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AAP's Punjab minister ran non-existent department for 20 months, BJP slams Arvind Kejriwal | Trump's fourth iteration of USAID funding to India gives BJP an edge in '$21 million' grant row | Indian-origin Kash Patel takes oath on Bhagavad Gita as new FBI chief | PM Modi praises Vicky Kaushal's period drama, says 'Chhaava ki dhoom machi hui hai' | FIR against Farah Khan for 'derogatory' remark on Holi festival | 6 Rajasthan MLAs get suspended over row regarding remark on Indira Gandhi, to spend night in Assembly | 'In 2022 I changed the government,' Eknath Shinde says amid rift in Maharashtra ruling alliance | Congress claims USAID funding was for Bangladesh and not India, BJP schools grand old party | Donald Trump calls US funding to improve voter turnout in India 'kickback scheme' | Two women and a teenage girl found dead in Kolkata's Tangra were murdered, says post-mortem report

Bollywood beauty Sushmita Sen inaugurates SSBeauty store in Kolkata's Quest Mall

Mar 23, 2024, at 12:51 am

Bollywood actress and former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen visited Kolkata on Thursday to inaugurate a 9000 sq feet beauty verse at Quest Mall.

US files civil antitrust lawsuit against Apple over smartphone monopoly

Mar 22, 2024, at 07:27 pm

The US Justice Department, joined by 16 other state and district attorneys general, filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Apple for monopolisation or attempted monopolisation of smartphone markets in violation of Section 2 of the Sherman Act.

Over 100 students participate in Kolkata's US Consulate-hosted Poem Project

Mar 22, 2024, at 04:25 pm

One hundred and twenty high school students of Kolkata participated in the US-India Poem Project hosted by the US Consulate on Thursday.

Amitabh Bachchan grew with time and technology: Prosenjit Chatterjee unveiling journalist Shoma A. Chatterji's book on Big B

Mar 21, 2024, at 09:46 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Amitabh Bachchan is a perfect example of how actors need to grow with "time and technology", said Tollywood superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee while unveiling a book on the 81-year-old movie legend by film scholar-journalist-author Shoma A. Chatterji in Kolkata recently.

Bengali rock band Fossils to release their new album 'Fossils 7' this year

Mar 21, 2024, at 08:59 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Popular Bengali rock band Fossils talked about their new album release 'Fossils 7' at Mirchi Fanfest here on Saturday.

Deptt of Science and Technology funded Incubator at Sona College to spur entrepreneurship in Salem

Mar 21, 2024, at 01:47 am

As the entrepreneurship movement spreads beyond the top 6 metropolitan cities the steel and textiles city Salem could soon stake its claim to be home to new age innovative start-ups with a Department of Science and Technology (DST) funded Inclusive-Technology Business Incubator (i-TBI) coming up in the city.

Nokia's report shows 5G data usage nearly 4 times higher than 4G

Mar 21, 2024, at 01:03 am

The launch of high-speed mobile data, or 5G mobile services, about 18 months ago has emerged as a significant catalyst for the growth in data usage, contributing to 15 percent of all data traffic in 2023.

IGNCA hosts panel discussion, poster exhibition and other activities to focus on ‘Women in Cinema’

Mar 19, 2024, at 10:42 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: As part of International Women’s Day, the Media Centre of Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) organized a panel discussion on ‘Women in Cinema’ along with a display of posters of old and new films and other activities.

Walmart to begin selling MacBook Air with M1 chip for USD 699

Mar 17, 2024, at 11:15 pm

Mega retailer Walmart has said it will soon begin selling Apple's MacBook Air with the M1 chip.

Sohag Sen directs Atonko, a play depicting migrant workers' plight, at theatrical event in Kolkata

Mar 17, 2024, at 06:27 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Atonko, a play directed by veteran thespian Sohag Sen, was staged at a theatrical event of TOT School of Drama in Kolkata earlier this month.

Ganesh Haloi's large-scale exhibition held in Kolkata

Mar 17, 2024, at 01:09 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Eminent visual artist Ganesh Haloi's large-scale exhibition was held in Kolkata by the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art in collaboration with the Birla Academy of Art and Culture.

Kolkata's American Center hosts two-day Investor Conclave to observe 'Women History Month'

Mar 15, 2024, at 10:46 pm

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

Mar 13, 2024, at 05:46 am

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

Mar 12, 2024, at 11:10 pm

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

Mar 11, 2024, at 11:10 pm

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.

IG Drones and IIM Sambalpur join hands to inaugurate Drone Center of Excellence

Mar 11, 2024, at 10:15 pm

IG Drones and IIM Sambalpur have joined hands to inaugurate the first-ever Drone Center of Excellence at an IIM institute.

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

Mar 11, 2024, at 05:15 am

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

Mar 11, 2024, at 04:33 am

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

Mar 10, 2024, at 06:13 am

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

Mar 08, 2024, at 09:06 pm

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).

The Carlton Tower Jumeirah London woos women guests with curated Suite Shopping Experience this International Women’s Day

Mar 08, 2024, at 05:39 am

London/IBNS:  The Carlton Tower Jumeirah, in London, is offering an opportunity to women to indulge in self-love this International Women’s Day.

Tech major Apple launches new 13 and 15 inch MacBook Air with M3 chip

Mar 06, 2024, at 08:05 pm

Tech major Apple has announced the new MacBook Air with the powerful M3 chip.

IIT Guwahati strengthens international collaboration with universities in Canada, Japan

Mar 05, 2024, at 09:08 pm

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati has bolstered its global partnerships by signing four Memorandums of Understanding with renowned international educational institutions.

Red Sea cables damaged, global internet traffic hit

Mar 05, 2024, at 03:20 pm

Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea has hit telecommunication networks including internet services.

Kanpur's Vaibhav Gupta wins Indian Idol Season 14

Mar 04, 2024, at 11:26 pm

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

My new book traces evolution of luxury in Bharat: academician Mahul Brahma

Mar 04, 2024, at 05:14 pm

Mahul Brahma, Dean & Professor at NSHM Media School & NSHM Design School and a Fellow of the Bath Business School UK, has come up with his tenth book Bharat, A Luxe Story that was launched in Kolkata by Ambassador of Brazil to India.

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

Mar 01, 2024, at 04:52 am

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.

IGNCA and Auroville Foundation collaborate to take the teachings of Sri Aurobindo to a global audience

Feb 28, 2024, at 02:55 am

New Delhi/IBNS:  New Delhi based Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) and Puducherry based Auroville Foundation, recently, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance the teachings and vision of the eminent philosopher and spiritual leader, Sri Aurobindo.

Kalpana Shah's paintings unveiled at Indian Museum in Kolkata

Feb 28, 2024, at 01:00 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Artist Kalpana Shah's new paintings were unveiled at the Indian Museum in Kolkata recently.

A new Bengali play looks into the rot that ails society today

Feb 27, 2024, at 02:24 pm

Presented by Creative Art Performers, the new Bengali play ‘Ashchhe Bhagaad’, written and directed by Kingshuk Bandopadhyay, is a strong comment on today’s society and the suffocating situation that we are going through.