March 19, 2024 13:30 (IST)
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Kolkata's American Center hosts two-day Investor Conclave to observe 'Women History Month'

A two-day Investor Conclave entitled ‘Rising Women: A Women First Founder” was hosted with women leaders and stakeholders at the American Center in Kolkata on March 14-15, 2024, to celebrate 'Women History Month'. 

U.S. Consulate Kolkata, Change Initiatives host workshop to train female students on tackling cyber-threats

The U.S. Consulate Kolkata in partnership with NGO Change Initiatives hosted a two-day workshop “Be Cybersmart” to train female students of vernacular medium schools and colleges of Kolkata and its suburbs on how to safely navigate the cyberspace, and mitigate cyber-threats such as cyber bullying, fake emails, fake text messages, hacking of photos, and social media profiles.

Kolkata's British Deputy High Commission hosts photography exhibition on the role of voluntary work in meeting challenges of climate change in Indian Sundarbans

The British Deputy High Commission hosted a photography exhibition and the launch of a bilingual photobook showcasing the findings of research on the role of voluntary work in meeting the challenges of climate change in the Indian Sundarbans at the British Club on March 6.

Aaranyaks wildlife filmmaking workshop to encourage visual storytelling for conservation

In a first-of-its-kind initiative, prominent wildlife conservation organisation Aaranyak organised a 3-day workshop on nature and wildlife filmmaking, which emphasised on the power of visual storytelling through the medium of films.

Kolkata's British Council hosts panel discussion celebrating International Women's Day

The British Council in Kolkata on Friday celebrated International Women's Day by hosting a panel discussion titled 'Women's Voices'.

Khadi and Village Industries Commission collaborates with Prasar Bharti on styling DD News and DD India anchors

New Delhi: Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) Manoj Kumar launched the collaboration on the styling of DD News and DD India anchors on Saturday in New Delhi as part of an MoU with Prasar Bharti on September 18.

Czech Republic's Krystyna Pyszkova crowned Miss World 2024 in Mumbai

Mumbai: Krystyna Pyszkova from the Czech Republic was crowned Miss World 2024 in an extravagant ceremony in Mumbai.

Akira Toriyama, who created Dragon Ball series, dies at 68 due to acute subdural hematoma

Japanese manga artist Akira Toriyama, who created the popular Dragon Ball series, has died due to acute subdural hematoma, his team said on Friday (March 8, 2024).

Kanpur's Vaibhav Gupta wins Indian Idol Season 14

Kanpur's Vaibhav Gupta emerged as the winner of ' Indian Idol - Season 14' on Sony Entertainment Television.

Ayushmann Khurrana presents UNICEF awards to RJs for programmes on immunization, climate change

Kolkata/IBNS: The UNICEF recently awarded creative content aired on Akashvani, private FM stations, and community radio to create awareness on child protection, routine immunization, and climate change.

Bengali bride dances to Taylor Swift's Love Story on wedding day, video goes viral

Singing sensation Taylor Swift and her fans have been making headlines often and this time one of her crazy followers went viral after she chose to dance to Love Story track on the day of the wedding.

Legendary Indian radio presenter Ameen Sayani dies at 91 after suffering heart attack 

Legendary Indian radio presenter Ameen Sayani, whose baritone voice and unique conversational style of hosting shows had left listeners enticed for generations, died on Wednesday after suffering a heart attack.

Legendary Chef Imtiaz Qureshi, master of Dum Pukht, dies at 93

Padma Shri recipient Chef Imtiaz Qureshi, who is hailed as the master of Dum Pukht, a slow cooking technique, died on Friday at the age of 93.

Google creates 'chemistry' themed Doodle as lovers celebrate Valentine's Day globally today

A perfect love story needs a well-matched chemistry and a strong bond between the duo and this theme has been perfectly used by popular search engine Google to create an interactive 'chemistry' themed Doodle on February 14th to celebrate Valentine's Day.

Shahida turn her ancestral house in Jammu and Kashmir into museum to preserve Gujjar cultural heritage

A 25-year-old Shahida Khanum has turned her ancestral home into a museum to preserve the cultural heritage of Gujjar tribe.