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Jammu and Kashmir: Srinagar hosts Rukhsat-e-Chillai Kalan

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:13 am

Srinagar: Rukhsat-e-Chillai Kalan, a musical event, was recently hosted in Srinagar city of Jammu and Kashmir to promote  talent of the youth of Jammu and Kashmir.

Visiting war zones in Afghanistan was the most difficult: Meha Dixit

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:13 am

Author Meha Dixit, who has travelled to various war zones for her PhD course as a Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student, was the guest at An Author's Afternoon, organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement, at Taj Bengal in January. Dixit spoke about her journey and her book Piece of War at a range in the session. India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings the highlights of the conversation

Shree Cement CSR support for senior citizens project PRONAM gets a boost

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:13 am

Kolkata/IBNS: The Shree Cement corporate social responsibility (CSR) support for the senior citizens project PRONAM got a boost in Kolkata with the formal inauguration of a fully-equipped office by the Kolkata Commissioner of Police, Mr Anuj Sharma, IPS, in the presence of film director Goutam Ghose and other dignitaries.

The making of culinary masterpieces: Sanjeev Nanda's gastronomical affair with Taj Dubai

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:13 am

When it comes to tantalizing food, there is hardly any place better than Dubai. The bustling city is home to some of the most prominent hubs of restaurants that ooze with luxury. One such hub is Taj Dubai which houses some of the most iconic restaurants of all times. It comes as no surprise that some of these eateries are ideated by none other than Sanjeev Nanda.

6 Reasons Why Marrying Within the Same Community Makes Life Smooth and Easy

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:13 am

No one ever said that marriage is easy! Beautiful – yes, fulfilling – truly, but easy? It takes a lot of dedication and perseverance to make a marriage work. When it is a beautiful bond that encircles not just the couple, but also their loved ones in a framework of trust and acceptance, then the marriage becomes worth it. In India, it is not just two individuals who get married, but their families also come together to create new bonds. So, when the compatibility between two individuals or two different families is at stake, it always helps to have something – or a lot – in common. And that is the reason why community matrimonial sites thrive in India.  

My first album release the most defining moment in life: Singer-turned BJP MP Manoj Tiwari

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:13 am

Singer and actor-turned politician Manoj Tiwari, who represents the North East Delhi constituency in Parliament as a BJP lawmaker, was caught up in a candid chat with Ehsaas Women of Delhi Archana Dalmia at a session of Ek Mulakat Visesh organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation of Kolkata and presented by Shree Cement. India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts

Jammu and Kashmir: CUK holds arts and crafts competition

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:13 am

Srinagar: The School of Education of the Central University of Kashmir (CUK) Monday held an arts and crafts competition for the students in collaboration with Government Senior Secondary School Natipora.

Take a creative DIY break with The Arty Smarty Project

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:13 am

Feeling creative but don’t know what to do? Or, want to get your hands on to something that will brighten a rainy day?

Kolkata: Police Commissioner Anuj Sharma inaugurates Pronam office

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:13 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata Police Commissioner Anuj Sharma, IPS, formally inaugurated Pronam office here on Saturday in the presence of Goutam Ghose, working President, The Bengal, and Arindam Sil and Esha Dutta, members of The Bengal and Joint Convenors of Pronam, along with other dignitaries and Kolkata Police officials.

Poetry in essence of Jammu and Kashmir's glorious history: LG Manoj Sinha

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:13 am

Srinagar: As a part of 72nd R-Day celebrations, a two-day long literary gala ‘Jashn-e-Jamhuria’ began with Kul HindUrdu Mushaira at Zorawar Singh Auditorium, University of Jammu.

Kotak Privy League customers get exclusive cooking lessons from Chef Vicky Ratnani

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:13 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Kotak Privy League, the banking programme for high net worth individual (HNI) customers of Kotak Mahindra Bank (Kotak), has teamed up with celebrity Chef Vicky Ratnani to host an exclusive ‘Privy Gourmet’ series for its customers.

DineOut SteppinOut Night Market will be held in end January this year

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:13 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Enjoy the last few days of the winter chill in Kolkata with a visit to DineOut SteppinOut Night Market over January 30 and 31.

Google doodles to celebrate India's Republic Day

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:13 am

New York: Celebrating India's Republic Day, popular search engine Google on Tuesday decorated its homepage with a special doodle to mark the occasion.

PicsArt releases special stickers to celebrate India’s 72nd Republic Day

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:13 am

Kolkata/IBNS: PicsArt,  a leading creative platform and social editing app, has introduced a range of special stickers to commemorate the Republic Day of India. The app which is also available in Bengali and Hindi, is currently offering these stickers, and can be downloaded from both the Apple and Google Play stores.

