Category: Kolkata

Bengal’s Cultural Identity Back in Political Spotlight as Suvendu Adhikari Targets Left, TMC

thebengal.inLeave a Comment on Bengal’s Cultural Identity Back in Political Spotlight as Suvendu Adhikari Targets Left, TMC

Kolkata: Bengal’s politics has once again turned towards religion, festivals and cultural identity, with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari accusing successive Left Front and Trinamool Congress governments of weakening the traditional cultural practices of Bengali Hindus. Speaking at a Ganesh Puja programme in Kestopur on Saturday, Adhikari said the issue goes back several decades, covering the […]

Continue Reading

Airtel Brings Adobe Express Premium to Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations

thebengal.inLeave a Comment on Airtel Brings Adobe Express Premium to Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations

Kolkata: Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations are increasingly finding a place on social media, with people sharing pandal visits, home decorations, aarti moments, family gatherings and festive greetings online. To make these digital celebrations more creative, Airtel is offering customers access to Adobe Express Premium, featuring premium templates, AI-powered creative tools and a range of design assets. […]

Continue Reading

Sealdah Division’s ‘Sakhi’ Programme Focuses on Women’s Safety, Health and Financial Awareness

thebengal.inLeave a Comment on Sealdah Division’s ‘Sakhi’ Programme Focuses on Women’s Safety, Health and Financial Awareness

Kolkata: Sealdah Division organised a special women-focused programme, ‘Sakhi’, at Manthan Auditorium, Sealdah, with discussions centred on workplace safety, women’s health and financial awareness. The programme was organised under the leadership of Nidhi Saxena, President, ERWWO/Sealdah, in association with the Personnel and Medical Departments of Sealdah Division. Rajeev Saxena, DRM, Sealdah, was also present at […]

Continue Reading

DGR, Corporate HR Leaders Meet in Kolkata to Boost Jobs for Ex-Servicemen

thebengal.inLeave a Comment on DGR, Corporate HR Leaders Meet in Kolkata to Boost Jobs for Ex-Servicemen

Kolkata: The Directorate General Resettlement (DGR) organised a DGR & Corporate HR Conclave in Kolkata on Friday to strengthen employment and second-career opportunities for ex-servicemen (ESM). The conclave was organised through the Directorate of Resettlement Zone (East) at the Army Officers Institute (AOI), Vijay Durg, Kolkata. Representatives from around 40 leading corporate houses and industry […]

Continue Reading

Mahindra Launches BLAZO i-TRK Heavy Truck with 48-Hour Uptime Guarantee

thebengal.inLeave a Comment on Mahindra Launches BLAZO i-TRK Heavy Truck with 48-Hour Uptime Guarantee

Kolkata: Mahindra Truck and Bus has launched the BLAZO i-TRK, a new heavy commercial truck aimed at fleet operators and transporters, with the company pitching fuel savings, higher vehicle uptime and connected fleet management as its key differentiators. The new truck is being positioned around Mahindra’s ‘Profit Ka Rocket’ proposition. According to the company, the […]

Continue Reading

The Hands Behind Bengal’s Biggest Festival: Manipal Honours Durga Puja’s Unsung Heroes

thebengal.inLeave a Comment on The Hands Behind Bengal’s Biggest Festival: Manipal Honours Durga Puja’s Unsung Heroes

Kolkata: With Durga Puja preparations entering their final phase, Manipal Hospitals Kolkata felicitated Kumartuli idol makers, Chandannagar light artisans, dhakis and representatives of puja committees at an event titled ‘Pujor Rupokar 2.0’. The programme focused on the people working behind the scenes to create the idols, lighting and traditional sounds associated with Bengal’s biggest festival. […]

Continue Reading

Kolkata Woman, 72, Gets Pulsed Field Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation at Manipal Hospital

thebengal.inLeave a Comment on Kolkata Woman, 72, Gets Pulsed Field Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation at Manipal Hospital

Kolkata: A 72-year-old Kolkata woman with a nearly 20-year history of recurrent palpitations has undergone Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) for atrial fibrillation at Manipal Hospital, EM Bypass. According to the hospital, the procedure was performed using Boston Scientific’s FARAPULSE™ Pulsed Field Ablation System and is the first such use of the technology for atrial fibrillation […]

Continue Reading

CaratLane Opens Flagship Store in Kolkata’s Gariahat, Plans Further Expansion in Bengal

thebengal.inLeave a Comment on CaratLane Opens Flagship Store in Kolkata’s Gariahat, Plans Further Expansion in Bengal

Kolkata: Jewellery brand CaratLane has opened a new flagship store in Gariahat, one of Kolkata’s major commercial hubs, as part of its plan to expand its retail presence across Eastern India. Spread across three floors, the new store has been designed with elements inspired by Kolkata’s local culture and aesthetic. The outlet will offer CaratLane’s […]

Continue Reading

India Women’s Rugby Sevens Team Steps Up Asian Games Preparations with SAI Kolkata Camp

thebengal.inLeave a Comment on India Women’s Rugby Sevens Team Steps Up Asian Games Preparations with SAI Kolkata Camp

Kolkat: The Indian senior women’s rugby sevens team has entered a crucial phase of its preparations for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, with the national coaching camp underway at the Sports Authority of India’s (SAI) Netaji Subhas Eastern Centre in Kolkata. The Salt Lake-based SAI facility has served as the operational home of the Indian […]

Continue Reading

Ruby General Hospital Expands Surgical Excellence with New Modular and Robotic Operating Theatres

thebengal.inLeave a Comment on Ruby General Hospital Expands Surgical Excellence with New Modular and Robotic Operating Theatres

Kolkata: Ruby General Hospital has announced a major expansion of its surgical infrastructure with the addition of six state-of-the-art modular Operating Theatres (OTs), including two dedicated transplant OTs and two advanced Robotic Surgery OTs. The expansion further strengthens the hospital’s position as a major healthcare provider in Eastern India and enhances its capacity to undertake […]

Continue Reading