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WB govt-owned theatre refuses to screen 'Kagojer Nouka'

Kolkata: A West Bengal government owned film centre in Kolkata has reportedly refused to screen a movie on the chit fund scam. State-owned Nandan film centre says it will not screen the movie 'Kagojer Nouka' (which means Paper boat). The movie's director has alleged that the cinema hall authorities have not previewed the film despite submitting documents well in advance. The film has also not found any takers among multi-plexes...  

WB: Court asks SEC to identify sensitive poll booths

Kolkata: Hearing will continue on Tuesday in the Calcutta High Court on the standoff between West Bengal government and the state Election Commission (EC) over panchayat elections. On Monday, the WB government filed a fresh appeal to a higher bench against the old judgement of the Single bench in favour of the EC. The court directed the state poll panel to make a proper assessment over need for security for...  

Calcutta HC orders CBI probe into TMC activist's custodial death

Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court has ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the death of a Trinamool Congress activist in police custody in January. 30-year-old Kazi Nasiruddin, a TMC activist, had died after he was allegedly tortured by the police. He had been arrested following a face-off with the police over a car parking issue and taken to the police station. He was later on taken to the...  

Kolkata beat Bangalore in a low-scorer to keep slim play-off hopes alive

Ranchi: Kolkata Knight Riders kept their slim IPL 6 play-off hopes alive beating Royal Challengers Bangalore by five wickets in a low-scorer at the JSCA International Cricket Stadium here on Sunday. Jacques Kallis, after picking up two wickets, made an important 41 as the hosts chased down 116 in 19.2 overs to register their sixth win in 14 matches. Bangalore, on the other hand, suffered their sixth defeat in 14...  

As it happened: Kolkata Knight Riders v Bangalore, Game 60, IPL 6

Live updates from game 60 of IPL 6 between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore played at JSCA International Cricket Stadium in Chennai. KKR innings: End of over 19.2: Doeschate hits four runs off the second ball of the 20th over as Kolkata win the match by five wickets. End of over 19 - KKR 115 for 5: Unadkat starts the new over with two dot balls. Doeschate hits...  

We still have a fair chance, says Gautam Gambhir

Ranchi: His team is virtually out of the play-offs race having lost eight of their 13 matches, but an optimistic Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir on Saturday said they still have a "fair chance" of making the cut in the ongoing Indian Premier League. "At the moment, the competition is pretty open. We still have a fair chance of reaching the play-offs. For me what matters is the remaining...  

KKR's chances in jeopardy against buoyant Bangalore

Ranchi: The equation couldn't be more crystal clear. Royal Challengers Bangalore already have a foot inside the IPL 6 play-offs door and a win against Kolkata Knight Riders will guarantee it. For the defending champions, there is simply no room for any further goof-up as Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings are the three out of four teams who are on the verge of qualification. KKR continue to...  

KKR crush Pune to keep minuscule hopes alive

Pune: Keeping alive the slightest of hopes in reaching the IPL 6 play-offs, defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders registered their fifth victory of the season by beating Pune Warriors by 46 runs on Thursday. Pune might have thought they had done well to keep KKR to 152 but even that target proved too much to chase. The hosts never looked comfortable and kept losing wickets at regular intervals to fall...  

WB chit fund scam: TMC hits back at Left for meeting PM, FM

Kolkata: Accusing the Left of failing to protect investors in ponzi schemes during its prolonged rule in West Bengal, the Trinamool Congress on Thursday hit back after Left leaders met the Prime Minister and Finance Minister seeking a CBI probe into the chit fund scam. "Who are asking for a CBI probe today? It is those who were unable to pass an effective bill to rein in chit fund companies...  

KKR travel to Pune with hopes hanging to a thread

Pune: Pune Warriors India can pull the plug on Kolkata Knight Riders' play-off hopes on Thursday when they take on Gautam Gambhir's team for the first time in the sixth season of the IPL. While Pune are already out of the play-off race, Kolkata's hopes hang by a thread. A loss in the last match against Mumbai Indians means Kolkata now need to win each of their last four matches...  

