United States, India expand collaboration in education with launch of Women in STEMM Fellowship
Nov 18, 2024, at 10:09 pm
The United States and India are expanding ongoing collaboration in the field of education with the launch of the new 'Women in STEMM Fellowship' (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine).
Oct 03, 2024, at 06:25 am
Rotary Calcutta Metro City recently handed over the entire set of football kits, including fitness training kits, for the Nayagram Thana Balika Vidyapith Football team at Nayagram, Jhargram.
Aug 03, 2024, at 03:37 pm
British Deputy High Commissioner to East and Northeast India Andrew Fleming said on Friday that there is immense scope for collaboration in education technology sector between India and the UK.
Aug 02, 2024, at 07:41 pm
Celebrated fashion designer Tarun Tahiliani, who is showered with reproval on the Internet for going wrong with the Indian Team's outfits in the opening ceremony of the Olympics in Paris, was roped in to design the costumes by the Indian authorities.
Hussain Tekri in Madhya Pradesh: A sanctuary of serenity amidst Muharram's reverence
Jul 07, 2024, at 07:21 pm
Deep in the heartland of Madhya Pradesh, nestled among the undulating hills and verdant landscapes, lies a small village whose name resonates with reverence and devotion: Hussain Tekri.
HireMee joins hands with Global Mentorship Initiative to bridge the gap between graduation and jobs
Jul 02, 2024, at 11:28 pm
In a first of its kind, HireMee, an AI-enabled Talent Assessment and Hiring platform, has signed a MoU with Rockefeller Foundation’s Global Mentorship Initiative (GMI) to bridge the gap between graduation and first career jobs for young graduates from diverse communities.
Kriti Sanon graces launch of Fujifilm's instaxmini SE in India
Jul 02, 2024, at 08:24 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood star Kriti Sanon graced the launch of Fujifilm's latest addition, instaxmini SE, in Mumbai on Monday.
Include literature in CSR initiatives: cultural activist Sundeep Bhutoria writes to PM Modi
Jun 30, 2024, at 10:53 pm
Social and cultural activist Sundeep Bhutoria has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting him to include 'Literature' as a part of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activity for corporates.
Yoga enthusiasts celebrate International Yoga Day across the globe
Jun 22, 2024, at 11:28 pm
The tenth International Yoga Day was celebrated across the globe with enthusiasts participating in the traditional exercise form, pledging to keep themselves fit.
Eighth Annual Student Visa Day: US mission interviews over 3900 Indian applicants
Jun 14, 2024, at 09:10 pm
The United States remains the number one higher education destination for Indian students, with studies showing that 69 per cent of Indian students prefer U.S. education to any other destination, a top official said on Thursday.
May 26, 2024, at 08:42 pm
The Australian High Commission in India together with the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) is bringing a unique showcase of the immersive multimedia installation 'Walking Through a Songline' (WTAS) to New Delhi.
Tech giant Google to manufacture Pixel phones and drones in India
May 24, 2024, at 08:24 pm
Tech major Google has said it will soon be manufacturing Pixel smartphones and drones in India.
Indian techie, who was promoted last month, laid off from Tesla after 7 years
May 07, 2024, at 04:15 pm
An Indian techie, who recently got promoted, was laid off by tech entrepreneur Elon Musk's Tesla after she served the company for seven years.
Affordable vs. Luxury Rentals for Indian Expats in Dubai: Navigating Different Options
Apr 30, 2024, at 08:29 pm
In recent years, Dubai has been a magnet for Indian expats, who now constitute the city's biggest expat group. This lively generation is lured to Dubai's robust employment market, tax-free earnings, and high quality of life. When coming to Dubai, one of the most important issues Indian expats confront is where to reside. The city provides a varied choice of rental lodgings to suit a variety of budgets and lifestyles. There is something for everyone, from low-cost flats in vibrant neighbourhoods to opulent penthouses with five-star facilities. This article will offer an overview of Dubai's rental market, focusing on the fundamental distinctions between economical and luxurious alternatives.
