Musings in the time of Corona: Positive vibes amidst the clutter
Aug 01, 2020, at 08:11 pm
“It takes but one positive thought when given a chance to survive and thrive to overpower an entire army of negative thoughts” Robert H. Schuller
Makers of film ‘Synthetic Sati’ now working on new web series based on paranormal and magic
Aug 01, 2020, at 06:32 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Power Publishers & Motion Pictures is working on a brand new web series, titled ‘Onyobhubon’, or ‘The Other World’, which explores the paranormal and mystery genre.
Book Review: A journey of personal discovery through the land of Uncle Sam
Aug 01, 2020, at 06:21 pm
Tomes have been written about The United States of America – a country which instantly grabs the attention due to multiple reasons like academics, fashion, style, food, language – but here is a chance to have a fresh look at the land of Uncle Sam through author Bhagaban Chandra Patra's book, ‘My Discovery of America’.
Amid COVID-19 pandemic, India celebrates Eid-ul-Adha
Aug 01, 2020, at 02:37 pm
Kolkata: Amid COVID-19 outbreak and rising cases across the country, India is observing Eid-ul-Adha on Saturday.
CRY observes World Day against Trafficking
Jul 31, 2020, at 03:33 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Child Rights and You (CRY) on Thursday addressed the issue of world-wide human trafficking on the World Day against Trafficking.
Jul 30, 2020, at 08:55 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: If you are looking for an excuse to venture out or hold a small celebration with family, then Kolkata’s restaurants may have an answer for you.
Marxists' weakness is they don't practise what they preach: Author Anant Vijay
Jul 30, 2020, at 02:40 am
Kolkata/IBNS: At a time the Communists are losing their relevance across India, journalist-columnist-author Anant Vijay on Wednesday highlighted the alleged double standards of the Marxists.
Vee Technologies among ‘Best Places to Work in Healthcare in 2020’
Jul 29, 2020, at 11:46 pm
New York/ Bengaluru: As the global healthcare industry navigates through the Covid-19 pandemic the New York-Bengaluru co-headquartered Vee Technologies has garnered a spot among the top healthcare employers in 2020.
PM Modi-led Cabinet nod for New Education Policy 2020
Jul 29, 2020, at 10:45 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the much-awaited New Education Policy 2020 that envisages major reforms in higher education, including target of 50 per cent gross enrollment ratio by 2035 and provision for multiple entry/exit.
Bhoomi Pujan: UP police beefs up security in Ayodhya
Jul 29, 2020, at 05:12 pm
Ayodhya/UNI: Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday strengthen its security arrangements in and around Ayodhya and rushed nie senior IPS officers to look into it.
Kashmiri student earns prestigious British 'Chevening Scholarship'
Jul 28, 2020, at 05:57 pm
Srinagar: A Kashmiri student has bagged a prestigious fellowship which will enable him to study at Queens Mary University in London.
A sterilizing ink-filled marker than can help you avoid touching elevator or ATM buttons directly
Jul 28, 2020, at 01:36 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Transmission of the COVID-19 virus through surface area may be one of the ways through which people can get infected, warn many health experts.
Brian Hatcher's 'Hinduism Before Reform' sketches radical view of contemporary Hinduism
Jul 28, 2020, at 01:18 am
Kolkata/UNI: Tufts University Professor Brian A. Hatcher's latest book 'Hinduism Before Reform' sketches a radical new view of the origins of contemporary Hinduism and overturns the idea of religious reform.
J&K govt massively upgrades Ganderbal's Govt Degree College, students praise move
Jul 27, 2020, at 06:09 pm
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government is trying to provide students the top class facilities and as a part of its construction for several new amenities commenced at the Government Degree College in Ganderbal on Friday.
Toronto: India Studies Summer Youth Programme 2020 held amid pandemic
Jul 26, 2020, at 04:06 pm
Toronto/IBNS: To further India-Canada relationship, especially by motivating students, the India Studies Summer Youth Programme 2020 was conducted in early July this year.
Canada: 2020 Toronto International Film Festival to open with filmed-version of 'American Utopia'
Jul 25, 2020, at 05:12 am
Toronto/IBNS: The 45th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2020's opening night presentation will be a filmed-version of David Byrne’s hit Broadway show, “American Utopia,” Co-heads Cameron Bailey and Joanna Vicente announced on July 21 weeks after they unveiled plans for a hybrid physical-online festival, set to run from September 10-19, TIFF reports said.
40 million children miss out on early education in critical pre-school year due to COVID-19: UNICEF
Jul 25, 2020, at 12:46 am
Dhaka: At least 40 million children worldwide have missed out on early childhood education in their critical pre-school year as COVID-19 shuttered childcare and early education facilities, according to a new research brief published today by UNICEF.
