International Letter Writing Competition by India Post

Kolkata: India Post is organising an International Letter Writing Competition on “Write a letter to a friend about why human connection matters in a digital world.” The said competition will be conducted on March 10, 2026 under the aegis of “Universal Postal Union” (UPU), at Kolkata, Durgapur, Siliguri, Gangtok & Port Blair for children of […]

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Beyond Barefoot – A Life of Endurance & Defiance

Beyond Barefoot – Nihar Ray Publisher: Raunaq Publication website – raunaqpublication.in Mail ID – raunaqpublication@gmail.com Price: 399/- About the Author  Nihar Ray is a retired engineer whose professional journey spans continents and disciplines. He began his career in materials- handling design and construction in India, where he held a prestigious position before making the courageous […]

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Young Changemakers to Attend VBYLD 2026 at Bharat Mandapam

Kolkata: The West Bengal contingent of over 45 selected young leaders was ceremonially sent off to New Delhi to participate in the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2026, scheduled to be held from January 9–12, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam. The send-off ceremony from West Bengal was organised at the iconic Victoria Memorial, marking a […]

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Mission 100% Electrification of Indian Railways

New Delhi: Indian Railways, once powered largely by diesel, are now rapidly shifting to electric trains. This marks a major leap towards a modern and sustainable future. With wires spreading across the network under Mission 100% Electrification, the rail system is becoming faster and more efficient. This transformation represents India’s strong commitment to reducing pollution. […]

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Braille plays vital role in ensuring Literacy, Independence, Empowerment

New Delhi: Braille is a tactile writing and reading system used by people who are blind or have low vision. It is based on a six-dot cell, arranged in two columns of three dots each. Different combinations of raised dots represent letters, numerals, punctuation marks and symbols, enabling users to read through touch. Braille (named […]

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Catalyzing India’s Semiconductor Design Ecosystem

New Delhi: India is rapidly advancing its semiconductor ambitions, recognizing semiconductor chips as critical enablers of healthcare, transport, communications, defence, space, and emerging digital infrastructure. With accelerating digitalization and automation, global demand for semiconductor chips is rising sharply. In response, the Government of India, through the Semicon India Programme and the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), […]

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Growth, Stability, Confidence: The Tripod Stand of Indian Economy

New Delhi: India is among the world’s fastest-growing major economies and is well-positioned to sustain this momentum. With the ambition of attaining high middle- income status by 2047- the centenary year of its independence, the country is building on strong foundations of economic growth, structural reforms, and social progress. As per IMF’s World Economic Outlook […]

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Regional Passport Office of Kolkata to conduct Passport Adalat in January

Kolkata: The Regional Passport Office (RPO), Kolkata, under the Ministry of External Affairs, will conduct a series of Passport Adalats in January 2026 to facilitate examination and processing of pending passport applications. The Passport Adalats will be held on January 6, 8, 13, 15, 20 and 29, 2026 at the premises of the Regional Passport […]

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Economic Reforms to Build a Future- Ready India

New Delhi: Economic reforms in 2025 reflect a maturing phase of India’s governance, where the emphasis shifted decisively from “expanding regulatory frameworks” to “delivering measurable outcomes”. The focus moved towards simplifying systems, reducing compliance burdens, and improving predictability for citizens and businesses. Across taxation, GST, labour regulation, and business compliance, reforms were designed to make […]

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All Guns Blazing: The Making of Aditi ND and the Road She Has Opened for Others

  “When people ask me about Aditi’s growth, I usually pause before answering— not because I don’t know what to say, but because the real answer cannot be captured in a single sentence. Aditi’s growth is not just about medals, records, or titles. It is about how one athlete’s journey slowly began to influence the […]

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