News Desk. News Nation 360: A story that started seven years ago came to an end on the eve of the West Bengal Chief Minister's swearing-in ceremony with the release of the Bengali social drama "Porabanshi," which was directed by Shubham Das and produced by M.R.D. in collaboration with Tara Ma Motion Pictures. The film is around a young man from a marginalised community whose only friend is a flute. This choice of character evokes analogies to the Pied Piper of Hamelin because
News Desk. News Nation 360: A structural move toward more extensive and institutionalised maternity care in India is shown in Care Health Insurance's announcement of a notable 37% year-over-year increase in women's health claims for FY26. According to Care Health's research, maternity claims are growing more expensive, especially in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, which currently account for 60% of all reported maternity claims, even though national data indicates that institutiona
News Desk. News Nation 360: On Sunday, May 10, 2026, at 1:30 pm, Aakash Aath will air a special and emotional episode of its renowned culinary show, Radhuni, in honour of Mother's Day. The episode, which will be hosted by Bulbuli Panja and include Gita Routh as a guest, will highlight sentimental home-cooked meals and the emotional connection between food and family. Actress Sudipta Banerjee will also play a significant part in the show. According to Women's Times Magazine,
News Desk. News Nation 360: On April 17, 2026, Desun Hospital and the Election Commission of India (ECI) presented "Care Beyond Hospitals: Empowering Every Voter with Accessibility," an accessibility program, at the Press Club in Kolkata. The purpose of the event, which was organised under the ECI's Systematic Voter Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) program, was to guarantee that people with mobility issues and senior citizens could exercise their right to vote in
News Desk, News Nation 360: In order to increase voter knowledge and engagement for the 2026 Legislative Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India has started a major voter outreach campaign in the Howrah district of West Bengal, utilising the well-known cartoon character Chhota Bheem. The campaign, which goes by the tagline "Chunav Ka Parv, Paschim Bengal Ka Garv," is a crucial part of the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) program, w
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 : To stop the sale of fake Goodknight LV products in the area, West Bengal Police and Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL), the firm that makes Goodknight, India's top household insecticide brand, conducted searches in Kolkata and South 24 Parganas. The raids, which were conducted with assistance from GCPL's investigative division, are an important step in halting the market's proliferation of counterfeit mosquito repellent goods. The local police an
News Desk. News Nation 360: On April 20, 2026, Bank of India (BOI), a prominent public sector bank, held a "Cyber Fraud Awareness Programme" at the CRPF Headquarters in New Delhi with the express purpose of equipping CRPF troops against sophisticated financial schemes. The conference, which was chaired by Shri D.S. Negi, DIG (Admn) of the CRPF, and attended by BOI General Manager Sh. Vasudev focused on the particular vulnerabilities of employees who frequently handle their ac
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 : The Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), which has been serving the packaging and related industries nationwide for the past 60 years under the administrative control of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, is pleased to announce the National Conference on "The Future of Packaging: Innovate. Integrate. Inspire." IIP is the national apex body dedicated to raising packaging standards through education, research, testing, and con
News Desk, News Nation 360 : To emphasise the strategic and financial significance of indigenisation in India's defence sector, the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) brought together defence officials, legislators, business executives, and start-ups for the ICC Defence Start Up & Autonomous Systems Summit. At the summit, which included 18 defence and drone start-up stalls, more than 170 attendees participated, including senior officials from the Eastern Naval Command. On this
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 : Over 40 Australian firms will showcase Australia's global leadership position in Mining Equipment, Technology, and Services (METS) at the 11th International Mining, Equipment, and Minerals Exhibition (IME) 2025 in Kolkata from October 30 to November 2, 2025. The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) is coordinating the Australian participation in collaboration with Invest and Trade Western Australia, Investment New South Wales, Tra
