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03 Mar

ProHealth is a first of its kind, comprehensive health program

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Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Kolkata today introduced a health check programme that uses Artificial Intelligence and draws on a colossal repository of medical records to predict health risks from non-communicable diseases in a simple score sheet and pledges to bring the threat down to the threshold of safety. It also provides each patient with a personal health mentor to guide them through the process of investigations and remind them of the scheduled consultations and repeat tests to monitor the diminishing risk factors. The check-up programme, christened Apollo ProHealth, was formally launched today at Kolkata by Mr. Rana Dasgupta, CEO, AGHL along with…

03 Mar

MAKAUT, WB Hosted an Event on National Science Day

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Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, West Bengal has recently hosted an event on the occasion of National Science Day at their main Campus (Haringhata) with the objective of spreading a message on the importance of science and its applications among the student fraternity. The University exhibited innovative projects created by its student community on that day. As the theme of this year's Science Day Celebrations is 'Women in Science', the Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Saikat Maitra has decided to place all the female faculty members under the limelight. The organization of the event witnessed women at the frontline and the programme…

02 Mar

Prayer meet of Corona Virus

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The Chinese Consul General in Kolkata, Zha Liyou, attended a prayer meet to send out a message of love, solidarity and healing to the people of China, reeling from the outbreak of coronavirus. The prayer meet organized by Rakshak Foundation at Press Club on March 2nd 2020 was attended by spiritual leaders and religions, such as Dr. Arunjyoti Bikkhu, Buddhist Monk, Sisters from the Apostolic Carmel, Rev. Archbishop, Samuel Pavana Raju, from the Catholic Church, Brahmakumari Manisha along with other well wishers such as Mr. Satnam Singh Ahluwalia, Founder, United Interfaith Foundation, Mr. Owaiz Aslam, Founder, Indian Pluralism Foundation and…

29 Feb

Mukesh Ambani Named World’s Ninth Richest, With 2 Others

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Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) chief Mukesh Ambani is the ninth richest person in the world along with Steve Ballmer of Microsoft and Larry Page of Google, each having a net worth of $67 billion, according to the Hurun Global Rich List 2020.Mr Ambani, 62, maintained a place in the top 10 for the second time after a $13 billion or 24 per cent surge in his wealth to $67 billion."The only Asian in the Top 10, Mr Ambani's wealth increased mainly on the back of a good performance in his telecom business," the Hurun Rich List said.

29 Feb

Sensex Plunges 1,448 Points, Nifty Holds 11,200 As Coronavirus Rattles Markets

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Domestic stock markets slumped more than 3 per cent on Friday continuing their downward spiral for the sixth session in a row, as fears the coronavirus outbreak may trigger recession across major economies spooked their global peers. Hopes the coronavirus would be contained to China vanished on Friday as infections spread rapidly around the world, compelling countries to stockpile medical equipment and investors to take flight in expectation of a global recession. The S&P BSE Sensex ended at 38,297.29, lower by 1448.37 points - or 3.64 per cent - from its previous close, and the Nifty shut shop down 431.55…

29 Feb

Nirmala Sitharaman Sees 4.7% GDP Growth As ‘Steadiness’ In Economy

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday termed the 4.7 per cent GDP growth of Q3 as "steadiness" in the economy and a good sign, soon after the official figures for the December quarter were released.She also made it clear that she was not expecting a jump in the number, nor a decline.The Finance Minister was speaking at an award function of a private TV channel.

29 Feb

Indian Women Network deliberates on Single Parenting and New Family Models

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The CII – Indian Women Network, West Bengal Chapter, organized a session on Parental Journeys: The New Family today in Kolkata. The session, comprising of 2 panel discussions, is scheduled to start from 1600 hrs. The CII- IWN West Bengal Chapter considers it necessary that substantive brainstorming is done on this very relevant subject of single parenthood and the way forward to ensure that socially, culturally, psychologically and legally such a status of being a ‘single parent’ becomes easy and also assimilation and inclusiveness in the society is taken forward. Such a discussion dovetails with CII-IWN, WB’s agenda of encouraging leadership and capacity…

27 Feb

Bengal Senior State Ranking Badminton Tournament to commence from 3rd March

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West Bengal Senior State Ranking Badminton Tournament to be held at Raipur Club, Ramgarh, Garia from 3rd March to 6th March, 2020 and felicitation given to the Junior Players who have represented India in the recent past or excelled in National Level. Apart from various dignitaries and Office Bearers of WBBA, Sri Binod Kumar, Secretary, Dept. of Youth Services & Sports, Govt. of West Bengal was also present during the Occasion and felicitated the following players. 1. ANKIT MONDAL -- Represented “India” in Junior ABC held at Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia from 11th to 15th December, 2019. He has also been Runner-Up in Under-15…

27 Feb

Australian Resources Delegation explores opportunities in Eastern India

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A 16 member Australian Resources delegation is currently in Kolkata as a part of Australia-India Business Exchange 2020 (AIB-X). The delegation is exploring collaboration opportunities with the Indian mining industry in Eastern India. Panel Discussion on India’s Mining Industry Coinciding with the visit of the Australian Resources delegation, a panel discussion titled “India’s mining industry – Targets, Reforms and Roadmaps” was organised in Kolkata today by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), Australian Government. The panel included business leaders from Indian industry associations, steel majors and other infrastructure experts, discussed the current scenario of the mining industry, national production…

26 Feb

Samsung launches New 2020 Air Conditioners (West Bengal)

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Samsung, India’s largest and most trusted consumer electronics and smartphones brand, today launched its new 2020 air conditioners line-up in West Bengal, introducing models across segments and at very competitive price points, thereby becoming a full range player in the AC category. With this new line-up Samsung is aiming to double its AC business in West Bengal. The new line-up of 41 models, aesthetically designed and priced to suit every home, comes with attractive floral patterns and premium strip design. Samsung has also expanded its copper condenser range to 32 models to match customer demand across the country, in each…