Offline classes for students of class 10 restart in Assam after five months gap

Sep 20, 2021, at 09:50 pm

Guwahati: After almost five months gap, the schools in Assam for the students of class 10 have reopened from Monday after almost five months gap due to COVID-19 pandemic situation.

A festival, a wedding and that kettlebell look

Sep 20, 2021, at 05:36 pm

Despite the pandemic, one more season of the big fat Indian festivals and weddings is approaching. This time, to get that toned social media scorching look, say goodbye to extra kilos and belly fat with kettlebell exercises. IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity wins over international medal-winning Kettlebell athlete Samrat Sen to demonstrate five easy drills and share vital tips

American Eagle opens first store in Kolkata

Sep 19, 2021, at 11:23 pm

Kolkata: Under the license of Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.launched their first American Eagle (AE) brand store in Kolkata.

J&K Education department issues guidelines for holding online, offline classes in schools

Sep 19, 2021, at 02:36 am

Srinagar/IBNS: J&K's School Education Department Friday issued guidelines for the government as well as private educational institutions for holding classes of students through online and offline mode.

Kolkata's Sharbari Studio launches its festive collection

Sep 18, 2021, at 08:32 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata-based Sharbari Studio, known for its late livewire Sharbari Datta who made Indian traditional menswear fashionable, has launched its festive collection recently.

Popular 90s Cadbury ad recreated in 2021 but with a gender swap. Netizens elated

Sep 18, 2021, at 01:55 am

You remember the popular 1990s Cadbury advertisement featuring model Shimona Rashi, right? If you are the one who wanted the recreation of the iconic ad, then it is back in 2021 but with a gender twist.

77 million children have spent 18 months out of class: #ReopenSchools, urges UNICEF

Sep 17, 2021, at 09:17 pm

New York: The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says the world is facing an education crisis due to the COVID pandemic, that has left nearly 77 million children shut out of the classroom for the past 18 months.  

What is so unique about Potboiler Coffee House?

Sep 17, 2021, at 12:59 am

I walked into Potboiler Coffee House and felt it was just the right place for me to unwind… to relax, sit back and sip on The Theory of Flat White with a book in my hand! It is simply my kind of place! The Theory of Flat White is a perfect companion to the book in hand…a Signature coffee brew—a hot caramel vanilla flat white.

Sangam Kala Group organises global music competition Sangeet Deewane

Sep 16, 2021, at 10:41 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Sangam Kala Group, a Delhi-based non-commercial registered organisation which works in areas of cultural promotion, organised a global music competition called Sangeet Deewane.

NIFT Srinagar celebrates Hindi Diwas

Sep 16, 2021, at 06:04 am

Srinagar/IBNS: The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Srinagar began ‘Hindi Diwas’ celebrations Tuesday to honour the official language of the country.

Assam govt to set up one college in each development block in coming days: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Sep 16, 2021, at 02:33 am

Guwahati/IBNS: Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma during his visit to Jorhat laid the foundation of Jorhat Government Law College at Kaliapani in Jorhat district on Wednesday.

Multi-designer luxury store Sixth Avenue holds pre-festive exhibition

Sep 16, 2021, at 12:11 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Beat the weather and turn cheerful with a shopping spree at a four day fashion pop-up ‘The Bohemian Rhapsody @ Sixth Avenue’.

Aminia introduces six new delicacies in menu

Sep 15, 2021, at 11:00 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Aminia, which is one of the oldest Mughlai restaurant in eastern India, has introduced six new delicacies in their menu.

Apple launches iPhone 13 series phones

Sep 15, 2021, at 07:03 am

Apple has finally released the iPhone 13 series and the new flagship devices have been introduced with some added updates.

Ram Setu becomes part of engineering syllabus in Madhya Pradesh

Sep 15, 2021, at 05:15 am

Bhopal/IBNS: 'Ramcharitmanas' of Tulsidas will be part of the curriculum for undergraduate students in Madhya Pradesh and students studying engineering will have to learn about the Ram Setu, which the Hindu right wing considers to be the base of engineering.