News Desk. News Nation 360: With a Gross Direct Premium (GDP) of ₹15,904 crore, SBI General Insurance reported a historic performance for FY26, surpassing the ₹15,000 crore milestone since its founding. The company experienced a 14.5% year-over-year growth and increased its private and SAHI market share to 7.17%, growing at 1.6 times the industry pace. This momentum was driven by key areas, with Personal Accident (PA) expanding by 40% (maintaining its #1 private insurer statu
News Desk. News Nation 360:The ISO-certified K and D Communication Limited (KDCL) is organising the Kolkata Machine Tools Show 2026 (KMTS 2026), which will take place at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan from May 8 to May 11. It will be a leading B2B platform for advanced manufacturing and industrial collaboration in Eastern India. Robotics, automation, precise tools, and CAD-CAM software are just a few of the cutting-edge technologies that will be on display at the show. These techn
News Desk. News Nation 360: A significant step in the Japanese group's growth inside the Indian loan industry was taken on April 24, 2026, when Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) invested ₹1,075 crore through a rights issue into its subsidiary, SMFG India Credit (SMICC). This capital infusion comes after a time of notable development, with SMICC reporting a 29% increase in disbursements of Rs. 39,500 crore between April and December 2025 and a 21% year-over-year growth in
News Desk. News Nation 360: According to a recent NCAER study done for MFIN, West Bengal has become a crucial microfinance market, showing a notable shift toward formal credit and productive loan utilisation. With an average yearly household income of ₹3.14 lakh, the survey shows that 78% of borrowers in the state actively contribute to home income, highlighting the crucial economic role that women and their families play. Interestingly, West Bengal has the greatest percentag
News Desk. News Nation 360: With an enlarged distribution network of 6,350 shops and a workforce of 75,000 personnel, Bandhan Bank's financial figures for FY 2025–2026 show a total business volume of over Rs. 3.2 lakh crore, an 11% increase. With retail deposits currently making up 74% of its entire deposit base of Rs. 1.66 lakh crore, the bank, which serves about 3.2 crore customers across 35 states and UTs, showed a notable move toward a retail-led strategy. The bank mainta
News Desk. News Nation 360: A structural move toward more extensive and institutionalised maternity care in India is shown in Care Health Insurance's announcement of a notable 37% year-over-year increase in women's health claims for FY26. According to Care Health's research, maternity claims are growing more expensive, especially in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, which currently account for 60% of all reported maternity claims, even though national data indicates that institutiona
News Desk. News Nation 360: The opening of a dedicated Thalassaemia Privilege Clinic and Day Care Ward by Manipal Hospitals Mukundapur is a major breakthrough in the provision of specialised care for patients in Eastern India. Under the direction of Prof. (Dr) Rajib De, the clinic offers a "one-roof" solution that combines diagnostic services, transfusion support, prenatal diagnostics, and genetic counselling, with a focus on paediatric patients up to the age of eighteen. The
News Desk. News Nation 360: Manipal Hospitals Kolkata showed its dedication to inclusive democracy and social responsibility by helping senior folks cast ballots in the general elections of 2026. The hospital group established a complete support system that included MARS ambulances stationed at polling places and specialised SPOCs for end-to-end transportation throughout all five units (EM Bypass, Mukundapur, Dhakuria, Salt Lake, and Broadway). Even bedridden or mobility -imp
News Desk. News Nation 360: Gen Z is being warned against a "shortcut culture" that ignores the real causes of dental decline—bacterial accumulation and plaque—in a time when social media trends frequently place an emphasis on aesthetics like teeth whitening over basic cleanliness. Prominent health expert Dr. Sonia Datta advocates for a return to Ayurvedic principles that have been proven by contemporary clinical standards, emphasising that a bright smile does not necessarily
News Desk. News Nation 360: A complicated medical emergency involving a 65-year-old female patient who had been experiencing severe nausea and vomiting as a result of a stuck denture in her oesophagus was successfully addressed by ILS Hospitals, Dum Dum. A foreign body impaction compounded by an oesophageal stricture—a constriction that greatly raised the danger of oesophageal perforation and serious infection—was discovered when the patient was admitted on March 27, 2026, fo
