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PM Modi transfers Rs. 10,000 to each of 75 lakh women under new scheme in poll-bound Bihar | Calcutta HC grants bail to ex-Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee in teacher recruitment scam cases | Amit Shah inaugurates Kolkata puja pandal themed after Op. Sindoor, gives call to make 'Sonar Bangla' | 'They celebrated UT status in 2019, now feel betrayed': Omar Abdullah on Ladakh protest | Massive fire breaks out at Kolkata guest house amid city's recovery from rainfall aftermath | Sonam Wangchuk under CBI lens: Foreign funding, Pakistan trip probed amid Ladakh unrest | India inks ₹62,370 cr deal with HAL for 97 Tejas Mk-1A jets, to replace MiG-21 squadrons | India test-fires rail-launched Agni Prime with 2,000 km range; joins US, Russia, China in mobile missile club | Sameer Wankhede files defamation case over Aryan Khan's Netflix show The Ba***ds of Bollywood | Ladakh statehood protests led by Congress, party's councillor was the main instigator: BJP

Tech majors Apple and Google lead initiative for an industry specification to address unwanted tracking

May 09, 2023, at 01:38 pm

Tech majors Apple and Google recently jointly submitted a proposed industry specification to help combat the misuse of Bluetooth location-tracking devices for unwanted tracking.

Self-taught Naga leather craftsman establishes premium brand and plans to offer training courses

May 09, 2023, at 07:27 am

Chumukeidma/Nagaland: Naga Leatherman, the brand of Chubatemsu, a bespoke leather brand, has been gaining recognition in the market for its premium and contemporary products.

Eminent Bengali author Samaresh Majumdar passes away at 79

May 09, 2023, at 01:55 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Eminent Bengali author Samaresh Majumdar, whose popularity traversed beyond the borders to touch Bangladeshi readers, passed away at a corporate hospital in Kolkata on Tuesday evening. He was 79.

Tagore's birth anniversary: SVF Music releases compilation of 10 Rabindra Sangeet

May 08, 2023, at 08:02 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: SVF Music has released a compilation of 10 Rabindra Sangeet, RNT Project, celebrating Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore's birth anniversary.

Mai Bhago: Remembering the Sikhni in shining armour against Mughals

May 07, 2023, at 01:53 am

Mai Bhago was certainly a warrior – a woman revered in the Sikh community and beyond. Hers is the story of that knight in shining armour who chose her sword to epitomize her unwavering loyalty and devotion towards her faith and her people.

Arizona State University of USA will set up a peace studies centre in Meghalaya's USTM

May 06, 2023, at 09:05 pm

Guwahati: The Arizona State University in the USA is planning to set up a Centre for Peace Studies in collaboration with the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM), according to media reports.

Israeli, UK metal bands to perform in Manipur event

May 06, 2023, at 06:05 am

Imphal: Two major international bands are expected to perform in the ShiRock 2023, an event which is expected to leave Manipur enthralled.

Arunachal Pradesh: Ziro hosts Tribal Artisan Mela

May 06, 2023, at 06:01 am

Ziro: Arunachal Pradesh's Ziro region recently hosted the Tribal Artisan Mela (TAM) to showcase the talents of the local artisans.

Punjab Spice Route: Know the Chefs

May 05, 2023, at 06:04 pm

I love Indian food – it’s my favourite cuisine. I love the mixture of spices and the subtle flavours. It’s really erotic; the spices are so sensuous- American musician Joe Perry

ShiRock 2023 set to bring high-octane rock music to Manipur's Shirui Lily Festival

May 05, 2023, at 08:40 am

Imphal/IBNS: Manipur gears up to host the ShiRock 2023, featuring two international bands, as part of the highly anticipated Shirui Lily Festival in the Ukhrul district. 

35 tribal artisans showcase their talent at Tribal Artisan Mela in Ziro

May 05, 2023, at 05:08 am

Ziro/Arunachal Pradesh: TRIFED, The Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India, successfully organized the maiden Tribal Artisan Mela at Abotani Hall in Ziro with support from Arunachal Pradesh Rural Livelihoods Mission and District Mission Management Unit Ziro.

Framing Flowers: See the spirit of Kenya unveiled through the works of artist Aparna Banerjee

May 05, 2023, at 02:07 am

Gurugram/IBNS: “’Framing Flowers’ is artist Aparna Banerjee's poetic expressions of her experience in Kenya with the flower markets, the wildlife, flora, the men, women and their endearing children,” says critic-curator Georgina Maddox in her introduction to the solo exhibition by Aparna Banerjee.

Indian delegation from JK explores growth opportunities in France's booming textile market

May 04, 2023, at 08:18 am

Srinagar/IBNS: A group of 70 individuals, including over 15 artisans and entrepreneurs from Jammu and Kashmir, attended Foire De Paris as part of a delegation.

Kashmir University gears up to host Youth20 Consultation Under India's G20 Presidency

May 04, 2023, at 01:07 am

Srinagar/BNS: The University of Kashmir is abuzz with activity as it prepares to host the upcoming Youth20 Consultation, an official engagement group under G20, on May 11.

