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Festive Flavours: What's on offer at restaurants and cafes this April

Apr 03, 2023, at 11:20 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: April is slated to be an exciting month, with a spate of festivals, such as Easter and Bengali New Year, and sporting activities, such as the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Hardik Pandya appointed as the first-ever brand ambassador of Taco Bell in India

Apr 03, 2023, at 10:48 pm

New Delhi: Taco Bell, a Mexican-inspired restaurant brand, has onboarded cricket all-rounder and youth-icon Hardik Pandya as its first ever brand ambassador in India.

Bhutan: 600 people from India visit neighbouring nation to witness Gomphu Kora Tshechu

Apr 03, 2023, at 10:46 pm

As many as 600 Indian travelers from Tawang region in India visited Bhutan to attend the  Tshechu festival.

Arunachal Pradesh: Monastic dance introduced in Jang Palpung Zangdok Palri monastery

Apr 02, 2023, at 12:07 am

Tawang: Monastic dances, especially the dance of deities Palden Lhamo and Gonpo or Mahakala, were introduced recently in the Jang Palpung Zangdok Palri monastery in Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh, media reports said.

Meet Whang-Od: The 106-year-old tattoo artist from Philippines is now the latest Vogue cover model

Apr 01, 2023, at 11:15 pm

Vogue Philippines' April cover has a special person on it as she set a new record of being the oldest person ever to appear on the front of the iconic magazine.

Samsung Electronics updates ‘Try Galaxy’ app for non-Galaxy users to explore latest Galaxy S23 Series experience

Apr 01, 2023, at 10:13 pm

New Delhi: Samsung Electronics announced its enhanced “Try Galaxy” app, which allows users of non-Galaxy smartphones to test drive new features from the recently launched Galaxy S23 series and One UI 5.1.

Café Mezzuna scores a perfect 10 on its tenth anniversary!

Apr 01, 2023, at 07:53 pm

Kolkata: If ever there was 'perfection' served on a plate it was here at Mezzuna. It scored a 10 on 10 on its 10th anniversary!  Art was served with fine detailing. Curated by Chef Sabyasachi Gorai or Chef Saby, each of the dishes served was a celebration of culinary excellence.

Tropical fruits feature on the new Spring Summer Menu by Kolkata patisserie

Apr 01, 2023, at 06:22 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The colour palette of the Spring Summer menu by Kolkata based patisserie, Butterfingers by Preetanjali, has drawn inspiration from a variety of sources.

Kolkata based cloud kitchen edabba adds a new menu called Red Lantern

Apr 01, 2023, at 06:02 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: City-based cloud kitchen chain edabba recently introduced a menu called Red Lantern which focuses on south-east Asian cuisine.

Privacy issue: Italy bans ChatGPT

Apr 01, 2023, at 03:22 pm

Milan: Italy has become the first nation in the Western world to block advanced chatbot ChatGPT.

World Idli Day: Swiggy survey reveals one customer ordered Idlis worth Rs 6 lakh in a year

Mar 31, 2023, at 04:18 am

Idli, a wholesome dish with origins in southern India, is popular all over the country. On World Idli Day, food app Swiggy released its analysis for the occasion which revealed some interesting information about this southern delicacy.

Kolkata: Taj City Centre presents second edition of 'Paints and Strokes'

Mar 30, 2023, at 12:10 am

Kolkata: To celebrate the spirit of Women’s Day, Taj City Centre Newtown Kolkata presents an exclusive Patachitra Art exhibition by renowned artists Pampa Chitrakar and Tiya Chitrakar at The Emperor Lounge.

SIU announces Apr 12 as last day to register and pay for SET/SLAT/SITEEE for admission into Symbiosis UG Programmes

Mar 29, 2023, at 08:45 pm

Kolkata: Symbiosis International (Deemed University) (SIU) announces the commencement of the registration process for the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET), to be held on 6th and 14th May 2023. With multiple attempts available, interested candidates can seek admission to 16 Institutes under SIU offering undergraduate programmes in Management, Law, Engineering, Mass Communication, Economics, Liberal Arts, IT & Computer Applications, Applied Statistics and Data Science. Aspirants can begin applying via SET (Symbiosis Entrance Test) 2023; the last day to register is 12th April.

Security Copilot: Microsoft brings the power of AI to cyberdefense

Mar 29, 2023, at 02:09 pm

California: IT major Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday announced it is bringing the next generation of AI to cybersecurity with the launch of Microsoft Security Copilot, giving defenders a much-needed tool to quickly detect and respond to threats and better understand the threat landscape overall.

