The Statesman is one of India's oldest English newspapers. It was founded in Kolkata in 1875 and is directly descended from The Friend of India (founded 1818). The Englishman (founded 1821) was merged with The Statesman in 1934. The Delhi edition of The Statesman began publication in 1931. The Statesman Weekly is a compendium of news and views from the Kolkata and Delhi editions. Printed on airmail paper, it is popular with readers outside India. The Statesman (average weekday circulation approximately 180,000) is a leading English newspaper in West Bengal. The Sunday Statesman has a circulation of 230,000.


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PHOTO OF THE DAY

Ahead of Republic Day celebrations, soldiers rehearse at Kartavya Path in New Delhi, displaying discipline, coordination, and commitment to national pride.

#RepublicDay2026 #RepublicDayParade #NewDelhi #photooftheday #TheStatesman

[Republic Day Parade Practice, Republic Day 2026, Delhi News, Kartavya Path]

📸 ~ Nipun Channa | UNI

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OTT in 2025 ruled how India watched stories. Crime thrillers, political dramas, prison confessions and comfort shows dominated screens and conversations. From The Bads of Bollywood to Panchayat Season 4, these series defined what audiences binged, discussed and searched for all year.

Read more:
www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/ott/year-ender-…

#TheBadsofBollywood #BlackWarrant #PaatalLok2 #PanchayatSeason4 #MandalaMurders #TheFamilyMan3 #DelhiCrime3 #MaharaniSeason4 #SpecialOps2 #criminaljustice

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The Statesman

PHOTO OF THE DAY

Police detain VHP and Bajrang Dal protesters after they breach barricades during a demonstration against the Bangladesh government near the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi.

📸 ~ Ritik Sharma | UNI

#PhotoOfTheDay #BangladeshiHindus #HindusInBangladesh #VHPProtest #Bangladesh #BajrangDal #BangladeshCrisis #DelhiNews #TheStatesman

[Bangladesh Violence, Bangladeshi Hindus, Dipu Chandra Das, Bajrang Dal, VHP Protest, Hindus in Bangladesh, Who is Dipu Chandra Das, Delhi News]

1 day ago | [YT] | 4

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The Statesman Vintage and Classic Car Rally is back!

Witness vintage charm, classic cars and much more at the 55th edition of The Statesman Vintage and Classic Car Rally in Kolkata on January 11, 2026.

For more details, visit statesmanvintage.com

Read More: www.thestatesman.com/auto/the-statesman-vintage-ca…

#TheStatesmanVCCR #ClassicCars #VintageCars #KolkataEvents #KolkataVCCR

[The Statesman Vintage and Classic Car Rally, 55th Kolkata VCCR, Kolkata VCCR, Car Rally]

3 days ago | [YT] | 7

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A major debate has erupted after the Centre directed smartphone makers to preinstall the #SancharSaathi app, with opposition calling it a possible snooping tool. Tech giants like Apple and Samsung resisted over privacy concerns, prompting the government to roll back the mandate and make the app voluntary again.
Swipe through the carousel to know how the app works and why it sparked concerns ➡️
#PrivacyDebate #IndiaNews #TechPolicy #DigitalRights #SurveillanceConcerns #TheStatesman

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 4

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Forty one years later, Bhopal still breathes through pain and resilience. Families continue to live with the consequences of a night that changed everything. This carousel revisits the tragedy, its lasting impact and the voices still demanding justice.

#BhopalGasTragedy #41YearsOn #JusticeforBhopal #NeverForget #BhopalGasDisaster #TheStatesman

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 10

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India enters a new labour era. The four codes promise wider protection, better benefits, and stronger rights for diverse workers. Understand the key takeaways in our detailed carousel.
Read more: www.thestatesman.com/india/four-labour-codes-come-…

#LabourLaws2025 #IndiaEmployment #PolicyUpdate #WorkersRights #EmploymentReform

1 month ago | [YT] | 8

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IFFI 2025 marks the age of influence with 50+ films by women, debut directors shining globally, a booming Waves Film Bazaar, IFFIESTA’s cultural energy, and masterclasses from cinematic legends—making Goa the heart of world cinema.
#IFFI2025 #TheStatesman #CityOfCinema #IndianCinema #FilmFestival #Culture #Innovation #NFDC

1 month ago | [YT] | 4

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Today, Assam paid tribute to late music icon #ZubeenGarg on his birth anniversary. Commemorative events, including the emotional unveiling of a statue at his Kahilipara residence, marked the occasion. Fans and family gathered to cut a cake and sing his popular songs, while various organizations across the state hosted blood donation camps and cultural programs, underscoring the enduring legacy of the multi-lingual artist.


#AssamTribute #BirthAnniversary #CulturalIcon #TheStatesman

1 month ago | [YT] | 6

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150 years ago, a song became a movement.
Vande Mataram written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee still echoes as India’s eternal anthem of unity, pride and devotion.
From literature to liberation, its spirit continues to bind the nation together. 🇮🇳✨

Read more here: www.thestatesman.com/india/vande-mataram-turns-150…

#VandeMataram150 #BankimChandraChatterjee #NationalSong #thestatesman

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