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The Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) 2026, coordinated by IIEST Shibpur, will commence counselling for engineering and architecture seats on June 2. This process, covering NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs via JoSAA 2026, will offer approximately 48,000 seats. The entire counselling will be online, with physical reporting mandatory for admission.

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Missile Utshob, a song from the film Shri Swapankumarer Badami Hyenar Kobole, was launched on a luxurious cruise on the Ganges. The song features the beautiful voice of Rishi Panda, with music by Amit Chatterjee and lyrics by Debaloy Bhattacharya. The lead duo of the film, Abir Chatterjee and Shruti Das, portray Dipak Chatterjee and Tashi respectively. The film also stars Paran Bandhopadhay, pratik dutta, and Shruti Das, and is an enthralling thriller based on the adventures of detective Dipak Chatterjee and his confidant Ratanlal.

Actress Saoli Chattopadhyay, who is currently busy with the television project ‘Alta Phoring’, got married to boyfriend pratik dutta. It was an intimate ceremony, attended by family members, close friends of the couple, and artists of TV show ‘Alta Phoring’.

As many as 50 women, who passed out with flying colours, can look forward to a glittering IAF career in engineering.

Actress Saoli Chattopadhyay, who is currently playing a prominent role in Bengali TV’s popular daily soap ‘Alta Phoring’, will soon start a new chapter of her life. The actress is getting married this month.

It’s wedding season and a number of Tollywood artists are ready to start a new chapter of their lives by saying ‘I Do’. While ‘Alta Phoring’ fame Saoli Chattopadhyay got married to beau pratik dutta a few days back, yet another couple also got hitched. Bengali actress Sudipta Chakraborty, who rose to fame with the success of daily soap ‘Ishti Kutum’, got hitched to long-term boyfriend Swarna Shekar Joardar.

Season 8 of Byomkesh Bakshi series is ready to stream soon on a leading Bengali OTT platform starring Anirban Bhattacharjee

The actor has made it clear that since the song is only for promotional purpose of the play, it will not be included in between the play scenes

‘Karunamoyee Rani Rashmoni’ fame Sampurnaa Mondal has a new OTT series in her kitty. She will be seen in Anirban Bhattacharya starrer ‘Byomkesh Bakshi’

The motion poster of the film "Shri Swapankumarer Badami Hyenar Kobole" has been released. The movie is a pulp-drama directed by Debaloy Bhattacharya and features actors like Abir Chatterjee and Shruti Das. It revolves around the adventures of detective Deepak Chatterjee and his mission to capture the notorious terrorist Badami Hyena. The film promises to be an enthralling adaptation with a unique treatment and look. The director is excited about the release and hopes that the first look will generate curiosity and excitement among the audience.

The trailer of Shri Swapankumarer Badami Hyenar Kobole, directed by Debaloy Bhattacharya, was released recently. It features Abir Chatterjee, Paran Bandhopadhyay, pratik dutta, and Shruti Das in key roles. The trailer showcases the adventures of detective Dipak Chatterjee as he strives to protect Kolkata from the mysterious Badami Hyena. This film is a nostalgic roller coaster, blending action, romance, and drama. It promises to captivate audiences with its gripping storyline, captivating visuals, and stellar performances.

Popular Bengali actor Bhaswar Chatterjee is all excited about his upcoming project where he will play Byomkesh Bakshi’s companion Ajit.

Actor Anirban Bhattacharya is all geared up to make his feature film directorial debut with the Diwali release, ‘Ballabhpurer Roopkotha’. The film’s official teaser already hooked movie buffs with the spooky undertones. And now, the trailer is here to make it all the more funny. The trailer introduces us to a horror-comedy which will leave the audience in whirls of laughter.

Abir Chatterjee returns as detective Deepak Chatterjee in Debaloy Bhattacharya's upcoming Bengali film, 'Shri Swapankumarer Badami Heynar Kobole.' The film explores a city on the brink of chaos as Deepak is drawn back into action to stop an international terrorist. Featuring a star-studded cast including Paran Bandyopadhyay, pratik dutta, and Shruti Das, the movie promises a fresh visual experience. With its November release, the film aims to blend realism and fantasy in a unique narrative.

Delay in completion of the cloverleaf interchange linking the Central Peripheral Road (CPR) with NH-48 is leading to traffic snarls every day at Narsinghpur. After driving on the wide Dwarka Expressway, commuters suddenly find themselves on an extremely narrow, potholed service lane at Narsinghpur, with heavy vehicles plying in the wrong direction.

Abir Chatterjee returns as a detective in 'Shri Swapankumarer Badami Hyenar Kobole'. The teaser showcases his character, Dipak Chatterjee, navigating fog-covered streets searching for an international terrorist. Adding depth, Dipak converses with his fictional creator, Swapankumar, played by Paran Bandopadhyay. They team up with allies to confront the enemy. The teaser includes cultural references, including a nod to a meme about supporting Bengali cinema and a rendition of Rabindranath Tagore’s song. Directed by Debaloy Bhattacharya, the film promises suspense and action.

Debaloy Bhattacharya's upcoming film, 'Shri Swapankumar-er Badami Hyenar Kobole', is set for a November release and stars Abir Chatterjee as detective Deepak Chatterjee. Inspired by pulp writer Swapankumar's stories, the film follows Deepak and his team as they try to thwart international terrorist Badami Hyena. With a meticulously crafted look and a star-studded cast, the movie aims to resonate with Bengali audiences who have a penchant for detective films. Abir Chatterjee, known for previous detective roles, is particularly thrilled about the project.

Birangana's trailer unveils a gripping crime thriller where S.I. Chitra Basu, portrayed by Sandipta Sen, challenges a flawed justice system while investigating suspicious bride 'suicides'. Niranjan Mondal debuts as Chirayu Talukdar, a chilling florist with a dark secret. The series explores themes of resistance and justice, promising a bold narrative with layered characters and haunting visuals.

Ashima Gogoi, who appeared for the All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE) that was held last Sunday, faced a lot of problems from the moment she entered the examination hall.

Mohit Chattopadhyaya, the quiet, self-effacing teacher, would have smiled enigmatically. Six years after his death, Bengali theatre has launched a rediscovery of his dramatic works with three new productions of early plays. That makes as many as seven currently running shows of his original drama — alongside Rangroop’s Nil Ranger Ghora, Ekush Shatak’s Nishad, Mangalik’s Mallabhumi and Rangapat’s Tathagata, not even counting his adaptations — a phenomenon unprecedented in group theatre, but unnoticed so far.

Bengali cinema's reliance on authentic dialects is waning, with many films now reducing regional speech to mere markers for domestic workers. Directors and actors once treated dialect as a core element of authenticity, but contemporary cinema often flattens language for urban comfort. This trend erases memory and regional identity, leading to a loss of originality and cultural depth.