Argentina to be the Focal Theme Country at the 49th International Kolkata Book Fair 2026

Kolkata: The International Kolkata Book Fair — one of Bengal’s most cherished cultural festivals and the world’s largest attended non-trade book fair — is set to return in grand style. The 49th edition of the International Kolkata Book Fair will be held from 22 January to 3 February 2026 at the Boimela Prangan, Karunamoyee, Salt […]

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Dubai to Host Grand Celebration of Bengali and Odia Cinema — “5 Star Film Awards Bangla & Odia 2025”

Kolkata: Dubai is all set to dazzle with glitz, glamour and cultural grandeur as it hosts the much-anticipated “5 Star Film Awards Bangla & Odia 2025” on 23rd November 2025 at the prestigious Sheikh Rashid Auditorium. The international awards night aims to celebrate the excellence, creativity and artistic brilliance of both the Bengali and Odia […]

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Foreign Diplomats Connect with the Soul of North Kolkata at Chaltabagan Durga Puja on World Tourism Day

Kolkata : On World Tourism Day, the Chaltabagan Durga Puja pandal welcomed foreign diplomats, cultural representatives, and their families to experience the vibrant spirit of Durga Puja in North Kolkata. The delegation included ambassadors, high commissioners, and members of the consular corps from countries including the UK, Estonia, France, Guatemala, Italy, Germany, Sri Lanka and […]

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Grand Inauguration of Fest5 International Film Festival 2025 in Kolkata

Kolkata: The Fest5 International Film Festival (F5IFF’25) opened today with great enthusiasm at the Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI) Auditorium, Kolkata, marking the beginning of a four-day celebration of cinema, culture, and climate consciousness. The festival is being held from 5th to 8th September. This year, F5IFF received over 550 film submissions from 69 countries, […]

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Philippines Medical Degree Now Fully NMC-Compliant, Confirms CHED

Indian Medical Students studying in the Philippines cleared for NMC Eligibility New Delhi: In a landmark move that reaffirms the credibility of the Philippines as a medical education destination, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has formally clarified that its Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) programs meet all regulatory requirements prescribed by the National Medical Commission […]

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Historic Launch: GRSE Rolls Out Final ASW SWC ‘Ajay’

Kolkata : Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd achieved another milestone on Monday with the launch of ‘Ajay’, the 8th and final ship in a series of Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWCs) being built for the Indian Navy. The ship was ceremonially launched by Smt Priya Deshmukh, wife of Vice Admiral Kiran […]

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ICG Rescues U.S. Sailing Vessel ‘Sea Angel’ Off Andaman Coast; Two Crew Members Safe

Port Blair : The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully executed a daring rescue operation to assist a stranded U.S. sailing vessel, ‘Sea Angel’, approximately 52 nautical miles southeast of Indira Point, in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, on July 10, 2025. The yacht, carrying two crew members, suffered mechanical failure in severe sea conditions — […]

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आसमान में हमारा परिवार: सहकर्मियों ने एआई171 के क्रू को दी भावभीनी श्रद्धांजलि

मुंबई : एयर इंडिया की फ्लाइट एआई171 के दुखद हादसे में जान गंवाने वाले 12 क्रू मेंबर्स के सहकर्मियों ने एक भावुक और नम आँखों वाली श्रद्धांजलि सभा में अपने दोस्तों और उन प्रोफेशनल्स को याद किया, जिन्हें वे “परिवार” कहते थे। एयरलाइन के मुख्यालय में हुई इस सभा में उन अनमोल जिंदगियों की एक […]

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Festival of Australia Showcases World-Class Education & Premium Food in Kolkata

Kolkata : The Australian Government successfully hosted the third phase of its flagship initiative, Festival of Australia, in Kolkata, celebrating Australia’s excellence in education and premium food & beverage offerings. The multi-city festival, held as part of the fifth anniversary of the Australia-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, connected Indian students and parents with leading Australian universities. […]

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टाटा चेयरमैन ने एआई171 त्रासदी पर अपनी प्रतिक्रिया दी, बेड़े में सुरक्षा उपायों का खुलासा किया

मुंबई : एयर इंडिया की उड़ान एआई171 के अहमदाबाद में हुए दुखद हादसे, जिसमें 12 जून को 275 लोगों की जान चली गई थी, पर टाटा संस के चेयरमैन एन. चंद्रशेखरन ने पहली बार सार्वजनिक रूप से विस्तार से बात की है। उन्होंने आश्वासन दिया है कि समूह पीड़ितों के परिवारों के साथ खड़ा रहेगा […]

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