Mar 02, 2023, at 06:19 am
Kolkata/IBNS: It was an evening of soul searching this Tuesday at Kolkata's ITC Royal Bengal hotel when an eclectic gathering of people became introspective about life and daily actions with the launch of entrepreneur Ram K Sharma’s book "Karma and You: Create Your Own Destiny".
Special Phad painting from Rajasthan spellbound visitors at Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav
Mar 02, 2023, at 02:34 am
New Delhi/IBNS: A display of a special 75 meter long ‘phad’ (scroll) painting from Rajasthan has been attracting visitors at the Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav being held in Bikaner.
Barbeque Nation launches 10th outlet in Kolkata's Howrah district
Mar 02, 2023, at 01:16 am
Kolkata: Barbeque Nation, a popular chain of casual dining restaurants in India, is set to open its 10th outlet in Howrah as part of its ongoing expansion plans in Kolkata.
New books from IGNCA to provide fresh insights into Buddhist studies
Mar 02, 2023, at 01:09 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) in collaboration with Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) recently launched three books related to Buddhism.
Jammu and Kashmir: Srinagar will now have a Japanese Cherry Blossom Theme Garden
Mar 01, 2023, at 10:52 pm
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar city will soon have a 'cherry' themed garden following the pattern of Japanese Sakura.
Patent filings hit a record high in 2022, UN agency reveals
Mar 01, 2023, at 08:32 pm
New York: International demand for patents hit a record high last year, as innovators in China, the United States, Japan, the Republic of Korea and Germany, sought to protect their inventions, said the UN agency that polices the process worldwide, on Tuesday.
Kolkata Trams: Streetcars of desire fight losing turf battle
Feb 28, 2023, at 11:43 pm
As Kolkata's trams celebrate 150 years of their rollercoaster journey in the eastern metropolis, the city's signature streetcars fight a grim survival battle despite all ado over heritage. Sujoy Dhar reports
India's aim to open doors to foreign universities to benefit Bhutanese students
Feb 28, 2023, at 09:12 pm
India is going to open its doors to foreign universities and this is likely to help Bhutanese students who aim to study abroad without bearing the huge cost of going away to far-off nations.
IIT Kharagpur's technical fest Megalith 2023 to begin on Mar 3
Feb 28, 2023, at 05:31 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: IIT Kharagpur's technical fest Megalith 2023 will be held from Mar 3 to Mar 5.
Snapchat launches 'My AI' chatbot which is powered by ChatGPT
Feb 28, 2023, at 03:51 pm
California: Snapchat has announced the launch of its own chatbot called "My AI" by using the latest version of OpenAI's GPT technology.
You need to sleep to participate in this new Pokemon game, release date announced
Feb 28, 2023, at 03:26 pm
Finally, a game has arrived that gamers can even participate in while sleeping.
Jammu and Kashmir:ELFA International organises one-day awareness seminar with artisans
Feb 28, 2023, at 12:39 am
Rajbagh: ELFA International, in collaboration with the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, organised a one-day Awareness cum orientation seminar/workshop under Research and Development scheme, National Handicrafts Development Programme (NHDP) with artisans and handicraft workers, here at hotel Solar Residency, Rajbagh.
Feb 27, 2023, at 11:32 pm
Itanagar: The U.S. Consulate General Kolkata, in association with non-profit Contact Base and the Department of Tourism, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, released a book titled ‘The Arunachalis – Living with Nature’, documenting the cultural heritage of 17 indigenous communities of Arunachal Pradesh on Feb 24 at the State Guest House Itanagar.
Barbeque Nation launches its 10th outlet in Howrah today
Feb 24, 2023, at 11:34 pm
Howrah: Barbeque Nation, a casual dining chain in India, has opened its 10th outlet in Howrah.
When coffee meets olive oil: Starbucks launches new drinks in Italy
Feb 24, 2023, at 10:06 pm
Milan: Popular coffee chain Starbucks has recently launched a line of olive oil-infused drinks in Italy.
