West Asia Conflict Squeezes India’s Foundry Sector, Triggers Sharp Cost and Logistics Pressures
Kolkata, April 12, 2026 : The escalating Iran–US conflict had significantly disrupted India’s foundry and castings sector, triggering sharp increases in raw material costs and logistics expenses, according to a joint statement issued by leading industry bodies. The Foundry and Castings Development Association (FCDA), the Institute of Indian Foundrymen (IIF), and the Indian Foundry Association…
Ultraviolette Accelerates Europe Expansion; Enters Hungary and the Danube Region in Partnership with Elektrorider
Bengaluru, April 12, 2026 : Ultraviolette is proud to unveil its latest strategic alliance with Elektrorider, appointing them as the official importer and distributor for Hungary, Croatia, Slovakia, Romania, Slovenia, and Czech Republic. With this partnership, Ultraviolette further strengthens and expands its foothold across 19 European Countries. This partnership represents a pivotal chapter in Ultraviolette‘s global expansion…
IIT Kanpur to Open Admissions for Second Cycle of Online Postgraduate Programs
Kanpur, April 12, 2026: The Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, through its Office of Outreach Activities, has announced the upcoming launch of admissions for the second cycle of its Online Postgraduate Programs. Building on the success of its inaugural cycle, IIT Kanpur is returning with an expanded and more diverse portfolio of programs designed for both…
Jagannath Comes to Kolkata: 10 Lakh Devotees, 3 Days, One Mega Spiritual Wave
Kolkata, April 12, 2026 : The city of Kolkata will host a grand spiritual event called “Shri Jagannath Vishwashanti Mahayagya.” This special event will take place from April 17 to 19, 2026, at FD Block Ground, Salt Lake. The event is organized by Shri Jagannath Darshan Charitable Trust and Sri Rajadhiraj Jagannath Charitable Trust, along…
TANISHQ UNVEILS ‘HUES’, REDEFINING NATURAL GEMSTONE JEWELLERY FOR THE SRIJONIS OF NOTUN BANGALIYANA
Kolkata, April 12, 2026 : As we approach the auspicious festival of Poila Baisakh and Akshaya Tritiya, Tanishq, India’s leading jewellery brand from the House of Tata, taps into the natural gemstone jewellery – an emerging category witnessing growing consumer interest in India. Anchored in a curated selection of 100% natural gemstones, this strategic move signals…
AZORTE Brings Tech-Driven Fashion Retail Experience to Kolkata
Kolkata, April 10, 2026 : Following its successful expansion across India, Reliance Retail’s premium fashion and lifestyle brand AZORTE marked its entry into Kolkata with the launch of its first-ever standalone high-street store in the country. Located on Elgin Road, this new destination furthered AZORTE’s vision of redefining fashion retail through a seamless blend of technology, inclusivity, and contemporary design. Spanning an expansive two-storey…
Blue Star unveils a comprehensive new range of Unitary Cooling products to drive next phase of growth
Kolkata, April 10, 2026 : Blue Star Limited has announced the launch of its new range of Room Air Conditioners for Summer 2026, further strengthening the Company’s presence in India’s residential and commercial cooling segments. The comprehensive portfolio comprises 125 models of Room Air Conditioners, including a flagship premium range, catering to a wide spectrum…
Taneira celebrates Poila Baisakh with a contemporary reimagining of Bengal’s iconic Lal-Paar Shada saree
Kolkata, April 10, 2026 : Taneira, a TATA product, ushers in Poila Baisakh with the launch of a specially curated collection inspired by Bengal’s iconic Lal-Paar Shada saree, available across select Taneira stores in West Bengal. Marking the Bengali New Year, a time of new beginnings, quiet rituals, and homes filled with warmth and hope,…
Wobble Forges Strategic Partnership with RG Cellular, Targets 75–80% Coverage Across East India
Kolkata, April 08, 2026 : Wobble, the Indian consumer technology brand known for its bold design philosophy and performance-led engineering, today announced a strategic retail partnership with RG Cellular — one of the region’s most established distribution and retail networks — as part of its aggressive mainline channel expansion across India. The partnership was marked…
Fortis Anandapur Successfully Treats 7-Year-Old with Rare, Life-Threatening Brain Condition After Prolonged ICU Care
Kolkata, April 08, 2026 : Fortis Hospital, Anandapur has successfully treated a highly complex and life-threatening case involving a 7-year-old boy diagnosed with Acute Necrotizing Encephalopathy of Childhood (ANEC) – a rare neurological condition associated with severe inflammation of the brain. The team of doctors led by Dr Ritika Ghosh Dastidar, Consultant Paediatrician and Paediatric Intensivist, Fortis…