Apple warns users in India, 91 other nations, over possible 'mercenary spyware' attacks
Apr 12, 2024, at 02:14 pm
Tech major Apple has warned users in India and 91 other nations that their iPhone might have been potentially attacked by 'mercenary spyware'.
Recently released books by IGNCA uphold the age-old Indo-Japanese connection
Mar 26, 2024, at 12:30 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Taking the Indo-Japanese bond a step further, Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) released two books, ‘Siddham Calligraphy of Sanskrit Hieronyms’ and ‘Sanskrit Manuscripts from Japan, Vol I’, at a function recently held in New Delhi.
Mar 12, 2024, at 11:10 pm
The British Deputy High Commission hosted a photography exhibition and the launch of a bilingual photobook showcasing the findings of research on the role of voluntary work in meeting the challenges of climate change in the Indian Sundarbans at the British Club on March 6.
Global Cybersecurity Association launches GCA Index
Feb 14, 2024, at 12:13 am
The Global Cybersecurity Association (GCA), a dedicated non-profit body, announced the launch of ‘GCA Index’ at a conference in New Delhi titled “Empowering Cybersecurity: Bringing youth, industry citizen & government on a common platform”.
India celebrates Christmas with zeal and enthusiasm
Dec 26, 2023, at 04:52 am
As the nation illuminates with colourful displays of festivities, Christmas in India presents a captivating blend of traditions, celebrations, and collective joy.
Beware of Smishing: Centre warns citizens
Dec 20, 2023, at 10:53 pm
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), the country's nodal agency to deal with cybersecurity threats, has warned people of a malicious practice named Smishing.
Natya Shodh Sansthan joins hands with TOT Radio app to provide access to Indian theatre archives
Dec 01, 2023, at 05:08 am
India's largest repository of the history of Indian theatre can now be accessed through a radio app with Natya Shodh Sansthan, Kolkata, joining hands with TOT Radio, the only radio app in the country and neighbouring Bangladesh dedicated to theatre.
Nov 28, 2023, at 11:27 pm
Union Minister of State for Tourism Ajay Bhatt has said the new tourism policy of the Central government is helping to promote the country's tourism sector.
Oct 07, 2023, at 03:07 am
New Delhi/New York/IBNS: UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell concluded a four-day visit to India on Friday to highlight life-saving progress in health and development for millions of vulnerable children while calling on global leaders to prioritise investment in children to deliver on the world’s sustainable development goals.
G20: Modi, Biden welcome deepening of academic relations between India and US
Sep 11, 2023, at 04:42 pm
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden welcomed deepening academic relations between the two nations as IIT Council signs MoU with Association of American Universities to establish Indo-US Global Challenges Institute
World’s tallest bronze statue of Nataraja to grace G20 Summit 2023 venue in New Delhi
Sep 06, 2023, at 06:47 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Gracing the meeting venue of the G20 Summit in New Delhi will be a 27 feet high figure of Nataraja (the dancing Shiva) made of ‘ashta dhatu’ (octo alloy, bronze), which will highlight India’s traditional metallurgical skills.
US designs specialised courses in line with New Education Policy to facilitate Indian students
Aug 17, 2023, at 05:45 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The United States has started an educational programme in line with India's New Education Policy that would allow Indian students to pursue a one-year professional master's degree with an industrial specialisation in American universities.
Independence Day: Google doodle pays tribute to India's rich textile heritage
Aug 15, 2023, at 03:05 pm
Popular search engine Google on Tuesday celebrated Indian Independence Day by creating a colourful doodle that paid tribute to the rich textile heritage of the country.
Tribal concept ‘halma’ can show the way for self-reliance to society at large, says minister
Jun 21, 2023, at 05:40 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The expansion of the concept of ‘halma’ prevalent among the tribes of India can be one of the ways to resolve climate change and other issues faced by society at large, said Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar.
IGNCA holds the first Brainstorming Session on UNESCO Memory of World Programme in India
Jun 21, 2023, at 05:36 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Memory is crucial for survival of humanity, said Union Minister for State for Culture and External Affairs, Meenakshi Lekhi in her address as the chief guest at the Brainstorming Session on UNESCO Memory of the World (MoW) Programme in India.
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.