat him,” a senior doctor of the NRS Medical College and Hospital told




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Kolkata rape-murder case highlights | SC asks WB govt. to furnish details on how civic police volunteers are hired

The top court remarked that the recruitment of civic police volunteers serves as a means of “granting political patronage”




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Kolkata doctor rape and murder: Junior doctors' hunger strike enters 11th day

Ongoing unrest in Kolkata as doctors’ hunger strike continues, with two more falling ill, sparking further protests




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Kolkata witnesses citizens protest carnival alongside Durga puja carnival

The Calcutta High Court had set aside the prohibitory orders imposed by Kolkata Police and pointed out that there was sufficient distance between the two venues where - Droher Carnival at Rani Rashmoni Avenue and Durga Puja immersion carnival at Red Road - were being organised




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Kolkatan who returns to Durga Puja after 20 years: ‘Crowds still there but no bonding, people are alone clicking selfies’

According to Arpita Mandal, the City of Joy, now that she’s two decades older, is today less suitable for pandal-hopping, due to the massive crowds, and more suitable for cafe-hopping, with plenty of eateries mushrooming even in residential neighbourhoods




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Watch: Kolkata rape-murder case: SC questions civic police volunteer scheme, calls it political patronage

What transpired during the proceedings? What were the directions issued by the top court?




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Durga Puja in Kolkata not at odds with doctor protests | Analysis

The agitation by doctors and a section of citizens over the rape and murder of a doctor was not against the Durga Puja but remains primarily directed at the State government




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Protesting junior doctors collect signatures from the public in Kolkata

Aniket Mahato, one of prominent faces of the doctors’ movement who fell ill during the hunger strike, has sought Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s intervention to resolve the crisis




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Kolkata tram, suspended during Durga Puja, yet to resume; tram lovers feel it may never come back

Kolkata tram faces uncertain future as court delays decision on resuming services, sparking fears of permanent closure




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Fire at Kolkata Hospital, 80 patients shifted to other health facilities

Family members of a cancer patient who passed away later in the day, alleged that the death was due to inhaling of smoke due to the fire.




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Durga Puja gone, wait begins in Kolkata now for book fair

The international book fair will be inaugurated on January 28 next year and go on till February 9.




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Uncertainty looms over Kolkata’s horse-drawn carriages

The fate of the British-era mode of transport is hanging in the balance with animal rights activists pushing for a ban, alleging mistreatment of horses, and historians seeking preservation of the tradition. The High Court has urged the West Bengal government to provide alternative livelihoods as owners, drivers struggle to survive amid poor demand




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Relief for Kolkata’s anxious tram employees, enthusiasts as service resumes after long delay

Kolkata tram service, having just three routes with only two functional, resumes after Durga Puja suspension due to traffic congestion concerns




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Cyclonic storm Dana: Kolkata airport to suspend flight operations from 6 pm on October 24

The IMD said that the cyclone is likely to make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra port in neighbouring Odisha on October 25




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Kolkata director’s short film wins laurels at Oscar-qualifying Tasveer Film Festival

The sensitive take on grief, gender norms, and societal issues by director Rahul Roye wins the Best Social Justice Film award




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One injured, several shanties damaged in fire in south Kolkata

Fire in shanty caused by battery explosion spreads to gas cylinder and injures youth, damaging multiple shanties




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Kolkata Police starts probe into 'hacking' of live-streaming of Calcutta High Court hearing

During the hearing of Justice Subhasish Samanta at courtroom number 7, an obscene video was allegedly “live-streamed” for nearly one minute before it could be stopped




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Kolkata police amps up inspection on firecracker shops ahead of Deepawali

Only green crackers are allowed in markets to ensure low pollution and air quality control




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Kolkata Police arrest 292 people, seize over 500kg of banned firecrackers

Kolkata Police crack down on illegal firecrackers, arresting 292 people and seizing over 500 kg of banned fireworks




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Kolkata police arrest 601 for violations on Deepavali and Kali Puja; three dead in Howrah as house catches fire

The Kolkata Traffic Police registered cases against 841 people on charges such as rash driving and drunken driving. In an incident in Ward 110 of Patuli area, an adolescent boy was injured in a crude bomb explosion. In Howrah district, three people, including two children, died after a house where firecrackers had been stored caught fire.




