News Desk, News Nation 360 : Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, which is a part of the Manipal Hospitals Group, started its Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Clinic on March 27 2026. This is the first time something like this has been done in India. The Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Clinic is special because it helps people with diseases. Dr Milind Deogaonkar oversees the Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Clinic. He is the Director and Senior Consultant of Neurosurgery. The Deep Brain Stimula
News Desk, News Nation 360 : "ITI: The Beginning," the debut short film of renowned career counsellor and first-time director Abhishake De Sarkar, continued its incredible journey across esteemed platforms with a special screening at the 11th Bengal Short Film Festival. Along with other members of the cast and crew, renowned actresses Debleena Dutt and Biswanath Basu graced the occasion. ITI: The Beginning, the first short film by career coach turned filmmaker Abhishake De Sa
News Desk, News Nation 360 : Jasrin Music has released a nice song for kids called "Little Voice Big Dream". This song features Jasrin Nabiha, who's a very young and talented singer. The song was composed by Ashok Bhadra. Made by Sampa Creation. It is all about being creative and the things that young musicians can do. The people who wrote the words for the song are Priyo Chattopadhyay, Rajiv Dutta and Devanshu Chakraborty. They did a job. The music video was made by Sumit Da
News Desk, News Nation 360 : Recently, Jayant Chaudhary, the Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, visited CSTARI Kolkata to assess the ongoing academic reforms and the expansion of infrastructural facilities. He also reviewed the activities of CSTARI in the development of industry-specific curricula related to the flagship programs of CTS and CITS. He emphasised the need for the integration of the basic curriculum of AI for every learner. Among
News Desk, News Nation 360 : Recently, the Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata, the largest running festival in West Bengal and the first World Athletics Gold Label 25K in history, marked a significant milestone. Over 23,000 runners gathered at the famous Red Road for the race's historic tenth edition, bringing them together in the spirit of social responsibility, communal welfare, and athletic achievement #ADecadeofDifference. The Tata Steel World 25K in Kolkata has become a real p
News Desk, News Nation 360: Prof. Yashwant Gupta, a distinguished astrophysicist and the head of the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA-TIFR) in Pune, was conferred the MP Birla Memorial Award for 2025 on March 13, 2026. The event was held at the MP Birla Planetarium in Kolkata. There was a special connection for Prof. Gupta, a distinguished astrophysicist and the head of the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA-TIFR) in Pune, as his interest in the univers
News Desk, News Nation 360: M.P. Ahammad, the chairman of the business house Malabar Group, was awarded the prestigious Business Bhushan Award at the Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year Awards 2026. The awards ceremony took place on March 11, 2026, under the Gateway of India in Mumbai. The award was for his forward-thinking leadership skills that have enabled the business house to grow to be the fifth-largest jewellery retailer globally and the largest of Indian origin. The awa
News Desk, News Nation 360 : SIMEST, a CDP Group firm that promotes the international expansion of Italian businesses, has signed an MoU with the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), one of India's oldest and most significant commercial associations. The agreement, signed during the Italy-India Business Forum, aims to strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries while also encouraging new bilateral investment prospects. The MoU was signed in the presence of Antonio
News Desk, News Nation 360 : Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the world's fifth largest jewellery store and one of India's leading advocates for corporate social responsibility, has announced the expansion of its signature Hunger Free World campaign to Ethiopia. Following its transformative success in India and Zambia, the initiative is now entering its next phase of expansion across Africa. The Hunger Free World program's expansion is in line with the United Nations Sustainable Deve
News Desk, News Nation 360 : Fiesta by Barbeque Nation, one of India's top casual dining businesses, opened its second location in Kolkata, next to Khanna Crossing, above Zudio on the third floor of Ideal Unique Residency, 162, Aurobindo Sarani, Kolkata -700006. The outlet, which is 2806 square feet in size and has colourful, modern decor, can hold up to 104 people, making it the ideal location for family get-togethers and business lunches. Barbeque Nation is having a food f
