Events Gallery
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Mr. Amiya Shankar Jha, an alumnus of 2000 Batch of IHM Taratala Kolkata and Head of Sales at Kaapi Machines gifted an advanced state of the art coffee machine for demonstration and training purposes to IHM Taratala Kolkata. The machine will enhance the coffee making skills of the students of the Institute. Not only has Mr. Jha gifted the machine, he has also pledged support in terms of training to operate and maintain the machine to the faculty members and staff of the Institute. Honourable Principal Mr. Raja Sadhukhan thanked Mr. Jha for his contribution towards his alma mater.
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On 29.11.24, IHM Taratala Kolkata hosted its much-awaited Cake Mixing Ceremony, themed “Honouring the Nation Builders.” This year, the Institute celebrated and recognized the incredible contributions of schools across Kolkata in shaping future leaders for the hospitality industry.
Honourable Principal Mr. Raja Sadhukhan, highlighted the critical role of educators in laying the foundation for excellence, values, and discipline, which get nurtured further at IHM Kolkata.
The event was graced by eminent personalities from the hospitality industry, including
Mr K. Mohan Chandran , Senior Vice President Operations ,IHCL
Mr Santanu Guha Roy , GM , Holiday Inn Kolkata
Chef Asish Sarkar , Exe Chef , Holiday Inn Kolkata
Ms Bidisha Biswas, FOM , Hyatt Centric Kolkata
Ms Gurmehar Sethi , Sales Manager, Hyatt Cenrtric Kolkata
Mr Jaiveer Rathore , Director HR, Jw Marriot Kolkata
Mr Anirban Modak , HR Manager , Fortune Park Panchwati
Mr Samir Luthra , GM , Fortune Park Panchwati
Ms Paramita Guha Roy , Principal , Apeejay School Park Street
Ms Suchismita Sanyal , Ms Moitri Barua, Dav Public School
Ms Babita Saha , M.P Birla Foundation
Ms Ranita Ray , Modern High School
Ms Jayashree Ray , Vice Principal , National Gems Higher Secondary School
Mr Mark Chater , St Thomas Boys
Mr & Mrs Shekar Mukherjee , GM , Taj Sats
Mr Arnab Chaterjee , GM , Taj Bengal
Mr Subhojit Sengupta , GM , Lemon Tree Hotels Kolkata
Mr L.B Mehto , VP , KV Command Hospital
Chef Shiv Biswal , Exe Chef , Taj Sats
Mr & Mrs Ramakrishna Ghosh , Director HR, Apeejay Surrendra Group
Mr. Rajnish Rao, Director F&B ,The Park Kolkata
Mr. Romit Mukherjee Assistant Manager, L&D ,The Park Kolkata
Mr Dipanjan Roy , Protocol Officer , Election Commision of India
Shri Nitesh Dhali
Joint Secretary
West Bengal State Election Commission
Shri Subhojit Garai
Sr. Deputy Secretary
West Bengal State Election Commission
Mr Soumya Sengupta , Owner , Soumya Sengupta & Associates
Chef Debishankar Chanda , Culinary Consultant
Ms Indrani Sanyal , GM Housekeeping , Medica Superspecialty Hospital
Ms Ishani Priyadarshini , Entrepreneur
Chef Arup Ghosh Dastidar , VP , EICA
Chef Abhiru Biswas , President , EICA
Chef Ranganath , Exe Board Member, EICA
Chef Sandeep Pandey , Treasurer , EICA
Chef Sunayan Pramanik , Exe Board Member, EICA and Executive Chef, The LaLit Great Eastern, Kolkata
Guests enjoyed a curated selection of festive delicacies, from crispy queso-stuffed jalapeno to harissa-spiced chicken shaslik and more, prepared with love by our students and faculty.
This event was a heartfelt tribute to the educators and institutions that shape the leaders of tomorrow. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and made this celebration unforgettable!
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Eastern India’s oldest and most anticipated food festival returns in a brand-new avatar!
Gourmet Nite 2K25
📅 Date: 31st January 2025
📍 Venue: IHM Taratala, Kolkata
Experience the legacy of culinary excellence, brought to life by the future champions of hospitality.
Join us at IHM Taratala Kolkata, the cradle of legends in the world of hospitality, for an unforgettable celebration of flavour, tradition, innovation and great hospitality.
Be there to witness history in the making!
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IHM Taratala Kolkata and EICA (Eastern India Culinary Association ) partnered together to promote hospitality at the International Foodtech fair from 29th Nov to 1st Dec 2024.
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In an initiative by Ministry of Tourism Government of India, IHM Taratala Kolkata had entered into MOUs with 5 major hotel chains, Marriott International being one of them. The officials from Marriott International came to the institute to deliberate about matters related to the MOU signed between both the organisations and take it forward for mutual benefit. Mariott International was represented by Mr. Manoj Jangid, General Manager – Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata and Mr. Sudipta Haldar, Asst Director HR, Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata, Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan led the discussion on behalf of IHM Taratala Kolkata along with HODs and Training and Placement Team. There were fruitful discussions held in terms of the verticals defined in the MOU like resources sharing, knowledge exchange etc. The two parties pledged to work out the path ahead in terms of building a cooperative working relationship with each other.
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Aligning with the vision of Honourable Tourism Minister Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Mr. Saurabh Halder, Senior Lecturer, IHM Taratala Kolkata has trained owners and employees working at various home stays at Jhargram to provide 5 star like services.
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The celebration of the Constitution Day took place at IHM Kolkata on 26.11.2024. The event started by taking a pledge on the Preamble to the Constitution of India at 11 am by all the staff and faculty members along with the students at different venues across the institute.
To create awareness about The Constitution of India, poster making competition and a quiz competition were organized where the students from various courses participated wholeheartedly. The occasion ended with the distribution of prizes and certificates to the winners and participants.
The list of the prize winners are as follows-
Quiz competition:
Winners:
Mr. Moiz Ali Waris
Ms. B. Gayatri
1st Runner up:
Ms. Sukanya Patra
Ms. Stephanie Bamon
2nd Runner up:
Ms. Kumkum Das
Mr. Akram Raza
2) Poster Making Competition
Winner:
Mr. Niladri Mondal
1st Runner up:
Ms. B.Gayatri
2nd Runner up:
Ms. Pratima Oraon
Honourable Principal Sir Mr. Raja Sadhukhan thanked all for their efforts
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Glimpses from Culinary Kaizens competition held at IHM Taratala Kolkata in collaboration with EICA.
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Mr. Soumya Sengupta, alumnus of IHM Taratala Kolkata class of 2001 and Founder of Soumya Sengupta and Associates gifted an ice cube machine to his Alma mater. We sincerely appreciate and convey our thanks to this gesture.
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IHM Taratala Kolkata collaborated with Eastern India Culinary Association (EICA) as the hospitality partner on the second day of the launch on 12th November 2024. It was an extraordinary celebration of culinary excellence and industry innovation. It was hosted at Udayachal Tourism Property Kolkata. The day was marked by inspiring moments, insightful discussions, and recognition of the visionaries shaping the hospitality industry. The chief guest being Smt. Nandini Chakravorty, IAS, Honourable Chairperson, BOG – IHM Kolkata & Principal Secretary, Home & Hill Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Department with Additional Charge of Tourism Department.
The event began with the much-anticipated unveiling of the EICA logo and theme, symbolizing a new era of culinary collaboration and growth in Eastern India. The launch underscored EICA’s commitment to fostering culinary innovation and elevating industry standards followed by celebration of the contributions of special guests, judges from the previous day’s competition, and EICA members who have been instrumental in shaping the association. Among those honored were:
• Chef Abhiru Biswas (Alumnus, IHM Taratala Kolkata)
• Chef Manjeet Gill, President, IFCA
• Chef Vijay Bhaskaran
• Chef Vivek Saggar
• Chef Shaju Zachariah
• Chef Seetharaman Prasad
• Chef Salil Fadnis
Their presence and words of encouragement inspired everyone, particularly the budding professionals from IHM Taratala.
The highlight of the day was an engaging and thought-provoking panel discussion focusing on Recruitment challenges and talent retention
brought forward by Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan as well as Eminent personalities and Industry stalwarts like Chef Manjit Gill, President IFCA, Mr. Shekhar Mukherjee, General Manager Taj Sats Kolkata, Mr. Sandeep Mukherjee, Professor Emeritus and Advisor Hospitality Academics. The panel brought together diverse perspectives from industry stalwarts, providing valuable insights and actionable solutions to the pressing challenges of the sector. Last but not the least the winners of Culinary Kaizens competition were also announced.
1st Place Ms. Sudipa Pal and Mr. Modan Roy from SIHM Durgapur
2nd Place, Ms. Pranjali Roy and Mr. Gopal Shah from IHM Taratala Kolkata
3rd Place Mr. A Narin and Ms. Sipra Mohanty IHM Bhubaneswar
IHM Taratala Kolkata is proud to have been the institute partner for such a landmark event. The successful launch of EICA not only highlighted the strength and potential of Eastern India’s culinary talent but also laid a strong foundation for collaborative growth in the hospitality sector. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to EICA and gratitude to all the dignitaries, chefs, and participants for making this event truly special. Here’s to a future filled with innovation, excellence, and shared success in the world of hospitality and culinary arts!
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IHM Taratala Kolkata is delighted to share the success of the grand launch of the Eastern India Culinary Association (EICA), held on 11th and 12th November 2024. As the official institute partner, IHM Taratala Kolkata played host to this landmark event, which was a resounding success and a true celebration of culinary excellence.
The event commenced on 11th November with an electrifying culinary competition held at the IHM Taratala campus. Students showcased their exceptional talent, creating stunning and flavorful dishes that left the judges in awe. Esteemed chefs who judged the competition included:
• Chef Debishankar Chanda (Alumnus, IHM Taratala Kolkata)
• Chef Kavita Unni (Alumna, IHM Taratala Kolkata)
• Chef Subrata Debnath
• Chef Suvashish Mukherjee
• Chef Nishant Choube
• Chef Joel Basumatari
The event was graced by industry legends and renowned professionals, including:
• Chef Manjeet Gill, Legendary Chef and President, IFCA
• Chef Abhiru Biswas, President EICA and Alumnus, IHM Taratala Kolkata
• Chef Vijay Bhaskaran
• Chef Vivek Saggar
• Chef Shaju Zachariah
• Chef Seetharaman Prasad
• Chef Salil Fadnis
The launch of EICA marked a significant milestone for the culinary arts in Eastern India. IHM Taratala Kolkata is proud to have been a part of this historic moment and extends heartfelt congratulations to EICA for a successful launch.
