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Winter comes with cozy nights and festive cheer, yet it also brings a familiar challenge for many: dry, dull, and sensitive skin. The cold air pulls moisture from our skin, leaving it susceptible to flakiness and irritation. Topical skincare can help, but lasting nourishment starts from within. She explains that winter dryness is not only a skincare concern but also a nutritional one. She highlights the importance of incorporating foods rich in protein, healthy fats, vitamin E, and omega-3, such as fatty fish and California Almonds. Including almonds in your daily diet can nourish the skin from within, helping it…

Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow (SFT) 2025 programme has spotlighted India’s young innovators who are using artificial intelligence to address real-world challenges in health, hygiene, and emotional wellbeing. The nationwide initiative, conducted in partnership with IIT Delhi, invited thousands of students to design AI-first solutions to improve healthcare accessibility. Several standout teams developed practical tools for early detection, mobility support, and inclusive communication. Projects included an AI model to detect subclinical silicosis (Alchemist), a low-cost bionic hand (BRHM), AI glasses converting speech to text (Hear Bright), and a predictive breast health app (Pink Brigadiers). The theme winner, Paraspeak, developed by 16-year-old…

HRS Aluglaze Ltd has announced that it plans to raise up to ₹50.92 crore through its Initial Public Offering (IPO), which will open for subscription on December 11 and close on December 15. The shares will be listed on the BSE SME platform after the public issue. The company will issue 53.04 lakh equity shares in a price band of ₹94 to ₹96 per share. The minimum application size for retail investors is 2,400 shares, equivalent to a minimum investment of ₹2,30,400 at the upper price band. According to the company, the funds raised will be used for setting up…

The Academy of Vedic Vidya (AVV) on Wednesday announced the launch of Treasures of Veda (TOV), India’s first luxury spiritual lifestyle brand, aimed at bringing authentic Vedic knowledge into modern living. Unveiled in Kolkata, the brand combines traditional Vedic science with contemporary design and premium craftsmanship. According to AVV, Treasures of Veda is positioned in the high-end spiritual lifestyle segment and is targeted at consumers seeking refined and energetically aligned spiritual products.The brand offers a curated range of gemstones, rudrakshas, healing crystals, yantras and puja kits. Each product is astrologically validated, mantra-energised and Vedic-cleansed to align with individual spiritual needs.…

Samsung has announced a renewed innovation strategy as it completes 30 years in India, placing Indian talent and local product development at the centre of its next growth phase. The company, which posted revenue of ₹1.11 lakh crore, said its new vision #PoweringInnovationForIndia will expand India-led design, manufacturing, and AI-based technologies across its global portfolio. Samsung said India now houses two major manufacturing plants, three R&D centres, and a design facility, all contributing to products used worldwide. Over 14,000 patents have been filed from India, reflecting the country’s rising role in cutting-edge technology development. Kolkata’s consumer electronics market, one of…

Johns Hopkins University (JHU) has partnered with Great Learning to launch a 10-week AI in Healthcare program, a move that has drawn strong attention from Kolkata’s growing medical and health-tech community. The online program, designed by JHU faculty, enables healthcare professionals to apply artificial intelligence to preventive care, diagnostics, operations, and decision-making. The course does not require coding knowledge and is aimed at doctors, researchers, pharmaceutical professionals, consultants, and policymakers. Participants receive a Certificate of Completion from Johns Hopkins University along with six Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Industry observers in Kolkata say the city’s hospitals and tech-enabled diagnostic centers are…

Turkish Airlines has expanded its global footprint by launching flights to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, marking a significant boost for travelers from Kolkata who increasingly rely on Istanbul as a key transit hub. With this addition, Cambodia becomes the airline’s 132nd country and the 11th city it serves in Southeast Asia. The new route strengthens commercial ties between Türkiye and Cambodia and expands the carrier’s Far East network to 20 cities. For Kolkata passengers, the development offers improved one-stop access to Cambodia; an emerging tourism and business destination known for its cultural heritage and growing trade links. The…

Turkish Airlines has opened its first-ever European lounge outside Türkiye at Edinburgh Airport, strengthening its global premium service network and offering enhanced travel comfort for passengers from cities like Kolkata who frequently use Istanbul as a major international transit point. The lounge, inaugurated on December 10, spans 673 sq. metres and accommodates 149 guests with facilities such as Turkish pide service, buffet dining, relaxation zones, Wi-Fi, prayer rooms, baby-care rooms and accessible restrooms. The airline, operating flights to more countries than any other carrier, said the move reinforces its commitment to European markets. Chief Operations Officer M. AkifKonar stated that…

With cancer cases rising across North Bengal and the hill districts, Manipal Hospitals Siliguri and Rangapani organised an awareness programme in Darjeeling on Friday under its flagship initiative ‘Anveshana – Medical Education for Media’. The hospital group also announced free teleconsultation for first-time patients and free second opinions for cancer surgeries, aimed at improving access to specialist care in remote hill regions. The session was addressed by Dr Ayanabh Debgupta, Regional Chief Operating Officer (East), Manipal Hospitals, and Sanjay Singh Mahapatra, Hospital Director, Manipal Hospitals Siliguri. They highlighted the importance of early cancer detection, emergency care and timely medical intervention.…

Medical experts have stressed the importance of early diagnosis and lifestyle changes as gastrointestinal and orthopaedic problems continue to rise in Contai and nearby areas. Speaking at an awareness session organised by Manipal Hospital, Dhakuria under the Anveshana initiative, doctors said many digestive and bone-related conditions remain untreated until they become serious.Gastroenterologist Dr Goutam Das said diseases such as fatty liver, acid reflux and intestinal infections often develop silently, but early evaluation can prevent long-term complications.Orthopaedic specialist Dr Vikrant Sinha Roy said joint pain and reduced mobility are increasing due to ageing and lifestyle changes, urging people not to ignore…