Pallab Bhattacharya, New Delhi

Pallab Bhattacharya writes from New Delhi, India.

India sets roadmap to grow textiles industry to $350 billion by 2030

The country also targets generating 6 crore textile jobs by that time, India’s textiles minister says

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Bangladesh's RMG exports via Delhi airport upset Indian apparel makers

Garments from Bangladesh have been a key driver behind the surge in export cargo trans-shipment at the Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) in the last one year but the development has upset Indian apparel suppliers..On February 7 last year, India allowed DIAL to serve as a cargo tra

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India extends export curbs on onions until Mar 31 

India has extended the ban on the exports of onion till March next year with a view to increasing availability in domestic markets and to keep prices in check, according to a notification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade yesterday. 

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'One cannot play forever, remain in administration forever'

Breaking his silence on the issue, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Sourav Ganguly on Thursday said he enjoyed his time as a cricket administrator but one "cannot play forever, remain in administration forever.”

2y ago

India considers wheat exports to Bangladesh, 4 other countries

India is processing the requests from several countries, including Bangladesh, on supplying wheat to them, said M Angamuthu, chairman of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Authority (APEDA).

2y ago

India considers wheat exports to Bangladesh, other countries

India is processing the requests from several countries, including Bangladesh, on supplying wheat to them, said M Angamuthu, chairman of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Authority (APEDA).

2y ago

‘Mujib: The Making of a Nation’ is a very emotional film for me: Shyam Benegal

Eminent Indian filmmaker Shyam Bengal spoke about his biopic on Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at an event in Mumbai.

2y ago

When Lata Mangeshkar sang for Bangladesh

Legendary playback singer Lata Mangeshkar, who passed away in Mumbai today, played a key role in mobilising funds and international opinions in favour of Bangladesh's Liberation War in 1971 by travelling to different cities in Indian Air Force planes.

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February 20, 2017
February 20, 2017

Another honour for Lata Mangeshkar

Playback singer Lata Mangeshkar has been honoured with the 'Legendary Award' by Brand Laureate.

February 19, 2017
February 19, 2017

SHAHABUDDIN AHMED in residence at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Internationally-acclaimed Bangladeshi painter Shahabuddin Ahmed today secured the distinction of becoming the first foreign artist to live in the hallowed precincts of Rashtrapati Bhavan here as an Artist In-Residence as a guest of Indian President Pranab Mukherjee.

February 2, 2017
February 2, 2017

Soha to share “The Perils of Being Moderately Famous”

Actress Soha Ali Khan is by no means a Bollywood super star. But royalty and acting are in her blood. Having appeared in a number of films including the hit “Rang De Basanti” in Hindi and “Ety Srikanto” in Bangla, she is now all set to make her debut as a writer this year.

January 16, 2017
January 16, 2017

Dangal, Neerja win big at Filmfare Awards

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan's “Dangal” walked away with three of four major awards -- Best Film, Best Actor (Aamir) and Best

January 11, 2017
January 11, 2017

Dangal becomes biggest Bollywood film in history

When it comes to setting box office records, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan seems unbeatable.

October 29, 2016
October 29, 2016

Double win for Konkona at MAMI

It was a double delight for Konkona Sen Sharma as her maiden directorial venture “A Death in the Gunj” brought her the award of Best Indian Filmmaker for 2016 and another feature film starring her in lead role got the honour of Best Film on Gender Equality at the 18th Mumbai International Film Festival.

October 25, 2016
October 25, 2016

“My family didn't want me to be an actor”

In Bollywood blockbuster “3 Idiots', superstar Aamir Khan enacted the role of a young and curious engineer.

October 23, 2016
October 23, 2016

Konkona's directorial debut opens MAMI Fest

Pallab Bhattacharya, New DelhiKonkona Sensharma's directorial debut, “A Death in the Gunj” saw its Indian premiere at the 18th Mumbai Academy of Moving Images (MAMI) International Film Festival and received a thunderous applause.

August 25, 2016
August 25, 2016

Abu Sayeed's “Dressing Table” premieres

Director Abu Sayeed's “Dressing Table” will premiere at the 40th Montreal World Film Festival to be held from August 25 to September 5.

August 22, 2016
August 22, 2016

Mountain Echoes Literary Festival 2016

It is now that time of the year when the breathtakingly beautiful mountains of Bhutan call to a fusion of art, literature, music and culture.