Kolkata Knight Riders: where did it all go wrong?

Eleven matches. Eight defeats. Kolkata Knight Riders, defending champions and regarded as one of the strongest teams in the league, are almost certifiably out of IPL 6. The stage has been reached where it is almost easier to say "insert previous match comments here" in describing how KKR have stumbled through IPL 6 like zombies, walking in circles with their groans getting louder as their hunger for success increases. Unfortunately...  

I don't know whether it's a jinx: Gambhir on KKR's exit

Mumbai: Kolkata Knight Riders' IPL title defence fell by the wayside on Tuesday when a 65-run away loss at Mumbai Indians ended their hopes of entering the play-offs, but Kolkata skipper Gautam Gambhir refused to admit that his team is jinxed when playing away from home. "I don't know whether it's [playing away] a jinx, but if you don't play proper cricket, this is what is going to happen," Gambhir,...  

Holders KKR out of play-off race as Mumbai climb to second spot

Mumbai: Chasing an uphill target of 171, Kolkata Knight Riders surrendered meekly to Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede stadium on Tuesday losing the tie by 65 runs to bow out of IPL 6 play-off race, effectively ending their title defence. With the tournament fast approaching its business end, it was must win match for Kolkata, but an opening stand of 93 runs between Sachin Tendulkar (48) and Dwayne Smith (47)...  

AS it happened: Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Game 53, IPL 6

Riding on an inspiring bowling performance, Mumbai Indians registered a 65-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders and moved to second place in points table. Read on for the live updates ...  

SRK won't attend KKR vs MI game at Wankhede: Sources

Mumbai: Sources say that actor and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) owner Shah Rukh Khan will not be attending his team's match against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday night. Shah Rukh reportedly wants to avoid any distractions ahead of the crucial game. Meanwhile, the Maharashtra Congress unit earlier in the day wrote to the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) asking them to allow Shah Rukh into the Wankhede Stadium for...  

Maha Cong writes to MCA to allow SRK at Wankhede

Mumbai: The Maharashtra Congress unit has written to the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) asking them to allow actor Shah Rukh Khan into the Wankhede Stadium for Tuesday's IPL match of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). KKR is to take on the Mumbai Indians but team owner Shah Rukh Khan can't attend the match after the MCA wrote a letter to the Churchgate Police station, asking them to keep him away from...  

We are very much in race for the play-offs: Gautam Gambhir

Mumbai: Despite having won just four out of 11 games, Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir is confident that his team will be able to beat Mumbai Indians Tuesday's IPL encounter and stay in contention for the play-offs. "We are very much in the race. I haven't heard anyone say that we're out. A lot of people are saying that we need to win five out of five. But if...  

Mathematically alive KKR hope to tame mighty Mumbai

Mumbai: Both Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders are coming off desperate but clinical wins in their last league game in IPL 6, but on Tuesday, when these two meet, KKR will be the one living on the edge as a loss will put an end to their title defence. Mumbai toppled Chennai Super Kings by an overwhelming 60 runs to stay in the top half of the points table,...  

Don't allow SRK inside stadium: MCA writes to Mumbai Police

Mumbai: The Mumbai Cricket Association has informed a local police station to prevent Kolkata Knight Riders principal owner Shah Rukh from entering the stadium, when his team takes on Mumbai Indians in the city on Tuesday. "We wrote a letter to Marine Lines police station today asking them not to allow Shah Rukh Khan inside the stadium tomorrow (when Kolkata Knight Riders play Mumbai Indians). This was after the police...  

Banerjee knew everything about chit fund scam: Buddhadeb

Kolkata: Attacking West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, her predecessor and CPI-M leader Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee on Sunday termed as "lies" her statement that she knew nothing about the chit fund scam before the Bengali New Year day. "New she says I did not know anything before Polia Baishakh (April 15-Bengali New Year's Day). For some people, lying is a habit. She knew everything. Her government has admitted that in an...