November 24, 2024 16:35 (IST)
Follow us:
facebook-white sharing button
twitter-white sharing button
instagram-white sharing button
youtube-white sharing button
Donald Trump picks immigration hardliner Stephen Miller as deputy chief of staff for policy | India to follow up on terrorist Arsh Dalla's extradition request after his arrest in Canada | AAP councillor Mahesh Khinchi wins MCD election to become Delhi Mayor | Delhi air pollution: GRAP-3 curbs start tomo; construction works banned, primary schools shift to online mode | We should not become the most polluted city in the world: Supreme Court was told as smog chokes Delhi | Toxic smog engulfs Delhi as air quality remains severe, over 200 flights delayed | ED conducts multiple raids in Kolkata in 'lottery scam' case | Donald Trump picks former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard as US intelligence chief | Tilak Varma's maiden century helps India survive Jansen threat to defeat South Africa by 11 runs | 'Welcome back': Joe Biden greets Donald Trump at White House

Kashmiri man trying to promote Urdu literature in UT

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Srinagar: Suhail Salim, a 30-year-old youth from downtown Srinagar, is trying hard to preserve and promote Urdu literature in Jammu and Kashmir.

Kolkata: US Consulate, Aroh Foundation conduct two-day bootcamp for West Bengal's women entrepreneurs

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Kolkata: The U.S. Consulate Kolkata, in partnership with New Delhi-based non-profit Aroh Foundation, conducted a two-day Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) 3.0 bootcamp for a  cohort of 30 entrepreneurs from West Bengal at the American Center in the city recently.

Budding Naga artists hosts three-day art exhibition near Kohima

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Naga artists hosted a three-day art exhibition recently where they showcased the beautiful landscape of Nagaland and its rich culture and tradition.

Kochi hosts first Jewish marriage in 15 years

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Kochi witnessed a special wedding on Sunday when the south Indian city hosted the first Jewish marriage in 15 years, media reports said.

Exploring the enchanting world of Punjabi weddings

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

STOP whatever you are doing and for a moment just imagine a kaleidoscope of colors and loud boisterous laughter among thumps of ‘dhol’ and the gorgeous aroma of food wafting through the doors… you got it right! It’s a Punjabi wedding scene!!!

Jammu's Shilpa Chaku Handoo crowned Mrs India Universal 2023 title

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Jammu: Jammu Woman Shilpa Chaku Handoo has won the national beauty pageant - Mrs India Universal 2023 hosted by Dreamz Production House at Film City, Noida.

The Bengal celebrates Rabindra Jayanti with senior citizen members of Pronam

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Kolkata: The Bengal, a prominent NGO, recently celebrated ‘Rabindra Jayanti’ with more than 300 senior citizen members of Pronam, a joint project of Kolkata Police and the former for reaching out to the senior citizens, at the Body Guard Lines auditorium in Kolkata.

Delegation of 45 students from West Bengal depart for NIT Puducherry under Yuva Sangam 2

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Kolkata:  A delegation of 45 students from diverse higher education institutions of West Benga departed for Puducherry as part of the second phase of the government’s ambitious cultural and educational endeavour the ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Yuva Sangam’ programme on Tuesday.

Indian child sex trafficking documentary ‘From the Shadows’ screened in Kolkata

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Kolkata: Filmmaker Miriam Chandy Menacherry's documentary 'From the Shadows', a film that deals with the survivors of a powerful criminal racket that trafficks minor girls for sex work, was screened in Kolkata's American Center on Monday.

Oxford Big Read global competition commences for primary and secondary school students across India

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Oxford University Press (OUP) India has announced the launch of 5th edition of the Oxford Big Read Global competition, an annual reading competition aimed at promoting good reading habits among primary and secondary school students.

Israeli, UK metal bands to perform in Manipur event

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Imphal: Two major international bands are expected to perform in the ShiRock 2023, an event which is expected to leave Manipur enthralled.

Nagaland: Wokha to host 2-day tribal artisan mela

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Nagaland will soon host a 2-day tribal artisan mela in Wokha region to identify new artisans, media reports said.

Nagaland Dance Fiesta organizes 5th edition of International Dance Day celebration

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Kohima:  Nagaland Dance Fiesta organized its 5th edition of the International Dance Day celebration on April 29 at CT SQUARE shopping complex, giving young talents of the region a chance to display their talents.

Dimapur-based songwriter Imna Yaden releases new music video 'We love Nagaland'

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Kohima: Nagaland-based songwriter Imna Yaden has recently announced the launch of his new music video ‘We love Nagaland.’

Petcare Industry: Of furry love, pandemic and a rising graph

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

For the petcare industry across the globe, pandemic sparks growth and creativity. Alyse Pfeil, Stephen Vierling, Lucas Owens and Heather Wang from the USA's Midwest and Amir Bin Rafi from India's Kashmir report.

Nagaland hosts two-day-long Tsükhenyie 2023

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Nagaland hosted two-day long Tsükhenyie 2023 in  Pfutseromi village under Phek district recently.

Arunachal Fashion Week: Itanagar showcases rich textile heritage of state

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

The grand event of ‘Arunachal Fashion Week – The Artisans Movement’, was recently held in  Itanagar, an event which promoted the traditional handicrafts and textiles of the state.

Arunachal Pradesh: Over 600 representatives discuss Nalanda tradition during Buddhist conference

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

More than 600 representatives from different corners of India assembled in  Zimithang Valley of Arunachal Pradesh to discuss Nalanda Buddhism recently.

Art of manual brewing: Nagaland barista trains coffee enthusiasts

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Medziphema-based barista Zakietsonuo Jamir, popularly known as Atsi, recently trained  coffee enthusiasts the art of manual brewing while conducting a workshop in Nagaland’s Chümoukedima district.

Arunachal Pradesh celebrates cultural diversity with its fairs, festivals 

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

India's picturesque Arunachal Pradesh is currently celebrating its rich cultural heritage by hosting a wide variety of festivals and fairs which is also attracting a large section of tourists from across the nation.

Raftaar, Akriti Kakar get Kolkata audiences grooving to Yaari at McDowell’s No1 Soda - No1 Yaari Jam

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Bringing alive the city of joy with a bang, McDowell's No1 Yaari Jam powered by SVF brought rapper Raftaar and the ever so melodious musician Akriti Kakar and Kolkata’s favourite Rupam Islam-Fossils for the No1 Yaari Jam held in Kolkata.

Manipuri folk artist Mangka Mayanglambam to go on tour of Switzerland, France

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

MaolKeki Foundation has announced that the iconic Manipuri folk artist, Mangka Mayanglambam, will be going on a tour of Switzerland and France from 11 to 18 April 2023.

Good Friday: Catholics in Nagaland enact the ‘Way of the Cross’

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Kohima: Catholics in Nagaland enacted the ‘Way of the Cross’ procession on Good Friday to mark the religious occasion.

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

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 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.

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

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

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

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 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.

ITC Hotels launch Mementos Udaipur

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

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

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

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 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.

Nagaland: Students participate in basketry making

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

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

Footwear major Crocs launches concept store in Kolkata

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

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.