Jun 17, 2023, at 04:54 am
Kolkata: Abuse against older women in India is witnessing a rising trend, with physical violence emerging as the top form of abuse, a report focusing on older women revealed.
Indian-Australian Vinod Daniel conferred with Order of Australia Medal
Jun 14, 2023, at 08:34 pm
Chennai: India Vision Institute's CEO Vinod Daniel has been conferred the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in the King’s Birthday Honours.
India to host Miss World competition for first time after 27 years
Jun 09, 2023, at 11:05 pm
The Miss World Organization on Thursday announced that India has been chosen as the host country for the highly anticipated 71st Miss World 2023 pageant.
Goa G.O.A.T.S and their hipster ahead-of-time cafes
Jun 07, 2023, at 06:23 pm
Moshe Inbar of Artjuna and Mojigao and Jill Ferguson of Cafe Prana are two foreign (read from Israel and the US) restaurateurs in Goa who introduced the whole 'cool hipster vibe' into their joints decades ago with clean eating and organic cuisine. They have been living and working in India for decades and working on concepts and ideas that are truly inspirational and ahead of their time. Shikha Mishra meets them in her recent visit to Goa
Baristas behind bars: From serving time to serving lattes
Jun 05, 2023, at 08:55 pm
Perfectly foamed milk. A delicate butterfly enswirled atop. A bittersweet tang on the palate. A perfect cappuccino? It is beyond that.
Jun 05, 2023, at 12:52 am
The Thabarwa Dhamma Gaya Meditation Centre in Bodh Gaya will host a seven-day Vipassana course at the sacred Mahabodhi Mahavihara, media reports said.
Jammu and Kashmir to host ‘Vitasta’ Cultural Festival this month
Jun 04, 2023, at 03:01 am
Jammu and Kashmir will host the ‘Vitasta’ Cultural Festival in the last week of June as Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta took stock of the preparation of the event on Friday.
Jammu and Kashmir hosts one-day seminar on short story
Jun 04, 2023, at 02:55 am
A day-long multilingual seminar titled “Short Story in J-K: Directions and the Way Ahead” was held in Srinagar city on Thursday where participants tried to understand the new realm of literature.
A New Era in Residential Power Backup: Inverter and Battery Combo
Jun 03, 2023, at 05:13 pm
In the present era, an unceasing and uninterrupted electricity supply is vital for seamless operation of our everyday existence. Due to frequent electricity failures and escalating dependency on electronic gadgets, the requirement for a proficient power alternative becomes imperative. Inverter and battery combos have surfaced as a favored option in this context. And one of the leading brands offering energy storage solutions is Livguard. The company’s inverter battery combo is known for its superior performance and durability.
Kashmiri Musical instrument 'Tumbaknari' is gaining demand this wedding season
Jun 03, 2023, at 12:11 am
Srinagar: With the marriage season gaining momentum, the demand for an age-old backed clay musical instrument called 'Tumbaknari' is at the climax keeping the potters busy day and night to meet the order.
Kashmiri man trying to promote Urdu literature in UT
May 31, 2023, at 11:07 pm
Srinagar: Suhail Salim, a 30-year-old youth from downtown Srinagar, is trying hard to preserve and promote Urdu literature in Jammu and Kashmir.
May 29, 2023, at 04:38 am
Kolkata: The U.S. Consulate Kolkata, in partnership with New Delhi-based non-profit Aroh Foundation, conducted a two-day Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) 3.0 bootcamp for a cohort of 30 entrepreneurs from West Bengal at the American Center in the city recently.
Budding Naga artists hosts three-day art exhibition near Kohima
May 29, 2023, at 02:05 am
Naga artists hosted a three-day art exhibition recently where they showcased the beautiful landscape of Nagaland and its rich culture and tradition.
Kochi hosts first Jewish marriage in 15 years
May 23, 2023, at 09:56 pm
Kochi witnessed a special wedding on Sunday when the south Indian city hosted the first Jewish marriage in 15 years, media reports said.
Exploring the enchanting world of Punjabi weddings
May 22, 2023, at 03:27 pm
STOP whatever you are doing and for a moment just imagine a kaleidoscope of colors and loud boisterous laughter among thumps of ‘dhol’ and the gorgeous aroma of food wafting through the doors… you got it right! It’s a Punjabi wedding scene!!!
