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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.

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Don’t believe these 10 sunscreen myths

UV rays can penetrate through clouds and still cause skin damage even on overcast days. Sunscreen should be part of your routine throughout the year.

Punjab’s paddy farmers are staring at big losses. Why flood impact may spill out of India’s rice bowl

As devastated farmers begin to come to terms with the fallout, 4 lakh hectares of land under paddy cultivation across state is flooded. Punjab is among the biggest contributors to PDS.

Army chief weighs in on theaterisation, says it is inevitable and need of the hour

New Delhi: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi has strongly backed the idea of theaterisation, saying it is inevitable and the need of the hour. Speaking...

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?