News Desk. News Nation 360: Today, May 6, 2026, the IFA State Youth League's Under-13 division continued at Merlin Rise's R10 Football Ground in Kolkata. The Merlin Group's home team, Club Pavilion 1, drew 1-1 with Sonarpur Dynamic in a hotly contested game. Through organised play in the Under-13, Under-15, and Under-17 age groups, this grassroots developmental competition, approved by the Indian Football Association (IFA), aims to find and develop young talent in West Bengal
News Desk. News Nation 360: An important turning point for grassroots football in West Bengal was reached on May 6, 2026, when the IFA State Youth League for the Under-13 age category opened at the R10 Football Playground within Merlin Rise. Club Pavilion, which is owned by the Merlin Group, defeated Uttarpara Bazar Lane Tarun Sangha 1-0 in the first game. 66 teams compete in this state-level developmental competition, which is run by the Indian Football Association (IFA). Th
News Desk. News Nation 360: In Bengal's chess world, a magnificent new chapter has begun. The Sara Bangla Daba Sangstha organised it. Aranyak Ghosh, the 12th Grandmaster of West Bengal, received a felicitation event at the Calcutta Sports Journalists' Club in Kolkata. Legendary hockey Olympian Gurbux Singh and Bengal's first Grandmaster, Dibyendu Barua, graced this special occasion. Their participation brought together sports giants from two distinct generations on a single s
News Desk. News Nation 360: On April 21, 2026, the All India Seishinkai Shito-Ryu Karate Do Federation, in partnership with the Japan Education Centre and Information Foundation, held a historic workshop in Kolkata to promote martial arts as a worldwide employment catalyst. The program, which is attended by more than 400 karate students from all across West Bengal, attempts to stop youth migration by connecting athletic success with direct career prospects, internships, and
News Desk, News Nation 360: On March 31, 2026, Konami Digital Entertainment (KONAMI) declared the successful conclusion of its huge eFootballTM India campaign, which successfully connected the domains of football, cricket, and film to generate record interaction. Prominent Indian cricketers Rinku Singh and Varun Chakravarthy, Malayalam film stars Naslen Gafoor and Chandu Salim Kumar, and national football icons Sahal Abdul Samad and Subhasish Bose were also involved in the cr
News Desk. News Nation 360: A story that started seven years ago came to an end on the eve of the West Bengal Chief Minister's swearing-in ceremony with the release of the Bengali social drama "Porabanshi," which was directed by Shubham Das and produced by M.R.D. in collaboration with Tara Ma Motion Pictures. The film is around a young man from a marginalised community whose only friend is a flute. This choice of character evokes analogies to the Pied Piper of Hamelin because
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 : The complete list of nominees in 31 categories for the forthcoming Chetak Screen Awards ceremony on April 5, which honours the best of Hindi cinema and over-the-top content from 2025, has been released by the Indian Express Group's Screen Academy. With 24 nominations, Aditya Dhar's spy thriller Dhurandhar had the most, followed by Mohit Suri's Saiyaara with 17 and Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound with 15. The nominees, which cover both OTT and theatrica
News Desk, News Nation 360: The team behind the folkloric horror thriller *Charak: Fair of Faith* arrived in Kolkata on March 5, 2026, before the movie's release the following day across the country. The movie, produced by Sudipto Sen of *The Kerala Story* fame, is a directorial venture by Shieladitya Moulik that explores the spooky aspects of the ancient festival of Charak and the thin line that divides faith from the occult. The movie, released by PEN Studios in association
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 : With the release of BITTERSWEET, a first poetry collection by 16-year-old poet Sama Abedin, the literary world witnessed a profoundly poignant and refreshingly honest moment. It signalled the entrance of a young voice that dared to express emotion without limitation or pretence. Held in the respected presence of Seema Sapru, Principal of The Heritage School, together with renowned poets, educators and literary enthusiasts, the event celebrated not
News Desk, News Nation 360 : "Swarna Kishore," the third book written by author and headmaster of Laban Hrad Vidyapith, Sajal Kanti Mondal, was officially launched at Stall No. 153 of the 49th International Kolkata Book Fair. Satinath Mukhopadhyay, the legendary voice of Indian news from Doordarshan's heyday, and renowned journalist Rantidev Sengupta graced the inaugural ceremony. This book is the first in a planned series published by Sandhya Prakashan; additional volumes ar
News Desk, News Nation 360 : Sampriti Mahajan is a 14-year-old girl from Naxalbari. She sings her heart out in addition to writing. For her, writing is an emotion as well as a career. She takes great pleasure in writing. Her first work is titled His Childhood Sweetheart. It has 295 pages. This novel tells the story of two childhood best friends who went to study abroad after being split up due to academic pressure. Years later, when they return, they look for each other, and
