It was Siddhartha Shankar Ray who had first taken notice of an adolescent Mamata Banerjee during a youth congress rally. Ray stopped his car and got out to hear her speak.
The residents of Bhabanipur constituency, where bypoll will be held on 30 Sept, credit Mamata Banerjee for 'change', say she ensured that their living conditions improve.
Left candidate for high-profile Bhabanipur seat Shrijeeb Biswas campaigned with 6-7 supporters in tow, all holding small CPI(M) flags. A lone auto rickshaw follows them.
In campaign for Bhabanipur bypoll on 30 Sept, Mamata Banerjee has been adapting her speeches according to the dominant community in every locality. BJP calls it 'divisive'.
Beneath the uniform and the gallantry award was a man of rare humility. There was no trace of bravado in Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, no attempt to wear his achievements on his sleeve.
We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.
CM S S Ray and his wife Maya were a very elegant couple. They would sometimes drop in at father in law’s contact lens clinic at Russell Street to get their eyes checked, for a pair of glasses. Later, a cheque would arrive in the mail. 2. Mother Teresa and her sisters would also drop in. There is a photograph of my wife checking her vision. They were all honoured guests.
CM S S Ray and his wife Maya were a very elegant couple. They would sometimes drop in at father in law’s contact lens clinic at Russell Street to get their eyes checked, for a pair of glasses. Later, a cheque would arrive in the mail. 2. Mother Teresa and her sisters would also drop in. There is a photograph of my wife checking her vision. They were all honoured guests.