Samsung India announces market launch of Galaxy A54 5G, A34 5G, check out price and other specifications

Mar 29, 2023, at 05:36 am

Kolkata: Smartphone major Samsung India on Tuesday announced the market launch of its two new 5G phones- Galaxy A54 5G and Galaxy A34 5G-in Kolkata.

IIM Sambalpur completes placements with 147 percent rise in highest salary with gender diverse class of 48 percent females

Mar 29, 2023, at 04:33 am

Sambalpur:IIM Sambalpur, established by the Government of India in 2015 with a unique vision to be an Institute of par excellence in nurturing responsible leaders with an entrepreneurial mindset, has been achieving 100% placements ever since its inception and has pioneered in introducing flipped classroom as learning pedagogy in its well-equipped digital and smart classrooms.

ITC Hotels launch Mementos Udaipur

Mar 28, 2023, at 07:05 pm

Kolkata: ITC’s Hotel Group announced the opening of its first property Mementos by ITC Hotels, Ekaaya, Udaipur under the new brand – Mementos.

Portals on Vedic heritage and traditional arts of India inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Mar 27, 2023, at 10:11 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: General enthusiasts, researchers and scholars, keen for information regarding the ‘Vedic’ heritage and the 64 traditional arts of India can now refer to the ‘Vedic Heritage Portal’ and 'Kala Vaibhav' (a virtual museum), respectively, said Amit Shah, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation after he launched them recently in the national capital.

Now burn your poop into ash in waterless toilet. Know how

Mar 27, 2023, at 05:41 pm

A viral video on social media has intrigued the netizens who are amazed to see how poop can be turned into ashes in seconds leaving no smell in a waterless toilet.

Kashmiri girl enters Indian Book of Records by creating world's smallest Shikara in Mandala Art

Mar 26, 2023, at 07:03 am

Tral: A talented student from Jammu and Kashmir's Tral region has entered her name in the Indian Book of Records by creating the world’s smallest Shikara in Mandala Art.

Samsung unveils Galaxy F14 5G at Rs 12,990

Mar 25, 2023, at 11:36 pm

New Delhi: Smartphone maker Samsung on Friday announced the launch of Galaxy F14 5G, with segment-only features that sets it apart from its predecessors and gives users a superior smartphone experience.

HireMee announces Employability Test for graduates for edge in job market

Mar 25, 2023, at 07:15 pm

Bengaluru: Talent acquisition and talent management platform HireMee has announced an employability test for graduates to gain an edge with prospective employers.

Muskaan hosts puppet show and interactive session with Mumbai-based puppeteer

Mar 25, 2023, at 06:57 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Muskaan, a joint initiative of Prabha Khaitan Foundation and Education For All Trust, has organised a puppet show followed by an interactive session with Puppeteer Shreedevi Sunil who came all the way from Mumbai.

Assam: Travellers can sip local handmade tea when they visit Kaziranga next time

Mar 25, 2023, at 02:20 pm

While you attend Kaziranga next time, one must find sometime to cherish a cup of local handmade tea.

Realme unveils C55 smartphones, price starts at Rs.9,999

Mar 25, 2023, at 06:03 am

Kolkata: Technology brand Realme on Friday launched its addition to the C-series-named Realme C55, starting from Rs. 9,999.

Nagaland: Students participate in basketry making

Mar 25, 2023, at 12:35 am

Kohima: Students of  Cherry Blossoms School in Nagaland's Kohima city recently hosted a two-day workshop on basketry making.

IIT Guwahati conducts workshop on ‘Technology Vision 2047’ for NE region

Mar 25, 2023, at 12:25 am

Guwahati: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati recently hosted a two-day brainstorming workshop for Northeast India for structured discussion on Technology Vision 2047 with faculty members, professionals, and stakeholders from various scientific disciplines invited from the 8 states of North-East India, media reports said.

Students sensitised on importance of biodiversity in Orang Nature Camp

Mar 24, 2023, at 10:15 pm

Guwahati: A large group of high school students from six schools, which are located in fringe areas of Orang National Park and Tiger Reserve (OTR) in Darrang district of Assam, took part in Second Orang Nature Camp that facilitated their experience of the biodiversity of the famed tiger reserve by a close quarter.

Shahee paneer and keema ranked among world's best stews and curries

Mar 24, 2023, at 05:45 am

Indian dishes shahee paneer and keema have been featured in the popular food guide Taste Atlas’s list of the world's best-rated stews and curries.

Footwear major Crocs launches concept store in Kolkata

Mar 24, 2023, at 05:35 am

Kolkata: Footwear brand Crocs on Thursday launched its global concept store in Kolkata's Camac Street area with the aim of expanding its footprint in the Indian market.