APTI PLUS Academy Students Secure Multiple Ranks in UPSC CSE 2025

Kolkata: Students from APTI PLUS Academy have achieved notable success in the **UPSC Civil Services Examination> (CSE) 2025 results, securing multiple All India Ranks (AIR) and reinforcing the institute’s strong track record in civil services preparation. With centres in Kolkata and Bhubaneswar, the academy has once again produced several successful candidates in one of India’s […]

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‘Tomar Thikana’ Free Shelter for Destitute Elderly Inaugurated in Kolkata

Kolkata : On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Soma Chakraborty, Co-Founder of Goodace Hospital, inaugurated “Tomar Thikana,” a completely free shelter home for destitute elderly individuals under Gouri’s Foundation in Kolkata. The initiative was launched in the presence of several distinguished personalities including Dr. Manabi Bandyopadhyay, Vice Chairperson of the West Bengal Transgender Persons […]

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Women of Strength: Manipal Hospitals Kolkata Honours Leaders and Survivors on Women’s Day

Kolkata: Stories of leadership, courage and resilience took centre stage as Manipal Hospitals Kolkata celebrated International Women’s Day 2026 with a special event honouring inspiring women leaders and patient survivors from diverse walks of life. The programme brought together doctors, healthcare professionals, women achievers and patients, creating a meaningful platform to recognise achievements, share personal […]

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নবদ্বীপে গৌড়ীয় মঠে মহাধুমধামে পালিত শ্রীচৈতন্যের ৫৪০তম আবির্ভাব মহোৎসব

নবদ্বীপ : ফাল্গুনের শেষপ্রহরে যখন বাংলাজুড়ে দোলের রঙের উচ্ছ্বাস, তখন গঙ্গাতীরবর্তী নবদ্বীপে ভক্তিময় পরিবেশে পালিত হলো Chaitanya Mahaprabhu-এর আবির্ভাব মহোৎসব। Gaudiya Math-এ আয়োজিত এই উৎসব ঘিরে ভোর থেকেই শুরু হয় মঙ্গলআরতি, শঙ্খধ্বনি, ঘণ্টানাদ এবং হরিনাম সংকীর্তন। ফুল, আলোকসজ্জা এবং বৈষ্ণব পতাকায় সজ্জিত হয়ে ওঠে সমগ্র আশ্রম প্রাঙ্গণ। সাদা বা গেরুয়া বস্ত্র পরিহিত ভক্তরা কপালে তিলক […]

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Narayana Hospital Unifies Nursing Institutions to Strengthen Healthcare Education in Eastern India

Howrah: In a significant step toward strengthening nursing education in Eastern India, Westbank School of Nursing (established in 2012) and Westbank College of Nursing (established in 2020) have been officially merged and renamed as College & School of Nursing – Narayana Hospital, a unit of the Asia Heart Foundation. The unified institution is affiliated with […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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