Jun 13, 2021, at 04:10 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Vintage Asia from JW Marriott Kolkata is ready to bring their sumptuous spread to your doorstep through their in-house food delivery programme Marriott Bonvoy on Wheels.
Cornish chefs and produce take centre stage at G7 Summit
Jun 12, 2021, at 04:52 am
World leaders will be treated to meals cooked by award winning Cornish chefs at the G7 summit – with a menu designed to showcase everything Cornwall has to offer. Award winning Cornish chefs will cook for world leaders at the G7 summit this weekend; menus will showcase the best of Cornish produce, from local cheese to regional beer; leaders will enjoy a Saturday night beach BBQ, taking in the beautiful coast of Carbis Bay
Covid19: Delhi govt cancels final exams of classes 9 and 11
Jun 11, 2021, at 04:02 am
Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi government on Thursday cancelled the annual examination of classes 9 and 11 and announced that the students would be promoted on the basis of their performance in the mid-term exams.
JDBI Kolkata arranges for virtual internship for students
Jun 11, 2021, at 02:55 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata-based JD Birla Institute (JDBI) has launched a month-long Virtual Internship program for its students.
The NorthCap University implements Instructure Learning Platform for better digital solutions
Jun 11, 2021, at 02:50 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Gurugram-based NorthCap University (NCU) has entered into a collaboration with Canvas, part of the Instructure Learning Platform, to ramp up its e-learning solutions and blended learning.
JDBI Kolkata arranges for virtual internship for students
Jun 11, 2021, at 02:06 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata-based JD Birla Institute (JDBI) has launched a month-long Virtual Internship program for its students.
The NorthCap University implements Instructure Learning Platform for better digital solutions
Jun 11, 2021, at 01:33 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Gurugram-based NorthCap University (NCU) has entered into a collaboration with Canvas, part of the Instructure Learning Platform, to ramp up its e-learning solutions and blended learning.
Doordarshan brings a new show on Hindustani classical music featuring legendary artists
Jun 11, 2021, at 01:18 am
Kolkata: Classical music lovers are in for a treat with the telecast of Doordarshan Delhi Kendra’s new show "My Favourite Raaga" on DD Bharati. The show features the who's who of Hindustani Classical music such as Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Pt Rajan & Sajan Mishra, Pt Vishwa Mohan Bhat, Ustad Shahid Parvez amongst other stalwarts.
A timely reminder of the legacy of Visva Bharati
Jun 10, 2021, at 03:37 am
Kolkata/IBNS: At a time when dark clouds of controversy seem to overwhelm Visva-Bharati, here is a video documentation which revisits the legacy of education and cultural transcendence that the university envisioned and nurtured.
Jun 10, 2021, at 02:24 am
New Delhi: Three Indian Universities have achieved top-200 positions in QS World University Rankings 2022.
Jun 09, 2021, at 09:20 pm
Guwahati: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, one of the premier educational and research institutes across the nation, has broken into the top 50 institutes and secured 41st rank globally (56th in 2021) in the ‘Research Citations per Faculty’ category, of the QS World University rankings 2022 announced on Tuesday.
Assam to hold class 10 and 12 board exams in August
Jun 09, 2021, at 01:00 am
Guwahati/UNI: Assam government today said that it will be holding the Class 10 (HSLC) and 12 (HSSLC) board exams between August 1 and August 15.
Jewellery brands in Kolkata offer special jewellery collection for men
Jun 08, 2021, at 05:59 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Two leading jewellers of Kolkata are offering a special line of jewellery for men keeping the upcoming festival of ‘Jamai Sasthi’ (June 16 this year) in mind, a festival where the sons-in-law are feted by the bride’s family.
Jun 05, 2021, at 11:46 pm
New Delhi: Paying a tribute to nature’s bounty this World Environment Day, ITC Hotels has launched an innovative and mindfully curated Feel-Good Menu focussed on responsible sourcing and rich in goodness.
UP govt cancels class XII Board exams
Jun 03, 2021, at 11:00 pm
Lucknow/UNI: Days after 12th CBSE Board and ICSE examinations were scrapped, the Uttar Pradesh Government has cancelled the state's Secondary Board 12th examinations on Thursday.
Assam Education Minister flags off free textbook carrying vehicles for Class 12 students
Jun 03, 2021, at 09:00 am
Guwahati/IBNS: Assam Education Minister Dr. Ranoj Pegu on Wednesday formally flagged off free textbook carrying vehicles for students of Class 12 to all the districts from Assam State Textbooks Production and Publication Corporation Limited, complex at Bonda, Guwahati.
