Of book power & friendship bonds
The obsession with World War II continues and from all indications, is not likely to die down anytime soon. Paris, 1939: Young, ambitious, and tempestuous, Odile Souchet
| 1 April 2021 1:52 AM GMT
NEW DELHI: The obsession with World War II continues and from all indications, is not likely to die down anytime soon. Paul, her handsome police officer beau; Margaret, her best friend from England; Remy, her twin brother who she adores; and a dream job at the American Library in Paris, working alongside the library s legendary director, Dorothy Reeder.
When World War II breaks out, Odile stands to lose everything she holds dear including her beloved library. After the Nazi army marches into the City of Light and declares a war on words, Odile and her fellow librarians join the Resistance with the best weapons they have: books. Again and again, they risk their lives to help their fellow Jewish readers, but by war s end, Odile tastes th
Congress Jalukbari candidate Romen Chandra Borthakur releases booklet
A booklet titled Hepahor Jalukbari Kisu Porikolpona of Congress candidate from Jalukbari constituency, Romen Chandra Borthakur was released here on Wednesday. The booklet was released b
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GUWAHATI: A booklet titled Hepahor Jalukbari Kisu Porikolpona of Congress candidate from Jalukbari constituency, Romen Chandra Borthakur was released here on Wednesday. The booklet was released by Rajya Sabha MP Ajit Bhuyan, former MP Balin Kuli, and AICC spokesperson Rituparna Konwar.
Addressing the media here, Borthakur slammed the BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) for failing to complete the construction of water supply projects that were started during the Congress regime.
Bangladesh s MeToo Movement: Rights panel asks government to launch thorough probe
In a momentous turn of events that is likely to spark off the MeToo movement in the country, the Bangladesh Human Rights Commission (BHRC) has asked the Home Ministry
| 1 April 2021 1:55 AM GMT
DHAKA: In a momentous turn of events that is likely to spark off the MeToo movement in the country, the Bangladesh Human Rights Commission (BHRC) has asked the Home Ministry to take cognisance of serious allegations of sexual misconduct in workplace raised by a former woman assistant vice-president of the City Bank .
The City Bank, one of the leading bank in the country, is the sole franchisee of the American Express in Bangladesh and the AMEX credit cards are one of its important line of business.
Hatigaon Police seized 100 grams of suspected heroin, two arrested
The Hatigaon Police has arrested two persons with 100 grams of suspected heroin from a rented house at Hatigaon Khanka Arunodai Path here on Wednesday.
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GUWAHATI: The Hatigaon Police has arrested two persons with 100 grams of suspected heroin from a rented house at Hatigaon Khanka Arunodai Path here on Wednesday. The drugs were concealed in eight packets and 85 small containers. The accused have been identified as Jeherul Islam (24) from Boko, and Jahurul Islam (30) from Chhaygaon. Along with the drugs, the police have seized Rs 19,260 and two mobile handsets.