Category: Kolkata

Nothing opens sixth Exclusive Service Centre in Kolkata, plans to expand service network to 500 centres in 2026 to strengthen after-sales service

thebengal.inLeave a Comment on Nothing opens sixth Exclusive Service Centre in Kolkata, plans to expand service network to 500 centres in 2026 to strengthen after-sales service

Kolkata : London-based consumer tech unicorn, Nothing today announced the launch of its sixth Exclusive Service Centre in India, now open in Kolkata. The new centre strengthens the company’s after-sales infrastructure in India and reflects its continued commitment to delivering faster, more specialised support to its growing customer base. With five Exclusive Service Centres already […]

Continue Reading

BM Birla Heart Hospital Achieves Southeast Asia’s First Retrieval of 7-Year-Old Leadless Pacemaker

thebengal.inLeave a Comment on BM Birla Heart Hospital Achieves Southeast Asia’s First Retrieval of 7-Year-Old Leadless Pacemaker

Kolkata : In a landmark cardiac procedure, BM Birla Heart Hospital has successfully retrieved a leadless pacemaker that had been implanted for more than seven years and eight months — the first such documented case in Southeast Asia, including India. The complex procedure was performed by Anil Mishra, Director of Cardiology at the hospital, marking […]

Continue Reading

GNIT Launches Advanced AICTE-IDEA Lab to Power Student Innovation and Startup Culture

thebengal.inLeave a Comment on GNIT Launches Advanced AICTE-IDEA Lab to Power Student Innovation and Startup Culture

Kolkata: In a significant push toward strengthening innovation-driven technical education, a state-of-the-art AICTE-IDEA Lab (Idea Development, Evaluation and Application Lab) was inaugurated at Guru Nanak Institute of Technology (GNIT), a JIS Group educational initiative. The facility was formally inaugurated by Taranjit Singh, Managing Director, JIS Group; Haranjit Singh, Joint Managing Director; and Simarpreet Singh, Director, […]

Continue Reading

Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels & Ambuja Neotia Launch ‘The Park Unizen’ on EM Bypass, Redefining Hospitality-Linked Living in Kolkata

thebengal.inLeave a Comment on Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels & Ambuja Neotia Launch ‘The Park Unizen’ on EM Bypass, Redefining Hospitality-Linked Living in Kolkata

Kolkata : In a significant boost to Kolkata’s fast-evolving EM Bypass corridor, Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Limited and Ambuja Neotia have jointly announced the launch of The Park Unizen, a hospitality-integrated development of serviced residences positioned alongside the upcoming THE Park Hotel. The project comprises 69 serviced residences, envisioned as a design-forward, hospitality-linked living address […]

Continue Reading

Sunetra Lahiri’s ‘Elemental 2.0’ Weaves Memory, Myth and Marine Wonder at Kolkata Centre for Creativity

thebengal.inLeave a Comment on Sunetra Lahiri’s ‘Elemental 2.0’ Weaves Memory, Myth and Marine Wonder at Kolkata Centre for Creativity

Kolkata : Textile artist Sunetra Lahiri transforms memory into material in her evocative two-day solo exhibition Elemental 2.0, currently on view at Kolkata Centre for Creativity. Though brief in duration, the exhibition leaves a lasting impression—stitched with nostalgia, fantasy and quiet joy. Curated by Kounteya Sinha with art direction by Oiendrila Ray Kapur, Elemental 2.0 […]

Continue Reading

Ancient Faces, Living Faith: ‘Masklore of India’ Documents the Soul of India’s Vanishing Mask Traditions

thebengal.inLeave a Comment on Ancient Faces, Living Faith: ‘Masklore of India’ Documents the Soul of India’s Vanishing Mask Traditions

Kolkata : India’s rich ritualistic and folk heritage finds a compelling cinematic expression in Masklore of India, a 62-minute docu-feature that explores the fading yet resilient tradition of indigenous masks across the country. Directed by Indranil Sarkar and produced by Jaspreet Kaur, the film presents a layered narrative of faith, folklore and living performance traditions […]

Continue Reading

Srijan Group Forays into Organised Fashion Retail with ‘Srijan Style’

thebengal.inLeave a Comment on Srijan Group Forays into Organised Fashion Retail with ‘Srijan Style’

Kolkata : Srijan Group has announced its entry into organised fashion retail with the launch of Srijan Style, marking a strategic diversification into India’s fast-growing value consumption segment. The Group has committed an initial investment of ₹500+ crores to build Srijan Style into a national chain. The expansion will primarily target Tier 2, Tier 3 […]

Continue Reading

Jayant Chaudhary Reviews CSTARI Kolkata’s Academic Reforms, Lays Foundation Stone for 200-Seat Auditorium

thebengal.inLeave a Comment on Jayant Chaudhary Reviews CSTARI Kolkata’s Academic Reforms, Lays Foundation Stone for 200-Seat Auditorium

Kolkata : Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, Government of India, visited the Central Staff Training and Research Institute (CSTARI), Kolkata, to review the institute’s academic reforms, curriculum modernisation initiatives and infrastructure expansion roadmap. During the visit, the Minister undertook a comprehensive review […]

Continue Reading

Kolkata to Host National Packaging Summit 2026, Focus on AI, Sustainability & Circular Economy

thebengal.inLeave a Comment on Kolkata to Host National Packaging Summit 2026, Focus on AI, Sustainability & Circular Economy

Kolkata : Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), the national apex body under the administrative control of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, has announced a landmark two-day National Conference titled “The Future of Packaging: Innovate. Integrate. Inspire.” The conference will be held on February 26–27, 2026, at ITC Sonar, bringing together industry […]

Continue Reading

Indian Coal Markets Conference 2026 Opens in Kolkata; Coal Exchange Reform Takes Centre Stage

thebengal.inLeave a Comment on Indian Coal Markets Conference 2026 Opens in Kolkata; Coal Exchange Reform Takes Centre Stage

Kolkata : The 19th edition of the Indian Coal Markets Conference (ICMC) 2026, organised by mjunction services limited, commenced in Kolkata on Tuesday under the theme “COALosseum: The Coal Battleground.” The two-day conference has brought together policymakers, mining companies, power producers, logistics players and global market experts to deliberate on the evolving dynamics of India’s […]

Continue Reading