Serving nostalgia on plates at Soda Bottle Opener Wala in Kolkata
Feb 23, 2023, at 05:52 pm
Known for its quirky ambience and its iconic 'Soda Bottle Opener' decor element, Soda Bottle Opener Wala is a popular restaurant chain in India, offering a variety of dishes with a Parsi cuisine influence. It has now set its foot in Kolkata.
Centre directs states and UTs to fix 6yrs as minimum age for Class 1admission
Feb 23, 2023, at 04:20 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Ministry of Education has directed the states and Union Territories to set the minimum age for admissions in Class 1 as six years.
Feb 23, 2023, at 01:56 am
“Courage to Know”, the catchphrase of Kolkata's now MP Birla Group led South Point School, which had found a place in the Guinness Book of Records (1984-1992) as the world’s largest school, is exactly what was demonstrated when a group of former students gathered on a Saturday evening at Yaaron Ka Adda, a South Asian cafe at the west-end the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) .
Feb 22, 2023, at 07:18 pm
New York: Multilingual education is a critical key to razing inequalities and promoting human rights for all, UN officials said on Tuesday to mark International Mother Language Day.
With Apple Watch, researchers explore new frontiers in heart health
Feb 22, 2023, at 02:55 pm
California: In a single day, the heart of an average, healthy adult beats more than 100,000 times. Beat by beat, day by day, a picture begins to emerge — an image that goes largely unseen. Apple Watch can help make the invisible, visible.
'Disability is not inability': Kashmir's visually impaired artist
Feb 22, 2023, at 03:25 am
Srinagar: Although a person considers it a misfortune and tribulation for him to be visually impaired by nature and does not consider his world as bigger than a black room, for this person, there is no place for misfortune in fulfilling his dreams.
Catch Sorabh Pant live in Hard Rock Cafe Kolkata tomorrow
Feb 21, 2023, at 05:48 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Stand-up comedian Sorabh Pant will be performing live at Hard Rock Cafe, Kolkata on Wednesday.
Manipur: Naga community members celebrate seed-sowing festival
Feb 20, 2023, at 09:09 pm
The Naga community of Manipur recently celebrated the seed-sowing festival Lui-Ngai-Ni on Wednesday.
Meta announces its own paid 'blue badge' subscription service for Facebook, Instagram users
Feb 20, 2023, at 02:56 pm
Indian-American Neal Mohan become new Youtube CEO after Susan Wojcicki quits
Feb 18, 2023, at 11:49 pm
Indian-American Neal Mohan is the new Chief Executive Officer of YouTube after Susan Wojcicki announced she will step down from the position.
IIT Guwahati organizes workshop for businesswomen of Assam
Feb 18, 2023, at 10:18 pm
Guwahati: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, in collaboration with Drishtee Foundation, recently organized a workshop on the challenges of the rural women’s self-help groups in running micro-enterprises.
Feb 18, 2023, at 12:36 am
Kolkata: In partnership with the Regional English Language Office (RELO) of the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi and the Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Consulate General Kolkata, the Samaritan Help Mission has successfully completed a two–year English Access Microscholarship Program for 80 economically disadvantaged students.
Feb 18, 2023, at 12:15 am
Mumbai: Zupee, an online skill-based gaming platform, on Friday announced Bollywood actor Salman Khan as its brand ambassador.
Manipur: Phungcham village celebrating sowing festival
Feb 17, 2023, at 10:33 pm
Phungcham: The three day long seed sowing festival of Phungcham village in Manipur was inaugurated on Wednesday.
Croma partners with Intel to offer high performance laptops at best deals
Feb 17, 2023, at 09:25 pm
New Delhi: Croma, an Omni-channel electronics retailer from the Tata Group, on Friday announced the latest offers available on high-performance Intel powered laptops on ASUS, Lenovo, HP, Acer, Dell and more in association with Intel.