International Tagore Festival brings together renowned song exponents from London, Bangladesh, India

Mar 23, 2023, at 04:52 am

Kolkata/IBNS: London-based Dr. Ananda Gupta has initiated the International Tagore Festiva representing a unique approach to showcasing Rabindranath Tagore's songs.

Assam govt striving to take Bihu to world stage

Mar 22, 2023, at 11:34 pm

New Delhi: The Assam government has launched a publicity blitzkrieg in the national capital to celebrate the upcoming Rongali Bihu, to make it the largest congregation of 11,000 Bihu dancers on April 14.

UK, West Bengal join hands to enhance skill development in arena of Electric Vehicles

Mar 22, 2023, at 08:54 pm

Kolkata: With an aim to be future-ready and make people ready to adopt the  Electric Vehicles, NPTC Group of Colleges, Wales-UK and British Deputy High Commission, Kolkata and West Bengal State Council of Technical and Vocational Education and Skill Development, on Tuesday hosted a workshop in the East Indian city on building Electric Vehicles charging infrastructure in India.

British security agency warns about possible dangers associated with AI chatbots

Mar 17, 2023, at 02:02 pm

London: A leading security agency in the UK has warned people about the potential hazards associated with Large language models (LLMs) and AI chatbots.

BenQ launches 4LED Projector LH730

Mar 15, 2023, at 11:05 pm

Kolkata: Projector manufacturer BenQ, which has a 32% market share for 2022 as per Futuresource Consulting Report, on Wednesday announced the launch of the World’s 1st High Brightness 4LED Projector, LH730.

Celebrate Seafood at Kankra Goldar Goppo

Mar 15, 2023, at 09:36 pm

For a taste of authentic Bengali seafood from epar and opar Bangla, head to Sonar Tori at City Centre, Salt Lake!

PIRBI ethnic haat bolsters Karbi presence in Kaziranga Heritage Site

Mar 14, 2023, at 11:38 pm

Kaziranga: Pirbi-Karbi Ethnic Haat located on the national highway at Kohora in Kaziranga National Park of Assam has emerged as a new destination for those who have a penchant for varied ethnic and organic products that bear the hallmark of quintessential Karbi people of the state.

Kashmir-born freelance illustrator believes social media plays key role in gaining market for an artist

Mar 14, 2023, at 04:38 am

Srinagar: There is no second thought in it that use of social media has become an indispensable necessity for those who want to influence the market and create trends.

Kolkata: Genius Kids school to perform for education and care of underprivileged children

Mar 14, 2023, at 04:27 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Genius Kids will host its annual concert, called "Badalti Duniya, Yeh Bhi Apni Hi Hai'' - The Little Genius Show & Social Impact Awards 2023, on  March 19 at Madhusudan Mancha in Kolkata. The event starts at 9:30 am.

Nargis Fakhri looks ethereal as she walks in her Indo-Western look at Lakme Fashion Week

Mar 13, 2023, at 11:29 pm

Mumbai: Nargis Fakhri looked ethereal as a show stopper at Lakme Fashion Week for designer Sejal Kamdar. She was seen wearing a stunning indo-western outfit from her latest collection & looked every bit royal, graceful & beautiful.

Kolkata's Sitar Festival to witness performances of noted Indian sitarists

Mar 13, 2023, at 08:36 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Annapurna Devi Foundation is set to bring the "Sitar Festival" to Kolkata.

Manipur to host 59th Femina Miss India this year

Mar 12, 2023, at 12:00 am

Itanagar: Manipur will be hosting the 59th Femina Miss India this year.

Future Generali India Insurance celebrates International Women’s Day 2023

Mar 10, 2023, at 11:22 pm

Kolkata: Future Generali India Insurance celebrated International Women’s Day 2023, by hosting eminent women leaders from diverse professions at their Vikhroli office in Mumbai.

LDC5: Proposed online university sparks hope of bridging education gap in least developed countries

Mar 10, 2023, at 06:39 pm

New York: A proposed new global online university “has enormous potential to lend hope, learning and access to marginalized groups who presently could not reach higher education.” This is the message of Rabab Fatima, Secretary-General of the Fifth UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries, known as LDC5.

Indian degrees to be recognised in Australia under a new mechanism

Mar 09, 2023, at 06:05 am

Gandhinagar (Gujarat): India and Australia have finalised the ‘Australia-India Education Qualification Recognition Mechanism' which will give recognition to Indian degrees in Australia, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Wednesday.

