Economic meltdown in 2020 was a by-product of COVID 19 pandemic globally and India is no exception. National lockdown in India brought an economic slump, slowing down the economy as a whole, coupled with job loss, closure of manufacturing units and humanitarian crisis. However, after a
Born in Bombay in the year of India’s independence, died by suicide in a small Los Angeles jail cell in 1994. In sum, this was the life and death of Somen ‘Steve’ Banerjee who remains, till date, the most infamous Bengali immigrant to have landed
As success stories go, it couldn’t get much bigger than this. And it is a growing story, too. Sample this: a sector that contributes 84 percent of the total exports of a country, and 11.17 percent of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP), also making it
“I know my selection goes a long way for the empowerment of women. I worked with passion and as much as any man would have worked…” That’s what Soma Mondal, the first ever woman to head one of the giant Maharatna Public Sector Undertakings (PSU) of
In a new development announced yesterday for the first time in the history of Indian Metro services, a private bank is going in a tie up with Kolkata Metro. Bandhan Bank logo will now be seen on smart cards that the Kolkata Metro will issue
‘Responsible Luxury’ with putting India first, embodies ITC Hotel Group’s Golden ethos. Holding this philosophy high, ITC Group of Hotels has added this ideology to the architecture of their hotels reflecting local history and culture. Take for example ITC Royal Bengal, the ultimate luxury address
Bengal, especially Kolkata was the cradle of journalism in India. The year 1818 marks the beginning of Bengali journalism. Samachar Darpan, is regarded as the first newspaper in Bengali language. But prior to that, Ganga Kishore Bhattacharya started publishing the Bengali weekly, Bengal Gazetti or
Even in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic gloom, Bengal has attracted a big-time investment of more than Rs 1,000 crore. This time it is Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio who will set up a cable landing station in Digha. Hon’ble Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is an international ‘green building’ certification programme, incorporating a set of ratings for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of eco-friendly buildings, homes, and neighbourhoods. And Kolkata has boosted its presence in the prestigious club courtesy ITC Royal
Handloom textiles and crafts are an integral part of our country’s cultural heritage. Nowhere in the world can so many diverse weaving techniques be found together in one country. But the Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in a sudden disruption of businesses across the globe and