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Thursday, November 27, 2025
TopicCalcutta University

Topic: Calcutta University

‘Banglar bagh’ Ashutosh Mukherjee was more than a judge. He put Calcutta University on the map

Being Calcutta University's VC for a decade to being one of the only Chief Justices under British rule, Mukherjee did it all. But his legacy isn't pristine.

Calcutta University professor booked for allegedly threatening to kill Mamata Banerjee

The case was registered against Arindam Bhattacharya, a professor of the Zoology dept over his social media post on the basis of a complaint filed by a PhD scholar of the university.

After JU, West Bengal Governor Dhankar misses another convocation, this time at CU

Students protesting against the CAA and NRC waved black flags at the Governor. Dhankar later left the venue without presiding over Calcutta University's convocation.

Remembering WC Bonnerjee, the first president of Indian National Congress

An advocate of the Swadeshi movement, Bonnerjee remains one of the youngest presidents of the Congress.

On Camera

Is Bangladesh ready for ‘developed country’ status? It’s all optics for Sheikh Hasina

The graduation is meant to bolster the legacy and legitimacy of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League, even as the real-world preparedness lagged behind the glossy narrative.

Karnataka startups feel the chill as global funding winter sets in. Fintech emerges as sole bright spot

The state raises just $2.7 billion in first nine months of 2025 compared to $4.5 billion last year, with late-stage investments hit hardest.

India and Indonesia inch closer to BrahMos deal, defence ties to ramp up

Indonesia delegation led by Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin visited BrahMos facility & met with top officials & undertook a detailed briefing on the missile system.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.