TOI Kolkata

• newFCTWEI, SSKM launch workshops to support Tollywood professionals facing mental health issues

  

  Tollywood professionals are now receiving mental health support through sensitization workshops launched by FCTWEI and SSKM Hospital, following recent suicides. Psychiatrists aim to reduce stigma and fear of job loss, offering free treatment and counseling. The initiative encourages open discussion about mental health challenges within the industry.
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• newAfter missing out on Messi moment in Kolkata, teen plays with icon in Hyderabad

  

  A 17-year-old fan, Vedang Sharma, who missed Lionel Messi's Kolkata appearance, unexpectedly played alongside his idol in Hyderabad. After securing a last-minute entry, Vedang was called upon to complete the Messi All Stars team for a 7v7 exhibition match, even exchanging passes with Messi himself.
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• newCentennial exhibition honors Krishna Reddy and celebrates his artistic journey and friendships

  

  A centennial exhibition in Santiniketan honors influential printmaker Krishna Reddy, showcasing his rare works alongside those of his mentors and students. The exhibition celebrates Reddy's artistic innovations, particularly his multicolour viscosity printing technique, and the profound friendships that shaped his seven-decade career. It highlights his impact as a pedagogue and artist, tracing his journey from Santiniketan to global acclaim.
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• newKolkata ‘digital arrest’ scam: Retired ONGC employee duped of Rs 99 lakh by fraudsters posing as Mumbai cops

  

  A retired ONGC employee lost his life's savings of Rs 99 lakh to cyber fraudsters posing as Mumbai Police. For four days, the victim was subjected to 'digital arrest' and intense psychological pressure, coercing him to prematurely close fixed deposits and transfer the entire sum. He believed the money would be returned, but the impostors vanished, leaving him defrauded.
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• newEC tweak: More new voters to attend hearings before enrolment in West Bengal

  

  New rules for voter registration are now in effect. Applicants must submit Annexure IV along with Form 6. This change aims to strengthen the enrolment process. More applicants will now face hearings to verify their details. Those who meet the criteria and clear the hearing will be added to the electoral roll.
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• newKolkata weather today: Sunny skies, comfortable temperatures, but air quality concerns linger

  

  Kolkata awakens to a sunny, comfortable day with temperatures ranging from 16°C to 27.6°C, ideal for outdoor plans. Despite yesterday's 'Severe' air quality (AQI 345), the week ahead promises consistent sunshine and gradually rising temperatures, potentially aiding pollutant dispersion. Residents are advised to carry masks in congested areas due to lingering effects, ensuring a balance of sun and safety.
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• newDeleted names in focus, Didi to address TMC BLAs on Mon

  

  
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• newVIPs accosting Messi at Salt Lake stadium under SIT probe scanner

  

  
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• newJourno held at Thailand detention camp, reunites with family in Kol after 10 years

  

  
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• newAbhishek speaks of accountability, Suvendu seeks mantris’ arrest as Messi chaos continues to loom large

  

  
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• new4 vehicles in 4 major accidents last month have 179 pending cases

  

  
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• newLakshmir Bhandar helps build human capital, revdi economics does not: Economist Bardhan

  

  
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• new‘Responsibility in using AI models key to maintaining social sustainability’

  

  
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• newHospitals stare at bed crisis with surge in pneumonia, COPD cases

  

  
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• new‘Will act only after seeing full video,’ says Abhishek as BJP releases video of Azad ‘vaping’

  

  
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• newEC plans 100 hearings per official per day, yet to announce exact starting date for exercise

  

  
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• newBengali co-author of Oscar-shortlisted film looks forward to meeting Scorsese

  

  In an exciting turn of events, Bengali writer Sumit Roy rejoices at the news that ‘Homebound’, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, has been shortlisted for the prestigious 98th Academy Awards. With a desire to explore Satyajit Ray's lasting impact, Roy looks forward to discussing his craft with Martin Scorsese, who offered crucial insights on the screenplay.
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• newAnxious calls flood BLOs as voters find spelling, age errors on list

  

  
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• newCM eyes GI boom, roles out initiatives for traders

  

  
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• newWill plant 50 trees at Theatre Rd park within a month: Foundation

  

  
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