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Time of India
20 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Like CPM, BJP bars people from voting: Mamata
Kolkata: Like in the past, now did not let anyone vote, CM on Sunday, on the eve of the Martyrs' Day rally. While Banerjee did not explicitly refer to EC's special intensive revision in Bihar, she criticised "torture" of Bengali-speakers in BJP-governed states. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Addressing Trinamool netas and workers at Esplanade, Banerjee said: "The democracy that you see in Bengal today did not exist earlier. In Kolkata, all buildings were shut during CPM's tenure so that people were unable to vote. We held a massive protest. CPM did not have the power to stop us, so they opened fire. Thirteen people died, and over 200 were injured." The CM added: "The demand was simple — no ID card, no vote. Based on the report of an observer who was sent here, this 'no ID, no vote' rule was implemented, and people got back their right to vote. We struggled a lot for that." "In 'double-engine' states, BJP does not allow people to vote. As for CPM, we have already exposed and defeated them. Yet, they are still making big speeches on social media," she said. On Bengali-speaking migrants in other states being labelled 'Bangladeshi', the CM said: "They torture people from Bengal just for speaking in Bengali. We respect people of all states." Questioning opposition to the July 21 rally, Banerjee said: "For 33 years, we have been holding this programme here because many people sacrificed their lives at this very place. We organise this one event here each year. Even that bothers some people. What happens to their concerns when they hold Nabanna Abhiyan without police permission?" Large posters of the CM were put up across roads leading to Victoria House, and gates constructed on the way to Esplanade. Cameras fixed below the dais captured footage of supporters arriving. Trinamool netas from districts started dropping in by the afternoon. Banerjee came to the venue around 6pm, and the crowd started shouting "Didi, Didi". She waved as 'Joy Bangla' slogans filled the air and shook hands with a few supporters. The 100-metre stretch on Central Avenue from Dorina crossing to Chandni Chowk metro station was dotted with FAM4TMC members dressed in yellow T-shirts and caps carrying posters and flags demanding a PM from Bengal. They raised the slogan 'Bolchhe Banglar Janata, Pradhanmantri Mamata' while streaming live on social media.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Final day of National Unity Week 2025 in Batu Kawan
BATU KAWAN: The national-level 2025 National Unity Week (SMP) celebrations are concluding today at Batu Kawan Stadium grounds after four days of vibrant activities. The event, which began on Thursday, has drawn over 250,000 visitors from diverse backgrounds. The final day kicks off at 6.30am with Zumba and traditional dance fitness sessions. Morning highlights include the Larian Kembara Ilmu and Fun Unity Run, followed by a multicultural traditional costume showcase at 9am. Children can enjoy the 'Didi & Friends' musical show at noon and 2pm, featuring meet-and-greet sessions with animated characters. Arts and culture enthusiasts can catch the open boria competition at the main stage from 4pm. Other attractions include spice identification contests, classic costume showcases, and entrepreneurship talks. Visitors can also explore Rumah KAMI exhibitions, ethnic village displays, traditional games, and Foodunites stalls. Public services such as traffic summons discounts from PDRM and JPJ, as well as reduced compound fines from MBPP and MBSP, are available during the event. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim officiated the celebration yesterday. The event, themed 'Harmony in Diversity,' concludes at 6pm today. - Bernama
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
After central advisory, singara & jalebi set to make debut on party faithfuls' menu this Martyrs' Day
Kolkata: Singara and jalebi are likely to make a debut on the party faithful's menu alongside the usual egg-rice this year at the Trinamool Congress organised camps. Party supporters are staying over the weekend to take part in the annual Martyrs' Day rally scheduled for Monday. Party sources said while the snacks cannot be produced in bulk like the other food items, they will be served as a delicacy as an evening snack, perhaps once between Saturday and Monday. This is a reminder to the now-withdrawn diktat against these traditional Indian snacks by the central govt. "We are trying to offer singara-jalebi as an evening snack to the participants at least once during this period. We are taking stock of the expenditure," said Debalina Biswas, KMC borough IX chairperson, who is in charge of overall facility management at Uttirna in south Kolkata. Around 4,500 party supporters from Purulia, Bankura, and Murshidabad will be housed there from Saturday. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata According to an estimate, close to a lakh supporters are supposed to reach Kolkata by Sunday evening to take part in the annual Martyrs' Day rally on July 21. The visitors are being accommodated in large tents and shelters set up at four main locations across the city — Central Park in Salt Lake, Gitanjali Stadium in Kasba, Uttirna open-air auditorium in Alipore, and Kshudiram Anushilan Kendra next to Netaji Indoor Stadium. The largest of these makeshift camps is in Salt Lake, housing around 30,000 people overnight. A party senior in charge at the camps said they arranged full-day meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. As part of preparations, 200 quintals of rice and over 3.6 lakh eggs — around 12,000 crates — have been sourced. The logistics extend beyond camps, with hotels, guest houses, and dormitories near Howrah, Sealdah, and central Kolkata also being booked. TMC functionaries said this would be one of the largest gatherings in recent times, expecting a record crowd to arrive from all 23 districts ahead of the 2026 elections. "We're here to hear Didi's message ahead of the elections. After our success in LS polls, we are confident of a victory again next year," said Rupam Sarkar, a supporter from Gangarampur in South Dinajpur, who arrived with 130 others and is staying in the Salt Lake camp. "People began arriving on Friday. We have close to 10,000 people in our camp," said Sujit Bose, in charge of Salt Lake camp.
