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Kerala IAS officer N Prashanth aka 'Collector Bro' suspended for calling senior bureaucrat 'psychopath' | Manipur: 11 suspected Kuki militants killed in retaliation against attack on CRPF post in Jiribam | Man who issued death threat to Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan arrested from Chhattisgarh | RG Kar: Arrested civic volunteer Sanjoy Roy claims ex-Kolkata CP Vineet Goyal framed him in the case | UK PM approves world's second 6th-gen stealth fighter aircraft developed to counter Russia, China | Russian Deputy PM Denis Manturov calls on PM Modi, discusses strategic partnership | Karnataka Minister sparks row with racist remark against HD Kumaraswamy | BJP urges EC to 'reprimand, censure' Rahul Gandhi for spreading 'lies' in Maharashtra poll campaign | 10 suspected Kuki insurgents killed in encounter with security forces in Manipur's Jibram, curfew imposed | A lot of countries are nervous about the US, India not among them: Jaishankar

USA’s R'Bonney Gabriel crowned Miss Universe 2022

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

USA’s R'Bonney Gabriel won the Miss Universe 2022 title in a glittering event held in New Orleans, USA, on January 15.

Let's Talk Library: Kashmiri student Mushtaq's free-book treat to society

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

In the Halmatpora village of Kupwara, a student's determination has started a book movement in terms of a free library. Gradually, people are connecting with him in his social service venture called 'Let's Talk Library'.

Kashmiri group's Satirical qawaali goes viral on internet

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Srinagar: A satirical qawaali shared on the internet by a Jammu and Kashmir-based group has now gone viral on the internet.

Kashmiri woman using coded language to preserve her poems

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Srinagar: A Kashmiri woman is using unique coded language to preserve her poems.

It is Tintin's birthday: World's favourite journalist turns 94

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Ninety-four years have passed ever since Hergé gifted to the world his iconic cartoon character Tintin who along with his dog Snowy took his fans to exciting adventures all over the world.

Manipur starts observing Gaan-Ngai 2023 festival

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Manipur is currently observing the  Gaan-Ngai 2023 festival which commenced in the state from Wednesday.

Meghalaya: Garos celebrate New Year in traditional style by hosting Song Krittan

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Imphal: Villagers in Bangsi Apal village of Meghalaya welcomed New Year in their own way by following the traditional path.

Assam government to convert ancestral house of Pratima Pandey Baruah into museum

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Guwahati: The Assam government has decided to convert ancestral residence of legendary Goalparia folk singer late Pratima Pandey Baruah into a museum.

Delhi hosts 10th North East Festival

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

New Delhi: New Delhi recently hosted the North East Festival which witnessed  stellar performances, meaningful discussions, and terrific turnouts of people, media reports said on Wednesday.

Actor Nussrat Jahan inaugurates Zivarah's second outlet

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali actor-MP Nussrat Jahan has launched India's diamond jewellery brand Zivarah's second outlet at City Centre 1 mall in Salt Lake, Kolkata.

Amul dedicates topical to James Cameron's Avatar: The Way Of Water

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: James Cameron's Avatar: The Way Of Water, which was released in the Indian theatres last week and has been performing extremely well at the box office, got a special post dedicated to it by Amul India.

Locals, tourist celebrate 'Int'l Pheran Day' in Srinagar

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Srinagar: A number of locals and tourists gathered at the historic Lal Chowk to celebrate the 'International Pheran Day'.

JITO Youth Wing Kolkata organises 'Race Your Brains'

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: JITO Youth Wing Kolkata organised a mega event 'Race Your Brains' on Sunday.

India's Sargam Koushal wins Mrs World title after 21 years

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Las Vegas: Sargam Koushal of India, who originally belongs to Jammu and Kashmir, has made the country proud by winning the Mrs World title at a gala ceremony in the US city of Las Vegas.

Kolkata: U.S. Consulate Kolkata, partners host workshop to mark Human Rights Day

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Kolkata: Observing the Human Rights Day, U.S. Consulate General Kolkata hosted a workshop-finale titled “Inclusion and Diversity: Are We Doing Enough?” designed by U.S. based non-profits StoryCenter and Theater Alliance in partnership with the U.S. State Department alumni at the American Center Kolkata on Saturday.

