The Statesman
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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Tannishtha Chatterjee has been battling stage 4 oligometastatic cancer since January last year. Somewhere in the middle of chemo sessions, she got an idea. That idea became ‘Breast of Luck,’ a play she’s now touring across India with actor Sharib Hashmi.
#TannishthaChatterjee #BreastOfLuck #TheStatesman
17 hours ago | [YT] | 1
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Weekend getaways in 2026 are all about freedom, flexibility and spontaneous adventures. From scenic detours and hidden destinations to travelling at your own pace, discover why more travellers are choosing rental cars to make short escapes more convenient, personal and memorable.
#WeekendGetaway #CarRental #TheStatesman
[weekend getaways, car rentals, road trips, flexible travel, travel trends 2026, short escapes, travel tips]
17 hours ago | [YT] | 1
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From the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and devastating wars to regional rivalries, global power struggles and immense human suffering, West Asia has long been shaped by conflict. Yet, amid the turmoil, can diplomacy, cooperation and a shared desire for peace offer the region a different future?
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#WestAsia #MiddleEast #Geopolitics #TheStatesman
[West Asia, Middle East conflict, Israel Palestine, humanitarian crisis]
5 days ago | [YT] | 0
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A 28-year-old woman was found dead inside a residential complex in Delhi’s Lodhi Colony just 72 days after her marriage, with her family alleging that she was murdered following sustained dowry-related harassment by her husband and in-laws.
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#Delhi #DowryDeath #TheStatesman
[Delhi, Akriti Sutar, Arastu Sikka, dowry harassment, Lodhi Colony, Delhi Police, women safety]
1 week ago | [YT] | 3
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Get ready, because this wedding is going to be a whole production, and the guest list has already been put on notice. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reportedly tying the knot at Madison Square Garden, and sources are spilling all the juicy details about what guests can and cannot do.
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#TaylorSwift #TravisKelce #Wedding #TheStatesman
[Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, wedding, black-tie dress code, no phones, no gifts, Hollywood]
1 week ago | [YT] | 2
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WhatsApp has clarified that its upcoming username feature will be optional and will include safeguards against impersonation and unwanted messages after the Centre raised concerns over its rollout. The platform said users will not be required to create usernames, while reserved usernames, additional identity checks and optional security features will help prevent misuse and scams.
#WhatsApp #Username #Meta #TheStatesman
[WhatsApp, Meta, usernames, anti-impersonation, cyber safety, digital privacy, Government of India]
Read more: www.thestatesman.com/technology/whatsapp-says-user…
1 week ago | [YT] | 2
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The trailer for The Angry Birds Movie 3 is finally here, with Jason Sudeikis returning as Red, who now faces his biggest challenge yet: fatherhood. The third instalment also welcomes YouTube star MrBeast to the voice cast and is set to hit theatres on December 23, 2026, bringing a fresh family-focused twist to the beloved animated franchise.
#AngryBirds3 #JasonSudeikis #MrBeast #TheStatesman
[The Angry Birds Movie 3, Jason Sudeikis, MrBeast, Paramount Pictures, trailer, animated films]
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 3
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From billion-plus internet users to hours spent scrolling every day, India's digital journey is reshaping how people connect, learn and consume content. This World Social Media Day, take a look at the numbers behind the country's ever-growing scroll culture.
Swipe through to discover the key statistics driving India's social media landscape.
#WorldSocialMediaDay #SocialMedia #India #TheStatesman
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 4
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Looking for your next anime binge? Skip the usual blockbusters and dive into these underrated gems that deserve far more attention. From the dark fantasy of The Witch and the Beast and the gripping mystery of Erased to the emotional sci-fi drama Moonrise, these hidden titles offer compelling stories, memorable characters and stunning animation.
#BingeWatch #AnimeRecommendations #TheStatesman
[underrated anime, anime recommendations, The Witch and the Beast, Moonrise]
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 5
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Telegram has returned to the Google Play Store after a temporary restriction imposed ahead of the NEET re-examination. While users can once again download the messaging platform, certain measures remain in place, including restrictions on message editing that will continue until June 30 as authorities seek to curb the misuse of digital platforms for organised cheating activities.
#Telegram #NEET #TheStatesman
[Telegram, NEET re-exam, Google Play Store, message editing restrictions, NTA, exam security, education, India]
3 weeks ago | [YT] | 3
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