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BJP and Trinamool in war of words over reports of ‘clashes’ in Kolkata

BJP leaders claim that clashes were sparked by attacks on immersion procession, puja pandal; police say the immediate triggers were a dispute about a parked bike, and a case of child sexual assault




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Woman’s body found in partner’s flat in Kolkata

Woman’s body sent for post-mortem; her partner is being interrogated by the police




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An ode to Kolkata’s tram

Growing up in Kolkata, trams have always been more than just a mode of transport for me; it’s been a source of respite from the chaos all around. The familiar sound of the tram’s bell which could be heard in every nook and corner and the gentle sway of the carriage through the bustling streets, trams became synonymous with my life in the city of joy. The perpetual news to cease the tram services feels like a piece of my childhood slipping away.




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Post-Deepavali festivities lead to protests, incidents of violence in Kolkata

Police personnel were assaulted in one incident when they stepped in to resolve the conflict




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Canadian experimental films to be in focus at Kolkata-based film festival

The Emami Art Experimental Film Festival, held at the Kolkata Centre for Creativity, will put a spotlight on Canada’s unique contributions to experimental cinema




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Row breaks out over endorsement of Trinamool candidate by officials of Kolkata-based football clubs

Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari called the move ‘unprecedented and unethical’, writes to Union Sports Minister seeking his intervention




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Kolkata Mayor sparks controversy over ‘sexist’ remark on BJP candidate Rekha Patra

The BJP official page on X also posted the video of Mr. Hakim’s speech and wrote, “Calling a woman ‘maal’ is not just an insult to her but a slap in the face to all women and to the SC Poundra-Kshatriya community. This behavior from a minister is a disgrace to public office!” 




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Kolkata tram trundles back to familiar atmosphere of neglect and protests — a sign it is still alive

Friday’s CTUA protest was initially planned to demand restoration of the third surviving route, Ballygunge-Tollygunge, which was shut down temporarily about four months ago due to pipeline work; but by Friday they had more things to protest against as media reports showed bituminisation of not-in-use tram tracks in Alipore.




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Trial in R.G. Kar rape-murder case begins at Kolkata court

Civil police volunteer Sanjay Roy, accused of rape and murder of doctor, pleads innocence and says he is being framed




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Calcutta HC allows Hindutva group to protest alleged atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh at rally in Kolkata

The development comes three months after Sheikh Hasina resigned as PM of Bangladesh and left the country, causing political turmoil in Bangladesh and creating ripples in the internal politics of West Bengal




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Art festival to remind Kolkata of one of Bengal’s biggest mass movements

This year’s festival features nine events including walks, installations, talks and performances, presented at historic sites and archives across Kolkata




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Etcetera: Kollywood snippets




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Virtual Kollywood

It may not be long before we see first-person versions of Indian films




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It’s Kodi versus Kaashmora, this Deepavali

It’s Kodi versus Kaashmora, this Diwali




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Royal Challengers ride on Kohli’s brilliance

Gayle and de Villiers too join the party in making Kolkata Knight Riders's challenging total seem small




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Kohli hands Kings a royal thrashing

The RCB captain sets the Chinnaswamy Stadium ablaze, scoring 113 off a mere 50 balls.



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DD takes on RCB in potential knockout



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Kohli's discipline steers RCB into playoffs

After restricting Delhi Daredevils to a modest 138/8, in spite of Quinton de Kock's timely fifty, RCB rode on Virat Kohli's calm aggression to a 6-wicket win.



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Kohli in the forefront again as RCB qualifies

Daredevils fail to put up a challenging score and pay the price; Mumbai Indians dethroned



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Kolkata Knight Riders books play-offs berth



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I don’t think too much, while Kohli is a thinker: de Villiers

He insists that there is a fine line between getting out to a bad shot and pulling off the incredible.



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Kotla assignment was my toughest: Mudgal



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Kohli doffs hat to Warner and his team

In the lead-up to the final much has been written about Sunrisers’ bowling and Royal Challengers’ batting as being their respective strengths, but Kohli said that both disciplines had to come together at some stage.



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Sunrisers won because of strong bowling attack, says Kohli

Definitely proud of the way we played this season, said the RCB captain.



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IPL player retention: Dhoni, Kohli, Rohit, ABD, stay with their franchises

The Indian Premier League player auction is to be held later this month




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IPL 2022 | Shreyas Iyer appointed as Kolkata Knight Riders’ new captain

Iyer has captained Delhi Capitals to their only IPL final in 2020