News Desk. News Nation 360: On Sunday, May 10, 2026, at 1:30 pm, Aakash Aath will air a special and emotional episode of its renowned culinary show, Radhuni, in honour of Mother's Day. The episode, which will be hosted by Bulbuli Panja and include Gita Routh as a guest, will highlight sentimental home-cooked meals and the emotional connection between food and family. Actress Sudipta Banerjee will also play a significant part in the show. According to Women's Times Magazine,
News Desk. News Nation 360: Manipal Hospitals Kolkata held a special cultural event called "Rabindra Jayanti" at the ancient Indian Museum to commemorate Rabindranath Tagore's 165th birthday. Nineteen doctors from all of the group's units—including EM Bypass, Mukundapur, Dhakuria, Salt Lake, and Broadway—performed classic pieces like "Shesher Kobita" and timeless tunes like "Pagla Hawar Badal Dine" in a rare break from their clinical responsibilities. Dr Sanjoy Basu's live pa
News Desk. News Nation 360: On April 21, 2026, Tulir Taane, a dance and music academy close to Kasba, South Kolkata, successfully held its 26th annual cultural event at Madhusudan Mancha. The event, which brought together mainstream kids and children with special needs on the same stage under the theme of "Samanway" (Harmony), included a potent blend of inclusivity. A student of Pt. Birju Maharaj and Guru Kelucharan Mahapatra, founder and principal, Dr Nupur Mukherjee spearhe
News Desk. News Nation 360: On May 2, 2026, at 6:00 PM, Gyan Manch in Kolkata will host The Farewell Letter, a dramatised English reading of Rabindranath Tagore's classic work Sesher Kobita. The production, which is presented by Two Dots Entertainment and SPC Kraft, is directed by seasoned actor Sohag Sen and conceived by Sujoy Prasad Chatterjee. The performance challenges conventional cultural conceptions of love and marriage by examining the intellectual and emotional subtl
News Desk, News Nation 360: A new chapter in Brainware University's cultural calendar began in April 2026 with the successful conclusion of its three-day mega talent hunt, "Brainware's Got Talent." The event, which had a three-day schedule with music on the first day, dance on the second, and a high-profile fashion show on the third, was intended to highlight student ingenuity in a variety of artistic fields. A distinguished team of celebrities judged the competition; Sukanta
News Desk. News Nation 360: In collaboration with PayU, WhatsApp has introduced a new service that enables Indian customers to finish prepaid cell recharges for Jio, Airtel, and Vi from within the app. The feature, which allows users to top up their own numbers or those of friends and relatives without navigating between several programs, was announced in April 2026 and is currently being rolled out in phases across Android and iOS. WhatsApp has added a specific rupee (₹) ico
News Desk. News Nation 360: The Kolkata-based Shyam Metalics and Energy Limited (SMEL) has announced a strategic extension of its manufacturing capacity at the Pakuria facility in West Bengal. The company successfully commissioned and started commercial production from two new Annealing Furnaces with 25 MT and 30 MT annual capacities on April 21, 2026. By streamlining the annealing process, these changes are intended to increase production efficiency and guarantee consistent
News Desk. News Nation 360: In its most recent study report, "Building Trust in a World of Deception," Experian and Forrester Consulting found a substantial discrepancy between the increasing sophistication of fraud and Indian companies' defensive capacities. According to the report, which is based on a review of almost 1,000 senior fraud leaders worldwide, 69% of Indian organisations acknowledge that their present technology is unable to thwart rapidly emerging risks, especi
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: In honour of Akshaya Tritiya 2026, which is celebrated on April 19, Malabar Gold & Diamonds has introduced their East India-only collection, Chitrangi, throughout West Bengal, Odisha, and Jharkhand. The collection, which aims to bridge the gap between traditional temple jewellery and contemporary wearability, draws inspiration from the cultural legacy of the area and includes elements from temple carvings, alpana art, and shankh (conch) forms. Thro
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: Malabar Gold & Diamonds is launching a new range called ZOUL, which is a modern interpretation of light fine jewellery designed for the modern woman's presence. Designed in 14K and 18K Gold and adorned with natural diamonds, ZOUL is all about minimalist fine jewellery pieces that are comfortable and elegant. Not meant for just formal events, ZOUL is designed for a woman on the go, suitable for office wear as well as for a night out. According to M.