News Desk, News Nation 360 : In a major move to increase its retail presence throughout India's developing mobility markets, Ultraviolette Automotive today announced the opening of a new UV Space Station in Kolkata. The growth comes after several recent technological and product achievements, such as the introduction of the X-47 Crossover, the UV Crossfade carbon-fibre helmet, and the company's recently revealed "Battery Flex" (BaaS) platform. This highlights Ultraviolette's
News Desk, News Nation 360 : Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, which is a part of the Manipal Hospitals Group, started its Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Clinic on March 27 2026. This is the first time something like this has been done in India. The Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Clinic is special because it helps people with diseases. Dr Milind Deogaonkar oversees the Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Clinic. He is the Director and Senior Consultant of Neurosurgery. The Deep Brain Stimula
News Desk, News Nation 360 : Recently, Charnock Hospital and Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which is a major step toward promoting innovation, research, and technological improvement in the healthcare industry. Prashant Sharma, MD of Charnock Hospital, and Prof. Suman Chakraborty, Director of the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, were present when the Memorandum of Understanding was signed. The main goal
News Desk, News Nation 360: The 46th PSPB Inter-Unit Golf Tournament for the 2025-26 season was concluded at the historic Royal Calcutta Golf Club in Kolkata. The tournament was organised by GAIL (India) Limited, in association with Concept Conferences, where golfers from major public sector petroleum units in India competed against each other. At the closing ceremony of the tournament, dignitaries present included Shri Pushkar (Zonal CGM of GAIL), Sabeena Chowdhary (Member
News Desk, News Nation 360 : The women counsel of the Calcutta High Court had a delightfully different Saturday away from the legal complexity and the disputes of the courtroom. The High Court Club Ground hosted the Intra Bar Women's Cricket Tournament 2026 all day long. The Bengal Riders won the championship when the "on-the-spot verdict" was rendered on the pitch. Kolkata Royals and Bengal Riders squared off in the thrilling six-over competition final. Kolkata Royals set a
News Desk, News Nation 360 : "ITI: The Beginning," the debut short film of renowned career counsellor and first-time director Abhishake De Sarkar, continued its incredible journey across esteemed platforms with a special screening at the 11th Bengal Short Film Festival. Along with other members of the cast and crew, renowned actresses Debleena Dutt and Biswanath Basu graced the occasion. ITI: The Beginning, the first short film by career coach turned filmmaker Abhishake De Sa
News Desk, News Nation 360 : Recently, Chabi Films produced and Pabitra Goswami directed the political satire, Bhoot Ji Kar. The "witch queen" and her network of political ghosts who dominate the system through corruption and threat culture are at the focus of this allegorical investigation of contemporary societal decay, which employs a cast of theatre-trained actors. The story has a strong contemporary connection; in particular, it reflects the widespread unrest and judicia
News Desk, News Nation 360 : Kartikeya Vajpai, who happens to be a novice author, recently launched his novel, The Unbecoming, at the prestigious Oxford Bookstore in Kolkata. Written by Kartikeya Vajpai and published by Penguin Random House India, The Unbecoming delves into big philosophical and spiritual questions; what can be a more relevant theme for a city that boasts about itself for its laid-back demeanour and reflective nature? He also had a casual chat with Jimmy Tang
News Desk, News Nation 360 : Dr Bhaskar Mitra's book "From Seals to Survival: Echoes of the Unspoken Crusade Against TB in India" was formally introduced by the Bengal Tuberculosis Association (BTA) in Kolkata. It provides a unique and captivating look into India's protracted and changing battle against tuberculosis. The book details the government-issued postal seals and stamps that are produced every year on October 2 to raise awareness of tuberculosis, as well as India's p
News Desk, News Nation 360 : Jasrin Music has released a nice song for kids called "Little Voice Big Dream". This song features Jasrin Nabiha, who's a very young and talented singer. The song was composed by Ashok Bhadra. Made by Sampa Creation. It is all about being creative and the things that young musicians can do. The people who wrote the words for the song are Priyo Chattopadhyay, Rajiv Dutta and Devanshu Chakraborty. They did a job. The music video was made by Sumit Da
News Desk, News Nation 360: Recently, at Birendra Mancha in Shyampukur, near Shyambazar in Kolkata, a cultural event involving dance, music, and film shows was organised to celebrate International Women’s Day. This event, titled ‘Cholo Dekha Jak,’ was conducted by the cultural organisation Sarasani. However, the most prominent feature of the event was the screening of the short films in the ‘Atyantar’ movie. Indrani Gupta and Imon Mukherjee, the lead organisers, emphasised th
