Abhishek Banerjee joins Amitabh Bachchan in ‘Section 84’

Abhishek Banerjee joins Amitabh Bachchan in ‘Section 84’

Mumbai Actor Abhishek Banerjee is the latest addition to the cast of the Amitabh Bachchan-starrer Section 84, the makers announced on Wednesday. The courtroom drama thriller is written and directed by Ribhu Dasgupta of Te3n and The Girl On The Train fame. Banerjee, known for films such as Stree, and Bhediya as well as series […]

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Meghalaya CM didn’t act on Mukroh firing fearing ED, CBI action: Trinamool Congress’ Abhishek Banerjee

Meghalaya CM didn’t act on Mukroh firing fearing ED, CBI action: Trinamool Congress’ Abhishek Banerjee

TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee. File | Photo Credit: PTI Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma will lose his seat as the ruling National People’s Party (NPP) will draw a blank in the Garo Hills, claimed senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee. Addressing an election rally in South Tura on February 15, he dredged up the […]

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TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee’s relative summoned by ED in money laundering case

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee’s relative summoned by ED in money laundering case

The TMC MP’s relative was denied immigration clearance on the basis of a Look Out Circular issued against her by the federal probe agency The TMC MP’s relative was denied immigration clearance on the basis of a Look Out Circular issued against her by the federal probe agency TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee’s sister-in-law Maneka Gambhir […]

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‘Highway’ movie review: Telugu thriller engages, but doesn’t go beyond tried and tested tropes

‘Highway’ movie review: Telugu thriller engages, but doesn’t go beyond tried and tested tropes

The Telugu crime thriller engages, but doesn’t go beyond tried and tested tropes The Telugu crime thriller engages, but doesn’t go beyond tried and tested tropes Writer, director and cinematographer K V Guhan begins the story with the lines ‘There will always be a reason why you meet people; either you need to change your […]

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Partha Chatterjee | The fall of a heavyweight 

Partha Chatterjee | The fall of a heavyweight 

In 2006, when Partha Chatterjee was elected Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, a group of journalists asked him about the new responsibility. “There is no one else around,” Mr. Chatterjee said. Clearly, in the formative years of the Trinamool Congress, Mr. Chatterjee was one of its tallest leaders after Mamata Banerjee. […]

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TMC urges Governor to act against Dilip Ghosh for ‘derogatory’ remarks against Mamata Banerjee

TMC urges Governor to act against Dilip Ghosh for ‘derogatory’ remarks against Mamata Banerjee

The BJP leader should seek unconditional apology, says Trinamool MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar The BJP leader should seek unconditional apology, says Trinamool MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar Senior leaders including an MP and Ministers of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) met West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday and demanded action against BJP national vice-president and Medinipur […]

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Dilip Ghosh’s derogatory comments on West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee triggers row; TMC seeks action against BJP leader

Dilip Ghosh’s derogatory comments on West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee triggers row; TMC seeks action against BJP leader

During an interaction at a conclave, BJP leader Dilip Ghosh had allegedly made some derogatory remarks about Ms. Banerjee’s family. During an interaction at a conclave, BJP leader Dilip Ghosh had allegedly made some derogatory remarks about Ms. Banerjee’s family. Voicing outrage over the alleged unsavoury comments of BJP national vice-president Dilip Ghosh against West […]

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Calcutta HC gives Abhishek Banerjee nod to travel abroad 

Calcutta HC gives Abhishek Banerjee nod to travel abroad 

Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Thursday approached the Vacation Bench of the Calcutta High Court and prayed for an emergency hearing. Mr. Banerjee had been barred by the Enforcement Directorate from travelling abroad and he sought the Court’s intervention in the matter. The High Court granted relief to the Diamond Harbour MP to […]

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