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Monday, January 5, 2026
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Topic: Bangla

How Saba Azad became the accidental voice of Bengal’s language protests

Bengalis are hurt over a statement by the Delhi police calling Bangla a ‘Bangladeshi language’ and the lines Azad sang have unwittingly become protest music in Kolkata now.

BJP is othering Bengalis. Its Hindi imperialism won’t work

The BJP’s agenda is clear. After successive defeats in the 2021 and 2024 elections, the party is attempting to pigeonhole Bengal as a place of Rohingya, Bangladeshis, and Muslims.

After a long slump, Bangla film industry has a box office hit with Bohurupi

Shiboprosad Mukherjee’s Bohurupi has grossed over Rs 13 crore since its 8 October release, making it the year’s biggest Bangla hit and one of the top 5 highest-grossing Bengali films ever.

Folk hit ‘Ma Lo Ma’ takes Bangla global—‘Like Diljit Dosanjh did for Punjabi music’

The song ‘Ma Lo Ma’ from Season 3 of Coke Studio Bangla has racked up 36 million YouTube views and a flurry of dance covers & reaction videos, from Norway to US and South Africa.

OTT Chorki shook Bangladesh and West Bengal with its taboo stories. It has big India plans

In Bangladesh, Chorki's content has shattered conventions, sparked controversies, and set new standards for hyper-local content with global appeal. Now, it's making inroads in India.

On Camera

US military intervention in Venezuela — the 3 lessons to remember

The US military operation in Venezuela raises global concern. Experts say that Trump’s action could weaken global legal standards and fuel geopolitical instability.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.