JK: More than 100 artists participate in cultural programme in Samba

Mar 09, 2023, at 05:11 am

Srinagar/IBNS: Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Arts, Culture and Linguistics Sub-Office, Kathua organized a music and dance programme at Chani Jasu, Samba where more than 100 artists showcased their talent.  

Apple introduces new 'yellow' iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus

Mar 08, 2023, at 02:32 pm

California: Tech giant Apple on Tuesday announced a new yellow iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, adding even more colour choices to the lineup this spring.

LDC5: UN conference calls for more inclusive and fair digital transformation in world’s least developed countries

Mar 07, 2023, at 09:07 pm

New York: A United Nations conference under way in Doha, Qatar, has turned its attention to one of the most nettlesome global challenges: closing the staggeringly wide digital divide between the world’s rich and poor nations. Fresh attention to this issue comes as a new UN report finds that two-thirds of the population of the least developed countries (LDCs) is still offline.

Holi in Goa: Enjoy cool music, cocktails and colour party at Istaka in Vagator

Mar 06, 2023, at 08:10 pm

Panaji (Goa)/IBNS: One of the best places to spend Holi is India's sunshine state of Goa where residents celebrate the traditional Shigmo festival as well as Holi.

Whatsapp will soon launch a feature that will allow users to 'silence' unknown calls

Mar 06, 2023, at 07:19 pm

California: If you are annoyed by repeated spam calls from unknown numbers then there is some good news as the messaging service is currently working to introduce a new feature to silence calls that are bothering them.

Holi treats: Kolkata restaurants weave the magic of colour into their seasonal menu

Mar 06, 2023, at 07:00 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Live music to rain dance, gubbara golgappas to themed desserts, you will be spoiled for choice this Holi by restaurants in Kolkata. Here is a quick reckoner for those who have not planned their day yet.

Kashmiri artisan ​ Muhammad Yousuf Bhat trying to keep Pulhoor alive

Mar 03, 2023, at 11:33 pm

Yousuf, a resident of Zantrag village in Khrew Pampore uses straws to make not just footwear, but several other items like patij (mats), covers for cups and baskets as well, reports ANI.

Tejaswani scheme: Pulwama entrepreneurs felicitated

Mar 03, 2023, at 11:03 pm

The Director, Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat on Wednesday felicitated young women entrepreneurs in Pulwama.

Ahmedabad’s Madiha Pathan from Muslim-dominated Juhapura area qualifies to become Gujarat’s ‘Secret Secy’

Mar 03, 2023, at 11:00 pm

New Delhi:  Madiha Khan Pathan, a resident of the Muslim-dominated Juhapura locality of Ahmedabad, has won exceptional laurels for her family and the community.

Kolkata witnesses evening of introspection as Prabha Khaitan Foundation unveils Baidyanath headman's book on karma

Mar 02, 2023, at 06:19 am

Kolkata/IBNS: It was an evening of  soul searching this Tuesday at Kolkata's ITC Royal Bengal hotel when an eclectic  gathering of people became introspective about life and daily actions with the launch of entrepreneur Ram K Sharma’s book "Karma and You: Create Your Own Destiny".

Special Phad painting from Rajasthan spellbound visitors at Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav

Mar 02, 2023, at 02:34 am

New Delhi/IBNS: A display of a special 75 meter long ‘phad’ (scroll) painting from Rajasthan has been attracting visitors at the Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav being held in Bikaner.

Barbeque Nation launches 10th outlet in Kolkata's Howrah district

Mar 02, 2023, at 01:16 am

Kolkata: Barbeque Nation, a popular chain of casual dining restaurants in India, is set to open its 10th outlet in Howrah as part of its ongoing expansion plans in Kolkata.

New books from IGNCA to provide fresh insights into Buddhist studies

Mar 02, 2023, at 01:09 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) in collaboration with Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) recently launched three books related to Buddhism.

Jammu and Kashmir: Srinagar will now have a Japanese Cherry Blossom Theme Garden

Mar 01, 2023, at 10:52 pm

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar city will soon have a 'cherry' themed garden following the pattern of Japanese Sakura.

Patent filings hit a record high in 2022, UN agency reveals

Mar 01, 2023, at 08:32 pm

New York: International demand for patents hit a record high last year, as innovators in China, the United States, Japan, the Republic of Korea and Germany, sought to protect their inventions, said the UN agency that polices the process worldwide, on Tuesday.