GNIPST Awards Degrees to 522 Students, 77 Rank Holders Felicitated for Academic Excellence Kolkata : A total of 522 undergraduate and postgraduate students received their degree certificates at the Academic Excellence and Degree Distribution Ceremony organised by Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology (GNIPST) at the Guru Nanak College campus in Kolkata. The […]
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18 artisans transform terracotta horses, Bengal owls and Raja Rani dolls into battery-powered toys; initiative unveiled at Mudiali Club Durga Puja pandal in the presence of actress Raima Sen Kolkata: Blending Bengal’s rich cultural heritage with modern technology, Eveready Industries India Ltd. has introduced a unique initiative to bring traditional folk-art toys closer to today’s […]
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Kolkata: The unmistakable beats of the dhak, the sound of the shankho and the rhythmic ringing of puja bells are drawing attention at the Sarbojanin Durga Puja Pandal in Newtown, where Ujjivan Small Finance Bank has set up an interactive installation titled ‘Dhak of Bengal’. Running from October 14 to 21, the installation offers visitors […]
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Kolkata: Durga Puja is a time for joy, togetherness and celebration, and for 20 children in Kolkata, this festive season became even more special as they embarked on a memorable pandal-hopping journey through the city. Organised by Woodlands Hospital under its community outreach initiative ‘Khudeder Puja Safar’, the third edition of the programme offered the […]
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Kolkata: THE PARK Kolkata marked a decade of its Durga Puja celebrations with the grand inauguration of its 10th edition on Tuesday, bringing together distinguished guests, patrons and members of the community to celebrate Bengal’s rich cultural heritage. Over the past ten years, the hotel’s Durga Puja celebrations have evolved into a festive experience that […]
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Kolkata : A 42-year-old farmer from Bihar has made a gradual recovery after undergoing emergency brain surgery at Manipal Hospital, Dhakuria, following a life-threatening brain haemorrhage caused by a ruptured aneurysm. The patient, identified as Ramesh Kumar (name changed), was brought to the hospital with a severe headache, repeated vomiting and drowsiness. The neurosurgical team, […]
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Kolkata : Promoting fitness, healthy living and community participation during Bengal’s festive season, the Sports Authority of India (SAI), National Centre of Excellence (NCOE), Kolkata, successfully organised the five-day Fit India Pedal to Pandal 2026 initiative from October 10 to 14 across different locations in West Bengal. As part of the Fit India Movement, the […]
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From a wish-fulfilment installation to immersive cultural experiences and dedicated rest kiosks for Bengal Police, the initiative takes the spirit of Shakti beyond traditional Puja celebrations. Kolkata : Durga Puja in Kolkata is known for its artistic pandals, grand celebrations and deep cultural connections. This year, Shyam Metalics is adding another dimension to the festivities […]
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New booking counter aims to ease queues at Barrackpore, while airport-style Pay & Use toilet complexes open at Sealdah and Ballygunge ahead of the festive rush. Barrackpore: With Durga Puja approaching and passenger numbers expected to surge across Kolkata’s suburban railway network, Sealdah Division has stepped up efforts to improve station facilities and make festive […]
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Kolkata : Titan has taken a significant step forward in its watchmaking journey with the launch of Vetra, its branded in-house mechanical movement platform, marking a new chapter in the company’s pursuit of advanced horological engineering. The new technology forms the foundation of the latest Titan Automatics collection, powered by the Vetra 7A series of […]
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