Bengal: Announcement of Secondary and Higher Secondary exam schedule postponed
Jun 02, 2021, at 07:32 pm
Kolkata/UNI: The much-awaited announcement of the Secondary and Higher Secondary examination schedules has been postponed and a committee to this effect was formed, according to a state education department source.
CBSE Class XII board exams cancelled, PM Modi says decision taken in students' interest
Jun 02, 2021, at 02:28 am
New Delhi/IBNS: In view of the "uncertain conditions" due to COVID and the feedback obtained from various stakeholders, the Centre on Tuesday decided that Class XII board exams of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) would not be held this year, the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement.
Jun 01, 2021, at 12:24 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Santoor maestro Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya has initiated a virtual talent hunt program, ‘Stars of Tomorrow’ for budding performers.
Covid-19: Digital gap fuels inequality among students worldwide
May 30, 2021, at 06:16 am
Education has always been rife with inequity worldwide and Covid-19 laid bare the widening gulf between haves and have-nots. Unequal access to technology left some kids stranded while others flourished – both in the United States and India, and across the globe. Ian Laird and DC Benincasa from USA and Shaibalina Choudhury from India report
Book review: Soumajoy Majumder reveals his short story writing skills in this Bengali anthology
May 27, 2021, at 07:53 pm
The book “Ramdhanu O Aro Ekti” is a collection of variously themed eight short stories in Bengali by Soumajoy Majumder.
Author Interview: Aviranjan Sharma on his new book 'Mission India'
May 27, 2021, at 07:00 pm
The dream of a corruption-free country is what drove him to write 'Mission India', says Aviranjan Sharma
Book review: ‘Mission India’ to end corruption in the country
May 27, 2021, at 06:47 pm
Abhiranjan Sharma describes his dream of a corruption-free country in his book ‘Mission India.
Tips for Becoming a Better Online Educator
May 27, 2021, at 06:43 pm
The concept of online classrooms is comparatively new and unexplored for teachers and students. In addition to the logistical changes, the methodology also undergoes a drastic change when it comes to virtual education. In keeping with the changing times, educators need to familiarize themselves with this new medium of education but as it turns out, things can be slightly different when it comes to teaching students virtually. You may need to alter your teaching pace, clear doubts over virtualsessions, use audio-visual teaching aids and so on.Here are a few tips on how you can refine your teaching methods and keep students engaged.
Author interview: Poet Richik Banerjee talks about his upcoming book ‘Two Commas & That Voice’
May 27, 2021, at 06:14 pm
‘Two Commas & That Voice’ is an anthology that talks about the merits of life from an alternative poetic lens, says poet Richik Banerjee about his upcoming book.
Book Review: Richik Banerjee talks about the sandwiched voiced in his anthology of poems
May 27, 2021, at 05:59 pm
“Poetry is what? What is poetry? Yes. Yes. No. No. Poem is that. That is poem.”
Miniature sculpture of Saranath Buddha unearthed
May 26, 2021, at 10:05 pm
Udupi/UNI: A miniature sculpture of Lord Buddha was discovered at Alembi in 76 Badagabettu village, a local suburb, near here.
May 26, 2021, at 05:49 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: US-based Indian singer Joy Goswami has been instrumental in raising funds for various social causes.
May 22, 2021, at 11:02 pm
New Delhi: A High-level virtual meeting will be convened on Sunday with all the States/UT Education Ministers, Education Secretaries and Chairpersons of State Examination Boards and stakeholders to discuss the proposals for the conduct of exams for Class XII and entrance examinations for professional courses.
India gives bigger perspective of life than Norway: Himanshu Gulati
May 22, 2021, at 09:34 pm
Himanshu Gulati, the Indian-origin youngest MP of Norway, had also served as a Deputy Minister of Justice at the age of 25. He is one of the youngest politicians of the Scandinavian country to have assumed such a high profile post. Besides working for his party (Progress Party), Gulati, whose parents are from India, has a keen interest in travelling and has been to more than 160 countries. In an exclusive chat with Ehsaas Woman of Chandigarh, Rishma Gill, Gulati spoke about his political journey as a Norwegian and much more at a session in Ek Mulakat Vishesh, hosted by Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh tracks the event