News Desk, News Nation 360 : There has always been more to Makar Sankranti than just a calendar occasion. Longer days, warmer light, and a re-established connection with the Sun are all signs of change. With kite flying serving as both a ritual and a celebration, the event in eastern India, particularly in Odisha, is firmly rooted in gratitude for the Sun and the shared joy of being outdoors. Sunfeast Marie Light supplied kites with each Blinkit order in many Odisha cities as
News Desk, News Nation 360 : The St. Xavier's College (Calcutta) Alumni Association (SXCCAA), in partnership with the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal, successfully organised the Mega Health & Eye Check-Up Camp 2026 on Sunday at the Raghabpur Campus of St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Kolkata, reaffirming the Xaverian spirit of service and the guiding motto "Nihil Ultra" (Nothing Beyond). More than 1,100 people from Raghabpur and the nearby v
News Desk, News Nation 360 : Under the auspices of the 3rd Print Biennale India, the Bridging Culture and Arts Foundation (B-CAF) successfully opened the printmaking exhibition IN THE NAME OF GOD in Kolkata in partnership with Lalit Kala Akademi. The show, which brought together 23 active printmakers from West Bengal and was curated by renowned artist and scholar Prof. Parag Roy, offered a contemplative examination of faith, belief, and spirituality as enduring forces influen
News Desk, News Nation 360 : "The 49th Kolkata International Book Fair 2026, described as the world's largest-attended Book Fair and acknowledged by IPA Geneva, is scheduled to take place from 22 January to 3 February 2026 at Boimela Prangan, Salt Lake City, Kolkata. Building on last year's turnout of around 2.7 million visitors & total book sales of ₹23 Crores, organisers pressed the point about the ever-swelling numbers of Book Lovers who have made the Book Fair a Landmark
News Desk, News Nation 360 : Fortis Healthcare has started a statewide helmet safety campaign to promote road safety and prevent preventable emergencies caused by two-wheeler accidents. The idea was successfully implemented at numerous Fortis locations across India, in close conjunction with the appropriate local traffic police departments. As part of the initiative, Fortis Hospital Anandapur provided approximately 100 branded helmets and First Aid pamphlets to two-wheeler ri
News Desk, News Nation 360 : Three concurrent court-appointed Local Commissions were conducted recently in key Delhi markets, including two locations in Sadar Bazar and one in Dilshad Garden, as part of a major enforcement campaign aimed at protecting consumers and stopping the sale of counterfeit goods. The raids were carried out in accordance with an ex parte decision issued by the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi in a lawsuit Joy Creators LLP filed alleging trademark and copyr
News Desk, News Nation 360 : To recognise the outstanding service and professional quality of its employees, the Border Security Force (BSF) held a special medal presentation event at the State Bank Institute of Leadership, Financial Hub, New Town, Kolkata. Twenty-one BSF members received the President's Medal for Meritorious Service at this event in honour of their exceptional commitment and model service. Dr C.V. Ananda Bose, Honourable Governor of West Bengal, was the chie
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 : With the successful listing of its equity shares on the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE), Halder Venture Limited, a prominent agri-processing and rice milling company, achieved a noteworthy milestone today. The company's total paid-up equity share capital of ₹12.43 crore is represented by 1,24,38,135 equity shares with a face value of ₹10 apiece that are listed on the NSE. The most recent phase of Halder Venture Limited's 100-year jo
News Desk, News Nation 360 : The chairman of the Malabar Group, M.P. Ahammad, has issued a warning that some new methods used in India to determine gold prices stray from accepted standards and could jeopardise the long-standing legitimacy of the nation's gold trade. M.P. Ahammad identifies three primary forces influencing gold rates: worldwide market rates, exchange rates of the rupee to the dollar, and prevailing import duty rates. While customs duty rates are standardised
News Desk, News Nation 360 : The St. Xavier's College (Calcutta) Alumni Association (SXCCAA), in partnership with the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal, successfully organised the Mega Health & Eye Check-Up Camp 2026 on Sunday at the Raghabpur Campus of St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Kolkata, reaffirming the Xaverian spirit of service and the guiding motto "Nihil Ultra" (Nothing Beyond). More than 1,100 people from Raghabpur and the nearby v
