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: Recently, Barbeque Nation, the Indian company that invented the "DIY" live-grill dining experience, opened its 19th location in West Bengal, making its debut in Malda at the PRM Centerpoint Mall. The new Jadupur Road location, which is 2,420 square feet in size and can accommodate 78 people, has the brand's distinctively colourful furnishings, making it a smart choice for local family get-togethers and business lunches. The expansion, according to
News Desk, News Nation 360: Whoa! On March 30, 2026, Momo formally launched the Indian Momo League (IML), a national initiative intended to take advantage of the high-intent consumption window of the current cricket match season. The program, which has as its central subject "Har city ka apna momo," presents six city-inspired, colour-coded momo variations that symbolise Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, and Hyderabad. All of these variations are made with natural co
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: As the company unifies its biosimilars and generics businesses into a single worldwide platform, Biocon Limited announced the appointment of Shreehas Tambe as its Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, beginning April 1, 2026. This is a significant leadership change. In order to position the $5.5 billion company to compete at scale in important therapeutic areas like diabetes, oncology, and immunology, Tambe will lead the newly unified corp
News Desk, News Nation 360: Asian Arts Jewellery celebrated the launch of its new flagship store on Hindustan Road, Gariahat. The firm was formed out of the tenacity of a family that moved to Kolkata after Partition. Founded in the historic S.S. Hogg Market (New Market) in 1956, the brand's nearly seven-decade history started with an emphasis on leather products before making a calculated shift to handcrafted silver jewellery in the 1970s. The brand's identity was determined
News Desk, News Nation 360: Due to variations in temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure, people with arthritis frequently experience a discernible increase in joint pain and stiffness throughout seasonal changes, especially the arrival of spring and summer. One of the main causes of the "weather-predicting" symptoms that many patients report is the reduction in barometric pressure that usually occurs before rain or storms. This drop in external air pressure causes sen
News Desk, News Nation 360: Dipanjan Bhattacharjee, a prominent 48-year-old lawyer from Kolkata, underwent a historic 36-hour multidisciplinary operation at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road in Bangalore to successfully remove a huge 6-centimetre calcified skull-base meningioma. His adventure started in 2018 with a misdiagnosed right ear hearing impairment. In 2023, he was diagnosed with a brain tumour, and in Mumbai, he underwent a partially successful operation that preser
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: 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 : "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: The George Group of Colleges held its premier National Conference, NATCON 2026, at Rotary Sadan in Kolkata. This event brought together a wide range of academics, business executives, and researchers from all over India. The two-day event, which focused on the theme "New Vision on the SDGs: Strengthening Resilience & Sustainable Practices and Regulatory Awareness in Healthcare, Management & IT," included notable individuals such as Dr Subha Chatter
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 : 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: Recently, Barbeque Nation, the Indian company that invented the "DIY" live-grill dining experience, opened its 19th location in West Bengal, making its debut in Malda at the PRM Centerpoint Mall. The new Jadupur Road location, which is 2,420 square feet in size and can accommodate 78 people, has the brand's distinctively colourful furnishings, making it a smart choice for local family get-togethers and business lunches. The expansion, according to
News Desk, News Nation 360: recently, the Hindusthan Club in Kolkata organised a lively musical event called "Antakshari Queens – Aao, Gao Aur Jeeto," which provided a vibrant forum for women to interact and express their mutual passion for music. The event, which was inspired by the well-known game Antakshari, included interactive challenges, themed song segments, and a high-stakes buzzer round that encouraged friendly competition and camaraderie among members and guests. T
News Desk, News Nation 360: Captain Steel, the TMT rebar specialist, debuted its most recent television commercial (TVC) as a major part of a national consumer education campaign. The campaign, which features actor Parambrata Chattopadhyay and brand ambassador and cricket legend Sourav Ganguly, tries to upend the conventionally low-involvement TMT rebar category by making a clear comparison with cement. The story oversimplifies a basic engineering concept: TMT rebars are in c