Nagaland: Wokha to host 2-day tribal artisan mela

May 03, 2023, at 07:06 pm

Nagaland will soon host a 2-day tribal artisan mela in Wokha region to identify new artisans, media reports said.

Nagaland Dance Fiesta organizes 5th edition of International Dance Day celebration

May 03, 2023, at 02:40 pm

Kohima:  Nagaland Dance Fiesta organized its 5th edition of the International Dance Day celebration on April 29 at CT SQUARE shopping complex, giving young talents of the region a chance to display their talents.

Dimapur-based songwriter Imna Yaden releases new music video 'We love Nagaland'

May 03, 2023, at 02:12 pm

Kohima: Nagaland-based songwriter Imna Yaden has recently announced the launch of his new music video ‘We love Nagaland.’

From groceries to glory: Zomawi's inspiring journey to building a flourishing bakery business in Mizoram

May 03, 2023, at 05:45 am

Aizawl/IBNS: Zomawi Hrahsel's name is well-known throughout Mizoram as a purveyor of high-quality bakery products. Her bakery has gained a loyal following in the region, owing to its distinctive flavors, creative offerings, and use of top-notch ingredients.

Geoffrey Hinton quits Google, warns about dangers of Artificial Intelligence

May 02, 2023, at 02:01 pm

London: Geoffrey Hinton, who is considered the godfather of artificial intelligence (AI), recently quit his job at Google and even warned about the growing dangers of the field.

Kashmir's young singing sensation Ayaan Sajad's Naat 'Jaane Janaan' takes social media by storm

May 01, 2023, at 04:48 pm

Srinagar/IBNS: With over four million views to his debut Kashmiri song, 12-year-old boy Ayaan Sajad from Srigufwara area of Anantnag district in South Kashmir came up with the Naat-e-Shareef now, which is trending on YouTube and other social media channels.

Petcare Industry: Of furry love, pandemic and a rising graph

Apr 30, 2023, at 10:42 pm

For the petcare industry across the globe, pandemic sparks growth and creativity. Alyse Pfeil, Stephen Vierling, Lucas Owens and Heather Wang from the USA's Midwest and Amir Bin Rafi from India's Kashmir report.

Aizawl leads India in cashless payment adoption for mobility services

Apr 30, 2023, at 09:14 am

Aizawl/IBNS: Aizawl is the city in India with the highest adoption of cashless payments for mobility services, while Hyderabad is the leading mega city in terms of the future of mobility, stated reports.

Assam's Ajit Bania's artwork showcased at global exhibition in Italy

Apr 30, 2023, at 08:37 am

Mangaldai/Assam: The artwork of Ajit Bania, a young artist from Mangaldai, Assam was featured at a global art exhibition in Italy over a three-day period.

Imperial College London announces scholarships worth £ 400,000 for Indian students studying in the college

Apr 30, 2023, at 03:47 am

London: Imperial College London has announced scholarships of £ 400,000 for the Indian students studying in the college, the Union Ministry of Science & Technology said in a statement on Saturday.

Nagaland hosts two-day-long Tsükhenyie 2023

Apr 29, 2023, at 05:53 pm

Nagaland hosted two-day long Tsükhenyie 2023 in  Pfutseromi village under Phek district recently.

Arunachal Fashion Week: Itanagar showcases rich textile heritage of state

Apr 29, 2023, at 03:52 pm

The grand event of ‘Arunachal Fashion Week – The Artisans Movement’, was recently held in  Itanagar, an event which promoted the traditional handicrafts and textiles of the state.

Roopa Ganguly, Dibakar Banerjee conferred ICC YLF Pride of Bengal awards among others

Apr 27, 2023, at 05:01 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Personalities ranging from actor-politician Roopa Ganguly to former Indian Navy officer Pradeep Kumar Chatterjee were conferred the Pride of Bengal Awards by the ICC (Indian Chamber of Commerce) Young Leaders Forum (YLF) at a recent ceremony in Kolkata.

Lok Manjari: New book from IGNCA on the preservation of Indian folk songs and folk culture

Apr 26, 2023, at 07:29 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Are we doing enough to preserve our folk culture and teach them at the primary levels was one of the key questions raised by Prof. Molly Kaushal, Director, National Mission on Cultural Mapping, a unit of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA)

Suromurchhana to hold its annual Festival of Indian Classical Music in June in Kolkata

Apr 26, 2023, at 07:24 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: If you are a practitioner or follower of Indian classical music, here is some good news for you – Suromurchhana will be hosting its annual music festival in June this year in Kolkata.

Fashionista Samantha Kochharr arrives at the literary scene with her debut book Arribada: The Arrival

Apr 26, 2023, at 07:16 pm

Samantha Kochharr’s first book Arribada: The Arrival is an extension of her spiritual journey and an experiential account of life events. Dollops of distilled wisdom seep in as the pages turn and the reader embarks on a journey of kind with Samantha – a practising shaman.