News Desk, News Nation 360 : Under the direction of Dr Anindya Basu, Senior Consultant and Clinical Lead-Spine Surgery, Manipal Hospital, Mukundapur, a division of Manipal Hospitals Group, one of the biggest healthcare providers in Eastern India, successfully treated two consecutive complex spine surgery cases, restoring mobility and quality of life for patients from both paediatric and elderly age profiles. The two examples involved 14-year-old Arshia Ahmed (name changed), w
News Desk, News Nation 360 : To identify and cultivate sporting talent in the region, the North Kolkata Inter-College District Sports and Games Championship 2025-2026 began at the Scottish Church College Ground. This championship receives support from the Directorate of Education and the Department of Higher Education, Government of West Bengal, and is organised by Scottish Church College. This inaugural function was attended by well-known footballer Bidesh Bose and was marke
News Desk, News Nation 360 : Raising The Dust - Mini Marathon Season 3 was completed by Hindusthan Club Ltd., turning South Kolkata into a lively celebration of endurance, fitness, and camaraderie. As part of the Club's esteemed 80th anniversary celebrations, the marathon—which had the motivational theme "Run for a Healthy You"—marked an important milestone and reaffirmed its unwavering dedication to athletics, fitness, and social engagement. Speaking on the occasion, Sanjay
News Desk, News Nation 360 : Although it is rarely recognised or used, it is not impossible to find ability in a person with a disability. Against all the difficulties, Rupam Sarmah took on the challenge of casting almost 80 people with impairments in a film like One Little Finger. Some of them suffer from multiple sclerosis, dementia, autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, hearing loss, intellectual disability, and genetic abnormalities. Promoting inclusiveness and diversity
News Desk, News Nation 360 : Bangla ZEE5 released the incredible title music for their upcoming web series Kaalipotka, which sets the tone for a story that is audacious, sinister, and unabashedly intense. The song, "Kaalipotka," combines powerful lyrical language with evocative melody to serve as an aural extension of the series' themes. The title single stands out for its raw lines and unabashed sincerity, which culminate in a stunning crescendo thanks to the powerful vocals
News Desk, News Nation 360 : Amar Ujala's highest Shabd Samman for 2025, the "Akashdeep" Award, will be given to renowned Manipuri novelist Arambam Ongbi Memchoubi in the area of non-Hindi Indian languages and renowned Hindi short story writer Mamta Kalia in Hindi for their all-encompassing contribution to literary life. Notably, 1975 was designated as International Women's Year by the United Nations. The UN has set aside 2026 to honour women's contributions to agriculture, w
News Desk, News Nation 360 : In the long history of Bengali literature, culture, and humanist philosophy, Rabindranath Tagore holds a special and enduring position. In addition to influencing Bengali intellect, he solidified Indian culture on the international scene through his poetry, songs, stories, essays, and philosophy. His artistic creations remain a timeless source of inspiration for freedom, humanity, and original ideas. Bankimchandra Chattopadhyay first edited the jo
News Desk, News Nation 360 : Recently, Hindusthan Club successfully held a magnificent Christmas and winter funfair called "Hop on to a Winter Wonderland in London – Ho Ho Ho!" at its Sarat Bose Road location, turning the club into a lively, London-inspired celebratory destination. Families, members, and visitors from all around the city enthusiastically participated in the two-day event, which was organised for all age groups with a specific emphasis on children. Speaking on
News Desk, News Nation 360 : To reinforce the qualities of thankfulness, empathy, and unity among its students, SPK Jain Futuristic Academy organised a charming cake distribution program as part of its pre-Christmas celebrations. Students actively engaged in making Christmas cakes during the school's cake-mixing session, which was meaningfully extended by this activity. As a mark of love and gratitude, the student-baked cakes were delicately given to the school's housekeeping
