News Desk. News Nation 360: Alley cricket is gradually disappearing in North Kolkata due to the prevalence of mobile phones and digital entertainment in the high-tech era. The Shyampukur Seven Star Club recently held a thrilling neighbourhood cricket event with eight teams named after well-known IPL teams in an effort to revive this lost culture and re-engage the younger generation. Alongside Royal Challengers Bangalore, Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Titans, Sunrisers Hyderaba
News Desk. News Nation 360: Manipal Hospitals East has introduced a new emergency care program, "One Scan Can Save a Life," to commemorate World Emergency Medicine Day. This tech-driven framework is intended to provide quick ambulance services in life-threatening medical situations. Prominent medical professionals, such as Dr. Indranil Das (Senior Consultant & HOD – Accident & Emergency Care, Manipal Hospital EM Bypass), Dr. Sujoy Das Thakur (Consultant & In-Charge – Emergenc
News Desk. News Nation 360: Throughout its whole domestic and international network, Air India Express is giving 5 million seats with discounts of up to 50% on Lite and Value fares as part of its "Xpress Sale" promotional campaign. For trips planned between June 15 and October 10, 2026, the booking window is open from May 27 to May 31, 2026. Prior to the broad rollout across all major booking platforms on May 28, the airline offered exclusive early access on its official webs
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: The state-owned Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) and Jindal India Power Limited, a division of the BC Jindal Group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to purchase 8 lakh metric tonnes of premium coal from the Naini coal mine. SCCL, which is jointly owned by the governments of Telangana and India, will supply the fuel to improve the long-term energy security and operational effectiveness of Jindal's 1,200 MW power plant in De
News Desk. News Nation 360: During a cultural event at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Dr Sohini Sastri, a well-known astrologer, philanthropist, and spiritual advisor, had the honour of presenting her most recent book, The Seven Chakras & Mantras - Unlocking the Energy Within for Soul Healing and Life Balance, to the Hon'ble President of India, Droupadi Murmu. It was Dr Sastri's fourth official encounter with the President, who gave her formal blessings for her future endeavours and com
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: According to a consumer insights research released by Niva Bupa Health Insurance, young people in Kolkata are among the best prepared in the nation when it comes to their financial and medical preparation. The Health Protection Score (HPS), a first-of-its-kind metric graded from 0 to 10 that assesses lifestyle discipline, family health history, preventive care self-assessment, and financial adequacy, is introduced in the report based on a thorough
News Desk. News Nation 360: In response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent recommendations to increase productivity and improve work-life balance, HDFC Securities has unveiled a number of progressive, employee-centric work arrangements. All corporate and support departments, including Operations, IT, Finance, HR, Risk, Compliance, Legal, Research, and Marketing, will switch to a hybrid work style on June 1, 2026, working remotely two days a week for the first two months
News Desk. News Nation 360: Manipal Hospitals East has introduced a new emergency care program, "One Scan Can Save a Life," to commemorate World Emergency Medicine Day. This tech-driven framework is intended to provide quick ambulance services in life-threatening medical situations. Prominent medical professionals, such as Dr. Indranil Das (Senior Consultant & HOD – Accident & Emergency Care, Manipal Hospital EM Bypass), Dr. Sujoy Das Thakur (Consultant & In-Charge – Emergenc
News Desk. News Nation 360: Players Anukul Roy, Tejasvi Singh, Ramandeep Singh, and Angkrish Raghuvanshi of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) visited the Disha Eye Hospitals facility in New Town. Disha Eye Hospitals is the largest eye care chain in Eastern India and will be the team's official vision partner for the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Renowned ophthalmologists Dr Debdulal Chakraborty and Dr Soham Basak gave the cricket players thorough eye exams and advanc
News Desk. News Nation 360: Alley cricket is gradually disappearing in North Kolkata due to the prevalence of mobile phones and digital entertainment in the high-tech era. The Shyampukur Seven Star Club recently held a thrilling neighbourhood cricket event with eight teams named after well-known IPL teams in an effort to revive this lost culture and re-engage the younger generation. Alongside Royal Challengers Bangalore, Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Titans, Sunrisers Hyderaba
News Desk. News Nation 360: Under the moniker The Comfort Technology CompanyTM, Skechers partnered with Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) to introduce "Live Like a Mariner," a novel fan interaction program honouring West Bengal's rich football heritage. A series of interactive, skill-based football challenges was held at a well-known mall in Kolkata to kick off the activation, which attracted passionate participation from people all over the state. A once-in-a-lifetime "Mariner
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 : 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: 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: In order to commemorate the release of the much-awaited Vivo X300 Ultra and X300 FE in Kolkata, Reliance Digital, India's top retailer of consumer electronics, teamed up with smartphone maker Vivo. The band Hooliganism, led by well-known musician Anirban Bhattacharya, performed live at the immersive event. Bhattacharya lauded the gadgets' sophisticated visual storytelling skills and revealed his love of tech shopping at Reliance Digital. Senior off
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: 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: The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar and Bank of Baroda have teamed up to introduce Hackathon 2026. Under the direction of the Department of Financial Services (DFS) and the Indian Banks' Association (IBA), the bank inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre (IIEC) of IIT Gandhinagar as part of the larger PSB Hackathon Series 2026. "Identity Trust, Protection & Safety" is a crucial cybersecur
News Desk. News Nation 360: A strategic Academia-Industry Partnership has been announced by the University of Calcutta's Department of Business Management and the Bengal Business Council (BBC). The partnership aims to support innovation, skill development, and future-ready career pathways for approximately 200 students each year in the university's flagship MBA-Dual Specialisation and MBA-HRD programs. The collaboration framework, which was unveiled in front of Vice Chancello
News Desk. News Nation 360: With the introduction of the Sunfeast Breakfast Smoothie, a first-of-its-kind ready-to-drink breakfast companion priced at ₹45 for a 160ml box, ITC Foods has announced its foray into the growing on-the-go beverage market. The smoothie, which was created to meet the changing lifestyle demands of Gen Z and contemporary customers, has no added sugar, artificial flavours, or preservatives and provides 6g of protein per serving from a healthy combinatio
News Desk. News Nation 360: With pricing starting at 240 plus taxes, Craft Coffee has introduced a brand-new line of Summer Coolers at its well-known Kolkata locations in Ballygunge Park, Purna Das Road and Salt Lake (FD Block). Carefully chosen to combine single-origin beans, slow-steeped patience, and seasonal freshness, the new menu caters to a variety of summertime desires with both decadent coffee blends and refreshing drinks. The speciality selection includes a silky Ca
News Desk. News Nation 360: Throughout its whole domestic and international network, Air India Express is giving 5 million seats with discounts of up to 50% on Lite and Value fares as part of its "Xpress Sale" promotional campaign. For trips planned between June 15 and October 10, 2026, the booking window is open from May 27 to May 31, 2026. Prior to the broad rollout across all major booking platforms on May 28, the airline offered exclusive early access on its official webs
News Desk. News Nation 360: Members can now accrue and use Maharaja Points and Tier Points on Air India Express flights to more than 55 locations in South, Southeast, and West Asia, thanks to a major extension of Air India's Maharaja Club reward program. This strategic integration speeds up tier progression for frequent fliers by enabling qualified Air India Express trips to directly count toward minimum flying requirements and Tier Point accumulation. The rising size of the