Jammu's Shilpa Chaku Handoo crowned Mrs India Universal 2023 title
May 22, 2023, at 12:21 am
Jammu: Jammu Woman Shilpa Chaku Handoo has won the national beauty pageant - Mrs India Universal 2023 hosted by Dreamz Production House at Film City, Noida.
The Bengal celebrates Rabindra Jayanti with senior citizen members of Pronam
May 18, 2023, at 07:22 pm
Kolkata: The Bengal, a prominent NGO, recently celebrated ‘Rabindra Jayanti’ with more than 300 senior citizen members of Pronam, a joint project of Kolkata Police and the former for reaching out to the senior citizens, at the Body Guard Lines auditorium in Kolkata.
Delegation of 45 students from West Bengal depart for NIT Puducherry under Yuva Sangam 2
May 17, 2023, at 12:40 am
Kolkata: A delegation of 45 students from diverse higher education institutions of West Benga departed for Puducherry as part of the second phase of the government’s ambitious cultural and educational endeavour the ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Yuva Sangam’ programme on Tuesday.
Indian child sex trafficking documentary ‘From the Shadows’ screened in Kolkata
May 16, 2023, at 10:07 pm
Kolkata: Filmmaker Miriam Chandy Menacherry's documentary 'From the Shadows', a film that deals with the survivors of a powerful criminal racket that trafficks minor girls for sex work, was screened in Kolkata's American Center on Monday.
Oxford Big Read global competition commences for primary and secondary school students across India
May 15, 2023, at 07:08 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Oxford University Press (OUP) India has announced the launch of 5th edition of the Oxford Big Read Global competition, an annual reading competition aimed at promoting good reading habits among primary and secondary school students.
Israeli, UK metal bands to perform in Manipur event
May 06, 2023, at 06:05 am
Imphal: Two major international bands are expected to perform in the ShiRock 2023, an event which is expected to leave Manipur enthralled.
Nagaland: Wokha to host 2-day tribal artisan mela
May 03, 2023, at 07:06 pm
Nagaland will soon host a 2-day tribal artisan mela in Wokha region to identify new artisans, media reports said.
Nagaland Dance Fiesta organizes 5th edition of International Dance Day celebration
May 03, 2023, at 02:40 pm
Kohima: Nagaland Dance Fiesta organized its 5th edition of the International Dance Day celebration on April 29 at CT SQUARE shopping complex, giving young talents of the region a chance to display their talents.
Dimapur-based songwriter Imna Yaden releases new music video 'We love Nagaland'
May 03, 2023, at 02:12 pm
Kohima: Nagaland-based songwriter Imna Yaden has recently announced the launch of his new music video ‘We love Nagaland.’
Petcare Industry: Of furry love, pandemic and a rising graph
Apr 30, 2023, at 10:42 pm
For the petcare industry across the globe, pandemic sparks growth and creativity. Alyse Pfeil, Stephen Vierling, Lucas Owens and Heather Wang from the USA's Midwest and Amir Bin Rafi from India's Kashmir report.
Nagaland hosts two-day-long Tsükhenyie 2023
Apr 29, 2023, at 05:53 pm
Nagaland hosted two-day long Tsükhenyie 2023 in Pfutseromi village under Phek district recently.
Arunachal Fashion Week: Itanagar showcases rich textile heritage of state
Apr 29, 2023, at 03:52 pm
The grand event of ‘Arunachal Fashion Week – The Artisans Movement’, was recently held in Itanagar, an event which promoted the traditional handicrafts and textiles of the state.
Arunachal Pradesh: Over 600 representatives discuss Nalanda tradition during Buddhist conference
Apr 25, 2023, at 06:07 pm
More than 600 representatives from different corners of India assembled in Zimithang Valley of Arunachal Pradesh to discuss Nalanda Buddhism recently.
Art of manual brewing: Nagaland barista trains coffee enthusiasts
Apr 25, 2023, at 06:02 pm
Medziphema-based barista Zakietsonuo Jamir, popularly known as Atsi, recently trained coffee enthusiasts the art of manual brewing while conducting a workshop in Nagaland’s Chümoukedima district.
Arunachal Pradesh celebrates cultural diversity with its fairs, festivals
Apr 24, 2023, at 03:37 am
India's picturesque Arunachal Pradesh is currently celebrating its rich cultural heritage by hosting a wide variety of festivals and fairs which is also attracting a large section of tourists from across the nation.