UTDB announces marketing support scheme for tour operators for the upcoming International Yoga Festival

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Kolkata: The Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board (UTDB) has announced a financial incentive scheme of up to Rs.5 lakh per tour operator for tour operators booking international tourists for the upcoming International Yoga Festival (IYF) 2023 to be held at Rishikesh from Mar 1 to Mar 7, 2023.

Jammu and Kashmir hosts two-day Houseboat Festival

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Srinagar: The two-day Houseboat Festival which was held on the banks  Dal and Nigeen Lakes concluded recently.

Karakul is gaining more popularity in Kashmiri culture

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Srinagar: A traditional Kashmir cap, named  Karakul, has become an integral part of the Kashmir culture with several politicians even sporting it on various occasions.

​Must have products for complete dog care

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

​New Delhi: Your feelings will be all over the place when you welcome your new dog or puppy into your home.

Pirzada Tajumal breaks several traditional thoughts as he emerges as first male belly dancer from Jammu and Kashmir

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Pirzada Tajumal has broken several traditional thoughts as he has emerged as the first male belly dancer from Jammu and Kashmir.

UNESCO: French baguettes, Chinese tea ceremony, join protected heritage list

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

New York: Holy Week in Guatemala, traditional tea preparation in China, and the artisanal knowledge surrounding France’s iconic daily bread loaf, the baguette, are among the latest cultural practices and expressions to be recognized by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

West Bengal Minister Shashi Panja unveils logo of FAFAI's Silver Jubilee Edition Convention & Expo

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Minister Shashi Panja earlier this week unveiled the logo of FAFAI's upcoming Silver Jubilee Edition Convention & Expo in Kolkata.

Sona FM 89.6 to give voice to a million citizens in 12 taluks in Salem, Yercaud

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Salem:  Sona FM 89.6, a community radio, went live with its first broadcast on Nov 21 morning, giving a voice to a million citizens in 12 talukas of Salem and Yercaud area.

Kashmir's heritage celebrated at Insha-e-Darab

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Srinagar: A seven-day exhibition based on the rare manuscripts of the famous 20th-century Persian writer, poet and researcher Khawaja Muhammad Amin Darab and rare samples of Kashmiri culture was recently held in Jammu and Kashmir's capital city Srinagar.

Jammu and Kashmir: Experts participate in seminar on promoting brotherhood, reviving Sufi values

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Experts participated in a seminar in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora region recently when they  stressed on countering some aspects of Wahabism and promoting brotherhood and love in society.

Kolkata's Hard Rock Cafe to pay tribute to pop icon Bryan Adams with performance by The Grooverz

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Kolkata/ IBNS: Kolkata's Hard Rock cafe is all set to pay tribute to legendary pop icon-singer-composer, Bryan Adams, with a live performance by The Grooverz.

Merlin I Am Kolkata celebrates Children’s Day with the children of Pathchala

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Kolkata/IBNS:  Merlin I Am Kolkata, the Corporate Social Responsibility wing of Merlin Group, one of the real estate conglomerates, celebrated Children's Day Monday with  the children of Pathchala, a nonprofit organization working for the welfare of poor children in Kalighat area.

Nykaa Fashion's new face is Janhvi Kapoor

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Mumbai: Nykaa Fashion, the multi-brand ecommerce fashion and lifestyle destination, on Tuesday announced Bollywood’s leading style icon, Janhvi Kapoor, as its brand ambassador.

Jammu and Kashmir: AVSAR Scheme provides national platform for marketing to artists

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

UMEED Market Place setup under AVSAR (Airport as Venue for Skilled Artisans Of The Region) Scheme of Airport Authority of India at Srinagar and Jammu airports is providing scope to artisans to  get exposed to the national market and strengthen the economic conditions of local artisan community.

Tuk-tuk diplomacy: Women US diplomats discover Delhi in pink autos

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Three women American diplomats discover Delhi in their personalised autorickshaws, one honk at a time, reports Krittika Sharma