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   Reported by Sanchita chatterjee  kolkata World Cancer Day, observed globally on 4 February under the leadership of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), aims to raise awareness about cancer, promote prevention, and encourage collective action to reduce the global cancer burden. The theme for 2025-2027, "United by Unique," places people at the centre of care, highlighting individual stories and advocating equitable access to cancer treatment. Saroj Gupta Cancer Centre & Research Institute (SGCCRI), Thakurpukur, will observe World Cancer Day 2026 with a commemorative programme on 4 February 2026 at 1:30 pm at the SGCCRI Auditorium. Members of the media are cordially invited to cover the event. Founded in 1973 by Dr. Saroj Gupta, SGCCRI is a philanthropic institution providing comprehensive cancer care at affordable costs. The Institute has grown from a 25-bedded welfare home to a 311-bedded comprehensive cancer centre, with a strong focus on serving the ...

   Literature, spirituality, and inner enquiry converge as Kartikeya Vajpai unveils his book ‘The Unbecoming’ in Kolkata ~ The book carries forewords by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Swami Sarvapriyananda ~ Reported by Sanchita chatterjee Kolkata, 4th February 2026 : Marking a notable moment in the city’s literary calendar, debut novelist Kartikeya Vajpai unveiled his book The Unbecoming in Kolkata, a city where literature and spirituality have long shared a sacred dialogue. Hosted in the City of Joy, renowned for its enduring intellectual ferment, contemplative traditions, and reverence for the written word, the book launch brought together an eclectic turnout of writers, scholars, and avid readers to engage deeply with the novel’s philosophical themes. Published by Penguin Random House India, the unveiling at the iconic Oxford Bookstore unfolded as an intimate and contemplative exchange, with Jimmy Tangree, Head – 91.9 Friends FM in  conversation with Kartikeya Va...