Prince of Bhangra Sukhbir Singh garners a record-breaking viewership with his latest song Nachdi

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:13 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Indian singer Sukhbir Singh lived up to his reputation as the ‘Prince of Bhangra’ with his latest song ‘Nachdi’ crossing 17 million plus views on YouTube within 10 days of its release.

Jammu and Kashmir: NIT Srinagar to be implementing agency for Design Expertise Scheme

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:13 am

 Srinagar: NIT Srinagar will now act as the implementing agency for the scheme “design expertise to Manufacturing MSME sector” of M/o MSME as an MoU has already been signed between M/o MSME and NIT Srinagar and signed by Additional Secretary (Development Commissioner) MSME on behalf of M/o MSME and Director NIT Srinagar on behalf of NIT Srinagar.

Cloud kitchen Outlet Buddy starts home delivery amid Covid-19 pandemic

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:13 am

With the hospitality industry hit hard by the pandemic, the industry is facing a nightmare. Even with the government applied unlocks, it is seen that the restaurant industry is still facing losses in sales and capital.

Kolkata’s South City Mall turns 13, hosts events online

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:13 am

Kolkata/IBNS: South City Mall in Kolkata, which recently celebrated its 13th birthday, lined up a string of activities to mark the anniversary.

Starmark launches RAY ON RAY - the Starmark Calendar 2021

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:13 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata’s leading bookstore chain Starmark, in association with the Society for the Preservation of Satyajit Ray Archives, launched RAY ON RAY—the Starmark Calendar 2021,  as a tribute to Satyajit Ray on the occasion of his birth centenary. Sandip Ray unveiled the calendar at a closed-door event.

Shyam Sundar Company jewellers to host exhibition remembering Soumitra Chatterjee in Tripura

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:13 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Shyam Sundar Company Jewellers is all set to host a gala exhibition "Remembering Soumitra Chatterjee" between Jan 18-19 at Rabindra Bhawan in Agartala's Tripura.

Actress Mannara Chopra unveils Xiaomi Mi 10i Smartphone in Hyderabad

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:13 am

Hyderabad: As Xiaomi ‘The New Mi 10i smartphone has been grandly launched by Bollywood actress Mannara Chopra on 9th January 2021 at Marriott, Hyderabad along with 108 partners unboxed the brand new Mi 10i.

Social activist Chaitali creates new Guinness World Record with largest jute bag

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:13 am

The Golden fabric of Bengal carries the larger than life message - Greener, Healthier, Inclusive World. Chaitali is popularly known for reviving jute, prison reformation apart from women empowerment and various humanitarian services.

OnePlus recently launched a first of its kind gamified experience of the Netflix film, ‘AK vs AK’

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:13 am

New Delhi: OnePlus, the global technology brand, launched a first of its kind, web-based game, AK vs AK: Stops at Nothing early last week.

Youth Festival begins in Jammu

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am

Jammu: The State Level participation in “24th National Youth Festival” through physical/virtual mode gets underway today at Teacher’s Bhawan Gandhi Nagar Jammu.

Jammu and Kashmir: HED, SKIMS come together to substitute music for medicine

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am

Srinagar: J&K Higher Education Department (HED) and SKIMS Medical College Bemina will jointly work on a neuroacoustic research project to diagnose and treat neuro-disorders, anxiety, depression and other related psychiatric problems by musical and acoustic therapies.

Jammu and Kashmir: Handicrafts Department to hold district level camps

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am

Srinagar: The Department of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir, is organizing a series of district-level awareness camps and workshops to make artisans, weavers and Cooperatives aware about various schemes launched by the Government for promotion and development of handicrafts and handloom sector which has an assured market both at domestic and international level.

Jammu hosts Dogri cuisine festival

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am

Jammu: Jammu hosted two-day Dogri cuisine, culture, and craft festival recently to promote the culture.

Check into Naad Wellness on outskirts of Delhi to ease yourself into the new normal

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am

New Delhi: Naad Wellness, located on the outskirts of Delhi, is the answer if you are looking for a place to detoxify and strengthen your mind and body in preparing for the new normal.

Jammu and Kashmir: 7-day Winter-cum-Christmas Carnival begins at Patnitop

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am

Srinagar: Seven Day Patnitop Winter Carnival, 2020 commenced today with cultural and other events held to attract the tourists besides enhancing tourism activities in Patnitop and its adjoining areas.

Jammu and Kashmir: First ever Snow Shoe Championship held in Srinagar

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am

Srinagar: The first ever Snow Shoe Championship was held at Mamneth meadow near Dhara in city outskirts here.