News Desk, News Nation 360 : Volvo Construction Equipment India strengthened its position as a forerunner in the country's infrastructure growth with a captivating, innovation-driven presence at EXCON 2025, South Asia's largest construction equipment show. The showcase, themed "Bharosa Har Mod Par - Trust At Every Turn," highlighted future-ready, India-centric engineering and sustainability-driven solutions, as Volvo CE unveiled a suite of products and services designed to po
News Desk, News Nation 360 : Elekta has announced the launch of its latest linear accelerator (Linac), Evo, in the Indian market. Evo, which has already been deployed in Europe and other places, is now accessible in India, providing clinicians with high-definition AI-enhanced imaging and adaptive radiation therapy capabilities. This highly adaptable CT-Linac will allow clinicians to select the most appropriate radiation therapy technique for each patient. Evo was shown for th
News Desk, News Nation 360 : Bloom & Blend 2026, a high-end fashion and lifestyle show given by Rotary Calcutta Mahanagar, took place at The Maple, P.C. Chandra Garden, Kolkata. Following the success of its first edition, Bloom & Blend 2026 offered guests an elegant and captivating experience with a carefully chosen assortment of fashion, design, wellness, and lifestyle businesses. Rotary Calcutta Mahanagar organised the event, which had 125 stalls showcasing modern aesthetic
News Desk, News Nation 360 : Purchasing diamond jewellery in India is clearly changing people's perspectives. Natural diamond jewellery, which has historically been connected with weddings and big family gatherings, is now being bought for a wider variety of occasions, such as milestone gifting, anniversaries, professional accomplishments, self-purchase, and daily styling. With their rarity and timeless appeal, this season presents a great opportunity for investment in certif
News Desk, News Nation 360 : In keeping with its long-standing goal of advancing education among kids from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, Jan Kalyan Trust, a registered charitable organisation dedicated to inclusive social development, held a Scholarship Distribution Ceremony at Lok Bhawan, Kolkata. The honourable governor of West Bengal, His Excellency C.V. Ananda Bose, graced the occasion. Five deserving students received symbolic scholarships in recognition of the
News Desk, News Nation 360 : St. Xavier's University, Kolkata (SXUK), under the vibrant leadership of Rev. Dr John Felix Raj, is preparing for the 7th Convocation Ceremony on February 21, 2026, at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre in New Town. St. Xavier's University, Kolkata, a major convocation with Chief Guest Rev. Dr Arturo Sosa, S.J., Superior General of Jesuits from Rome, as the guest of honour, presided over by West Bengal Governor Dr C.V. Ananda Bose, and Vice-Chance
News Desk, News Nation 360 : With its Nolen Gur Festival, The Dockyard Co. encourages customers to savour Bengal's most beloved seasonal flavour as winter approaches. The chef-curated a la carte menu honours wintertime nostalgia with traditional desserts like Jolbhora Sandesh, Gurer Rosogolla, Gurer Kanchagolla, and Gurer Malai Chomchom, as well as festive favourites like Gurer Payesh and Joynagarer Moa. The menu celebrates the rich, caramel notes of date palm jaggery. The fe
News Desk, News Nation 360 : With a carefully chosen menu honouring the cosy flavours of traditional Bengali food, Conclave Verde welcomes the harvest festival of Poush Parbon. The spread includes hearty main courses like Nabanner Sabji Khichuri made with Gobindo Bhog rice, Beguni, Traditional Labra, Soru Chaler Bhat with Ghee, Sona Moonger Dal, and Jhuri Jhure Aloo Bhaja, followed by winter favourites like Mochar Chop with Gondhoraj Mayo and Echorer Cutlet with Raw Mango Sal
News Desk, News Nation 360 : There has always been more to Makar Sankranti than just a calendar occasion. Longer days, warmer light, and a re-established connection with the Sun are all signs of change. With kite flying serving as both a ritual and a celebration, the event in eastern India, particularly in Odisha, is firmly rooted in gratitude for the Sun and the shared joy of being outdoors. Sunfeast Marie Light supplied kites with each Blinkit order in many Odisha cities as
News Desk, News Nation 360 : Under the auspices of the 3rd Print Biennale India, the Bridging Culture and Arts Foundation (B-CAF) successfully opened the printmaking exhibition IN THE NAME OF GOD in Kolkata in partnership with Lalit Kala Akademi. The show, which brought together 23 active printmakers from West Bengal and was curated by renowned artist and scholar Prof. Parag Roy, offered a contemplative examination of faith, belief, and spirituality as enduring forces influen