Videocon to manufacture mobile handsets at Salt Lake unit

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 24, 2015, 17:42

Videocon group would start manufacturing mobile handsets at its Salt Lake facility near the metropolis in a few months' time, an official of the company said.

Judge lets Utah gay marriages continue

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 05:37

A federal judge has allowed gay marriage in Utah to continue.

Akshay Kumar bats for martial arts in school curriculum

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 22:49

Urging to make learning of martial arts compulsory at schools, popular Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar today regretted that this form of self defence came last in priority in the country.

Flights suspended at US airport after plane slides

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 01:02

Flights have been suspended at the Salt Lake City International Airport after a cargo plane slid on a taxiway made slick by a winter storm.

Tough for Kolkata, Mumbai to meet Under-17 World Cup standards: AIFF

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 04:29

All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Praful Patel Monday dropped hints that Kolkata and Mumbai may lose out on hosting 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup matches if infrastructure is not upgraded immediately to meet international standards.

I-League: Massive win for Mohun Bagan

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 21:04

A brace from debutant Christopher Chizoba inspired Mohun Bagan to a 4-0 thumping win over United SC in the round-13 clash of the Airtel I-League football at the Salt Lake Stadium here Friday evening.

Student from Britain ragged in Bengal, two held

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 15:16

Two senior students of a hotel management institute in Kolkata were arrested Tuesday following a complaint of ragging by a student from Britain, police said.

EB start favourite against Yangon side in AFC Cup pre-quarters

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 20:48

East Bengal start as favourites when they take on Yangon United of Myanmar in the AFC Cup pre-quarterfinals at the Salt Lake Stadium on Wednesday.

Girl jumps to death after father dies

Last Updated: Friday, March 8, 2013, 00:40

A 20-year-old girl today jumped to death from the sixth floor of AMRI Hospital in Salt Lake area after hearing news of her father`s demise, who was undergoing treatment for cancer in same hospital.

AIFF may face sanctions if Carlos and Edmilson play in the Kolkata exhibition match

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 4, 2012, 09:06

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) could find themselves in hot soup with FIFA should the duo of Roberto Carlos and Edmilson take to field in the exhibition match between Brazilian Masters and Indian Football Association XI on December 8 at the Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata.

Kolkata to witness clash of soccer legends

Last Updated: Monday, October 22, 2012, 19:46

Kolkata, the soccer mad city of cricket crazy India, is set to hold another big football event involving the game`s legends Dec 8 when yesteryears` greats from Brazil and other powerhouses clash at the Salt Lake Stadium here, the organisers announced Monday.