Sourav Ganguly
Chaos at Lionel Messi's Kolkata Event: BJP Slams Mamata Banerjee for "Complete Mismanagement"
Dec 13, 2025 06:57 pm CST
The visit of football superstar Lionel Messi to Kolkata descended into chaos at Salt Lake Stadium as angry fans breached security and vandalized property after being unable to see their idol. BJP leaders harshly criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress for alleged mismanagement, while Banerjee has apologized and announced an inquiry. The high-profile event, which cost attendees up to Rs 14,000 per ticket, was cut short amid the disorder, with political blame-trading following the international embarrassment.
Dona Ganguly Files Police Complaint Against Social Media Harassment and Body Shaming
Nov 29, 2025 02:31 am CST
Renowned Odissi dancer Dona Ganguly, wife of former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly, has filed a police complaint following abusive and derogatory comments on social media that targeted her after a performance at the Kolkata Film Festival. The complaint addresses body shaming and defamatory content posted on Facebook that damaged her reputation, with authorities now investigating to identify the perpetrators.