Mint
3 days ago
- Politics
- Mint
PM Modi in Motihari: 'More homes built in Bihar than populations of Singapore, New Zealand, Norway'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public meeting in Motihari region of poll-bound Bihar on July 18. Hitting out at the opposition INDIA bloc, Modi said getting permanent houses was impossible during the previous government of Congress and the RJD in the state. The prime minister said that under PM Awas Yojna, his government at the centregave more houses to Bihar than to the entire populations of Norway, New Zealand, and Singapore. Here are the top updates from Modi's address: 1-"Today, I am extremely pleased to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for development projects worth thousands of crores of rupees from Motihari, Bihar. The NDA government is committed to the all-round development of the state.' 2-"This land is the land of Champaran. This land has made history. This land of the freedom movement showed Gandhiji a new direction. Now, inspired by this very land, a new future for Bihar will also be created," the PM added. 3-"The world is moving forward at a rapid pace in the 21st century. There was a time when power was solely in the hands of Western countries, but now Eastern countries are gaining dominance and participation. Eastern countries are now catching a new speed of development. Just as Eastern countries are advancing in the race of development globally, similarly, in India, this is the era of our Eastern states." 4-"Our resolve is that in the coming times, just as Mumbai is in Western India, Motihari's name should shine in the East. Just as there are opportunities in Gurugram, opportunities should also be created in Gaya Ji. Industrial development should take place in Patna, just like in Pune. Santhal Pargana should also develop, just like Surat. New records in tourism should be set in Jalpaiguri and Jajpur, just like in Jaipur. The people of Birbhum should also progress, just like in Bengaluru," 5-"Under PM Awas Yojna, we gave more houses to Bihar than the entire population of Norway, New Zealand and Singapore." 6-"We associated Bihar's foxnut farmers with the world after which the prices of foxnuts increased... We are establishing Makhana Board..." 7-"I took the resolve of Operation Sindoor from the land of Bihar and the entire world watches its success today..." 8-"... Over 3.5 crore women got bank accounts in Bihar... In the last 1.5 years, over 24,000 self-help groups have been helped in Bihar with ₹ 1,000 crore... Till now, over 20 Lakhpati Didi are there in Bihar..." 9- 'Poor people getting permanent houses was impossible during the rule of Congress and RJD.' 10- "During the UPA and RJD government in Bihar, grants of only ₹ 2 lakh crores were sanctioned Earlier, PM Modi laid the foundation stone, inaugurated and dedicated to the nation multiple development projects worth over ₹ 7,200 crore at Motihari in poll-bound Bihar. The assembly polls in Bihar are scheduled later this year. Of the development projects launched by Modi, those relating to Railways would be worth ₹ 5,385 crore. These include doubling of the 256-km Darbhanga-Narkatiaganj at ₹ 4,079 crore, and Darbhanga-Thalwara and Samastipur-Rambhadrapur lines at ₹ 585 crore. The Prime Minister also flagged four Amrit Bharat Express trains, all passing through the state and two connecting Bihar with Delhi. In addition, road and highway projects worth ₹ 1,173 crore were launched by Modi, who will also give away ₹ 162 crore to 40,000 beneficiaries of the PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) and extend " ₹ 400 crore community funding" for 61,500 self-help groups. The assembly elections in Bihar are expected to be held later in October or November. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has not announced an official date for the polls. While the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), comprising the BJP, JD(U), and LJP, will once again seek to continue its government in Bihar, the INDIA bloc, comprising the RJD, Congress, and left parties, will aim to unseat Nitish Kumar. In the 243-member Bihar assembly, the NDA has 131 members, including 80 BJP MLAs, 45 JD(U) members, and four HAM(S) members. The Opposition's INDIA bloc has 111 members, with the RJD leading with 77 MLAs, followed by Congress with 19, CPI(ML) with 11, CPI(M) with 2, and CPI with 2. Under PM Awas Yojna, we gave more houses to Bihar than the entire population of Norway, New Zealand, and Singapore.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
