Minor Hotels Signs Anantara Kolkata at WTC Salt Lake, Marking First Urban Luxury Entry in India Kolkata, April 6, 2026 — Minor Hotels has announced the signing of the Anantara Kolkata Hotel, marking the brand’s debut in India’s urban luxury hospitality segment. The property is slated to open in 2032 at the upcoming World Trade […]

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Lieutenant General Ram Chander Tiwari Relinquishes Command of Eastern Command

Kolkata: Lieutenant General Ram Chander Tiwari, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, relinquished command of the Eastern Command upon his superannuation, bringing to a close an illustrious military career spanning nearly four decades of distinguished service to the nation. During his tenure as General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command, Lt Gen Tiwari provided visionary leadership and strategic direction […]

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Tanishq Celebrates Bengal’s ‘Srijonis’ with an Evening of Stories and Applause at South City Mall

Kolkata: Tanishq, India’s leading jewellery retail brand from the House of Tata, hosted a heartfelt celebration dedicated to the women of Bengal — the ‘Srijonis’ — at South City Mall. The evening brought together over 200 visitors in a vibrant showcase of stories, inspiration, and collective appreciation for the women who shape and redefine Bengali […]

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“Vision for All”: EIOA Marks World Optometry Day with Service, Awareness & Community Care

Kolkata :On the occasion of World Optometry Day (23rd March), the Eastern India Optometric Association (EIOA), in collaboration with Trinayani Eye Care, successfully organized an Optometry Day Celebration on 29th March at Trinayani Eye Care hospital. The event was graced by the presence of Dr. Tapas Chandra Saha, Director of Trinayani Eye Care; Manas Chakraborty, […]

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Welsh Youth Volunteers Visit Kolkata and Shantiniketan, Strengthening Cultural Bonds Through Community Exchange

Kolkata : Carrying stories, songs and a vibrant spirit of cultural exchange, a group of ten young volunteers from Wales recently visited Kolkata and Shantiniketan to take part in a dynamic community engagement programme celebrating shared traditions, creativity and learning. The initiative offered an immersive cultural experience, bringing together local communities and international volunteers through […]

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Airtel Marks Customer Day 2026, Sends 20,000 Employees into the Field to Listen to Customers

Kolkata : Bharti Airtel marked Customer Day 2026, reinforcing its strong customer-first culture through a company-wide initiative aimed at understanding customer concerns and enhancing service experiences. As part of the initiative, nearly 20,000 Airtel employees—including senior leaders, managers and functional specialists—stepped out of their offices and into the field to interact directly with customers. Employees […]

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Global Culinary Talent Meets in Kolkata: GNIHM Hosts Grand Finale of 10th World Food Competition 2026

Kolkata : The Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management (GNIHM), a JIS Group educational initiative, hosted the grand finale of the 10th edition of the World Food Competition (WFC) 2026 at its campus in Panihati, Kolkata. Recognised as one of the most prestigious international culinary platforms, the competition brought together 160 participants from 40 countries, […]

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TVS Motor launches Orbiter V1 electric scooter; prices start at ₹49,999 with BaaS

Kolkata: TVS Motor Company has expanded its electric mobility portfolio with the launch of the TVS Orbiter V1, a new entry-level electric scooter designed for urban commuting. The company also announced the introduction of Battery-As-A-Service (BaaS) across its electric vehicle lineup, offering customers a flexible ownership model. With the addition of the Orbiter V1 and […]

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Blurring the Margins: Photo Exhibition Celebrates India’s Working Women at Kolkata Centre for Creativity

Kolkata: A powerful photographic exhibition celebrating the lives and labour of Indian women opened at the Kolkata Centre for Creativity, bringing together artists, cultural personalities and thought leaders for an evening that highlighted the invisible yet vital contributions of women across the country. Titled “Blurring of the Margins – Women at Work,” the exhibition by […]

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Narayana RN Tagore Hospital Performs Northern & Eastern India’s First Pectus Up Procedure

Kolkata: In a significant advancement in chest wall surgery, Narayana Health’s Narayana RN Tagore Hospital has successfully performed the Pectus Up procedure on a 10-year-old child suffering from Pectus Excavatum, marking the first time the technique has been executed by an Indian surgical team within the country and the first in Northern and Eastern India. […]

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