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Kolkata, 24 February 2026: *Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, Government of India, visited the Central Staff Training and Research Institute (CSTARI), Kolkata today* to review the institute’s ongoing academic reforms, curriculum development initiatives and infrastructure expansion plans. During the visit, the Hon’ble Minister undertook a detailed assessment of CSTARI’s work in strengthening industry-aligned and future-oriented curricula under various flagship schemes, including *the Craftsmen Training Scheme, Apprenticeship Training Scheme and Crafts Instructor Training Scheme* . The institute has developed and updated a substantial number of courses across these schemes and has aligned several programmes with the National Credit Framework levels, with approvals from NCVET. Emphasising emerging technologies and green sectors, *CSTARI has introduced foundationa...

Kolkata, 23rd February 2025: Celebrating its philosophy of ‘Living It Large’, Seagram’s Royal Stag kickstarted the much-awaited fourth edition of Royal Stag BoomBox with a spectacular opening night in Kolkata at Aquatica Ground on February 21. Building on the phenomenal success of previous editions, this year’s Royal Stag BoomBox raises the bar by seamlessly blending the best of music and gaming entertainment into one immersive experience. The electrifying evening drew thousands of fans who came together to witness performances by some of India’s most celebrated artists. From high-energy sets to unforgettable on-stage moments, the night delivered a powerful showcase of sound, spectacle and the unmistakable spirit of Generation Large. The expansive Aquatica Ground in Kolkata transformed into a multisensory playground, featuring vibrant installations, immersive art displays, curated food experiences and interactive zones — going far beyond just music. The evening began with a...

ICC Chair Jay Shah and Google CEO Sundar Pichai attended the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Super 8 match between India and South Africa today at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.  Pichai was also present on the field during the pre-match proceedings. Google Pixel, Google’s flagship smartphone brand, is an official partner of the tournament, further highlighting the collaboration between global technology leaders and international cricket.

Kolkata. Allen Kolkata students have excelled in the JEE-Main 2026 January session results released by the National Testing Agency.  Allen Kolkata Centre Head Debashish Sanyal stated that Allen Kolkata classroom student Neelankan Mondal scored 99.9377228 percentile, and Tanvi Jhunjhunwala scored 99.90 percentile. Tanvi has been an Allen Kolkata classroom student for the past two years. Similarly, 36 Allen Kolkata students scored 99 percentile or above, while 85 students scored 95 percentile or above. Allen Career Institute CEO Nitin Kukreja stated that 12 students across the country were declared overall 100 percentile scorers, of which 8 were from Allen. Furthermore, 18 state toppers were from Allen Career Institute. Kabir Chhillar, a classroom student at Allen Kota, scored 300 out of 300. Arnav Gautam, Shubham Kumar,  Bhavesh Patra,  Anay Jain,  Nimay Purohit  and Chiranjib Kar from the classroom course also scored 100 percentile. ...

কলকাতা, ২১ ফেব্রুয়ারি, ২০২৬: দেশের শীর্ষস্থানীয় শিক্ষাপ্রতিষ্ঠান আকাশ ইনস্টিটিউট পশ্চিমবঙ্গ উচ্চ মাধ্যমিক শিক্ষা পর্ষদ (ডব্লিউবিসিএচএসই)-এর শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য বিশেষভাবে পরিকল্পিত একটি বিশেষায়িত একাডেমিক প্রোগ্রাম চালু করার ঘোষণা করেছে। এই উদ্যোগের মূল লক্ষ্য হলো শিক্ষার্থীদের নতুন সেমিস্টার-ভিত্তিক কাঠামোর সঙ্গে সহজে খাপ খাইয়ে নিতে সহায়তা করা এবং বোর্ড পরীক্ষার পাশাপাশি নীট ও ডব্লিউবি-জে ই-এর মতো প্রতিযোগিতামূলক পরীক্ষায় সাফল্য অর্জনে সক্ষম করে তোলা। শিক্ষার্থী ও অভিভাবকদের মূল্যবান মতামতের ভিত্তিতে প্রণীত এই প্রোগ্রামটি নতুন চার-সেমিস্টার কাঠামোর প্রয়োজনীয়তা মাথায় রেখে ডিজাইন করা হয়েছে। প্রতিষ্ঠানের পরিচালক শ্রী তিলক রাজ খেমকার নেতৃত্বে গড়ে উঠেছে এমন একটি সমন্বিত শিক্ষণ-ব্যবস্থা, যা ডব্লিউবিসিএচএসই শিক্ষার্থীদের একাডেমিক ও প্রতিযোগিতামূলক—উভয় ক্ষেত্রেই এগিয়ে থাকতে সহায়তা করবে। ৩৭ বছরেরও বেশি সময় ধরে একাডেমিক উৎকর্ষতার ঐতিহ্য বহনকারী আকাশ ইনস্টিটিউটের এই বিশেষ প্রোগ্রাম শিক্ষার্থীদের ধারণাগত বোঝাপড়া শক্তিশালী করার পাশাপাশি পরীক্ষাভিত্তিক প্রস্তুত...

Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata Honours Champions of Philanthropy & Social Impact 39 NGOs, 9 corporates & citizens collectively raised INR 45.68 lakh for social causes Kolkata, 19th February 2026: The Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata, the world’s first World Athletics Gold Label 25K and West Bengal’s largest running festival, celebrated a landmark milestone on Sunday, 21 December 2025. Marking its historic 10th edition, the race brought together over 23,000 runners at the iconic Red Road, uniting them in the spirit of sporting excellence, community welfare, and social responsibility #ADecadeofDifference. Over the years, Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata has evolved beyond a race into a powerful catalyst for collective giving, proving that when a city runs together, it rises together. Led by Impact360 Foundation, the event’s Philanthropy Partner has consistently expanded its charitable outreach by empowering NGOs, advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)...