EXCLUSIVE: Timothée Chalamet on Modern Money Etiquette and His Go-To Bodega Order
If you've ever found yourself in the middle of a money-related conflict, whether it's figuring out who to tip or the best way to pay at the farmers market, you're not alone. In fact, Oscar-nominated actor Timothée Chalamet can relate—though, your experience probably didn't take place while you were shopping for rare produce in a deserted, dreamlike grocery store. In a new partnership with Cash App, Chalamet explores opposing intergenerational views around finances in a commercial that finds him observing an argument between a father and teenage son, played by Izaac Wang (the titular character in the 2024 movie Didi). The duo, who own the otherworldly market, struggle to see eye-to-eye on methods of payment. Chalamet catches the son staring him down while the father shows off his mangelwurzel varietal (which is indeed a real thing: The oversized root vegetable is part of the beet family and used primarily as livestock feed), and it gets even more cryptic when the son asks his father if he's 'told him yet.' Chalamet interjects, rightfully confused, 'Told me what?' After explaining that they only accept certain forms of 'outdated' payment, like iron ingots, salts, and cowrie shells, the dad gets a bit defensive: 'What do you want? You want a robot? You want a robot as a father?' But the son points out that modernizing their banking doesn't mean they have to change who they are. The commercial ends with them exchanging a look as Chalamet asks, 'How do I pay for this?' You see him walking out of the bodega with his bags, and you can assume he got what he came for (the mangelwurzel, we hope). Ahead of the commercial's official reveal, Chalamet shared his own takes on payment etiquette exclusively with BHG—along with his go-to bodega order. Related: When the Sign Says 'Pay What You Want,' Here's What You Should Actually Do Modern Money Manners (and Bodega Orders) with Timothée Chalamet Q: Do you usually add a note or emoji when you send or request money on Cash App? You definitely have to add a note or emoji, for context and for jokes. If you don't make a joke out of it you're suspicious. Q: We're in a new era of money manners—is it ever OK to wait more than a couple days to respond to pay-back request? I think you've got a 48-hour window before it feels shady! Q: What are your favorite bodega finds to share with friends? Bacon, egg, and cheese on a roll, salt and pepper with ketchup. I would eat this 90% of my life if I wouldn't explode. About the Cash App Collaboration In addition to the commercial, Cash App is introducing limited-edition Cash App Card stamps designed with Chalamet in the coming months. This isn't the first time Cash App has partnered with major public figures on similarly creative or meaningful ventures: In 2025 alone, Cash App has partnered with musician Shaboozey, director and writer Ramy Youssef, and WNBA athlete Angel Reese on various endeavors. The commercial featuring Chalamet was directed by Aidan Zamiri and written by Elijah Bynum, both of whom have collaborated with Chalamet in the past, Zamiri on various photography projects and Bynum on 2017 movie Hot Summer Nights. You can watch the commercial online now, and the spot is also being featured in movie theaters across the U.S., preceding summer blockbuster Superman and The Fantastic Four: First Steps. To promote it, Cash App surprised a few Timmy fans on social media with $25 to see a movie—giving them the opportunity to catch the ad on the big screen. 'We wanted to give Timothée a platform to encourage open conversations around money across age groups in a way that felt fresh and authentic to who he is as an artist,' said Catherine Ferdon, chief marketing officer at Cash App, in a press release. 'We've always empowered our partners to use their own voice and creative lens when sharing Cash App with their audiences, and we're thrilled to continue that momentum with one of the most prominent and influential actors of his generation.' 'Financial literacy across all age groups is important and this spot seeks to emphasize that,' Chalamet said via press release. Related: Stanley Tucci's House Rules: Clean the Bottoms of Your Pans and Serve Post-Meal Cheese Read the original article on Better Homes & Gardens Solve the daily Crossword