Amala Shankar: Living life to the lees
Jul 24, 2020, at 11:18 pm
She was 94 when I last met her in her apartment in Ballygunge. Though a bit frail , she had been suffering from fever a few days ago Amala Shankar told me, she was as gracious as ever and was ready for a chat. What was striking was how simple she was, with no air despite being so famous in her heyday as a danseuse and choreographer and carried on her legacy till late into life.
Mahindra University outlines a new paradigm for higher education in India
Jul 24, 2020, at 10:57 pm
New Delhi: The Mahindra Group on Friday launched Mahindra University (MU), which is focussed on offering a world-class, futuristic education in India. Its mission is to develop multi-skilled leaders, capable of reflection as well as innovation, and ones who are ethical and empathetic.
Stress is a wasted emotion, unforgiveness destroys health: Lifestyle coach-author Luke Coutinho
Jul 24, 2020, at 09:24 pm
Amid Covid-19 pandemic, people across the world are stressed and anxious about their future. But lifestyle coach-author Luke Coutinho has some unique way to get rid of the emotion which he calls a "wasted" one. As a guest at Kitaab, an initiative of Prabha Khaitan Foundation in association with Ehsaas Women, Luke launched his book 'The Magic Immunity Pill : Lifestyle'- which is co-authored by Indian actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra- and spoke about stress, health and wellness. India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpt of the interaction
Kolkata-based poet Sonnet Mondal echoes global voices with 'Verses in Times of Corona'
Jul 24, 2020, at 12:59 am
Kolkata: As we edge towards the fifth month of lockdown with the pandemic, our lives have been flung in a constant mood of work and lockdown with industries opening and being subjected to periodic closures with health and safety concerns.
Lakshyam operates dedicated helpline for victims of domestic violence
Jul 23, 2020, at 11:44 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Lakshyam, a non-government organization (NGO) working for destitute and suppressed communities, set up a helpline number after the countrywide pandemic-related lockdown was implemented, so that victims of domestic violence could seek immediate help at times of distress.
The Loneliness of Hira Barua: Tales of human suffering and resilience from Assam
Jul 23, 2020, at 08:35 pm
Stories of people caught in socio-political conflicts on the background of the turbulent years in the Brahmaputra Valley are at the heart of the newly published book The Loneliness of Hira Barua by Pan Macmillan.
Zobet, Kolkata’s newest gastropub, offers dine in and cloud kitchen services
Jul 23, 2020, at 03:25 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Tucked into the fourth floor of the Fort Knox building on Kolkata’s popular Camac Street is Zobet, one of the newest gastropubs in the city.
Hafeez Contractor to draw up master plan for the makeover of IIM-C campus in Joka
Jul 23, 2020, at 02:02 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Did you know that India’s first management institute is ready to give itself a nature-friendly makeover ahead of its Diamond Jubilee celebrations and has roped in Padma Bhushan architect Hafeez Contractor for the job?
We are determined to overcome the pandemic challenges: Vibrant Brampton architect Ricky Bajaj
Jul 22, 2020, at 01:45 am
This year’s annual event of Vibrant Brampton heritage festival from July 21 to Sep 3, to be presented by Arts & Culture Initiative of South Asia (ACISA), would present performances of more than 100 artists in a digital format, owing to the current COVID-19 pandemic. In an email interview to Asha Bajaj of Canadian-Media, ACISA co-founder and president Ricky Bajaj talks about the mission, vision, challenges during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Excerpts:
Tips for Painting the Interiors of Your Home
Jul 21, 2020, at 05:51 am
Paint is one of the first things which people notice when they look at a building. As much as the external appearance of a building is important, the interiors of a building are equally important. When you incorporate the tips suggested to paint the interiors of your home, then it will turn out to look very gorgeous.
COVID-19: UPSC gears up to conduct personaltiy tests for Civil Services Examination 2019
Jul 20, 2020, at 10:48 pm
New Delhi: The Union Public Service Commission was in the midst of conducting the Personality Tests (PTs)/Interviews for 2,304 candidates for the Civil Services Examination, 2019 (CSE-2019) when the Government of India decided to impose a lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19.
Important Things to Keep in Mind before Mounting a TV on the Wall
Jul 20, 2020, at 06:05 pm
The best way to set your TV up is to mount it on the wall. Getting a TV installed on the wall is the safest option to keep it out of reach of children and pets. Specifically, it helps you save a lot of space and provides you a comfortable viewing. But definitely, by now you might be wondering; what is the best way to mount the TV on the wall and at what height should I mount my TV?
Rajasthan MP Princess Diya Kumari appreciates student empowerment and skilling programmes by BSDU
Jul 19, 2020, at 07:20 pm
Jaipur/IBNS: Member of Parliament, Princess Diya Kumari appreciated the efforts of the Bhartiya Skill Development University (BDSU) towards empowering students, during her visit to the institute’s campus.