News Desk, News Nation 360 : The biggest jewellery retailer in India, Tanishq, a division of the Tata family, threw an exclusive, invite-only event at Westside Pavilion for its esteemed clientele that featured the city's most renowned natural diamond collections. The event, which was part of a small number of private gatherings in strategic cities, was intended to celebrate Tanishq's modern design philosophy and craftsmanship while enhancing consumer understanding of natural
News Desk. News Nation 360: With exceptional scores in the ICSE (Class X) and ISC (Class XII) 2026 Board Examinations, Welham Girls' School has confirmed its tradition of academic achievement. Tehzeeb Sullar, the school captain, finished first in Class XII with a remarkable 99.25%, earning perfect ratings in Political Science and History. Yashvi Agarwal (98.25% in Science) and Kashish Chaudhary (98.75% in Accounts) were two more high achievers who contributed to the excellent
News Desk. News Nation 360: In order to provide US-accredited higher education programs within the SDSU GlobalFlex framework, JIS University has established an international academic cooperation with San Diego State University (SDSU) Global Campus, USA. This strategic partnership, which was announced in May 2026, enables students in India to access internationally recognised courses from SDSU, a well-known university within the California State University system, while still
News Desk. News Nation 360: August 2026 will see the start of the first academic year at Bengaluru's Ramaiah Institute of Science and Management (RISM), a new deemed-to-be institution founded by the Gokula Education Foundation (Medical) in collaboration with the institution at Albany (SUNY). Undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in engineering, business, and science will be offered by RISM, which is envisioned as a next-generation STEM and management university. Init
News Desk. News Nation 360: The Apple AI Innovation Center, a cutting-edge facility devoted to improving artificial intelligence research and immersive learning, has opened at Narula Institute of Technology (NiT), a prestigious JIS Group educational project in Kolkata. The center, which was formally opened in April 2026 (after the institute's historic AI Utkarsh 2026 conference), is intended to give students practical experience with machine learning, deep learning, and intel
News Desk. News Nation 360: Dabur India Ltd. has started its enormous "Hajmola Masti ki Pathshala" campaign, a school outreach initiative aimed at encouraging children's physical exercise and overall well-being. Vipul Agarwal, the Brand Activation Manager, attended the initiative's launch in Kolkata at East Point School in Ichapur. It is scheduled to spread throughout 20 major cities in Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal, with a target of 550 schools and more than 2.5 lakh childre
News Desk. News Nation 360: Asparagus Catering Unit's main event, Boishakhi Adda 2026, a high-end cultural and gastronomic extravaganza held in Kolkata, was held to mark the Bengali New Year. The unit, which was founded in 2008 by Pritam Datta, an alumnus of IHM Taratala, created an evening that combined traditional Bengali flavours with international techniques. It included a remarkable buffet that included dishes such as Lotte Macher Jhuri, Rajbarir Mutton Kosha, and Daab C
News Desk. News Nation 360: Until April 30, 2026, Maple, The Conclave Verde, situated in the Upohar complex at Chak Garia, Kolkata, is holding "The Pasta & Risotto Affair," a specially designed à la carte festival that is open every day from 12:00 PM to 10:45 PM. Rich pasta dishes like Arrabiata Orzo with Pesto Bread and Spinach & Ricotta Open Faced Ravioli coexist with decadent non-vegetarian options like Lamb Lasagne Verde and Vermicelli Alla Borbonica with Chicken at this