All guests specially thanked and appreciated IHM Kolkata and its team for their tireless efforts and innovation to make the event a grand success. Everything from the skills of students to the infrastructure of the Institute caught their eyes and brought in praises.
A special thanks to all the chefs, industry stalwarts, and participants for making this event truly memorable. We also applaud the students for their outstanding performances and creativity in the competition. Here’s to many more collaborations and the continued growth of the culinary community in Eastern India!
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IHM Taratala Kolkata was the proud venue Partner of the culinary competition organised by the Bengali culinary magazine Hyangla Henshel. The competition was held with the theme of Lost recipes. Said event was covered in their November 2024 edition. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked all for their combined efforts to make the program a success.
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Delectable Recipes by Chef Trainers of IHM Taratala Kolkata Chef Silajit Ghosh and Chef Samuel Labher were published in the Bengali culinary magazine Hyangla Henshel in their November 2024 issue. The issue was focussed on oriental cuisine and our in house oriental experts shared their signature dishes in the said issue. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked Chefs for their contributions.
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EICA Members visited IHM Taratala Kolkata today to encourage the students for the upcoming competition.
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Our Pride… Our Alumni @ IHM Taratala Kolkata
Voice of Hospitality Industry Experts…
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IHM Taratala Kolkata is proud to collaborate with Eastern India Culinary Association (EICA) on their launch. The program will be held on 11th November and 12th November 2024 and IHM Taratala Kolkata is the institute partner for the same. The event will start off with a culinary competition on 11th November 2024 at IHM Taratala Kolkata showcasing delectable dishes which are expected to be judged by renowned Chefs of the industry like Chef Debishankar Chanda, Chef Kavita Unni (both are alumni of IHM Taratala Kolkata), Chef Subrata Debnath, Chef Suvashish Mukherjee,
Chef Nishant Choube and Chef Joel Basumatari. Furthermore industry Pundits and renowned personalities like
Mr. Anjan Chatterjee,
Chef Abhiru Biswas (both alumni of IHM Taratala Kolkata) Chef Manjeet Gill, Chef Vijay Bhaskaran,
Chef Vivek Saggar,
Chef Shaju Zachariah
Chef Seetharaman Prasad and
Chef Salil Fadnis are expected to grace the occasion.
Best wishes to EICA for their grand launch and all the best to students participating in the culinary competition.
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Taj Rasoi, a renowned Indian cuisine restaurant, along with its Executive Chef, Chef Ali Zafar, was recently highlighted in the English publication News Trail Qatar. One of the oldest and most iconic Indian dining establishments in a five-star hotel, Taj Rasoi carries a distinguished legacy, winning awards as one of the best Indian restaurants for four consecutive years from various prestigious organizations. The restaurant is part of Al Messila Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, Doha. Known for its innovative approach to Indian dishes tailored to guest preferences, Taj Rasoi offers a unique culinary experience that cannot be replicated elsewhere. Signature dishes include flavorful Biryani, Korma, Lamb Nali Nihari, Murgh Kali Mirch, Dal Makhani, and an assortment of Kebabs such as Lamb Chop, Murgh Banjara Tikka, Kandhari Murgh Tikka, Murgh Malai Tikka, and Kalmi Kebab. Chef Zafar, an alumnus of IHM Taratala Kolkata, has made the institute proud with his accomplishments in the culinary world. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Chef Zafar on this recognition and wish him continued success in his culinary journey.
Below is the link to the article:
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The NCHMCT Annual General Body Meeting was held on 4.11.2024, chaired by Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Honorable Minister of Tourism & Culture and President of the NCHMCT Society, alongside Shri Suresh Gopi, Honorable Minister of State for Tourism and Vice President of the NCHMCT Society and Shri Gyan Bhushan, IES, CEO NCHMCT. The meeting provided a distinguished forum to shape the future of India’s hospitality and tourism education. IHM Kolkata was represented by Honourable Principal, Mr. Raja Sadhukhan, who was honoured to participate in this prestigious gathering. The meeting was marked by insightful discussions between Principals of IHMs across the country and prominent stakeholders, delving into vital topics such as elevating the skilled workforce in India’s tourism and catering sectors, narrowing the divide between industry demands and academic offerings, fostering a sense of purpose among prospective students, and pioneering novel admission processes across IHMs.
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Mr. Raja Sadhukhan, Principal, IHM Taratala Kolkata, have been invited to be a Panel member at the HR Summit organised by FHRAI India at Le Meridian, New Delhi on 14th Nov 2024…
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IHM Taratala Kolkata is proud to be the venue partner for Kahin Gum Na ho Jaye in Kolkata edition culinary competition to be held on 13.11.24 from 10am onwards. The competition will call upon participants to showcase lost recipes.
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Our Pride… Our Alumni @ IHM Taratala Kolkata
Voice of Hospitality Industry Experts…
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Our Pride… Our Alumni @ IHM Taratala Kolkata
Voice of Hospitality Industry Experts…
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IHM Taratala Kolkata conducted a Tourism Awareness Program under the program of Paryatan Mitra and Paryatan Didi an innovative program launched by Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji. Faculty member Mr. Sunith Mandal along with two post graduate students Mr. Sayam Ghosh Mr. Aniket Hore went to conduct the program in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The said event got media coverage in The Andaman Chronicle Newspaper. The article link given below. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked Mr. Mandal for his efforts.
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IHM Taratala Kolkata celebrated rashtriya Ekta Diwas in all its splendor. On 31.10.24 Faculty members staff and students took the national unity pledge. This was followed by celebrations on 1.11.24, wherein the day started off with a Pledge taken by Faculty members staff and students of the Institute under the guidance of Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji. This was followed by an essay writing competition and finally a slogan writing competition on National Unity. Students participated wholeheartedly in the said activities affirming the commitment towards the Noble cause. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked all for their efforts.
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IHM Taratala Kolkata celebrated Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) on 31st October, 2024, the Faculty members, staff and students took the Unity Day pledge, to preserve the unity, upholding the Indian constitution and national values while keeping in mind Unity in Diversity. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked all for their commitment towards National Integrity and unity
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On 30.10.2024, a cleanliness drive was conducted by students of IHM Kolkata , under the guidance of 2 faculty for the Special Campaign 4.0. The drive covered 2 prominent landmarks of the city, Prinsep Ghat and Alipore zoo. The students took active part in the event to clean the surrounding areas of these monuments , in order to promote a cleaner environment and preserve the surroundings of our prominent tourist locations. The drive also inculcates the sense of hygiene and cleanliness amongst the locals and tourists, thus acting as a collaborative effort to create a cleaner, healthier, and more united community.
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आईएचएम तारातला कोलकाता गर्व से घोषणा करता है कि इसे भारत के राजपत्र में शामिल किया गया है क्योंकि यह सुनिश्चित किया गया है कि इसके 80% से अधिक कर्मियों ने हिंदी में कार्यसाधक ज्ञान प्राप्त कर लिया है। आईएचएम तारातला कोलकाता के प्रिंसिपल श्री राजा साधुखा ने इस शानदार उपलब्धि के लिए सभी स्टाफ सदस्यों के प्रयासों की सराहना की।
IHM Taratala Kolkata proudly announces that It’s name has been notified in The Gazette of India because of ensuring that more than 80% of its personnel have acquired working knowledge in Hindi. Mr. Raja Sadhukhan, Principal, IHM Taratala Kolkata applauded the efforts of all staff members for this glorious achievement.
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On 24.10.24, Chef Trainer Pratiti Pal from IHM Taratala Kolkata, was invited to Zee Bangla Rannaghor as a guest to demonstrate her culinary skills and demonstrate the role of women in the culinary world. Her skills were well appreciated on screen. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked Chef Pal for her efforts.
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Our Pride… Our Alumni @ IHM Taratala Kolkata Voice of Hospitality Industry Experts…
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Our Pride… Our Alumni @ IHM Taratala Kolkata, Voice of Hospitality Industry Experts…
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Our Pride… Our Alumni @ IHM Taratala Kolkata Voice of Hospitality Industry Experts…
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Our Alumni, Our Pride….
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Our Pride… Our Alumni @ IHM Taratala Kolkata Voice of Hospitality Industry Experts…
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On 17 and 18th October 2024 IHM Taratala Kolkata in collaboration with JPG opticals organised an eye camp for all faculty members, staff and students. The eye camp saw participation in large numbers and created awareness about the various issues of eye care and were issued optometrist prescriptions to those who needed it. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked the team from JPG opticals for their efforts.
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“A kitchen is not just a place where food is made it’s a place where dreams are created, where the magic of transformation happens, and where the simplest of ingredients can become works of art.”Today on International Chefs day, we at IHM Taratala Kolkata thank all our Chef Trainers for doing their part in culinary Innovation, education and nation building.
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On 19.10.24, a cleanliness drive was conducted by students of IHM Kolkata around the Institute hostel premises for special campaign 4.0. This was done to promote cleanliness hygiene and sanitation amongst the students and to promote team building.
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IHM Taratala Kolkata is proud be the venue partner for Lets give back – Kahin Gum Na Ho Jaye in cookery competition season 7. Register with the information below.
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On 15.10.2024, a cleanliness drive was conducted by students of IHM Kolkata , under the guidance of 2 faculty for the Special Campaign 4.0. The drive covered 3 prominent landmarks of the city, Birla Planetarium, Victoria Memorial and St. Paul’s Cathedral. The students took active part in the event to clean the surrounding areas of these monuments , in order to promote a cleaner environment and preserve the surroundings of our prominent tourist locations. The drive also inculcates the sense of hygiene and cleanliness amongst the locals and tourists, thus acting as a collaborative effort to create a cleaner, healthier, and more united community.
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Glimpses from Durga Puja Celebration at IHM Taratala Kolkata.
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On 3.10.24, IHM Taratala collaborated with Lakme Academy to conduct a Grooming session for gentlemen, highlighting the importance of the different aspects of grooming including hairstyles, professional dressing and accessories. Students appreciated the sessions for its informative nature and its role in building up towards campus interviews. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked all for their efforts.
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Almohada de hoja de arroz, literally translating to Rice sheet pillow, is an innovative dish from Nouveau cuisine that may be served during festivities. Like special gifts left under the pillows as surprises, the various fillings of the dish promises to surprise the diner with it’s flavours. Prepared by Chef trainers Aalekhya Adhikary and Partho Roy at IHM Taratala Kolkata.
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Chef Trainer Kritika Bose Guha from IHM Taratala Kolkata was invited to Naryana School, Park circus, Kolkata as a judge for their little master chef non fire cooking competition for children. The event saw wholehearted participation from a large number of students of the school. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked Chef for her efforts.
