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 16, 2026, STAR Hospitals Hyderabad, a pioneer in advanced tertiary care, formally opened its first Information Centre and Air Ambulance Services in Ballygunge, Kolkata. The clinic, which is ideally situated on Ballygunge Circular Road, provides patients in West Bengal with direct access to a renowned panel of specialists, such as Dr Vipin Goel (Surgical Oncology) and Dr Mettu Srinivas Reddy (Liver Transplantation). The centre was founded t
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 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: 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: The House of Tata's Tanishq has debuted its newest collection, Hues, in Kolkata in time for the 2026 Poila Baisakh and Akshaya Tritiya celebrations. The "Srijoni"—the contemporary, confident Bengali woman who strikes a balance between legacy and modern individuality—are the target audience for this calculated move, which focuses on the developing 100% natural gemstone market. Emeralds, amethysts, citrines, and tanzanites are among the ethically sou
News Desk, News Nation 360: For the summer of 2026, Dabur India Limited has positioned Réal Activ Coconut Water as its main natural hydration option, aiming to attract health-conscious consumers who want to avoid sugar-filled fizzy drinks. Promoted under the "Keep It Real" campaign, which stars Sidharth Malhotra as brand ambassador, the beverage is praised for having no added sugar and being naturally high in vital electrolytes like magnesium and potassium. Mayank Kumar, Vice
News Desk, News Nation 360: On April 16, 2026, STAR Hospitals Hyderabad, a pioneer in advanced tertiary care, formally opened its first Information Centre and Air Ambulance Services in Ballygunge, Kolkata. The clinic, which is ideally situated on Ballygunge Circular Road, provides patients in West Bengal with direct access to a renowned panel of specialists, such as Dr Vipin Goel (Surgical Oncology) and Dr Mettu Srinivas Reddy (Liver Transplantation). The centre was founded t
News Desk, News Nation 360: In April 2026, the Society of Paediatric Neurology Bengal and the India Autism Centre (IAC), a prominent non-profit organisation, held "Autism in Practice" to honour World Autism Awareness Month. The goal of this series of parent-focused education programs is to close the knowledge gap between neurodiverse people's practical, lifetime care and clinical understanding. IAC CEO Jaishankar Natarajan gave a keynote address, Dr Manish Samnani delivered e
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: After a string of decisive wins in the Kolkata zone, Club Pavilion (Merlin Rise) qualified as the group champion for the next round of the current CAB Ambar Roy Sub-Junior (U-13) Tournament. With a 230-run clinical victory over Ballygunge United, a quick 7-wicket victory over Howrah Union, and a hard-fought 34-run victory over Dakshin Kalikata Sangsad at Bijoypur, the team—trained at the Yuvraj Singh Centre of Excellence (YSCE)—showed remarkable fo
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: 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 : 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 : 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 first and largest university-based, DGCA-approved Remote Pilot Training Organisation in West Bengal was established on April 16, 2026, when JIS Group opened the JIS Drone Academy-RPTO at its SurTech Campus in Dum Dum, Kolkata. High-ranking representatives from the Airports Authority of India (AAI), C-DAC, and the National Skill Development Corporation attended the academy's opening, which created a full UAV ecosystem for advanced training, cert
News Desk, News Nation 360: With the inauguration of its East Region Scholarship Programme 2026, Malabar Gold & Diamonds has committed ₹1.8 crore to help 2,000 deserving students in Odisha, West Bengal, and Jharkhand. On April 8, 2026, Odisha's Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo officially launched this program at Rama Devi Women's University in Bhubaneswar. The group is concentrating on human resource development by dedicating ₹114 crore to education as part of a
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: On April 16, 2026, Century Plyboards (India) Ltd. formally entered "Laminates 2.0" with the spectacular exhibition of its annual Lookbook 2026–27 at the ITC Royal Bengal in Kolkata. The event featured a vast portfolio of 705 SKUs across 28 finishes and was attended by over 400 industry players and senior leadership, including Chairman Shri Sajjan Bhajanka and Managing Director Shri Sanjay Agarwal. The new version presents 235 new SKUs and cutting-e
News Desk, News Nation 360: To celebrate the Bengali New Year, Indian Silk House Agencies unveiled its Poila Baisakh 2026 campaign, "Shubho Smriti," a digital-first project that compiles the individual narratives of 100 women. With stories ranging from daughters giving sarees to their mothers to the preservation of decades-old family treasures, the campaign delves into the profound emotional bond between the saree and cultural identity. The business, led by CEO Darshan Dudho