Kolkata: Dementia is often considered an inevitable part of ageing, but experts say its risk can be significantly reduced—or its onset delayed—through healthy lifestyle choices. While factors such as age and genetics cannot be changed, adopting healthier daily habits can help protect brain health over the long term. On the occasion of World Brain Day, […]
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कोलकाता: सामाजिक, पारिवारिक और व्यावसायिक क्षेत्र में अपनी अलग पहचान बना चुकीं डॉ. सीमा गुप्ता को हाल ही में वेस्ट बंगाल स्वर्णकार डेवलपमेंट एसोसिएशन (डब्ल्यूबीएसडीए) का कोषाध्यक्ष नियुक्त किया गया है। उनकी इस नियुक्ति को संगठन के प्रति विश्वास, कार्यकुशलता और लंबे समय से किए जा रहे सामाजिक योगदान का सम्मान माना जा रहा है। […]
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Pulmonologist Dr. Sujan Bardhan explains why humidity, mold and dust mites increase respiratory problems during the rainy season and shares simple preventive measures. Kolkata: While the monsoon brings relief from the scorching summer heat, it also creates conditions that can worsen asthma and allergies. According to Dr. Sujan Bardhan, Consultant, Pulmonology, the rainy season often […]
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Kolkata : Three recent First Information Reports (FIRs) related to alleged horse cruelty in Kolkata have prompted PETA India to call on the West Bengal government to replace horse-drawn tourist carriages with heritage-style electric vehicles. The appeal also follows the recent death of an 18-year-old Indian tourist in a horse-carriage accident in New York City. […]
Continue ReadingKolkata : In a major boost for daily commuters, Eastern Railway’s Sealdah Division will introduce several new suburban train services and extend existing routes from July 6, 2026, to reduce overcrowding and improve passenger convenience across its network. The initiative includes a new AC EMU Local between Sealdah and Barasat, additional peak-hour services on key […]
Continue ReadingKolkata : Family-owned businesses in India stand at a crucial turning point as the country prepares for one of the largest intergenerational wealth transfers in its history, according to a new report released by Primus Partners in collaboration with ASSOCHAM. Titled “The ₹134 Lakh Crore Question: How India’s Family Businesses Must Move from Custodians to […]
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Kolkata: Axis Bank has strengthened its Safe Banking framework through AI-powered fraud prevention, real-time customer controls, and branch-led awareness initiatives aimed at protecting customers from evolving digital threats. The bank reported a nearly 40% reduction in fraud incidents across retail mobile banking, internet banking, and shopping mall transactions in FY26 compared to FY25. AI-driven monitoring […]
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Kolkata : Star Jalsha, in association with Bengal Talkies, is all set to captivate audiences with its latest drama series, Kumkum, a compelling tale that challenges societal norms while celebrating love, ambition, and perseverance. At the heart of the story is Kumkum, portrayed by Anushka, a young widow who refuses to let social stigma define […]
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Kolkata : Tobacco remains one of the leading preventable causes of cancer in India, with head and neck cancers emerging as some of its most devastating consequences, according to Dr. SLN Chandra Mohan, Head Neck Oncologist and ENT Surgeon at Narayana RN Tagore Hospital, Mukundapur. Experts say these cancers often develop silently over several years, […]
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Kolkata : Bandhan Bank has announced a strategic partnership with Centrum Finverse Limited, the full-service brokerage arm of the Centrum Group, to introduce a seamless 3-in-1 account offering that integrates banking, demat and trading services on a single platform. The collaboration aims to simplify the investment journey for customers while enabling easier participation in India’s […]
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