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Fettuccine Furiosa a preparation of the nouveau cuisine prepared by our Chef Trainers Chef Silajit Ghosh and Chef Samuel Labher. The dish embodies the furious nature of the wild in both the look of the pasta as well as the sauce with which it is served…. For more such innovation, stay tuned on our feed.
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IHM Taratala Kolkata collaborated with Tata Medical Centre Kolkata and organised a blood donation camp. Students of the Institute participated wholeheartedly for this noble gesture for those in need and in order to do their bit for the society. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked all for their participation for a just cause.
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Essay Writing Competition: 23.09.2024
परिणाम
Hindi language-speaking students
नीलाञ्जना मण्डल
Rutuja Majumder
Hindi language-speaking students
Ankit Kumar
Ravi Raj
Kajal Miss
Adarsh Kumar Thakur
पठन प्रतियोगिताः 26.09.2024
परिणाम
Hindi language-speaking students
Eva Khadka
Shravantika Chatterjee
Arpita going
Rutuja Mazumdar
Hindi language-speaking students
Kajal Miss
Happy day
Mo. Shamsher Alam
Tannu dear
पठन प्रतियोगिताः 20.09.2024
परिणाम
Hindi language-speaking workers
Mahua Roy
Ganesh Chandra Bhatt
Pratiti Pal
Shaon Banerzzi
Hindi language-speaking workers
Rita friend
Shaoli Patra
ऋताव्रता चक्रवर्ती
Bhanu Pratap Singh
श्रुतलेख प्रतियोगिताः 14.09.2024
परिणाम
Manya Agarwal
Angel Sana
Rajarshi Roy
Kajal Miss
Tannu Priya
Essay Writing Competition: 19.09.2024
परिणाम
Hindi language-speaking workers
1. Worship belief
2. Swaroop Saha
3. Silajit Ghosh
4. Ajoy Chakraborty
Hindi language-speaking workers
1. Rohan Topno
2. Ravi Raj
3. Himanshu Kumar
4. Ritabrata Chakraborty (Consolation Award)
On 30.09.24, IHM Taratala Kolkata conducted a Hindi karyashala and the closing ceremony for Hindi Pakhwada wherein prizes were presented to the winners along with an elaborate session on the Hindi language and it’s official application and history. Honourable Principal sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan along with Chief Guest Shri Chandrapal Sharma presented the prizes to all while congratulating them.
Essay Writing Competition: 23.09.2024
Result
Non-Hindi speaking students
1.Nilanjana Mandal
2. Ritoja Majumder
Hindi speaking students
1.Ankit Kumar
2.Ravi Raj
3. Kajal Kumari
4. Adarsh Kumar Thakur (consolation prize)
Reading Competition: 26.09.2024
Result
Non-Hindi speaking students
1. Eeba khadka
2. Shrabantika Chatterjee
3. Arpita Jaana
4. Ritoja Majumdar (consolation prize)
Hindi speaking students
1. Kajal Kumari
2. Give happiness
3. Md. Shamsher Alam
4. Tannu Priya (consolation prize)
Reading Competition: 20.09.2024
Result
Non-Hindi speaking personnel
1. Mahua Roy
2. Ganesh Chandra Bhatt
3. Every moment
4. Shawan Banerjee (consolation prize)
Hindi speaking personnel
1. Rita Mitra
2. Shaoli Patra
3. Ritabrataa Chakraborty
4. Bhanu Pratap Singh (consolation prize)
Dictation Competition
Result
1. Manya Agarwal
2. angel sana
3. Rajarshi Roy
4. Kajal Kumari (consolation prize)
5. Tannu Priya (consolation prize)
Essay Writing Competition: 19.09.2024
Result
Non-Hindi speaking personnel
1. Pooja Biswas
2. Swarup Saha
3. Silajit Ghosh
4. Ajoy Chakraborty
Hindi speaking personnel
1. Rohan Topno
2. Ravi Raj
3. Himanshu Kumar
4. Ritabrataa Chakraborty (consolation prize)icipation
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On 26.9.24 IHM Taratala Kolkata organised a Hindi Vachan competition for the students on the occassion of Hindi Pakhwada. Students participated in large numbers whole heartedly making the competition a success. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked all for their participation
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On 2.10.2024, IHM Taratala Kolkata proudly kicked off Special Campaign 4.0, an initiative dedicated to promoting cleanliness and environmental awareness in line with Mahatma Gandhi’s vision of a clean India – on the occassion of The birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation. The campaign aims to involve students, faculty members and the broader community in encouraging sustainable practices and a cleaner environment. Through awareness programs and community clean-up efforts, the initiative seeks to inspire a shared commitment to preserving our surroundings.
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@DARPG_GoI @SwachhBharatGov @PIBTour @tourismgoi @incredibleindia
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IHM Taratala Kolkata is proud to present a fresh take on the epic saga of Mahishasurmardini. Stay tuned on our YouTube channel for the premiere on 2nd October at 5:30 AM
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IHM Taratala Kolkata celebrated World Tourism Day on 27.9.24 with the theme of Tourism and peace. The program included several competitions which showcased soulful melodies, heartfelt performances and vibrant costumes. The talented students dazzled the stage with a rhythmic fusion of cultures, showcasing their incredible dancing and singing skills. The college resonated with unity and diversity as everyone came together to make this event unforgettable.
The competition winners included
Solo Dance competition:
1st – Ms. Swadha Sharma 1st semester BSc
2nd – Ms. Zinia Sarkar, 3rd semester BSc
Singing competition:
1st – Ms. Shinjini Sengupta , BSc 5th Semester
2nd – Mr. Pragyo Chaki, MSc 1st Semester
3rd – Ms. Arunima Singh, BSc 1st Semester
The said students were felicitated on stage for their efforts. Honourable Principal Sir congratulated the winners for their achievements
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On 26.9.24 IHM Taratala organised a Masterclass on Bakery and confectionery with Chef Abhiru Biswas on behalf of the Eastern India Culinary Association (EICA). Chef Biswas, is the President of the Eastern India Culinary Association, a renowned Bakery Consultant & Chocolate Curator, and a Proud Alumnus of IHM Taratala Kolkata, class of 1994. With over 30 years of experience in luxury hotels, flight catering, and food manufacturing, Chef Biswas brings unmatched expertise in chocolate and bakery product development. Chef Biswas has also made waves globally, being the first Asian to serve as a *Technical Advisor* for the world’s largest chocolate brand, Barry Callebaut. With a passion for innovation, he has launched Chocolate Academies in India, Shanghai, and Singapore. The session was fully equipped with professional tools, premium couverture chocolates, fresh cream, vanilla beans, roasted coffee beans, and more to give students the absolute hands on experience to create the perfect foundation for their chocolatiering journey. Honourable Principal sir thanked Chef for his efforts.
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IHM Taratala Kolkata as part of the IHM Fraternity under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, entered dedicated Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with 8 leading national and global hospitality groups – Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), IHG Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International, Lalit Suri Hospitality Group, ITC Group of Hotels, Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels, Radisson Group of Hotels, and Lemon Tree Hotels, on 27th September, 2024, the World Tourism Day. The event was graced by the Honourable Vice President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankar, as the Chief Guest, with notable dignitaries including the Honourable Minister of Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Honourable Minister of State for Tourism, Shri Suresh Gopi, Honourable Civil Aviation Minister, Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, Tourism Secretary Ms. V Vidyavathi, and Shri Gyan Bhushan, IES, CEO of NCHMCT, also in attendance. As declared by the Ministry of Tourism, the objective is to go global with Indian hospitality and skill in India for the world, in tourism and hospitality. In this regard the Ministry, invited interest from hospitality groups across the country to become ‘Industry Partners’ for Institutes of Hotel Management to facilitate student engagement & mentorship, faculty development & exposure, and institutional development. In the 1st phase, 8 hospitality groups were chosen to be declared as ‘Industry Partners’ for specific Central Institutes of Hotel Management. Honourable Principal sir Mr. Raja Sadhukhan represented IHM Taratala Kolkata as the signatory authority for this historic occasion. This momentous event marks a significant milestone for both alumni and current students of IHM Taratala Kolkata, paving the way for enhanced resource sharing, knowledge exchange, and industry-driven opportunities in training and placements, promising a dynamic future for the institution.
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Glimpses from Freshers welcome party -2024 @ IHM Kolkata.
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Honourable Principal Sir Mr. Raja Sadhukhan was at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi as the authorised signatory for IHM Kolkata on 27.9.24 for the Landmark MOU of IHM Taratala Kolkata as part of the larger Fraternity of IHMs with Industry Partners. The Chief guest for the event was Honourable Vice President Shri Jagdeep Dhankar. While Honourable Minister of Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Honourable Minister of State for Tourism, Shri Suresh Gopi Honourable Civil Aviation Minister Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, Tourism Secretary Ms. V Vidyavathi and Shri Gyan Bhushan, IES, CEO NCHMCT also graced the occassion. Mr. Sadhukhan was part of the Historic event which shall give the IHM Taratala Kolkata and the IHM Fraternity as a whole, an edge in terms of resource sharing, knowledge exchange and training and placement. The MoU was signed between IHM Taratala Kolkata and renowned Indian and International hotel groups including ITC, Marriott International, IHG, Apeejay Surendra Park Hotels and Lemon Tree Hotels. It is indeed a Glorious moment in history for all Alumni and present students of IHM Taratala Kolkata as it promises a much more dynamic and industry oriented future ahead.
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दिनांक 23.9.24 को आई.एच.एम. तारातला कोलकाता ने हिंदी पखवाड़ा के अवसर पर संस्थान के विद्यार्थियों के लिए निबंध लेखन प्रतियोगिता का आयोजन किया। विद्यार्थियों ने प्रतियोगिता में बढ़-चढ़कर हिस्सा लिया। माननीय प्रधानाचार्य श्री राजा साधुखान ने सभी को उनकी भागीदारी के लिए धन्यवाद दिया।
On 23.9.24 IHM Taratala Kolkata organised a Nibandh Lekhan competition for the students of the Institute on the occassion of Hindi Pakhwada. Students participated wholeheartedly in the competition. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked all for their participation
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As part of Swachchta Pakhwada, IHM Taratala Kolkata organised A poster-making competition on 24 September. The event witnessed participation in great numbers from students, while they displayed amazing creativity and talents.
The winners are as follows
1st Ms. Pratima Oraon
Diploma in FO
2nd Ms. B.Gayatri
Diploma in FO
3rd Ms. Riya Biswas
Bsc. Sem 3
Consolation prize Ms. Swati Pandey Diploma in FO.
Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked all for their participation.