Women's ethnic wear brand Ummaira launches first store in Kolkata

Sep 14, 2021, at 07:39 pm

Ummaira, a women's ethnic wear brand that celebrates the woman of today in every avatar, launched its first store in the City of Joy recently. 

Kriti Sanon becomes Fossil's brand ambassador

Sep 13, 2021, at 09:46 pm

New Delhi: Lifestyle brand Fossil announced its partnership with Kriti Sanon as the newest celebrity brand ambassador in India.

Colleges in Kashmir permitted to open for vaccinated students

Sep 13, 2021, at 06:05 am

Srinagar: After a gap of five months, the colleges and other higher education institutes in J&K were today permitted to resume on-campus teaching with certain preconditions. The order comes days after the J & K Government allowed in person attendance for Class 10 and 12 students.

Rituparna Sengupta inaugurates Harshit Agrawal’s solo exhibition at Kolkata's Emami Art

Sep 12, 2021, at 06:40 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Emami Art, a contemporary art gallery based in Kolkata, opened its door to India’s first solo exhibition of AI Art featuring works by artist Harshit Agrawal and curated by Myna Mukherjee.

Kashmir varsity figures among top 50 universities

Sep 11, 2021, at 11:59 pm

Srinagar/IBNS: The University of Kashmir (KU) has figured among the top 50 universities in the all-India ranking of universities conducted by the Union Ministry of Education under the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)-2021.

Lakshyam distributes ration kits, solar lamps and other necessary items to underprivileged families

Sep 11, 2021, at 09:55 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Lakshyam, a social organization working largely for destitute women and children, recently organised a drive to distribute ration kits, solar lamps and sewing machines among slum-dwelling families in Delhi and Jharkhand.

Protecting education, means ‘we protect the future’: UN chief

Sep 10, 2021, at 05:23 pm

New York: The global community needs to say with one voice that “attacks on schools must stop”, the UN chief urged a virtual event on Thursday commemorating the International Day to Protect Education from Attack. 

IIT Madras tops NIRF rankings for 2021

Sep 09, 2021, at 11:55 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has once again topped in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings for the year 2021.

BHU to become first university to teach engineering in Hindi

Sep 09, 2021, at 11:39 pm

Varanasi/UNI: Banaras Hindu University(BHU) will teach engineering in Hindi from the new academic session, officials said here on Thursday.

List of Most Empathetic Leaders in India

Sep 09, 2021, at 06:20 pm

With COVID-19 taking the entire world by storm, we have been witnessing a humanitarian crisis of enormous proportions. Aggravating the impact, the virus has also become the sole source of the greatest economic crisis in all of history. Given the population density, which is magnified by inefficient and inadequate healthcare along with a total lack of social security, our country had its fair share of challenges while handling the situation. That said, leaders, both in the government as well as businesses are being tested for administrative capacity, leadership skills, and most importantly, for their sensitivity quotient. 

Dunkel braun brings to town racks full of goodies!

Sep 09, 2021, at 05:31 am

I had been craving Baklava ever since I saw an online promotion on facebook promising home delivery from across the state’s border. But I wanted to buy across the counter from within my city limits and was enquiring from my friends and foes! Somebody, it seems, had learnt of my desire and I found myself inside Dunkel braun gaping at the daintily packed selection of Baklavas on their shelves. Was I thrilled? Yes! Yes!

British High Commission announces date for ‘High Commissioner for a Day’ competition

Sep 09, 2021, at 05:03 am

Kolkata/IBNS: To celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child, the British High Commission has come up with an interesting pan-India competition where the winner will get to role play as a British High Commissioner for a day.

Jammu and Kashmir: Community classes held for tribal students in Rajouri

Sep 08, 2021, at 11:27 pm

Rajouri: Community classes were taken for children of tribal nomadic communities in the higher reaches of the Pirpanjal range in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district recently.

The Best Online Casino in India Rated Based on Bonuses, Games, and Payouts

Sep 08, 2021, at 09:30 pm

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Traffic Gastropub in Kolkata completes four years

Sep 08, 2021, at 05:04 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Traffic Gastropub, a popular pub and cafe in Rajarhat, on the eastern suburb of Kolkata, turned four recently.