News Desk, News Nation 360: The Kidney Care Society collaborated with Nephrocare India to celebrate World Kidney Day 2026 today, March 13th, at The Stadel in Kolkata with a Scientific Symposium. The day was observed as per the international theme “Kidney Health for All – Caring for People, Protecting the Planet,” with expert discussions by renowned nephrologist Dr Pratim Sengupta, who was accompanied by Dr Tathagata Mukherjee, Dr Sourav Sadhukhan, Dr Prabhav Bansali, and Subh
News Desk, News Nation 360: In India, cases of heart disease are now increasingly seen among younger people due to stress caused by city-life conditions, increased time spent watching screens, and improper eating habits. Even Coronary Artery Disease or Hypertension can develop gradually without any symptoms. Hence, periodic screening is a must for those above forty years of age or those who have a family history of heart problems. AM Medical Centre Pvt. Ltd., a renowned multi
News Desk, News Nation 360: A major medical breakthrough was achieved by the Narayana RN Tagore Hospital in Kolkata, as they successfully carried out the first Pectus Up procedure with a completely Indian surgical team. The patient, a 10-year-old boy, was operated on for Pectus Excavatum, or sunken chest, which had progressed from a cosmetic deformity to respiratory difficulties. This is the first Pectus Up procedure to be carried out in Northern or Eastern India. Pectus Up i
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: Mahindra is relaunching the BE 6 Batman Edition, the first-ever Batman-themed SUV that you could actually buy, after the massive demand for the previous version that sold out in just 135 seconds, with all 999 units finding buyers. The Limited Electric Edition is in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products and is inspired by Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight Trilogy. The Limited Electric Edition is based on the top-spec Pack
News Desk, News Nation 360 : Godrej Properties Limited (GPL) has won a prime five-acre plot on the EM Bypass in Kolkata through e-auction conducted by WBHIDCO, marking its foray into the luxury residential segment in the city. The plot, intended for a luxury housing project, has the potential of earning the company an estimated revenue of Rs 1,650 crore. Situated in one of the most premium micro-markets in Kolkata, the plot offers easy access to key areas like Salt Lake, New
News Desk, News Nation 360: The Kidney Care Society collaborated with Nephrocare India to celebrate World Kidney Day 2026 today, March 13th, at The Stadel in Kolkata with a Scientific Symposium. The day was observed as per the international theme “Kidney Health for All – Caring for People, Protecting the Planet,” with expert discussions by renowned nephrologist Dr Pratim Sengupta, who was accompanied by Dr Tathagata Mukherjee, Dr Sourav Sadhukhan, Dr Prabhav Bansali, and Subh
News Desk, News Nation 360: Recently, Merlin Group organised free eye screening camps at their major workplaces, namely Acropolis Joka and World Trade Centre (WTC) in Sector V. The company aimed to promote preventive health care among their workforce. In association with Rotary Mahanagar Netrayalay and ASG Eye Hospital, the event reached almost 500 people. The staff underwent thorough eye tests that included cataract tests and tests for visual acuity. At Acropolis Joka, 174 s
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: 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: Sonarpur is emerging as the new hub of digital innovation as Aadhaar India International collaborates with Chaddabesi and Senssationz to shoot three new live web series in the vertical video format. The new web series, designed specifically for the premium OTT platform Netliv in Mumbai, comprise Sanak in the Hindi language, helmed by director Piyush Chakraborty, Abyakto – The Untold in the Bengali language, helmed by director Srirup Sett, and Bisha
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: 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: The 8th Drama Festival of Dum Dum Oichik, supported by the West Bengal Natya Academy, was held on February 21-22, 2026, at Ajitesh Mancha, Nagerbazar. The festival was formally inaugurated by the renowned critic Shri Ranjan Gangopadhyay and the veteran theatre personality Professor Kuntal Mukhopadhyay. The festival featured a mix of performances over the two days, beginning with a dance performance by Sudatta Saha. The highlights of the festival in
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: The eighth edition of the highly acclaimed talk series “Unwind – Boi Kotha Kow” was organised by Techno India Group, Eastern India’s largest education provider, on March 13, 2026. The talk was titled “A Conversation Beyond Boundaries: Science, Space & Human Curiosity” and had Dr. Goutam Chattopadhyay, a senior scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), and Professor Chinmoy Saha from the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (I
News Desk, News Nation 360: The winning team, comprising members Samyak Sheersh and Aditya Pal, both from IIT Kharagpur, has been announced as the winner of the 15th BCC&I–GNIT Technology Quiz 2026. This year, the inter-college fest, held at the Guru Nanak Institute of Technology (GNIT) in Sodepur, has seen participation from over 60 institutions across West Bengal. Arun Majumder from GNIT and Sneha Santra from Techno Main Salt Lake/TBIT shared the second spot, while the thir
News Desk, News Nation 360 : The Astor Kolkata's Anglo-Indian Food Festival, held at its renowned restaurant Kebab-E-Que, brings to life a rich, nostalgic chapter of India's culinary past. The event, which takes place from February 20 to March 8, 2026, offers lunch and dinner options, allowing patrons to sample cuisine influenced by colonial influences, railway refreshment stations, coffee-house cooks, and beloved home-style customs. Anglo-Indian cuisine is characterised by h
News Desk, News Nation 360 : Enjoy a specially designed Bengali Culinary Journey with Fish at The Conclave Verde to honour Bengal's enduring passion for fish. The menu combines some of the most beloved fish dishes from Bengali homes, showcasing genuine tastes and traditional methods. From 16th February to 28th February 2026, from 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM, the Bengali Culinary Journey With Fish, which includes Kurkure Amudi Maach Bhaja served with kasundi, Bengali Style Bhetki Ba
News Desk, News Nation 360: Federation of Associations of Small Industries of India (FASII), a premier federation of micro and rural industries in India, supported by the Government of India and led by Jawaharlal Nehru, is planning a major Women’s Day function and National Seminar on March 15, 2026, in Kolkata. The theme for the seminar, starting at 11:00 AM, will be “Women Entrepreneurs in Micro & Small Enterprises Sector – Opportunities & Challenges,” with a clear objectiv
News Desk, News Nation 360: The 5th Annual Photography Exhibition by Imaging Orthopods, a group of senior orthopaedic surgeons straight out of Bengal, is on display at the Birla Academy of Art & Culture in Kolkata. It is not often that medical practitioners are allowed to show their artistic side, and this is an opportunity to view photographs of nature, human interest, and the watchful eyes of surgeons. The exhibition is in memory of Dr Gautam Basu, who was a beloved member