Matters India Reporter Gangtok, May 28, 2025: In a historic milestone for Sikkim and the LGBTQ+ community, Jackielynn Pradhan has become the first transgender woman to be crowned Miss Universe Sikkim 2025, marking a breakthrough in inclusivity and representation. She will now represent the state at the Miss Universe IndiaContinue Reading
By C.M. Paul Siliguri, June 1, 2025: Salesian College Autonomous, Siliguri, honored the final batch of undergraduate students under the Choice Based Credit System. At its 14th graduation ceremony on May 29, the college also celebrated the first group of masters students to graduate since the college attained autonomous statusContinue Reading
C.M. Paul Kolkata, April 30, 2025: A wave of youthful enthusiasm is building at the historic Marian shrine of Our Lady of Happy Voyage in Bandel as young devotees spearhead a campaign to deepen Marian devotion in anticipation of the annual May feast. Under the guidance of Bandel Basilica PriorContinue Reading
C.M. Paul Tangra, Kolkata, April 23, 2025: Students of Don Bosco Tuition Centre Nitika in Tangra, Kolkata extended their Earth Day 2025 celebrations beyond their institution, transforming Radhanath Chowdhury Road, Seal Lane and Tangra into a hub of environmental awareness. This student-led initiative aimed to inspire the local community andContinue Reading
C.M. Paul Guwahati, April 20, 2025 – Seven hundred young participants from across Northeast India concluded their five-day Holy Week retreat with a symbolic Easter morning river pilgrimage on the Brahmaputra river, marking the 18th edition of Youth Pasch. Organized by Don Bosco Institute (DBI) Guwahati, the annual retreat offersContinue Reading
C.M. Paul Shillong, April 16, 2025: Educators from four prominent colleges convened at Union Christian College (UCC) Shillong for a dynamic two-day workshop focused on incorporating artificial intelligence into a participatory teaching and learning framework. The initiative aimed to equip faculty members with essential strategies for navigating the evolving landscapeContinue Reading
Matters India Reporter Kapadvanj, (Gujarat), April 15, 2025: Amrutdhara Don Bosco buzzed with spiritual energy as it hosted a transformative five-day Youth Pasch from 9th to April 13. Themed “Hope in Christ,” the program was designed to prepare young people for the solemnity of Holy Week, offering a rich tapestryContinue Reading
Anshita Chettri Kurseong, April 13, 2025: Imagine plucking tea leaves under the soft glow of a full moon. For three lucky members of Salesian College Autonomous Siliguri’s Radio Club, this became a reality as they joined Darjeeling tea icon Rajah Banerjee to witness and document this unique ritual on theContinue Reading
Matters India Reporter Maram, April 9, 2025: Don Bosco College (Autonomous), Maram, marked Social Work Month with a series of impactful events under the theme “Social Work: Compassion + Action.” The initiative aimed to highlight social responsibility, empathy, and community service, resonating with students across all semesters. Head of theContinue Reading
C.M. Paul Kolkata, April 8, 2025: Dr. Manoj Kumar Mohapatra, the Indian Ambassador, made a landmark visit to the headquarters of FUNDEMI Talita Kumi, a distinguished Salesian foundation located in San Pedro Carchá, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala, on April 4. The visit underscored India’s commitment to fostering global cooperation in educationContinue Reading
