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When the Ordinary Becomes Eternal: Reimagining Everyday Life Through Lines and Silence
At Sunayani Chitrashala, Dr. Subimalendu Bikas Sinha transforms fleeting moments of daily life into profound artistic expressions, inviting viewers to look beyond the visible and feel the essence of existence.
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May 15, 2026
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Appeals made to stop killings in Manipur; over 38 held hostage
More than 38 persons belonging to different communities were kept hostages by unknown persons in renewed conflicts between two groups in the state.
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May 15, 2026
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Jannik Sinner breaks Djokovic's record with 32nd straight Masters win to reach Italian Open semifinals
Jannik Sinner is two victories away from becoming the first home man to win the Italian Open in half a century. And it doesn't seem like anybody can stop him — either in Rome or at the French Open that starts in 10 days.
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May 15, 2026
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China’s Xi signals ‘new era’ in US-China ties, issues warning on Taiwan at Beijing summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping has described the emerging phase of relations with the United States as a “new era” of more stable and managed competition, while issuing a pointed warning over Taiwan, calling it the most sensitive and dangerous issue in bilateral ties.
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May 15, 2026
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Institute launches pioneering textbook on design thinking and innovation
The IEM-UEM Group organised the formal launch of the textbook ‐Textbook of Design Thinking and Innovation‐, marking a significant milestone in academic publishing and innovation-driven education in India.
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May 15, 2026
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Man City keep up pressure on Arsenal with 3-0 win against Crystal Palace
The Premier League title race is not over yet. Manchester City cut Arsenal's lead at the top of the standings back to two points after beating Crystal Palace 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday.
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May 15, 2026
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Anti-India chorus rises in B'desh as New Delhi sends new envoy
As a new high-powered Indian envoy prepares to take charge in Dhaka, the second political appointee to serve as India’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh, a familiar and potentially dangerous political pattern appears to be resurfacing across the border.
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May 15, 2026
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Large-format, experience-led stores account for 50 per cent of India's jewellery leasing
India’s retail jewellery leasing has moved sharply toward large-format stores, which accounted for 50 per cent of leasing in 2025 sharply higher than 14 per cent in 2019, a report said on Thursday.
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May 15, 2026
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Fire dept suspends officer for Tiljala fire, demolition work continues in other parts of city
The state fire and emergency services department suspended the officer-in-charge of the Pragati Maidan fire station for dereliction of duty in the Tiljala blaze incident while bulldozer action continued in parts of the city.
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May 15, 2026
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RBI cancels registrations of 150 NBFCs
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the Certificate of Registration (CoR) of 150 Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), with the highest number of affected firms registered in Delhi and West Bengal, according to a central bank release issued on Thursday.
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May 15, 2026
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ECI launches SIR Phase III across 16 states, 3 UTs covering 36.74 crore electors
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday announced the rollout of Phase III of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across 16 states and three Union Territories, launching one of the country’s largest voter verification exercises ahead of upcoming elections with nearly 36.74 crore electors set to be covered.
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May 15, 2026
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Thunderstorms, hailstorms pummel UP; at least 104 dead
Thunderstorms and hailstorms, along with heavy rain, killed at least 104 people in Uttar Pradesh in the past 24 hours.
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May 15, 2026
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College launches incubation centre to strengthen start-up ecosystem
JIS launched its Entrepreneurship Incubation Centre, christened \"Made in JIS\" at its Austin Tower campus in New Town.
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May 15, 2026
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Super Kings look to stay alive in playoff race against LSG
Five-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will head into Friday’s IPL clash against already-eliminated Lucknow Super Giants at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium knowing that their playoff hopes are still alive, even if the campaign so far has been far from smooth.
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May 15, 2026
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SEBI proposes cleanup of derivatives rulebook, ease of business reforms
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Thursday proposed a clean-up of regulations governing exchange-traded derivatives to reduce compliance burden on stock exchanges and to simplify market processes.
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May 15, 2026
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Bar Council of India seeks Mamata Banerjee's enrolment records
The Bar Council of India (BCI) on Wednesday directed its West Bengal affiliate to furnish details relating to the enrolment and practice status of former Chief Minister and Trinamul Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee within the next two days.
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May 15, 2026
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State BJP names first-time MLA as candidate for Speaker
The BJP state Legislature party today picked Rathindra Basu, a first-time MLA from north Bengal and an RSS minder as the candidate for the Speaker's job, who is likely to take oath on Friday, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari in a post said on the social media platform.
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May 15, 2026
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State govt bans animal slaughter in public places
Four days after taking responsibility, the BJP government in West Bengal issued a fresh notification banning animal slaughter in public places.
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May 15, 2026
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Leo Messi has 2 goals and an assist as Inter Miami rallies for 5-3 victory over Cincinnati
Lionel Messi had two goals and an assist, German Berterame had the go-ahead goal in the 84th minute and Inter Miami rallied for a 5-3 victory over Cincinnati on Wednesday, extending its road winning streak to seven.
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May 15, 2026
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio likely to visit city in May-end
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is likely to visit Kolkata during his India tour later this month, according to reports emerging from American media and diplomatic circles.
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May 15, 2026
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Tilak to lead India A in Sri Lanka tri-series; Vaibhav, Priyansh earn call-ups
Tilak Varma (photo) has been named captain of the India ‘A’ team for the upcoming 50-over tri-series in Sri Lanka, with exciting young batters Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Priyansh Arya earning places in the squad announced by the senior men’s selection committee on Thursday.
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May 15, 2026
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Delivery at any cost
India’s gig economy is growing fast, but so is the risk of injury on the job.
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May 15, 2026
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Abhishek alleges electoral bias, talks of post-poll violence
Trinamul Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee criticising the electoral process in West Bengal, alleged mass disenfranchisement of voters, partisan conduct by constitutional authorities and targeted post-poll violence against TMC workers, while asserting that the party would continue its political battle “without fear and without compromise” under the leadership of Mamata Banerjee.
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May 15, 2026
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India voices concerns over W Asia crisis at BRICS meet
Expressing serious concern over the West Asia crisis, India on Thursday stressed that BRICS nations must work together to shape a more stable, equitable and inclusive international order, adding that “stability cannot be selective, and peace cannot be piecemeal”.
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May 15, 2026
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India's wholesale inflation rises to 8.3 pc
The wholesale price inflation in April rose sharply to 8.3 per cent from 3.88 per cent in March, driven mainly by a steep rise in fuel and energy prices, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Thursday.
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May 15, 2026
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Between Story and Stitch: Who Owns the Meaning of the Sari Today?
At the cultural launch of House of Handweaves in Kolkata, the sari emerged as more than fabric: becoming a site where identity, cultural memory, and questions of real empowerment intersect, often uneasily.
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May 15, 2026
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Stock market records gains amid easing volatility, Sensex up 790 pts
The Indian Stock Market on Thursday soared easing volatility amid positive global market trends.
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May 15, 2026
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Sunil Mittal signals succession transition within a decade
Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, Sunil Bharti Mittal, is looking to hand over to the next generation in a decade's time, by which he expects promoter shareholding in Airtel to rise to above 51 per cent.
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May 15, 2026
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Silent Austerity
India’s economic messaging has undergone a subtle but unmistakable shift over the past week.
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May 15, 2026
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US authorities likely to drop case against Adani Group chief soon
The US authorities are moving to resolve the allegations of fraud against Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani and bring to an end the case, which has been lingering for more than a year, according to sources.
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