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IHM Taratala Kolkata organized a cleaning drive and a drawing competition on 23.08.24 at Shree Sambhu Vidyalaya under Swachchta Pakhwada which aimed at promoting cleanliness and hygiene among its students. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, teachers, and parents, all united in their commitment to the Swachh Bharat mission. Students, along with teachers and staff, took to the task of cleaning classrooms, playgrounds, and common areas followed by a drawing competition was held for the students of Class 5 with the theme “Cleanliness and Hygiene,” encouraging young minds to express their creativity while reflecting on the importance of keeping their surroundings clean.
Prizes were awarded to the best drawings, and all participants received certificates of appreciation for their efforts. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked all for their participation and efforts.
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20/9/24 को आईएचएम तारातला कोलकाता ने हिंदी पखवाड़ा के अवसर पर संकाय और कर्मचारियों के लिए वचन प्रतियोगिता आयोजित की। सभी संकाय सदस्यों और कर्मचारियों ने पूरे मन से भाग लिया। माननीय प्रधानाचार्य सर श्री राजा साधुखान ने सभी को उनकी भागीदारी के लिए धन्यवाद दिया
On 20/9/24, IHM Taratala Kolkata conducted a Vachan competition for faculty and staff members on the occassion of Hindi Pakhwada. All faculty members and staff participated wholeheartedly. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked all for their participation
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19/9/24 को आईएचएम तारातला कोलकाता ने हिंदी पखवाड़ा के अवसर पर संकाय और कर्मचारियों के लिए निबंध लेखन प्रतियोगिता आयोजित की। सभी संकाय सदस्यों और कर्मचारियों ने पूरे मन से भाग लिया। माननीय प्रधानाचार्य सर श्री राजा साधुखान ने सभी को उनकी भागीदारी के लिए धन्यवाद दिया
On 19/9/24, IHM Taratala Kolkata conducted a Nibandh lekhan competition for faculty and staff members on the occassion of Hindi Pakhwada. All faculty members and staff participated wholeheartedly. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked all for their participation
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On 17.9.24 and 18.9.24 IHM Taratala Kolkata collaborated with HRAEI to conduct a session in the realms of Modern trends of Housekeeping and Food and Beverage service for personnel from renowned hotels and restaurants. The sessions were taken by Faculty members and Industry experts. Faculty members included Ms. Sohini Basu Mukhopadhyay, Ms. Anjali Kulabhi and Ms Ritabrataa Chakraborty
While Mr. Shankar Chakraborty Executive Housekeeper at Taj city centre was invited to speak. For Food and Beverage Service, Dr. Vikash Prasad, Mr. Shane Joseph and Mr. Subhankar Mondal while Mr. Sandip Mukherjee, Professor Emeritus and Advisor Hospitality Academics was invited to speak. The learners found the sessions enlightening and engaging. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked all for their efforts.
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On 17.9.24 and 18.9.24 IHM Taratala Kolkata collaborated with HRAEI to conduct a session in the realms of Modern trends of Housekeeping and Food and Beverage service for personnel from renowned hotels and restaurants. The sessions were taken by Faculty members and Industry experts. Faculty members included Ms. Sohini Basu Mukhopadhyay, Ms. Anjali Kulabhi and Ms Ritabrataa Chakraborty
While Mr. Shankar Chakraborty Executive Housekeeper at Taj city centre was invited to speak. For Food and Beverage Service, Dr. Vikash Prasad, Mr. Shane Joseph and Mr. Subhankar Mondal while Mr. Sandip Mukherjee, Professor Emeritus and Advisor Hospitality Academics was invited to speak. The learners found the sessions enlightening and engaging. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked all for their efforts.
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On 20.09.24 IHM Taratala Kolkata celebrated the Swacchata Pakhwada by conducting a cleaning drive in the institute. All the students enthusiastically participated in the drive and put in their hardwork to make the different areas if the institute sparkling clean. Supervised by the faculty members of the Institute in deploying industry standard cleaning methods, the students performed the activity such that it brought a sense of belongingness towards the Institute. This day was truly dedicated to Swacchata Hi Seva. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked all for their efforts.
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IHM Taratala Kolkata collaborated with Lakme Academy to conduct an extensive grooming session for final year students. Grooming and skin care is an integral part of well being of an hospitality professional. Cosmetologists and trainers from Lakme Academy discussed and demonstrated different professional makeup techniques, hairstyles and sari draping techniques along with accessories required to complete the same. The students have found the sessions to be extremely helpful and necessary for upcoming campus interviews. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked the trainers for their efforts.
Glimpses from Grooming workshop @ IHM Kolkata
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It is indeed with pride IHM Taratala Kolkata announces the telecast of the special episode of “Randhane Bondhon” telecast on 14.9.24 on the Bengali channel Zee Bangla, featuring our very own Chef Trainer Kritika Bose Guha as she shared the limelight while discussing women’s role in the culinary world while demonstrating delightful culinary dishes. Catch the episode online on the Zee5 application.
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IHM Taratala Kolkata organised Hindi Srut Lekhan competition on the occasion of Hindi Diwas. Hindi Diwas marks the start of the Hindi Pakhwada or the fortnight long celebration of the Hindi language in the Institute premises. A series of events are planned along the way for the same. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked all for their participation.
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Today on 17.9.24, As part of Swachhata Pakhwada, students at IHM Taratala Kolkata embarked on a cleanliness drive on 17th September 2024. They marched from the college to Taratala police station with placards and banners, spreading awareness about the importance of a clean environment. The students were led and encouraged by faculty members and HODs. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked all for their efforts.
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Today in 17.9.24 a global campaign was conducted under the Honourable Prime Minister’s campaign of Ek Ped Ma Ke Nam. All Faculty members staff and students wholeheartedly participated in the planting of saplings in the Institute premises. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked all for their efforts # एक पेड़ माँ के नाम #
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On 6.9.24 IHM Taratala Kolkata celebrated their Silver Jubilee of the passing out of the class of 1999 in the 2024 edition of Reconnect to the roots. The alumni were given a warm welcome and felicitated as they completed 25 years of association with IHM Taratala Kolkata. The program further consisted of a cultural program put up by the students and a gala lunch. The class of 99 on their end felicitated not only their teachers but also all the present faculty members and staff of the Institute as well. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked all for their efforts to put up such a wonderful program
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On 13.9.24, IHM Taratala Kolkata hosted the Board of Governors Meet for the Board Members of the Institution.
The Board members met to discuss in detail about the Institute’s progress and discussed its future course of action.
Honourable Principal sir Mr. Raja Sadhukhan shared the Institution’s standings with regards to various aspects.
Post the meeting the board members were invited for a lunch prepared by the Chef trainers and students of the Institute. The lunch menu consisting of
Spring vegetable and tortellini soup
Pan seared prawn with Goan curry sauce/ potato and corn galette.
Grilled fish with lemon honey confit/ Grilled tofu.
Spinach and dry nuts filled chicken, pomegranate reduction/ stuffed zucchini.
Mango, assorted berry and cream cheese entremets.
Assorted breads like lavash and Grissini.
Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked the team for its support in the event.
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IHM Taratala Kolkata celebrated Teacher’s Day on 5th September. This year’s Teacher’s Day celebrations at IHM Taratala was based on the theme of Awards Night titled IHMK Parivar Awards. The students rolled out the Red Carpet for the faculty members creating an unforgettable experience. Everyone was, greeted with cheers and love! The IHM Parivar Awards were presented at the Koshy Auditorium, celebrating the dedication and impact of the faculty members. The day was packed with dazzling performances, from soulful singing to vibrant dancing, all put together by our talented students. The event culminated in a grand Gala Lunch, where everyone came together to enjoy great food and great company. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked all the students for putting up such a great show
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IHM Taratala Chef trainer Kritika Bose Guha supported by Chef Silajit Ghosh will share their culinary expertise to the food connoisseurs of Bengal demonstrating the role of Professional lady chefs in the culinary scene. Catch it on Zee Bangla Rondhone Bondhon show on 14th September 4:30pm. Stay tuned!
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IHM Taratala Kolkata shares its culinary expertise with the food connoisseurs. Chef trainers Chef Swarup Saha and Chef Kritika Bose Guha shared their culinary prowess in the form of rare Indian recipes. The recipes have been published in the Puja edition of extremely popular Bengali Magazine – “Sananda” from page 362 onwards. Honourable Principal Sir congratulated the Chefs for their achievement.
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IHM Taratala Kolkata is proud to have been associated with the Prestigious 46th World Heritage Committee Meeting held in New Delhi 2024. Participating faculty members and students were felicitated with certificates from the Ministry of Tourism Government of India. We would like to thank all the stake holders for having kept their faith in us for the successful conduct of the event.
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On 30th august 2024, Ms.Aditi Dey visited IHM Taratala Kolkata to conduct an interactive session with the students of short courses. Ms. Dey is an alumnus of the institute from the 1987 batch. Ms. Dey has several years of experience in hospitality and is passionate about front office and food and beverage services. She has worked with various well known hotels and restaurants like Taj, Leela,Radisson Blue, Trident hotels, Hyatt regency and is presently a hospitality trainer who came back to her alma mater to share her expertise and conduct a session for diploma front office and post- graduate diploma in accommdations management students. Ms. Dey conducted an activity based session through role plays on various situations depicting guest handling in rooms division. Students found the session very engaging and interesting. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked Ms. Dey for her efforts.
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Culinary Innovation Showcase at IHM Taratala Kolkata. Chef trainers, Chef Silajit Ghosh and Chef Samuel Labher whipped up an innovative Chequered Zucchini Chicken force which is a chicken forcemeat preparation encased in zucchini. The display is at par with world class standards of fine dining presentation. For such culinary Innovations be a part of IHM Taratala Kolkata. A legacy in hospitality excellence since 1962.
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IHM Taratala Kolkata congratulates all the winners of the competitions held throughout the anti Ragging week from 12th to 18th August 2024.
For Slogan writing competition
Mr. Vivek Kr Chourasia 3rd year BSc at 1st position
Ms. Ankaleeka Mazumder 1st year BSc at 2nd position
Ms. Sanjana Das 3rd year BSc at 3rd position. while for essay writing competition
Mr. Shaunak Chatterjee 1st year BSc at 1st position
Mr. Moiz Ali Waris Diploma in Food Production at 2nd position
Ms. Sakshi Singh 1st year BSc at 3rd position. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan congratulated all for their achievements and thanked all for their participation.
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Celebrity Chef Sabyasachi Gorai (Chef Saby) conducted a session for the final year students of IHM Kolkata on 23/08/24. Chef Saby is one of the most eminent names in the field of culinary arts, and a proud alumnus of IHM Kolkata. Chef Saby is a celebrity chef, culinary consultant, motivational speaker and a very successful chef-preneur. Chef Saby started his culinary journey with some of the leading hotel brands, then shifted to fine dining restaurants. Khubani, Red Rhino, Lavaash, Saby’s Deli and Bob’s Bar, are a few among the elaborate list of his projects. Chef Saby’s brainchild “Fabrica by Chef Saby” is helping a number of fine dining and innovative restaurants in daily operations and setups. Chef Saby is the recipient of the President of India’s Award for the Country’s Best Chef. He enjoys a cult following as the dynamic President of the Young Chefs’ Forum of IFCA.
