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Time of India
31-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Victoria's Angel gets a 200W glow-up
The Angel of Victory, the crowning glory of Victoria Memorial, has finally been given a spotlight of its own. Once a faint silhouette above Kolkata's skyline, the winged figure now shines with a golden radiance as dusk falls over the Maidan. In a carefully planned lighting project completed within two weeks, yellow LED lights now illuminate the Angel. The lights are mounted on concrete blocks to preserve the monument's structure. The lighting has been calibrated to match the existing façade illumination. Controlled by an automatic timer, it ensures both visual harmony and operational efficiency. It was important to illuminate the Angel of Victory as it is the highest & most important point of the monument. The entire Victoria Memorial looks golden at night now – Anurag Kumar, secretary and curator -in-charge, Victoria Memorial Hall From the shadows to the spotlight Before: Only the monument was illuminated The lights would be switched on at 6pm and switched off at 11 pm The peripheral lights only illuminated the monument, and the Angel of Victory glimmered only in reflected light and looked greenish After: 10 lights of 20W each, fixed on concrete blocks, placed at eight-degree diversions illuminate the Angel of Victory The illumination starts at 6pm. While the lights of the monument will go off at 11pm, the Angel will continue to shine till 5am every day
Time of India
26-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Beamed into focus: Lit-up angel atop Victoria dome to be part of Kolkata's night skyline
1 2 3 Kolkata: The rotating fairy atop Victoria Memorial Hall dome will soon be visible 24×7. Between 11 pm and dawn every night, it will shine like a jewel, bringing attention to a less conspicuous detail in one of the city's most celebrated landmarks. While Victoria Memorial Hall is lit up at dusk, the lights are switched off at 11 pm, plunging the marble edifice with the angel perched on the dome into darkness. Though the lights will still go off at 11 pm, 10 light beams will continue to be trained on the Angel of Victory with its wings unfurled, holding a wreath in the left hand and a trumpet in the right. "We will do the final light tests on Monday. If everything is good, the fairy will glow through the night, every night," said VMH secretary and curator-in-charge Anurag Kumar. When heritage lovers' group Kolkata Restorers sought Kumar's permission to try and illuminate the angel, he gave the go-ahead but with multiple conditions, VMH being a protected heritage site. Lighting design and illumination expert Suyash Narsaria was told no equipment could be fixed on the facade and that the dome and the angel were off-limits. "That meant no direct access and no standard lighting solutions. But the limitation was also an opportunity to innovate. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cyprus investments might be cheaper than you think Cyprus Investments | Search Ads Get Info Undo We decided to experiment with narrow-beam focus lights — specifically, 8-degree beam angle fixtures. We did this first from the garden, nearly 350 ft from the fairy. Encouraged by the result, we moved to the terrace for focused and sharper beams," Narsaria said. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata To ensure that the rotating angel is illuminated from all sides, 10 LED focus lights of 18W. Each has been used with eight-degree beam angles, strategically arranged in a 360° layout so that the angel remains evenly lit regardless of its orientation. "The result has been magical. It almost felt like the fixture was designed specifically to highlight the angel — subtle, elegant, and powerful," the illumination expert added. The 4.9-m tall, 3.5-tonne bronze angel, named Victoria after the Roman goddess of victory, is a windvane that rotates in wind in excess of 18 kmph. Created by British sculptor Lindsay Clarke, the angel was shipped from Cheltenham, England, to India in 1920 and installed the following year on the dome, nine years after the memorial was inaugurated.
India.com
11-07-2025
- General
- India.com
Studied in Hindi medium always failed in Maths, cracked UPSC exam in first attempt, became IAS with AIR…, got married to UPSC topper..
The Union Public Service Commission conducts the Civil Services Examination, which is considered to be one of the toughest exams in India. It is held in three phases: prelims, mains, and interview. In this article, we will talk about the success story of IAS Anurag Kumar, who, despite failing in Mathematics, never gave up his dream to clear the UPSC CSE exam. Anurag Kumar hailed from Katihar district in Bihar. He began his education in a Hindi-medium school. Switching to an English-medium school after class 8 posed significant challenges, but he remained determined to achieve his goals. A major setback came when he failed the maths pre-board in class 12. Undeterred, he poured all his efforts into preparing for the final exams. His hard work and perseverance paid off, as he secured over 90% in his final board examinations. Anurag Kumar pursued his graduation at Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), one of the most prestigious colleges in India. His journey was not without difficulties, as he struggled and failed in several subjects during his graduation. However, he renewed his commitment to his studies, successfully completed his degree, and then went on to enroll in a post-graduation course. While pursuing his post-graduation, Anurag Kumar was inspired to prepare for the UPSC examination. With unwavering dedication, he focused intensely on his studies. His hard work paid off when he secured an All India Rank (AIR) of 667 in his first attempt in 2017. Determined to improve his rank, he decided to try again in 2018 and achieved an impressive AIR of 48.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
No light-&-sound show at Victoria after tech glitch
Kolkata: The popular Son-et-Lumiere show at Victoria Memorial was suspended on Thursday due to technical issues with its sophisticated projection system . According to Victoria Memorial Hall director Anurag Kumar, a fault initially affected three of the 10 projectors during Wednesday's performance. Whilst two were fixed, the third requires an imported part from Hong Kong. "The component has to be sourced from abroad. That could take around four-five days," he stated. The 3D visual experience on the building's eastern facade requires several projectors working in unison through projection mapping technology. The present show, 'Kolkata — The City of Joy', introduced two years ago, presents Kolkata's heritage through a dialogue between a personified Kolkata and an animated Angel of Victory statue from the memorial's central dome. It covers various aspects including the Independence movement, notable personalities, artistic luminaries, social reform contributions and cultural narratives. Weekly attendance peaks at 4,000 during winter but has reduced to approximately 600 in recent weeks during the summer lull. The programme is suspended during rainfall. VMH generates annual revenue of Rs 30 lakh from the Son-et-Lumiere. The programme operates in three languages: Bengali (Tuesday, Friday and Sunday), Hindi (Thursday and Saturday), and English (Wednesday). The outdoor venue with open-air seating necessitates cancellation during wet weather.
Fashion Value Chain
14-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
Shraddha Kapoor Joins Eureka Forbes to Promote Smart Home Hygiene
Eureka Forbes Ltd, a leader in India's health and hygiene sector, has announced Shraddha Kapoor as the new face of its vacuum cleaner range. The collaboration marks a key step in the brand's ongoing mission to promote cleaner, healthier homes with next-gen home cleaning technology. With a four-decade legacy and unmatched reach, Eureka Forbes is aiming to connect more deeply with modern, urban households through this partnership. At the core of this push is the Forbes SmartClean Robotic Vacuum Cleaner, featuring powerful suction, wet mopping capabilities, AI integration, and LiDAR technology for intelligent navigation and seamless cleaning. 'A clean home is the foundation of a healthy mind and body,' said Shraddha Kapoor. 'With Eureka Forbes' SmartClean Robotics, we're blending innovation with lifestyle.' Echoing this vision, Anurag Kumar, Chief Growth Officer, stated that Shraddha represents a generation focused on mindful living and smart choices, making her the ideal ambassador as the brand evolves toward smarter hygiene solutions. From robotic vacuums to advanced deep-cleaning models, Eureka Forbes continues to shape the future of home hygiene in India, now with a renewed focus on tech-enabled convenience and lifestyle integration.
