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Professionals from disparate fields enact drama on Uttam Kumar's Share Chuattor in Kolkata

Jun 16, 2022, at 10:08 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Professionals from disparate fields with no acting background from a city-based theatre group came together to enact a drama on 1952 iconic Bengali film Share Chuattor at the Minerva Theatre Tuesday.

MAKAUT School of Applied Science & Technology hosts interdisciplinary conference in Bengal

Jun 16, 2022, at 05:06 am

Kolkata/IBNS: The School of Applied Science & Technology, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), has organised APPSCICON22 – an interdisciplinary conference “of the students, for the students, and by the students”.

Kolkata's multi designer wear store Sixth Avenue presents fashion pop-up

Jun 16, 2022, at 04:59 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Sixth Avenue, Kolkata’s multi-designer contemporary wear store, is presenting their upbeat fashion pop-up Jay Walking, featuring a select range of the garments.

AGNIPATH: Education Ministry to recognize in-service training received by Agniveers as credits for graduation

Jun 15, 2022, at 11:29 pm

New Delhi: In order to  enhance the future career prospects of Agniveers, the Indian youth who will serve the Indian Army under a new recruitment scheme, and equip them for various job roles in the civilian sector, the Ministry of Education has announced it will launch a special  programme for serving defence personnel that will recognize the skill training received by them during their tenure in the defence establishments.

Indian govt clears 5G spectrum auction, service promises to be 10 times faster than 4G

Jun 15, 2022, at 07:59 pm

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has approved a proposal of the Department of Telecommunications to conduct a spectrum auction through which spectrum will be assigned to the successful bidders for providing 5G services, which is about 10 times faster than 4G, to public and enterprises.

Car Accessories That Will Change the Way You Drive

Jun 15, 2022, at 04:58 am

Long road trips are amazing and they present both a great bonding opportunity and a chance to experience a country you’re visiting in a new way. They can be quite tiring however and especially if you’re the only one driving the whole time.

Thiagarajar Polytechnic College celebrates its 64th Annual Day with over 1500 students

Jun 14, 2022, at 11:44 pm

Salem:  The Thiagarajar Polytechnic College celebrated its 64th annual day to reflect and rejoice on yet another eventful year that marked the completion of 65 years of training nearly 50000 students.

HP unveils new generation of AI powered Spectre laptops

Jun 14, 2022, at 11:25 pm

Kolkata: IT major HP on Tuesday launched its all-new AI-powered Spectre 13.5 x360 and Spectre 16 laptops in India.

Fabriclore presents new collection for summer

Jun 14, 2022, at 04:09 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Fabric store Fabriclore has come out with its new collection of fabrics, named Whimsical Bloom, to beat the heat of summer.

Prabha Khaitan Foundation revs up literary and cultural cachet with UK collaborations

Jun 13, 2022, at 08:40 pm

Kolkata-based  non-governmental organisation (NGO) Prabha Khaitan Foundation (PKF) has entered into collaborations with prestigious UK-based organisations and institutions to expand its sphere of cultural, literary and social activities and connect with a wider audience beyond India.

A list of gifts for Father's Day

Jun 13, 2022, at 03:08 am

With Father's Day round the corner, choosing the right gifts often becomes a struggle.

Nykaa Fashion brings school essentials for kids

Jun 13, 2022, at 02:48 am

Multi-brand e-commerce platform Nykaa Fashion has brought school essentials for kids with a focus on the upcoming school year.

A cultural evening presented by Divine Inspiration

Jun 10, 2022, at 05:36 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: City-based Divine Inspiration, a cultural organisation founded by sitar player Anjan Saha and Odissi dancer Dr Kaberi Sen, recently organised a music and dance festival titled ‘Anantya’ (Bliss Infinity).

Music against war: Rendered through a collaborative song ‘Roshni Ho Sarhadon Mein'

Jun 10, 2022, at 05:32 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The arts have always been supportive of positive feelings in society and accordingly, GiMA winning musician Pandit Prodyut Mukherjee, Padmasree Anup Jalota, and well-known trumpet player Kishore Sodha teamed up to say ‘no’ to war through a song titled ‘Roshni Ho Sarhadon Mein’.

An artistic collaboration works to raise awareness about the complexity of living in Mumbai

Jun 10, 2022, at 05:28 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: City-based Youth for Unity and Voluntary Action (YUVA), a non-profit development organisation working to enable vulnerable groups to access their rights, has been holding a series of programmes to raise awareness about the complexities of urban living.

