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Why the number of writers is increasing but the number of readers is decreasing
We are living in the golden age of authorship. Everyone is now a writer. We are writing bios, poems, how-to guides, and, of course, aggressive complaints against whomever we wish to.
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June 07, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
The steel plant that Sir Rajen built
The whirring of earthmoving machinery dismantling the old and making way for the new breaks the silence hanging heavy over the vintage steel mill which had come up here as the first steel plant in the state in the midst of World War I in 1918.
4 min |
June 07, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
PM Modi hails India’s double success at U18 Asia Cup
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated India’s men’s and women’s under-18 hockey teams for their impressive performances at the U18 Asia Cup 2026 in Kakamigahara, Japan, praising the young players for bringing glory to the country and highlighting the growing strength of Indian hockey at the grassroots level.
2 min |
June 07, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Layered approach needed for pristine examinations
The present trend in examinations reflects a shift toward digital platforms and computerised evaluation.
5 min |
June 07, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
US and Iran trade strikes near Strait of Hormuz as talks hit a wall
Tensions between the United States and Iran moved dangerously close to reopen conflict on Friday as both sides exchanged another round of military strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway that serves as one of the world's most vital oil transit routes.
1 min |
June 07, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Bengal begins statewide madrassah audit, districts told to submit data by July
In a significant development, the West Bengal government has initiated a comprehensive survey of all madrassah educational institutions across the state and directed district magistrates to collect detailed information on their status, infrastructure, academic activities and student composition.
2 min |
June 07, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Breaking the hegemony: The rise of football's new powers
For years, the so-called underdogs have raised their voices. Now the challenge before them is to break through the glass ceiling and dismantle the long-standing dominance of Europe and South America at the World Cup.
3 min |
June 07, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Karnataka CM extends olive branch to PM Modi
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar (photo, left) on Saturday sought to lower the political temperature between the Centre and the state government, saying both sides should work together for development rather than indulge in political confrontation.
1 min |
June 07, 2026
The Statesman
CM, Railway Minister unveil ₹1 lakh cr rail push for state
In what is being seen as the most ambitious railway infrastructure package announced for West Bengal in recent years, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday unveiled railway projects worth nearly Rs 1 lakh crore, including a proposed Delhi-Siliguri bullet train corridor, 102 Amrit Bharat stations, 538 flyovers and underpasses, 61 new railway projects and a major expansion of the Kolkata Metro network.
1 min |
June 07, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Samajwadi Party extends full support to Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati's 'Rashtramata' campaign
Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, who is leading a nationwide public awareness campaign seeking to have the cow declared the \"Mother of the Nation,\" received a warm and enthusiastic welcome from the Samajwadi Party family in Saifai.
1 min |
June 07, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Ukraine strikes St Petersburg after Putin rejects direct talks
Residents of St. Petersburg were told not to leave their homes after a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack targeted Russia's second-largest city Saturday morning, underscoring Kyiv’s growing ability to hit deep inside Russia.
1 min |
June 07, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
A Summer Evening by the Ganges
On a balmy summer evening, the banks of the Ganges set the stage for Grishme Utsab, a special gathering hosted by The Statesman Group at Kolkata's Polo Floatel.
1 min |
June 07, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Political legacy takes centre stage in BJP ahead of Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections
As the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections draw closer, \"legacy politics\" has once again come into focus within the BJP. Several senior party leaders are keen to see their children enter active politics and expand their families' political influence.
1 min |
June 07, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Why no one can own history
In order to narrate and organize the past in a systematic manner, a discipline emerged that came to be known as history.
3 min |
June 07, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Signature controversy: Trinamul’s Sovondeb releases meeting documents
The controversy regarding forged signatures in the Trinamul Congress legislature party ceases to die as TMC veteran Sovondeb Chattopadhyay released documents related to meetings convened by Mamata Banerjee at Kalighat on 6 May and 19 May, containing details of legislators’ attendance, signatures and discussions regarding the election of the Leader of Opposition, deputy leader and chief whip.
2 min |
June 07, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
UN food agency says millions are being pushed into hunger by Iran war
The UN food agency said millions of people are being pushed into acute hunger by the Iran war, as it warned would happen if the conflict escalated and oil prices remained high.
1 min |
June 07, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Metro, auto ride by railway minister in city draws public attention
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw chose an unconventional route to reach Nabanna on Saturday, turning what was expected to be a routine official visit into a journey that drew considerable public attention.
2 min |
June 07, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
RG Kar victim's parents allege gaps in CBI probe
The parents of the junior postgraduate trainee doctor, who was allegedly raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, have raised serious concerns over what they described as significant gaps in the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) probe into the case.
1 min |
June 07, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
60 rakes to be inducted into city Metro in 5 years: Vaishnaw
Instructing the city Metro Railway to expedite the Metro construction at New Garia-Airport Metro, Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inspected the Chingrighata site today.
2 min |
June 07, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Adieu, Maverick
Anik Dutta’s storytelling struck a unique balance, promoting reflection while never compromising fun.
2 min |
June 07, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
KTR seeks probe into alleged ₹1,600 crore Singareni scam
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K. T. Rama Rao (KTR) has demanded an immediate and comprehensive investigation into the alleged disappearance of nearly 40 lakh metric tonnes of coal worth around Rs 1,600 crore from Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL).
1 min |
June 07, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
THE LONGEST DRINK
It was sometime in early May 2023. A cousin's wedding had brought relatives from across continents together, including family from Australia.
1 min |
June 07, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva wins French Open to claim first Grand Slam tennis title
Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva was already a tennis phenom at age 15. At 19, she’s a Grand Slam champion.
1 min |
June 07, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
UP minister questions Ghazipur encounter, says will raise matter with CM Yogi Adityanath
NISHAD Party chief and Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Sanjay Nishad (photo) has questioned the recent police encounter of Kamlesh Bind in Ghazipur and said he would soon raise the issue with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
1 min |
June 07, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Grateful for the support, it’s essential to succeed’: Praggu on Adani Group’s backing
Fresh from scripting history by becoming the first Indian champion at the prestigious Norway Chess tournament, Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa credited the importance of a strong corporate support system in helping athletes perform at the highest level and thanked the Adani Group for backing him throughout his success.
1 min |
June 07, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
RBI considering plastic currency notes, no decision taken yet: Guv
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is examining a proposal to introduce polymer or plastic currency notes, although no final decision has been taken yet, Governor Sanjay Malhotra has said.
1 min |
June 07, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
India’s space sector shifts to a ‘state startup developmental partnership’ model: Report
India’s space ambitions are increasingly being shaped by a new generation of private deep-tech startups working in partnership with government institutions, a report has said.
1 min |
June 07, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Bumrah named in India’s squad for Asian Games 2026
Jasprit Bumrah will return to India’s T20 setup for the 2026 Asian Games after being named in a full-strength 15-member squad for the tournament in Japan later this year.
2 min |
June 07, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Lalu, Rabri Devi return govt protection in protest after security scaled down
Former Chief Minister Rabri Devi and RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav have returned the security personnel assigned to them, days after the Bihar government significantly scaled down the security cover of several members of the Yadav family.
1 min |
June 07, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Beyond Signatures
India’s recent trade diplomacy has produced an unusual paradox. New Delhi is negotiating or concluding trade agreements with a range of partners even as questions persist about what earlier agreements have actually delivered.
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