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• 'Enough, sing something secular': Noted singer Lagnajita Chakraborty abused, physically harassed for performing devotional song in West Bengal

  21-12-2025 08:03 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  A cultural program in Bhagwanpur turned chaotic when singer Lagnajita Chakraborty faced harassment for a devotional song. The school owner interrupted her performance and allegedly used abusive language. Chakraborty and her band left the venue and filed a complaint. Police have arrested the owner and ordered an inquiry into local police actions. The incident has sparked political controversy.
  
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• National Library to ink MoUs with universities to boost research, skill development and innovation

  21-12-2025 07:01 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The National Library of India is forging academic partnerships with universities nationwide through MoUs to boost research and human resource development in Library and Information Science. These agreements will facilitate collaborative research, student exchange, and technology promotion, leveraging NLI's special collections for academic engagement and preparing scholars for future challenges.
  
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• Kolkata: Intuition training empowers blind students

  21-12-2025 05:54 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Youngsters at Calcutta Blind School honed their intuitive skills through a unique Art of Living workshop.Participants aged 8-20 learned to tap into their gut feelings for reading, colouring, and games, even identifying colours without sight.The program fostered increased confidence, improved academic focus, and greater independence, empowering them to navigate life with enhanced awareness.
  
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• 'Situation is volatile': After blasphemy lynching, Kolkata worries for relatives in Bangladesh; medical plans disrupted

  21-12-2025 01:02 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Kolkata residents with relatives in Bangladesh are experiencing anxiety due to escalating violence across the border. Communication disruptions and fear for loved ones' safety are paramount concerns. Meanwhile, a Bangladeshi national's medical treatment in Kolkata is jeopardized by suspended visa services, causing uncertainty for her ongoing care.
  
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• Messi India tour chaos: Organiser says Rs 89cr paid, Rs 11cr as tax; alleges pressure to triple access cards

  21-12-2025 00:14 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Event organizer Satadru Dutta was arrested following chaos during the Messi tour in Kolkata. Police seized Rs 22 crore from his accounts, suspecting black money use. Dutta claimed Rs 100 crore was spent, but investigators doubt his financial figures. He also blamed others for the event's disorder, citing pressures for increased access.
  
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