Kolkata
The Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) has appointed renowned mathematician Amartya Kumar Dutta as its full-term director, effective from April 1. The appointment follows an eight-month vacancy in the position. Council Chairman Kopolil Radhakrishnan informed members via email on Tuesday.
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Twenty-five days after a deadly fire at a warehouse in Anandapur, police handed over the DNA-identified remains of 18 workers to their families. The blaze on January 25 trapped many sleeping workers, leading to 27 missing person complaints. Nine body parts remain unidentified.
As Lionel Messi arrived in India, a young fan at Kolkata airport held a placard reading 'Save Indian Football', which quickly went viral. Messi's visit drew global attention but offered little substance for the sport. The placard highlighted the present crisis in Indian football more than the star-studded itinerary.
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The National Commission for Women (NCW) is launching a two-day mega public hearing in Kolkata to address over 200 complaints from women in the city. The event begins at 10:00 am at Dr B C Roy Auditorium Hall at Sealdah Railway DRM Office and will be chaired by NCW member Archana Majumdar.