Kolkata : Annapurna Swadisht Limited has launched its new FMCG brand OFFSIDE at an event in Kolkata, endorsed by former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly, who has been associated with the company as brand ambassador since September 2025. The brand marks the company’s expansion into urban and semi-urban markets, focusing on snacks and convenience foods. […]
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Kolkata: Reinforcing the life-saving power of early cancer detection, Apollo Cancer Centre, Kolkata, has launched its impactful ‘Zero to Hero’ campaign in observance of World Cancer Day, placing the spotlight on Stage Zero cancer detection and its potential to dramatically improve survival, recovery and quality of life. India is witnessing a sharp rise in cancer […]
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Kolkata: Manipal Hospital Dhakuria organised “Celebrating Cancer Warriors”, a cancer survivors’ meet aimed at spreading awareness and hope. Doctors, survivors, caregivers and community members came together to highlight that with early detection and advanced treatment, cancer is increasingly manageable and often curable. Cancer survivors shared inspiring journeys of resilience and life beyond cancer, encouraging patients […]
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Kolkata: Marking five decades of the historic Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976, a series of legal awareness and sensitisation programmes were organised across West Bengal, reaffirming the State’s commitment to eliminating bonded labour, human trafficking and labour exploitation. A key public outreach programme was held at Howrah Railway Station, one of the busiest transit […]
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Kolkata :Anusmriti Sarkar emerged as one of the most captivating highlights at a prominent NGO event held recently, leaving a lasting impression with her presence, engagement and heartfelt contribution. Dedicated to social awareness and community upliftment, the event evolved into a memorable celebration of compassion, purpose, and talent—with Anusmriti at the heart of it all. […]
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Kolkata : Echoing William Shakespeare’s timeless words from As You Like It — “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players” — Manipal Hospital EM Bypass, in association with Ashokenagar Natyaanan, presented another evocative edition of its acclaimed theatre initiative Rongo Byango at Uttam Mancha, Kolkata. Titled ‘Ebhabeo Phire Asa […]
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Kolkata : The Governor of West Bengal, Dr. C. V. Ananda Bose, presided over a distinguished felicitation ceremony at Lok Bhavan, Kolkata, honouring the exceptional achievements, discipline, and service of cadets from the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Directorate, West Bengal & Sikkim. The prestigious event was attended by Major General Amarpal Singh Chahal, Sena Medal, […]
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Kolkata: Italian cricketers on Sunday shared a special practice session with 32 schoolchildren at Eden Gardens, ahead of their historic first-ever T20 World Cup match against Scotland. The interactive session was organised under the ICC–UNICEF initiative Cricket 4 Good, aimed at promoting children’s Right to Play. Girls and boys from various Kolkata schools bowled, batted […]
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The workshop placed strong emphasis on hands-on clinical training, with detailed analysis of workshop videos and real clinical data. Participants were trained using advanced diagnostic and therapeutic instruments, focusing primarily on the diagnosis and management of amblyopia (lazy eye) and strabismus. Live demonstrations and real case-based learning sessions formed the core of the programme. Dr. […]
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Kolkata : The Association of Chest Physicians, West Bengal (ACP-WB), is set to host the 29th ACPCON 2026, its annual flagship academic conference, on 7th and 8th February 2026 at Swabhumi Rangdurbar, Kolkata. The conference is expected to bring together around 350 doctors from West Bengal and other states, including eminent pulmonologists, critical care specialists, […]
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