Motivating and mentoring young professionals has always been Chef Saby’s passion. We are really proud that he managed some time from his busy schedule to visit his alma mater for addressing final year students, sharing his career path and valuable experiences with them. This interactive session was really motivating for aspiring hospitality professionals before their campus season. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked chef for sharing his journey with the students
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Dr. Jawahar Surisetti, Advisor to Government of India, and a proud alumnus of IHM Taratala Kolkata, visited his Alma mater to relive old memories as well as to have an interactive session with the faculty members of the Institute on 20.8.24. Dr Jawahar Surrisetti, is an award winning author of multiple books and is a speaker on eminent platforms like TED. Dr. Surrisetti has word awards and accolades including, Bharat Shiksha Ratna Samman and Man of the Year – India by the US State for exemplary service in social education. Dr. Surrisetti was further felicitated by his Alma mater and Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked him for his contribution towards society and hospitality.
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IHM Kolkata observed Anti-Ragging Week from 12th August 2024 to 18th August 2024 with activities aimed at promoting awareness and solidarity against ragging. The week was marked by enthusiastic participation from students, who engaged in various events designed to spread the message of a safe and inclusive campus environment.
The Anti-Ragging Week was kicked off by screening a documentary on anti-ragging to mark the Anti-Ragging Day on 12/08/24. This was followed by an Essay Writing Competition on 13/08/24 and a Slogan Writing Competition on 16/08/24. The theme for both the competition was anti-ragging awareness.
Anti-Ragging Week at IHM Kolkata was a resounding success, with students actively participating in all the events and engaging with the message of the campaign. The activities not only raised awareness but also strengthened the bond among students as they came together to promote a safe and welcoming campus environment. The enthusiasm with which the students participated in the events were a testament to their commitment to fostering a ragging-free institution. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked all for their enthusiasm and participation for the noble cause
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Mr. Partha Das, Business Development Manager Monin, East India, conducted a mixology master class for the final year students of IHM Kolkata on 14/08/2024 at the Vimarsh Restaurant. The students found the session to be very innovative and interesting. Mr. Das elaborated on various alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and discussed about the beverage industry as a career opportunity. The workshop enlightened the students on various aspects of mixology like flavours, concentration and aroma, to name a few. The workshop was followed by a small competition and winners were applauded with exciting prizes. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked Mr. Das for his inputs and congratulated the winning students on their achievements.
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It was a pleasure to welcome Mr. Abhik Roy, Founder of Andre Garcia Cigars, to conduct a cigar master class for the final-year students at IHM Taratala Kolkata. Mr. Roy went into detail about a number of cigar-related topics, including production, varieties, parts, storage, maintenance and further describing the finesse of cigars. A special focus was given on the service of cigars. Further, in order to help the pupils recommend cigars to the guests, he also taught them how to recognize a high-quality cigar. Mr. Roy had presented the use of several equipment associated with the topic – as instructive aids. The lectures and demonstrations were highly inventive, educational, and engaging in the eyes of the students. There was an interactive question-and-answer period after the workshop. Mr. Roy was appreciated by Honorable Principal Sir Mr. Raja Sadhukhan for sharing his expertise with the students. Disclaimer: Smoking is Injurious to health. IHM Taratala Kolkata does not promote smoking, and the above event is only for educational purpose.
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IHM Taratala Kolkata celebrated the 78th Independence day of India on 15/08/24. All Faculty members staff and students participated wholeheartedly in raising the tricolor at the institute premises followed by singing of the National Anthem. Plantation of saplings under the Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji’s campaign of “Ek Per Ma ke Nam” was also done, the students took initiative to plant saplings answering the Honourable Prime Minister’s call and to take a step towards saving the environment. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked all for their efforts and took to the occasion and joined hands in the service of breakfast to all attendees of the program
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IHM Taratala Kolkata collaborated with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited to conduct a two day workshop from 10th to 11th August 2024 in Indian culinary art in an effort to train their kitchen staff of canteen and guest houses and to enhance their skills. A total of 17 trainees from BPCL participated from the various parts of Bengal and Odisha. It was a mix of theory and hands on practical sessions which sharpened the skills of the trainees in the North and South Indian cuisine. The event was attended by Mr. John Bosco, Deputy General Manager, BPCL and Mr. Pradip Raha, Senior Manager, BPCL while the classes were conducted by Chef trainers Silajit Ghosh and Aalekhya Adhikary. All the trainees expressed their gratitude and satisfaction in light of their learnings. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked the trainers for their efforts and congratulated the trainees on their achievements at the end of the session.
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IHM Kolkata organized Group Discussion & Personal Interview sessions for the final year students from 5th August to 9th August 2024. The sessions were conducted by Mr. Vikram Kukreja, Founder TBH Circle. Vikram Kukreja is the Founder of TBH Circle, a TEDX Speaker with 10 years of Global Corporate Experience, trained 20k+ professionals. He has also worked with international organisation globally. With his passion to train he has trained & mentored 20k+ youth from Colleges and Universities like IHMs, IIMs, IITs and top B schools around the globe.
With diverse portfolio in the fields of HR, Consulting & Hospitality Vikram has worked for brands like TATA group, Oberoi’s, Marriott’s, Deloitte, DB Schenker Germany. During his experience he led several teams in versatile dimensions in Europe and India. He specializes in training & development in Sales & Negotiation, Communication and Human Skills and Train the Trainer Programs.
TBH Circle under his tutelage and guidance has successfully collaborated and worked with Industry giants like ITILITE, Canva, FilterCopy, Hospitality Groups & organisations. The focus of the mentioned session was to enhance the interactive and leadership skills of the students, and make the students better prepared for the upcoming campus season. Students interacted and participated wholeheartedly in the interactive and activity based sessions. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked Mr. Kukreja for his efforts.
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On 9th August, 2024 Mr. Shekhar Mukherjee, General Manager Taj Sats, Kolkata visited IHM Taratala Kolkata campus for an interactive session with the final year and first year students. Mr. Mukherjee is a proud alumnus of the class of 1984 of IHM Taratala Kolkata. Mr. Mukherjee spoke on preparation tips for upcoming campus interviews and illustrated his journey in the hospitality industry. Spellbound students were really excited to meet Mr. Mukherjee and interacted with him. Honourable Principal sir Mr. Raja Sadhukhan thanked Mr. Mukherjee for his efforts
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Students from 2nd and 3rd years of IHM Taratala Kolkata performed the Ganesh Vandana to mark the auspicious start to the Induction program for the incoming batch of students.It was a performance to truly remember as it created a visible, lasting impact on guests and students alike who thoroughly appreciated the same. The troop of dancers included Ms. Anwasha Chakraborty from third year along with Ms. Zinia Sarkar, Ms. Riddhi Mridha Ms. Sweety Jele and Ms. Sanjana Mullick – all second year students. Honourable principal sir appreciated the performers for their remarkable performance.
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August 6th saw the induction program of IHM Taratala Kolkata as the institute welcomed the incoming batch of MSc in HA students. The program saw Honourable Principal Sir Mr. Raja Sadhukhan along with emninent speaker Ms. Gurmeher Kaur Sethi, Sales Manager, Hyatt Centric Kolkata addressing the gathering. Ms. Sethi is a proud alumnus of IHM Taratala Kolkata. It showed an example of the alumni network and the variety of roles that these individuals fulfill in society. Post this, were sessions on grooming, discipline, attendance, examinations and students activities at the institute. The aspiring students also asked questions pertaining to hospitality industry to the guest speaker. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan congratulated all the new joinee students on their decision of choosing IHM Taratala Kolkata and wished them a successful journey ahead while thanking all parents and stakeholders for their decision and trust towards IHM Taratala Kolkata
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August 5th saw the induction program of IHM Taratala Kolkata as the institute welcomed the incoming batch of short course students. The program saw Honourable Principal Sir Mr. Raja Sadhukhan along with emninent speakers addressing the gathering including Chef Mohan Singh, Executive Sous Chef, Zen, The Park Kolkata and Mr. Deepanjan Roy, Protocol Officer, State Election Commission, Govt. of West Bengal. All the eminent speakers are proud alumni of IHM Taratala Kolkata. It showed the extent of the alumni network and the variety of roles that these individuals fulfill in society. Post these speakers, were sessions on grooming, discipline, attendance, examinations and students activities at the institute. The aspiring students also asked questions pertaining to hospitality industry to the eminent guest speakers. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan congratulated all the new joinee students on their decision of choosing IHM Taratala Kolkata and wished them a successful journey ahead while thanking all parents and stakeholders for their decision and trust towards IHM Taratala Kolkata
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August 5th and 6th marked the two days of the induction program of IHM Taratala Kolkata as the institute welcomed the incoming batch of BSc in H & HA students. The program saw Honourable Principal Sir Mr. Raja Sadhukhan along with emninent speakers addressing the gathering including Mr. Pramode Bhandari, Area General Manager Apeejay Surendra Park Hotels Limited , Mr. Santanu Guha Ray, General Manager, The Holiday Inn Kolkata Airport, Ms. Namrata Borthakur, entrepreneur and owner of Red Hot Chilli Pepper restaurant on day one along with Mr. Anindya Palit, Founder and Director, Savourites Hospitality limited, Chef Kavita Unni, Executive Sous Chef, Taj Bengal and Mr Arunit Banerjee, Human Resources Manager ITC Hotels. All the eminent speakers are proud alumni of IHM Taratala Kolkata. It showed the extent of the alumni network and the variety of roles that these individuals fulfill in society. Post these speakers, were sessions on grooming, discipline, attendance, examinations and students activities at the institute. The aspiring students also asked questions pertaining to hospitality industry to the eminent guest speakers. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan congratulated all the new joinee students on their decision of choosing IHM Taratala Kolkata and wished them a successful journey ahead while thanking all parents and stakeholders for their decision and trust towards IHM Taratala Kolkata
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A team of faculty members and students of IHM Taratala Kolkata, participated along with the entire IHM Fraternity in supporting the 46th World Heritage Committee Meeting held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi from 21st July to 31st July 2024. It was a unique opportunity presented to the Institute which involved students getting an opportunity to interact with high profile guests like Honourable Minister of Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Honourable Secretary Tourism Ms. V. Vidyavathi, IAS, Honourable member of Rajya Sabha and emninet author Smt. Sudha Murty, HH Maharani Priyadarshini Raje Scindia of Gwalior. Students further acted as protocol officers to delegates of countries like Qatar, Senegal, Kenya etc. IHM Taratala Kolkata sincerely expresses it’s gratitude for having been given this opportunity on a global stage and be part of this monumental moment in World History.
