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Scholar André Béteille passes away at 91

Born on 30 September, 1934, in Chandannagore, West Bengal, Béteille grew up in a culturally diverse, middle-class household ~ his mother was Bengali and his father French ~ an early exposure that perhaps sensitised him to questions of identity and social difference.

Students give deputation to CU VC, demand safety

A deputation by Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP) was presented to the Vice-Chancellor of University of Calcutta today against the tragic incident at Beadon Girls’ Hostel, where a wooden beam in room number 17 on the first floor of the PG Lady Students' Hall at Beadon Row fell on Saturday.

University discusses nanotechnology

The Immunobiology and Regenerative Medicine and Transitional Outcomes research unit of department of zoology, University of Calcutta (CU) in collaboration with BioConsort Consulting and Research LLP

Fruits of Discord

The absence of vice-chancellor in a state University for quite some time is not unprecedented anymore in West Bengal as the state has seen such situations several times in the recent past.

Beyond the test tube~I

Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray achieved greatness by his remarkable activities in numerous fields of life. A renowned professor, pioneer of chemical research and chemical education in India including the establishment of chemical industries, he should be identified with the spirit of selfless service to humanity