News Desk, News Nation 360 : Godrej Agrovet Limited has launched a new range of innovative multi-crop insecticides, christened TAKAI, containing powerful Cyclapryn™ technology by ISK Japan, to effectively tackle Lepidopteran insects such as Caterpillars. In West Bengal, Rice Stem Borers and Leaf Folders can result in a 40% loss of crop yield. TAKAI stops insect feeding and provides long-lasting protection. TAKAI has already received approval for Rice, Maize, Chickpea, and Soy
News Desk, News Nation 360 : Projects Today strengthened India's project ecosystem by introducing an AI-Driven business opportunity platform. The new approach helps businesses engage the right projects at the right time by combining stakeholder intelligence, tenders and L1/order updates, and project lifecycle context into a single, straightforward procedure. BOQ search, sub-project tracking, visibility of the tender-to-order journey, bidder and participation insights, opportu
News Desk, News Nation 360: The Calcutta Times Fashion Week 2026 in Kolkata had the Indian Institute of Fashion and Design (IIFD) Kolkata as the Title Partner for the event, which featured a new student display called “ROOT CODE.” This combines India’s rich cultural legacy with the world’s fashion trends. Expect to see Indo-Western styles with a touch of modernity through the use of the latest styles in clothing, including corset-style blouses, stacked jackets, and daring asy
News Desk, News Nation 360: Campus Activewear has launched a compelling cinematic ad for International Women’s Day 2026, featuring cultural icon Zeenat Aman as part of its 'You Go Girl' initiative. The movie takes a different turn, moving away from fame and fortune to choices and freedom, enabling women to move forward without needing to seek permission. The celebrated actress, who has made her mark by breaking norms, is a symbol of every woman who is writing her own story, d
News Desk, News Nation 360: On March 20, the Guru Nanak Institute of Dental Sciences and Research (GNIDSR), a JIS Group project, commemorated World Oral Health Day 2026 by presenting "Dr Molar Bear, " a unique teaching figure created to encourage good oral hygiene. In keeping with the worldwide theme "A Happy Mouth is a Happy Life," the program used storytelling to engage kids and teens. It told the story of a bear who overcame excruciating tooth pain to become a dentist comm
News Desk, News Nation 360: The newly constructed Pranavananda Vidyamandir at Padmasree Mamraj Agarwala Bhawan in Mathurapur, South 24 Parganas, began operations on March 18, 2026. This marks a significant step in rural development and upliftment in the state of West Bengal. The newly constructed school, aided by the Mamraj Jayatri Foundation and Minu Prime Sarees, was inaugurated by Swami Biswatmananda, General Secretary of Bharat Sevashram Sangha. The inauguration ceremony
News Desk, News Nation 360 : Fiesta by Barbeque Nation, one of India's top casual dining businesses, opened its second location in Kolkata, next to Khanna Crossing, above Zudio on the third floor of Ideal Unique Residency, 162, Aurobindo Sarani, Kolkata -700006. The outlet, which is 2806 square feet in size and has colourful, modern decor, can hold up to 104 people, making it the ideal location for family get-togethers and business lunches. Barbeque Nation is having a food f
News Desk, News Nation 360 : Prominent members of Kolkata's culinary and lifestyle community attended the joyous opening of Bougainvillaea Café & Bistro, the much-awaited new café close to South City Mall. Long-time friends and co-owners Sumona Basu and Somnath Sarkar came up with the idea for the café. As a co-owner of the well-liked Calcutta Nostalgia restaurant, Sumona Basu contributes her extensive knowledge of Kolkata's culinary customs. Together, Sumona and Somnath have
News Desk, News Nation 360 : As advised by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), Doctors' Choice, a reputable brand in Eastern India's cooking oil market, launched a comprehensive Food Safety & Hygiene Initiative for street food vendors throughout the city in partnership with Bharat Chamber of Commerce as the training partner. This collaborative effort demonstrates a solid alliance between business, academics, and local government to improve community-based food safety pro
News Desk, News Nation 360: Mentaid, the first registered parents' group in West Bengal, held a historic concert at Madhusudan Mancha in Kolkata to commemorate its 40th anniversary. The organisation has been committed to the holistic development and empowerment of children and young adults with intellectual disabilities, such as Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, and cerebral palsy, for forty years. It primarily serves children from economically disadvantaged households