U.S. Consulate Kolkata celebrates Student Visa Day

Jun 10, 2022, at 05:14 pm

Kolkata /IBNS: The U.S. Mission in India organized its sixth annual Student Visa Day on Wednesday.  Consular Officers at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi and Consulates General in Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Mumbai interviewed more than 2,500 Indian student visa applicants.

Samsung, Microsoft partner to bring Xbox App to Samsung Gaming hub on Neo QLED 8K/4K, QLEDs and Smart Monitor Series

Jun 10, 2022, at 02:41 am

Seoul: Technology major Samsung Electronics on Thursday announced that Xbox is joining Samsung Gaming Hub,1 a new game streaming discovery platform available on 2022 Samsung Smart TVs including Neo QLED 8K, Neo QLED 4K, QLEDs2 and 2022 Smart Monitor Series.

Apple unveils an all-new Lock Screen experience and new ways to share and communicate in iOS 16

Jun 10, 2022, at 12:09 am

California: Tech major Apple has previewed iOS 16, delivering the biggest update ever to the Lock Screen, and new sharing, communication, and intelligence features that together change the way users experience iPhone.

Apple unveils all-new MacBook Air, supercharged by the new M2 chip

Jun 09, 2022, at 11:49 pm

California: Technology major Apple has introduced a completely redesigned MacBook Air and an updated 13-inch MacBook Pro, both powered by the new M2 chip — which takes the breakthrough performance and capabilities of M1 even further.

Tech major Apple unveils M2

Jun 09, 2022, at 11:37 pm

California: Technology major Apple has announced M2, beginning the next generation of Apple silicon designed specifically for the Mac.

From bright surroundings to a supply of life saving equipment, critical care in children's hospital in Kolkata gets a boost

Jun 09, 2022, at 06:20 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The Indian chapter of Save the Children, which works across 20 states in India, on issues related to education, health, protection and humanitarian needs of children, especially the most deprived and marginalized, have recently undertaken various activities in Kolkata.

Nidhi Vadhera: Books and a healthy reading habit continue to anchor us in this digitally drowned world full of distractions

Jun 09, 2022, at 12:04 am

Mumbai: Author and entrepreneur Nidhi Vadhera wanted to do something that would be beneficial for the society.

Assam: 45-year-old mother finally clears Class 10 examination

Jun 08, 2022, at 11:07 pm

Biswanath: A 45-year-old woman, who is a mother of three, has finally cleared the High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) examination in Assam.

Delhi-based global cuisine restro-bar Warehouse Café now in Kolkata

Jun 08, 2022, at 05:46 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Delhi-based global-cuisine restro-bar Warehouse Café has made its way to Kolkata, marking the brand’s entry into Eastern India. 

Apple unveils an all-new Lock Screen experience and new ways to share and communicate in iOS 16

Jun 07, 2022, at 09:01 pm

California: Apple on Monday previewed iOS 16, delivering the biggest update ever to the Lock Screen, and new sharing, communication, and intelligence features that together change the way users experience iPhone.

LG introduces game-shifting technology with 2022 OLED TV lineup in India

Jun 06, 2022, at 02:36 pm

New Delhi: Electronic major LG Electronics has announced the availability of its highly anticipated 2022 OLED TV lineup.

Samsung Electronics expands the ‘Paper-free’ system to 11,000 services centers worldwide

Jun 04, 2022, at 11:10 pm

New Delhi: Electronic major Samsung Electronics on Saturday announced its integrated global customer service system as part of its ongoing commitment to developing sustainable practices.

Kalyan Jewellers announces the start of Mega-June Mela

Jun 04, 2022, at 08:47 pm

New Delhi: Kalyan Jewellers, one of India’s most trusted and leading jewellery brands, recently announced the start of the annual Mega-June Mela.

Google doodles to celebrate Indian mathematician Satyendra Nath Bose's contributions

Jun 04, 2022, at 03:32 pm

New York: Internet search engine Google on Saturday celebrated Indian physicist and mathematician Satyendra Nath Bose's contribution to the Bose-Einstein Condensate.

App Store stopped nearly $1.5 billion in fraudulent transactions in 2021: Apple

Jun 03, 2022, at 03:30 pm

Tech major Apple has said it is dedicated to keeping the App Store a safe and trusted place for people to discover and download apps.