New Delhi: Data Privacy Day is internationally observed annually on 28 January. It aims to raise awareness about the importance of protecting personal data and privacy in the digital age. Also known as Data Protection Day, it was designated in 2006 by the Council of Europe to commemorate the signing of Convention 108- the world’s […]
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On a winter afternoon in Kolkata, amid the hum of voices, the rustle of pages, and the familiar scent of fresh books, a small table at the Little Magazine Pavilion becomes the centre of quiet excitement. Table No. 202, entered from Gate No. 9, holds more than just books stacked neatly in rows. It […]
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In Kolkata, history doesn’t sit quietly in the past. It walks beside you. It shows up in crumbling facades, shaded corridors, old balconies, and buildings you pass every day without even realizing how much they’ve seen. On January 23, 2026, that living relationship between time and place found a new expression with the launch […]
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New Delhi: As the world is going through a period of uncertainty, our youth must remain physically, mentally & emotionally strong and be prepared to take on every challenge,” said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh as he exhorted the youngsters to draw inspiration from the brave and dedicated NCC cadets who played a vital role […]
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The morning of Saraswati Puja began without fanfare. Winter sunlight filtered through narrow neighborhood lanes, brushing rooftops, shop shutters, and modest homes alike. Inside a small community learning center run by the Shoishob Foundation, preparations were already underway—unhurried, familiar, and purposeful. The space was simple and well used. Shelves lined the walls, holding books, […]
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New Delhi: Groundwater comprises nearly 99% of Earth’s liquid freshwater and offers substantial social, economic, and environmental benefits, including climate resilience. In India, the groundwater serves as the primary foundation of agricultural activity and drinking water supply, meeting nearly 62% of irrigation needs, 85% of rural consumption, and 50% of urban demand. Rapid population growth, […]
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Kolkata: A decade-long scientific assessment by the ICAR–Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR–CIFRI), Barrackpore, conducted under the Government of India’s Namami Gange Programme, has revealed that while the River Ganga continues to support rich fish diversity, many species remain vulnerable and in need of sustained conservation efforts. Carried out between 2016 and 2025, the comprehensive […]
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Kolkata: As a part of the build-up to the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026, a Stakeholders’ Engagement & Roadshow was organised in Kolkata today, bringing together senior officials from the power sector, industry leaders and key stakeholders to deliberate on India’s evolving electricity ecosystem and future-ready reforms. The engagement outlined the vision and objectives of the […]
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New Delhi: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, organised an Organic Conclave-cum-Buyer Seller Meet at Guwahati, in collaboration with the Government of Assam. The event was aimed at strengthening agri-export linkages and improving market access for Assam’s agricultural and processed food […]
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New Delhi: The 57th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle was held across the country with Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya leading the event in Gondal near Rajkot and Union Minister Sh. Kishan Reddy flagging it off in Hyderabad alongside over 1,000 participants. The Sundays on Cycle event at Gondal witnessed enthusiastic participation […]
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