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On 24.07.2024 a team of Doctors and Medical staff led by Mr. Sanjoy Chakraborty (Senior Manager) and Mr. Ranjan Kr Jana (Manager- Growth & Development) from B.P Poddar Hospital, New Alipore visited the institute to do a complimentary health check of the faculty, staff members as well as the retired staff members of the institute. The check up included a thorough full body medical examination which included EECG, Echo, Blood Sugar Test, Consultation with a dietitian and many more. Honourable Principal Mr. Raja Sadhukhan thanked the entire team of B.P. Poddar for visting the institute and carrying out this noble drive.
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On 23.07.2024 a team of Doctors and Medical staff from Medica Superspecialty Hospital, Mukundapur visited the institute to train the faculty and staff members on one of the most essential life skill of administering First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). The team consisted of:
Dr Indranil Das HOD Emergency Medicine
Dr Mumtaz Afzal Sr Consultant Department of Anaesthesia
Sister Sandra Lytan BLS and ACLS Instructor From Nursing
Mr Smith Banerjee Coordinator Of ATLS , BLS, ACLS, PALS
Special mention to Ms. Indrani Sanyal ( General Manager- Housekeeping and an alumnus from the batch of 1989) and Ms. Soma Chakraborty ( Vice President- Group Head Corporate Communications) to have coordinated this whole event on behalf of Medica Superspecialty Hospital!
The main aim of this session was to train the participants on how to administer CPR.
Faculty and staff members of the institute whole heartedly participated in the session and learnt the skill with a lot of interest. The session ended by handing over certificates to the participants. Honourable Principal Mr. Raja Sadhukhan thanked the entire team of Medica Superspecialty Hospital for the highly informative and essential session imparted by them and thanked the participants for their interest and dedication towards learning this life saving skill.
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On 22/07/2024 the famous Bengali food magazine , “Hangla Hneshel” has organized a cooking competition for all the home makers at IHM Kolkata, Taratala.A wonderful collection of lost and rare recipes from the cuisines of both East and West Bengal were beautifully depicted and displayed by the participants . The competition saw a massive participation of total 80 participants. The honorable judges of the event were Mrs Alpana Habib ( Culinary expert from Bangladesh), Mr. Raja Sadhukhan (Principal , IHM Kolkata ) and Chef Sumanta Chakraborty (Culinary Consultant and Project Advisor ). The winners got many prizes and gift hampers from the team of organizing committee along with Adi Mohani Mohan Kanjilal ,Nestle , Atithi and Adhikary Brother’s Jewellers . The winners of this prestigious competition were – 1)First prize- Mrs. Sucharita (Dish prepared- Bhapa Chal Kumro) ,
2)Second Prize – Smt. Jhumpa Karmakar ( Dish prepared-Amari Panta Platter with accompaniments like Kathal Bichi Diye Chingri Macher Shutki)
3)Mrs . Kakoli Saha (Dish prepared- Macher Matha aar Chingri Mach Diye Bhanga Churo Chaka Shukto)
Honourable Principal Sir thanked all the participants for their whole hearted participation and the organizing team for their tireless efforts in making the event a grand success.
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On 19th July, 2024, the 2nd session of the day was also a highly informative and crucial session conducted by Mr. Praveen Khemka, Academic Director of Buildsafe Engineers. The session focused on very vital topics such as Corporate Ethics, Confidentiality and Consequences of Breech of Contract, Corporate Etiquettes of Grooming, Time Management and Decision Making as well as Importance of Upgrading Knowledge. The students were highly motivated and enriched post attending these sessions. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked Mr. Khemka for his powerful knowledge enhancing session.
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On 19th July, 2024, IHM Taratala Kolkata organised a Student Development Program where the 5th Semester students attended 2 back to back enriching sessions by Industry Experts. The first session was conducted by our alumnus Mr. Kaushik Vardharajan from the batch of 1998 who is an Associate Professor of the Practice, Director, Real Estate Programs at Boston University School of Hospitality Administration. Mr. Vardharajan’s session was a power packed and inspiring session where he mainly focussed on talking about the ‘Changing Trends of the Industry’ and imparted valuable suggestions to excel in the upcoming campus sessions. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan felicitated and thanked Mr. Vardharajan for the dynamic session which left our students highly inspired!
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Team IHM Taratala Kolkata reaches Bharat Mandapam for Final briefing of 46th World Heritage Committee meeting being conducted by UNESCO to take monumental decisions regarding heritage around the world. IHM Taratala Kolkata is proud to be part of this event with students acting as protocol officers and in turn ambassadors of India for the high profile delegates. The team consists of Final year students Ms. Srishti Arora, Ms. Twissha Khanna, Ms. Ipsita Acharya, Mr. Aditya Narayan Chakraborty, Mr. Rishik Biswas and Mr. Wahid Shamma supported by second year students Mr. Sagnik Takal, Mr. Rick Das, Ms. Srabantika Chatterjee and Ms. Sampurna Sihi. The team is travelling under the supervision of Dr. Vikash Prasad, Lecturer and Mr. Promit Sanyal, Assistant Lecturer. Honourable Principal Sir Mr. Raja Sadhukhan wished them all the best highlighting the importance of the International event and the highlighting the fact they they are representing not only the IHM fraternity but also proud to represent our motherland, INDIA
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On 18th July 2024, IHM Kolkata convened the inaugural meeting of the Anti-Ragging Committee at the institute premises. The meeting was chaired by Honourable Principal, Mr. Raja Sadhukhan and was attended by eminent members of the Anti Ragging Committee of the institute like Mr. Pranabesh Chattopadhyay, Additional Officer In-Charge, Taratala Police Statiion, Ms. Sonali Nandi, COO & Director of the Indian Institute of Cerebral Palsy and Ms. Dola Dey, Hope Foundation. The meeting also included parents of students, Mr. Mudit Khanna and Mrs. Dolan Seal. Student representatives, faculty and staff members of the institute also participated in this meeting. The meeting focused on maintaining the ragging-free environment that IHM Kolkata has upheld in the past and creating awareness about the menace of ragging among the students. The meeting concluded with a commitment to welcome the incoming batch of 2024 in a safe and positive environment, ensuring their protection from ragging and marking the beginning of their academic journey on a secure note.
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On 16th July, 2024 Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan, HODs, Mr Ashok Kumar Prasad and Ms Rita Mitra along with the entire team of faculty members addressed the 2nd and 3rd year students on various important aspects on their path ahead at the institute that will finally shape their careers. These included Discipline, Essentials of good grooming, Positive attitude being Respectful and having humility, Dedication towards studies along with maintaining attendance and punctuality. The students were also guided as to how they should be preparing for upcoming campus placements supported with sessions on career development, personality development, leadership, etc. by alumni, industry experts and leading institutions. Also discussed was the scope of Anti Ragging agenda and the importance of alumni networks.
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On 12th July, 2024 IHM Taratala Kolkata in collaboration with ICFAI Business School Kolkata conducted a Soft skills and Leadership development skills workshop for final year students. The session was conducted by guest speaker Professor Arpita Chowdhury from ICFAI business school. Professor Chowdhury talked about the vital points to consider when it comes to soft skills development, leadership skills and personality development for facing future campus placement drives. Professor Chowdhury illustrated the importance of communication through interactive sessions and videos which were very enlightening to the students. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked Professor Chowdhury for her session
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On 10.7.24 Chef Subhabrata Maitra conducted a session with 2nd and final year students. Chef Maitra is an alumnus of IHM Taratala Kolkata batch of 2003. He started his career as a Management Trainee with Taj hotels (IHCL) and has worked in some of the world’s biggest hotel brands like IHCL, Westin, Starwood and Carlton Rezidor under his belt. Chef Maitra now works as an entrepreneur at A Custom Palette Limited and is based out of Bangladesh. Chef shared the various experiences he had throughout his 21+ years career and inspired the students for the campus placement season to come. The students appreciated the opportunity to interact with Chef Maitra. Honourable Principal Sir Mr. Raja Sadhukhan thanked Chef Maitra for his efforts.
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IHM Taratala Kolkata conducted a week-long Training program for Chefs and kitchen attendants working at various Tourist Lodges across West Bengal. These Tourist Lodges comes under West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation Limited (WBTDCL). This training program is a joint venture between IHM, Taratala, Kolkata and The Govt of West Bengal to improve guest experience at the Tourist Lodges. The event was inaugurated by Ms. Koyeli Das, General Manager, WBTDCL. It was an experiential learning for the team of Chefs and attendants, they appreciated the efforts of the Chef trainers, Chef Swarup Saha and Chef Arijit Mitra of IHM Taratala Kolkata. Mr. Debashish Chattopadhyay, General Manager WBTDCL, Ex-Officio Joint Secretary to Government of West Bengal, Mr. Amitava Ghosh Deputy General Manager, WBTDCL, and Ms. Das, General Manager, WBTDCL closely monitored the event and along with celebrity Chef and senior alumnus of the institute, Chef Indraneel Bhattacharya were present during the valedictory session. They interacted with the participants and took their feedback. The participants praised a lot about the institute, Chef trainers and their learning. They mentioned that this training will surely help them to elevate guest experiences at the lodges. Special thanks to Smt. Nandini Chakravorty, IAS, Honourable Chairperson – Board of Governors, IHM, Kolkata & Principal Secretary, Home & Hill Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Department with Additional Charge of Tourism Department Govt. of West Bengal, for her support to the institute and this program. Honourable Principal, Mr. Raja Sadhukhan thanked all for their efforts.
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IHM Taratala Kolkata conducted a week-long fun course for people of all walks of life who wanted a snapshot of the hospitality industry. The course included sessions on bakery and confectionery, interior decoration, laundry operations, towel art, menu planning, table layout, dining etiquette, mocktail preparation and many more aspects of hospitality. All participants appreciated IHM Taratala Kolkata’s initiative to bring hospitality to their doorstep. Celebrity Chef and senior Alumnus Chef Arup Ghosh Dastidar presided over the valedictory function and interacted with the participants. All participants were extremely happy and shared positive feedback about the institute, faculty members and their learning. The culinary sessions were taken care of by Chef trainers Mr. Yamin Khan Siddiqui and Ms. Kritika Bose Guha, the rooms division sessions were taken care of by Ms. Rita Mitra and Ms. Sohini Basu Mukhopadhyay while the F&B sessions were taken care of by Mr. Sunith Mandal. Honourable Principal, Mr. Raja Sadhukhan thanked all for their contribution.
