Vidyasagar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared moments from his visit to the Hooghly river banks in Kolkata, including a boat ride. He expressed gratitude to Maa Ganga and met with local boatmen and morning walkers. The visit occurred amidst ongoing political campaigning for the West Bengal assembly elections, with the BJP aiming to unseat the ruling Trinamool Congress.

West Bengal Higher Secondary (Class 12th) exam results for 2026 will be announced on May 14 at 10:30 am via a press conference. Examinees can access their results online from 11:00 am. The exams were conducted from February 12 to February 27, 2026

Jorasanko's assembly election features a 'Vijay-versus-Vijay' contest, blending identity politics with local issues. Trinamool's Vijay Upadhyay emphasizes religious development and school revival, while BJP's Vijay Ojha targets traders and Hindi-speaking voters, banking on past Lok Sabha gains. Both candidates address civic concerns like waterlogging and garbage in this historically rich, diverse constituency.

In Bengal's assembly polls, candidates are using symbolic props like LPG cylinders, cricket bats, and bicycles to convey messages and connect with voters. These visual cues, from harvesting potatoes to riding motorcycles, aim to cut through campaign noise and resonate with the electorate, especially in the age of social media.

BJP's Rakesh Singh, facing 91 cases including the Vidyasagar statue vandalism, filed his nomination for the Kolkata Port seat. Released on interim bail to contest polls, Singh, who spent five-and-a-half months in jail, carried a portrait of Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar, asserting his innocence and vowing to campaign across the constituency.

An AI-powered forecasting system, XGBoost, has been launched to help fishers locate hilsa shoals in the Bay of Bengal. Developed by INCOIS, the system analyzes environmental data to predict fish-rich zones, aiming to boost catches. However, concerns about sustainability and potential overfishing have been raised by some fishing communities.

BJP leader Rakesh Singh, out on interim bail in the Vidyasagar statue vandalism case, filed his nomination for the Kolkata Port constituency carrying a portrait of the scholar. Singh, who has multiple criminal cases against him, aimed to send a message against the accusations. His planned procession was cancelled due to rain.

Rong O Mukh's new play, Rupakriti, revives a Gupta-era tale of conflict and succession, focusing on Queen Dhruvadevi's assertion of voice. Directed by Shankar Bandyopadhyay, it draws from a lost Sanskrit play, highlighting early notions of women's liberation. The production features strong performances, particularly from Kabita Sonali as Dhruvadevi, exploring consent and choice within tradition.

Did you know Vijay and Trisha weren't the initial choices for the blockbuster 'Ghilli'? Vikram and Jyothika were first approached but couldn't commit due to prior film projects. This led to Vijay and Trisha stepping in, creating an iconic on-screen pairing that resonated with audiences and cemented the film's enduring popularity.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma danced to a BJP campaign song at a rally in Bongaigaon, celebrating the party's outreach for the upcoming assembly elections. He had previously released three theme songs, penned and composed by party workers, to connect with voters emotionally and convey the BJP's vision of protection and development for Assam.

A 16-year-old student, Rishav Nishant, has died from injuries sustained after reportedly falling from a fifth-floor terrace. His father has filed a complaint against a neighbour and his son, alleging Rishav was pushed. The family cites prior disputes. Police are reviewing CCTV footage and questioning residents as investigations continue.

I listen to a lot of ’90s and 2000s music. Apart from the mainstream commercial hits, there are a lot of underrated songs that my father has done, says Harsha Vardhan.