Happiness is the universal quest and pursuit of every human being. We are born happy as a child, but somehow struggle to hold on to this blissful state while growing up. We do everything possible to attain happiness in our life, right from eating good food to wearing expensive clothes, from educatio...
In the last two months or so, two important international reports have been published related to economic inequalities in the world. First one is the World Inequality Report 2022 that was published by the Paris School of Economics on December 7, 2021. The other is the Inequality Kills Report publish...
One of the most positive changes in the 75 years of Indian independence has been its food security. Old timers can recall the days of PL480 of 1960s when India had to beg and borrow food from the outside world. Today things are very different. There were many who at the beginning of the pandemic had...
Bengal's weavers are proud creators of Jamdani and Tangail sarees with beautiful designs. Among them, Biren Basak has engraved his name in gold as he has been awarded the Padma Shri. He is a renowned Jamdani and Tangail saree weaver from Fulia, West Bengal. Basak received this award for his lifelong...
Shagufta Hanaphie, the renowned author, compiler and event curator has recently launched her first book BENGAL 21. The book showcases life stories of 21 inspiring personalities from West Bengal. The book includes life stories and biographies of living legends like Dr. H.P Kanoria, prominent philanth...
As we are at the start of yet another year, which happens to be the third year of the Covid-19 pandemic, the loss of lives stands at 5.5 million and the economic loss is estimated at around $13.8 trillion. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its updated World Economic Outlook (WEO) which ...
India recently celebrated its 73rd Republic Day with grandeur and glory. It is such a day that binds the people of the nation together irrespective of caste, creed and religion and inculcates a feeling of patriotism. Darshika Menswear, a leading apparels brand has utilised this opportunity and ...
COMPANY PROFILEFounded in the year 1947, GNA group started its operations in Punjab. It was the year in which our country attained freedom and in the following years, GNA has achieved milestones as the country has progressed. Recognized as the group’s flagship manufacturing concern, GNA Axle...
India's Economic Survey report each year is presented by the Union finance minister before the Budget. In 2022, the Economic Survey was tabled in the Parliament by Finance Minister (FM) Nirmala Sitharaman. She mentioned the present state of the economy of the country, and suggested some policy measu...
The Covid-19 pandemic has increased global food insecurity in almost every country by reducing incomes and disrupting food supply chains. The pandemic created devastating effects on global hunger and poverty, especially, on the poor and the vulnerable populations. A July 2021 report by five UN agenc...