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IHM Taratala Kolkata, celebrated with splendor, 10th International Day of Yoga, with Faculty members, staff and students participating in the same. The event was based on the theme of Yoga for self and society ‘ योग – स्वयम् और समाज के लिए ‘where all participants were rejuvenated through the practice of several asanas and poses. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked all for their wholehearted participation and making the event a grand success.
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IHM Taratala Kolkata conducted a skill certification program in Food production from 13/5 to 18/5 and Food and Beverage service from 10/6-15/6 at Morvee Hotel. The staff expressed sincere gratitude at the new learnings from the faculty members. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked the faculty members for their efforts while congratulating the trainees on their achievements.
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IHM Taratala Kolkata celebrates world environment day on 5th of June, and recognises it’s commitment towards saving the environment and the earth on this day. The IHM Taratala Kolkata family led by Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan planted many new saplings throughout the Institute premises with a promise to nurture a greener future ahead
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Incredible Chef Magazine reports the launch of Eastern India Culinary Association, with IHM Taratala Kolkata alumni Chef Sumanta Chakraborty and Chef Abhiru Biswas at the helm. It is indeed an excellent initiative and IHM Taratala Kolkata sends it’s best regards for the association for the way forward.
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IHM Taratala Kolkata collaborated with Sunburst Vin and Gérard Basset Foundation to conduct the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 training for a group of it’s final year students at the Novotel Kolkata on 13/05/2024. The WSET level 1 course was provided to the students of IHM Kolkata on 100 % scholarship basis. The participants really were thrilled to complete the course and were extremely thankful to Honorable Principal, Mr. Raja Sadhukhan for providing them this platform to achieve an incredible milestone which would enhance their professional career development.
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To celebrate the 163rd birthday anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, IHM Taratala Kolkata organised a cultural evening on 08/05/2024 lined up with an assortment of recitation song performances, instrumental shows and to pay tribute and homage to Kabiguru. The faculty members along with the administrative staff members of IHM Kolkata took active participation in this event. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked all for their efforts.
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On 29th April 2024, delegates from the Park, Kolkata , Mr. Pramode Bhandari, Area General Manager, Park Hotels and Mr. Junaid Majid Sheikh, Associate Director – Learning And Development, Park Kolkata visited IHM Taratala Kolkata to represent the Apeejay Surendra Group. The company conferred the prestigious Apeejay Surendra Paul award to Ms. Poorna Chatterjee, final year student who has been placed with the Oberoi group and IHCL as management trainee besides other career opportunities. Other nominations were Mr. Debanjan Mukherjee, who has been placed in Sodexo and Hilton group as management trainee and Ms. Suhani Meher who has been placed in Marriott as a management trainee. All the nominees were equally deserving to receive the award and the winner was finalised through a rigorous selection process, they were measured not only on their Academics but their co curricular activities as well. The nominations were made on the basis of recommendations from all Faculty members post which an interview was conducted by the Apeejay Surendra Group. The award includes a medal of 10g gold and a certificate. Congratulations to all the nominees for their all round efforts and to Poorna making it to the top.
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Ms. Kritika Bose, faculty represented IHM Kolkata at US Consulate and was part of a panel discussion during their International Women’s Day celebrations Media coverage on Panel discussion on women’s role in the culinary world held at the US Consulate General, Kolkata. Ms. Kritika Bose Guha, Assistant Lecturer, took part in the said discussion representing IHM Taratala Kolkata. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked and congratulated Ms. Bose Guha on her achievement
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IHM Taratala Kolkata gave farewell to the outgoing batch of BSc, MSc and diploma students in a grand ceremony arranged today by the junior batches of students with guidance from the faculty members. The program showcased the talents of the students who gave their heart and soul in to saying goodbye one last time. The stage was also set to recognise the hardwork, dedication and contribution of the ex-faculty members and ex-principal, who have today handed down the baton of IHM Taratala Kolkata to the next generation, Mr. Ranjit Chaudhari, late Ms. Z Ruksana, Mr. Debasis Das, Mr. Bonophool Banerjee, Mr. Amitava Kumar Sen, Mr. Angshuman Chatterjee, late Mr. Soumitra Saha were felicitated by Honourable Principal Sir Mr. Raja Sadhukhan. Further felicitations for the academic achievers followed including Academic excellence award , Late Suranjan Chatterjee Award and Mr. JB Chaudhari award, Principal’s Worthy Award, etc. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked all the final year students for their efforts throughout the last 3 years and the team of faculty members, staff and students who organised the program.
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IHM Taratala Kolkata and Alumni association of IHM Kolkata collaborated to conduct a blood donation camp at the Institute premises on 22.3.24. The event saw wholehearted participate from Faculty members staff and students of the Institute. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked all for their efforts towards this noble cause.
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3rd year students at IHM Taratala Kolkata organized a Parsi themed lunch. It was a showcase of the unique culture of the Parsi community and their Iranian influenced cuisine. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan and all Faculty and staff members appreciated the students for their efforts and to create a memorable experience.
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3rd year students at IHM Taratala Kolkata organized a Parsi themed lunch. It was a showcase of the unique culture of the Parsi community and their Iranian influenced cuisine. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan and all Faculty and staff members appreciated the students for their efforts and to create a memorable experience.
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3rd year students of IHM Taratala Kolkata organised a Middle East themed lunch showcasing the extravagance of Middle eastern cuisine and culture. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan and all Faculty and staff members appreciated the students for their efforts and to create a memorable experience.
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IHM Taratala Kolkata conducted an awareness campaign for blood donation and the dire need for blood. The session focused on the demand and supply of blood and urged students to take part in this noble cause. IHM Taratala Kolkata will be conducting a blood donation camp on 22.3.24
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Ms. Subhra Banerjee, an alumnus of batch of 2000 and an entrepreneur from Encovate conducted a two day awareness session for the students of 1st and 2nd year of IHM Taratala Kolkata regarding career prospects of the hospitality industry. The students found it to be engaging and interesting.
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3rd year students of IHM Taratala Kolkata started off with the annual theme lunch week wherein they display their artistic as well as culinary creativity. The students divide themselves in brigades which take part in food preparation, service or decoration. The menu is a customised one as per the theme. During the lunch hours, as the kitchen brigade prepares the food, the service brigade puts the food on the tables as well as entertains the guests with games. Second theme was the Chinese themed lunch with delicacies from China taking the forefront and accompanied by beautiful elements of Chinese themed decor.Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan and all the faculty and staff members appreciated the students for their effors to create a memorable experience
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3rd year students of IHM Taratala Kolkata started off with the annual theme lunch week wherein they display their artistic as well as culinary creativity. The students divide themselves in brigades which take part in food preparation, service or decoration. The menu is a customised one as per the theme. During the lunch hours, as the kitchen brigade prepares the food, the service brigade puts the food on the tables as well as entertains the guests with games. The week started of with the Holi themed lunch. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan and all the faculty and staff members appreciated the students for their effors to create a memorable experience
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IHM Taratala Kolkata celebrated the efforts of the lady team members towards the institution and society, through a highly anticipated women’s day celebration. The celebration was a heartfelt gratitude to all the ladies with a core theme of Inspire Inclusion akin to the international women’s day 2024 theme of the same name. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan wished all the ladies a very Happy International Women’s day and thanked all for their efforts.
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Ms. Smeetha Guha and Mr. Anupam Mukherjee from the Indian School of Hospitality visited the campus for another very informative session with the final year students. They made the students aware about their postgraduate program and how it helps the students to take their skill to the next level and how their program prepares the students to hit the ground running when they join the hospitality industry. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked the team from ISH for their session.
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On 28.2.24, Mr. Reekshit Siddhanta, Director of Rooms, Taj Dubai and an alumnus of 2002 batch met the students of final semester at IHM Taratala Kolkata. He engaged in an interactive session regarding future career prospects as a hotelier interspersed with his own experiences in his illustrious career. The students engaged wholeheartedly in the same. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked and wished Mr. Siddhanta all the very best for his next assignment as the Hotel Manager of Taj Cape Town.
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26.2.24 was a bittersweet moment for the IHM Taratala Kolkata family as the team bid adieu to one of its most eminent alumni and pillars – Dr. Sagnik Chowdhury, Regional Director East India Tourism. Dr. Chowdhury supported the institute through thick and thin and encouraged all activities that happened throughout his tenure as Regional Director East. Dr. Chowdhury has also been a member of the Board of Governors of IHM Taratala Kolkata guiding the Institute through his wisdom. Today the Institute poured out it’s love and appreciation for Dr. Chowdhury in the form of heartfelt testimonials from Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan, Ms. Rita Mitra, HOD, Mr. Anindamoy Paul Biswas, AAO and many other colleagues. Dr. Chowdhury thanked the entire IHM Taratala Kolkata family for such a heartfelt gesture.
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IHM Taratala, Kolkata organized a workshop on “Introduction to WSET & CMS” on 23/02/2024, for the students of 3rd year in association with Gerard Basset Foundation and Sunburst Vin. The workshop was conducted by Mr. Subhadip Dey, Founder & Director, Sunburst Vin. The organisation has offered to facilitate the students’ WSET education to nurture the F&B managers and wine connoisseurs in them. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked Mr. Dey and his team for their initiative.
IHM Taratala Kolkata’s Gourmet Nite 24 features on the Instagram page of My Kolkata by Telegraph Newspaper
Coverage of Gourmet Nite 24 in popular English Daily, The Telegraph
Coverage of Gourmet Nite 24 in popular English Daily, The Times of India
Today Students and faculty members of IHM Taratala Kolkata joined the viewing of Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji’s address in the form of Pariksha pe charcha where the Honourable Prime Minister addresses the school students to counsel them regarding the pressure of tackling their upcoming examinations which will determine the future course of their lives. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked all for their presence.
On 25.01.24 IHM Taratala Kolkata in an attempt to give back to society distributed blankets in a rural area of Bankrahat, South 24 Parganas, amongst the needy and underprivileged. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan stepped forward to assist the people in need. The event saw many families light up with smiles as they thanked Mr. Sadhukhan and the management of IHM Taratala Kolkata for their initiative.
On 26.1.24, IHM Taratala Kolkata celebrated Republic Day 2024. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan unfurled the Indian tricolour in ceremonial fashion with faculty members staff and students in attendance. In show of national spirit all present joined to sing the national anthem. Mr. Sadhukhan further took part in service of breakfast to all present and thanked all for their presence.