News Desk. News Nation 360 : With delectable meals and the sense of community, Poila Boishakh unites families in joyful celebration. As people greet each other with a happy and hopeful new year, it signifies the start of the Bengali New Year. The city's IHCL hotels have put up a bouquet of exclusive deals this year that showcase traditional Bengali culture. With a wonderful display of traditional tastes, this Poila Boishakh, Taj Bengal Kolkata, offers the cosiness of fresh st
News Desk, News Nation 360: On April 15, 2026, The Astor in Kolkata will celebrate the Bengali New Year with "Boisakhi Bhuribhoj," a sumptuous holiday buffet that costs Rs. 1599 plus taxes (without alcohol) and Rs. 2599 plus taxes (with alcohol). Under the direction of General Manager Amit Kobat, the menu, which features seasonal coolers like Kancha Aam-er Panna and appetisers like Birbhoom-er Mochar Cutlet and Bhetki Macher Croquettes is a nostalgic homage to Bengal's tradit
News Desk, News Nation 360 : From 12 PM to 4 PM on Easter Sunday, enjoy a wonderful afternoon meal at Maple, The Conclave Verde, which offers a carefully chosen à la carte menu. The menu combines cuisines from around the world with cosy classics, making it ideal for a laid-back celebration. On 05th April 2025 , the Easter Sunday Brunch (À La Carte Menu), where guests can enjoy popular dishes such as Roasted Tomato & Basil Soup, a range of fresh salads such as Crispy Raw Ban
News Desk. News Nation 360: Cognisant (NASDAQ: CTSH) celebrated a major milestone in developing AI-ready talent in India by successfully wrapping off the Cognizant® Technoverse Hackathon 2026 at its Pune site. Over 22,000 pre-final year engineering students from 450 colleges, including prestigious establishments like IITs and NITs, participated in the tournament. This year's tournament was notable for its emphasis on diversity, with over 1,100 all-women teams competing and 62
News Desk. News Nation 360: "Read, Create & Earn," a ground-breaking community service project started by Hindusthan Club, aims to empower about 350 impoverished youngsters from The Refuge in Kolkata. The program's multi-stage concept starts with literacy, where kids between the ages of five and eighteen utilise English newspapers to improve their communication abilities and current events awareness. The program changes into a livelihood project in the second phase, teaching
News Desk. News Nation 360: On April 26, 2026, inDrive, a worldwide mobility and community platform, successfully held its Driving Partner of the Month Winner Distribution Event in Kolkata to recognise the outstanding efforts of its driving partners. 25 top-performing drivers in the autorickshaw, moto, and cab categories were honoured by the initiative for their commitment to the platform's "fair pricing" approach and high calibre of service. High-value prizes, such as a bran
News Desk. News Nation 360: In an effort to restore the custom of fresh stone grinding into contemporary Indian households, SOFTEL, a kitchenware company with over 35 years of manufacturing experience based in Ahmedabad, has introduced its small Ghar Ghanti (domestic flour mill). The device, which was unveiled on April 18, 2026, is made to fit easily on kitchen platforms while still having enough power to grind dry spices, wheat, and millets. With a capacity of 7.5 to 10 kg p
News Desk. News Nation 360: The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has reiterated its dedication to environmental stewardship through its Paathya ESG+ framework on Earth Day 2026. The company has included sustainability as a fundamental operational discipline throughout its global portfolio of 628 hotels under the direction of Gaurav Pokhariyal, Executive Vice President-Human Resources. IHCL has accomplished notable milestones in resource efficiency since 2016, such as a 35