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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From Darjeeling tea to Assam chai and South India’s Nilgiri brews, India’s tea culture is filled with regional flavours and traditions. This International Tea Day, here’s a look at the many varieties of tea that continue to bring people together across the country.
#InternationalTeaDay #TeaDay #IndianTea #Chai #TeaCulture #India
[tea, chai, Indian tea, International Tea Day, Darjeeling tea, Assam tea, Kahwa, Nilgiri tea, tea culture]
6 days ago | [YT] | 10
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Hantavirus infections have once again drawn global attention after the WHO reported 11 cases, including three deaths, linked to passengers and crew aboard a ship.
From how the virus spreads to its symptoms, treatment options and prevention methods, here’s everything you need to know about hantavirus and the latest WHO update.
#Hantavirus #WHO #HealthAlert #PublicHealth #VirusUpdate #GlobalHealth #HCPS #HFRS #HealthNews #Explained
2 weeks ago (edited) | [YT] | 11
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It is Amit Shah who can be credited for reshaping Bengal’s political map, not with a sudden magician’s flourish, but with the steady hand of a strategist who chose calculated moves over high-stakes gambles.
#AmitShah #WestBengal #BengalPolls #BJP #BengalElectionResults #TheStatesman
2 weeks ago (edited) | [YT] | 15
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India and Vietnam signed 13 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) spanning digital payments, healthcare, tourism, education, culture, technology and rare earth cooperation. The agreements are aimed at deepening bilateral ties and expanding collaboration across strategic sectors between the two countries.
#IndiaVietnam #Vietnam #India #MoU #DigitalPayments #Tourism #Technology #Healthcare #Culture #PMModi #BilateralTies #Diplomacy #TheStatesman
3 weeks ago | [YT] | 18
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Indian stars lit up the Met Gala 2026 red carpet, turning heads with looks that blended tradition and high fashion. From intricate craftsmanship to powerful cultural references, they didn’t just show up—they delivered.
#MetGala2026 #IndianAtMetGala #GlobalFashion #CulturalPride #RedCarpet #TheStatesman
3 weeks ago | [YT] | 11
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📸 | A serene full moon lights up the night sky over Lucknow on the occasion of Buddha Purnima, casting a calm and peaceful glow.
P.C- Sumit/ SNS
#BuddhaPurnima #FullMoon #Lucknow #UttarPradesh #Moonlight #Peaceful
3 weeks ago | [YT] | 19
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On Panchayati Raj Day, India’s village governance reflects a major shift—from paper-based records to digital, data-driven systems. With tools like SabhaSaar, eGramSwaraj and SVAMITVA, Panchayats are becoming more transparent, efficient and accessible at the grassroots level.
#PanchayatiRajDay #PanchayatiRaj #RuralIndia #DigitalIndia #TheStatesman
1 month ago | [YT] | 13
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In Pics | Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday and discussed the national capital's all-around development.
#RekhaGupta #DelhiCM #NarendraModi #DelhiNews
[Delhi development, Rekha Gupta, Delhi Government, Rekha Gupta meets PM Modi]
2 months ago | [YT] | 42
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In Pics | Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met with the trustees of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) and discussed popularising India's diverse culture.
#NarendraModi #PMModi #IGNCA #IndianCulture #CulturalHeritage
[Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, INGCA, PM Modi, Indian Culture, Delhi News]
2 months ago | [YT] | 26
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In Pics | Delhi CM Rekha Gupta held meeting with gig workers on Thursday to discuss their welfare, social security, and working conditions, specifically to seek input for the upcoming state budget.
#RekhaGupta #DelhiCM #GigWorkers #GigEconomy #WorkerWelfare
[Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, gig workers, Delhi Budget Session, gig economy, Rekha Gupta meets gig workers]
2 months ago | [YT] | 22
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