On 25th January 2024 IHM Taratala Kolkata in association to India Tourism East, Ministry of tourism celebrated National Tourism Day 2024. The event included workshop on the theme of Responsible Tourism, where Mr. Ambarish Chatterjee, Faculty IHM Kolkata was the resource person. Further the event included essay writing and poster making with a theme of Sustainable journey, timeless journey. A photo booth competition and an art and craft competition followed. The theme of the same was recycled wonderlust. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked all for their participation.
On 24.1.24 a delegation from Kolkata Traffic Police graced the campus of IHM Taratala Kolkata and briefed the students about traffic and road safety as part of the road safety week drive of Kolkata Police. The presentation met with great response and interaction. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked the delegation for their efforts towards raising awareness and safeguarding society
On 17th January students of IHM, Taratala, Kolkata participated in the Everest Culinary Challenge Season 3 organized by Better Kitchen held in Durgapur. The following students participated in the contest and made the institute proud by winning many prizes and bagging top positions in the competition and remained ahead of many other institutions –
Ms. Ipsita Sarkar
Mr. Jatin Kumar Singh
Mr. Agniva Bhanja
Mr. Sankhadeep Bhattacharya
The event was sponsored by World Association of Chefs Societies; Indian Culinary Forum; WICA and HPMF.
The theme of the competition was “FLAVOURS OF INDIA”.
Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked and congratulated the students and the chef trainers for their efforts.
On 15.01.24, IHM Taratala Kolkata hosted the zonal round for the Eastern zone for the National level quiz being organised by NCHMCT. The same is an awareness drive for the young minds for their career planning towards hospitality education. The top 10 scoring teams from the eastern zone was hosted by IHM Kolkata. The quiz was opened with the a lamp lighting ceremony and the encouraging words of Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan who thanked all for their presence. Special thanks to Mr. Ananda Dasgupta Duty Manager, Vivanta Kolkata, an alumnus of IHM Kolkata 2019 batch. Ms. Kritika Sinha and Ms. Sakshi Kumari of Tender Heart Senior Secondary School, Ranchi won the competition held today. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan congratulated the winners and thanked all the faculty members and students who arranged and facilitated the program for their efforts.
IHM Taratala Kolkata invited two of its eminent alumni Mr. Gopaal Seyn and Dr. Arijit Banerjee. Honourable Principal Sir Mr. Raja Sadhukhan felicitated the two torch bearers who have contributed immensely to carry the name of the Institute forward. While Mr. Seyn has distinguished himself as an eminent American contemporary artist hailing from Indian origins. He is renowned for his artistic prowess showcased both within esteemed galleries and through captivating illustrations gracing book covers and magazines. Recently Mr. Seyn was felicitated by the Honourable Vice President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankar.
His creations include,
a poignant portrait capturing the essence of George HW Bush, a compelling portrait immortalizing Bob McNair, the luminary owner of the Houston Texans, a homage to the revered Mahatma Gandhi and his magnum opus—a portrait of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Dr. Arijit Banerjee on the other hand (also known as “The Toilet Man of Bengal” as coined by Ministry of MSME, GOI) along with his wife Ms. Arpita Banerjee have made a debut with their flagship project where 7000+ Biotoilets have been installed Nationwide in their Social Entrepreneurship journey as a part of urban and rural Health and Hygiene initiatives under Swaach Bharat Mission, since 2016.
Dr. Banerjee’s Recent recognitions include:
1. Tally MSME HONORS 2023, EAST
2. TIMES NETWORK AMAZING INDIANS 2023
3. TATA STEEL MSME EXCELLENCE AWARDS – 3 TIMES IN A ROW.
Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan took to the stage to put forward Mr. Seyn and Dr. Banerjee as shining examples of success from the multi faceted and holistic course that is hospitality management and thanked all for their presence.
As December kicks off, cake mixing emerges as a cherished tradition signalling the start of the Christmas season. On 12th December, the Institute of Hotel Management, Taratala, Kolkata (under Ministry of Tourism, Government of India) proudly hosted this event on campus with the theme “Cake mixing ceremony with secret ingredients blended by the role models of our society” which featured esteemed individuals from various walks of life, including the Indian Armed forces, Kolkata Police, Judiciary, Administrative Services, doctors and healthcare professionals, authors, columnist, journalists and hospitality professionals. Honourable Principal of IHM, Kolkata, Mr. Raja Sadhukhan mentioned that they all play the role of Santa Claus for the society as they bring in hope, faith, care and love in order to make a better tomorrow for the society. Honourable Principal Mr. Raja Sadhukhan thanked all for gracing the occasion with their presence.
In December a team of faculty members consisting of Ms. Pooja Biswas, Lecturer, Ms. Sohini Basu Mukhopadhyay, Lecturer, Mr. Promit Sanyal, Assistant Lecturer and Ms. Sharmi Banerjee, Faculty visited leading schools of Kolkata and oraginzed quiz competitions as part of the national level quiz and essay writing competition being organised by NCHMCT Noida. These schools included:
DAV Public School
DPS,Joka
MP Birla Higher Secondary School
Nava Nalanda School
St. Thomas(Boys and Girls)
Akshar School
National Gems Higher Secondary School
Ruby Park Public School
KV Garden Reach
KV Command Hospital
All schools reciprocated positively and paricipated in large numbers.
Honourable Principal Mr. Raja Sadhukhan thanked the team of faculty members for their efforts..
On 13 and 14th December Chef trainers from IHM Taratala Kolkata visited the prestigious Lady Brabourne college to judge a cooking competition called ‘cookify’ which involved no gas cooking. The said event was part of their “Kaleidoscope” fest. The chef trainers were Ms. Kritika Bose Guha, Assistant Lecturer and Mr. Aalekhya Adhikary, Assistant Lecturer. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked them for their efforts.
As part of the Clean Toilets campaign organized by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, on the occasion of World Toilet Day 2023, IHM Kolkata conducted a cleanliness drive, cleaning public toilets at Majherhat Railaway Station and at Nature Park, Kolkata. The drive was conducted under the supervision of Mr. Promit Sanyal, Assistant Lecturer, while a team of students and staff participated in the same. They included:
2nd Year students
Mr. Aditya Raj Singh
Mr. Abir Poddar
Staff:
Ms. Radhadevi
Mr. Suresh Dhanuk
Mr. Chotu Majhi
Special thanks to Mr. Narendra Nath Kuley, Station Superintendent, Majerhat Station
Mr. Kumar Harshvardhan, Chief Health Inspector, Majerhat Station
Mr. Samir Rang, Staff, Nature Park, Kolkata
for their cooperation
Honourable Principal Sir, Mr. Raja Sadhukhan, thanked all for their contributions.
IHM Taratala Kolkata had its Annual Board of Governor’s meet on 15th December 2023 with Honourable Board members at the Institute. The event started with a traditional welcome and felicitation by the Principal Mr. Raja Sadhukhan followed by a curated Satvik lunch experience for the dignitaries. Sankhas was blown to welcome eminent guests at the Vividh restaurant. A hand washing ritual was performed with sudha jal for the guests which was complimented by reciting of shlokas from Srimad Bhagvad Gita and chanting of the holy Gayatri Mantra which signified purification of body and soul.
In the Bhagavad Gita Chapter 17, Verse 8 Lord Krishna explains Satvik Food as –
“AYUH-SATTVA-BALAROGYA-SUKHA-PRITI-VIVARDHANAH
RASYAH SNIGDHAH STHIRA HRIDYA AHARAH SATTVIKA-PRIYAH“
“Persons in the mode of goodness prefer foods that promote life span and increase virtue, strength, health, happiness, and satisfaction. Such foods are juicy, succulent, nourishing, and naturally tasteful.”
After the soulful meal, BOG members met to take pathfinding decisions for the institute.
Honourable Board members included –
Smt. Nandini Chakravorty, IAS, Chairperson, BOG (Principal Secretary, Tourism Department, Government of West Bengal)
Dr. Sagnik Chowdhury, Member, BOG (Deputy Director General & Regional Director (East), Indiatourism Kolkata, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India)
Shri L. K. Ganguli, Member, BOG (Director (Admin & Finance), NCHMCT, Noida)
Shri Aninda Palit, Catering Expert, BOG (Director – Savourites hospitality Pvt LTD)
Shri Gaurav Soneja, Industry Expert, BOG (General Manager, ITC Hotels, Kolkata)
Shri Raja Sadhukhan, Secretary, BOG (Principal, IHM Kolkata).
The guests thoroughly appreciated the hospitality extended to them and appreciated their Satvik lunch experience at the institute.
Mr. Raja Sadhukhan thanked all faculty members and students involved in the execution of the event for their efforts.
On 7th and 8th December a team of faculty members consisting of Ms. Pooja Biswas, Lecturer, Ms. Sohini Basu Mukhopadhyay, Lecturer and Ms. Sharmi Banerjee, Faculty visited leading schools of Kolkata and met with Honourable Principals of said schools as part of the sensitisation and awareness drive for the upcoming national level quiz and essay writing competition being organised by NCHMCT Noida. These schools included:
DAV Public School
DPS,Joka
MP Birla Higher Secondary School
Nava Nalanda School
St. Thomas(Boys and Girls)
Akshar School
National Gems Higher Secondary School
Ruby Park Public School
KV Garden Reach
KV Command Hospital
All schools reciprocated positively and have committed support for this campaign.
Honourable Principal Mr. Raja Sadhukhan thanked the team of faculty members for their efforts.
On 8.11.23 Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan invited Chefs from IHCL to lunch. Chefs of IHM Taratala Kolkata curated an exotic Indian thali for the esteemed guests. The chefs, Chef Nitin Mathur, Executive Chef, Taj Bengal and Chef Sumalya Sarkar, Executive Chef, Vivanta, Kolkata thoroughly appreciated hospitality of the institute and the culinary delights served. Mr. Sadhukhan thanked the kitchen team for their efforts
IHM Taratala, Kolkata organised a drawing competition for the students of Kendra Vidyalaya Command Hospital under Swachch Bharat Abhiyan. The competition saw huge participation from the budding artists of the school. The effort was supervised by Mr. Ravi Raj, Assistant Lecturer and Ms. Deepshikha Dolui, Assistant Lecturer. Honourable Principal Sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan thanked all for their efforts to make the program a success.
IHM Kolkata along with the NGO, Let’s Give Back, organized a National level cookery competition for homemakers and parents of students studying in the institute. The participants displayed dishes presented at a professional level- a testimonial to the untapped treasure trove of talent that we have in and around us. A special focus of the competition was millets, which is under the flag of the proud campaign of International Year of Millets launched by Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji. Honourable Principal sir Mr Raja Sadhukhan was invited as the Guest of Honour while Mr. Ashok Kumar Prasad, HOD Food Production was invited as a judge of the event. Mr. Sadhukhan thanked all for their participation and praised all for their show of talent.
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