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Bangladesh: Nahid Islam, who led movement to ouster Sheikh Hasina, quits interim government | Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar sentenced to life imprisonment in 1984 anti-Sikh riots | CAG report tabled in Delhi assembly, 15 AAP MLAs including LoP Atishi suspended in ruckus | Preity Zinta blasts Congress for claiming actress gave her social media handles to BJP to dismiss Rs. 18 cr loan | Bengal: Woman dies of accident after her car 'chased away' by drunk men in SUV on NH-19, police reject claim | Kolkata: Two women detained while trying to dump headless body in trolley bag in Ahiritola | Punjab Police cancels licenses of 40 illegal travel agents amid row over US deportation | 'Bangladesh must make up its mind...': S Jaishankar cautions Dhaka over 'ridiculous' claims by leaders | 'Vultures got dead bodies, pigs got filth': Yogi Adityanath tears into opposition over Maha Kumbh criticisms | 'I have options if party doesn't need me': Shashi Tharoor's message for Congress amid row over praises for Modi, LDF

Matrix India digitally training hairdressers and salon technicians in safety and sanitization protocols

Jun 03, 2020, at 08:39 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Matrix India, part of L’Oréal’s Professional Products Division, recently said that they have been holding digital training for their hairdressers through the lockdown period to keep them prepared for business during the post pandemic recovery period.

5benefits of livingin Qatar

Jun 02, 2020, at 05:04 pm

With its high standard of living, luxurious entertainment scene, andzeroincome tax, Qatar is undoubtedly a fantastic place to live as an expat. And if you are considering moving there, here are 5benefits that might help sway your decision.

Kolkata: Food experts share health tips with students of JDBI

May 30, 2020, at 06:29 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The concept - ‘Eat Healthy to Stay Healthy’ - has changed perceptions towards healthy living in urban India.

Motivational song 'Aamrai Jitbo Aaj' by Bollywood singer Shaan goes viral during lockdown

May 30, 2020, at 06:18 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: 'Aamrai Jitbo Aaj', a music video with a song by Bollywood singer Shaan (Shantanu Mukherjee) went viral during the lockdown, in May 2020.

Kolkata restaurant follows strict health norms for food delivery, also distributing food to people in distress

May 30, 2020, at 06:12 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: One of Kolkata's popular restaurants, Aminia, known for Mughlai and Awadhi cuisines, is undertaking doorstep delivery of their popular dishes, maintaining strict food and personal hygiene measures, the company said in a recent release.

Girls of Mumbaistan result of my understanding of women: Author Piyush Jha

May 29, 2020, at 04:16 pm

Filmmaker-author Piyush Jha was the guest at the latest edition of An Author's Afternoon presented by Shree Cement Ltd and organised by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation in May. Jha during an online conversation with filmmaker Arindam Sil spoke about his latest book Girls of Mumbaistan, women, transgender and his genre of crime-fiction. India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excepts of the conversation

Kolkata Centre For Creativity celebrates International Museum Day

May 28, 2020, at 10:32 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata Centre For Creativity (KCC), the multidisciplinary creative centre for Art and culture celebrated International Museum Day on May 18, through a webinar.

In response to Kolkata social worker Sundeep Bhutoria, government assures support to folk artistes and artisans

May 27, 2020, at 02:17 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Responding to an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Kolkata-based cultural and social activist Sundeep Bhutoria, Prahlad Singh Patel, Indian Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (IC), has assured that the government will take suitable measures to support the poor folk artistes and artisans who faced immense hardship in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic.

ShareChat users digitally celebrate Eid this year, create over 10 lakhs UGC content posts

May 26, 2020, at 10:25 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: ShareChat, leading made in India social media platform witnessed huge traction on the occasion of Eid this year on its platform with more than 10 lakhs UGC post created across 12 languages such as Hindi, Bengali, Punjabi, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, Urdu, Gujarati, Marathi, Odia and  Assamese. 

The Pandemic in Pictures: Picxy gives you the Indian images

May 22, 2020, at 11:06 am

Hyderabad/IBNS: A time like nobody living today can remember, the coronavirus pandemic has forced the whole world to stay put under lockdown for months on end. Interestingly, this has also led to a huge surge of creation and consumption of content online. Churning out reams of writing is easy enough at this time, but how do you support it with photographs? A relatively young stock photos company, Picxy, may have the answer.

Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2020 report shows NZ universities ahead in several fields

May 20, 2020, at 01:11 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: According to the recently released Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2020 report, New Zealand universities are leading in areas of research, outreach and stewardship.

IIT KGP in collaboration with ICMR to set up Centre of Excellence on Medical Device and Diagnostics

May 19, 2020, at 11:07 pm

Kharagpur/IBNS: IIT Kharagpur is going to set up a Centre of Excellence on Medical Device and Diagnostics to foster innovation of affordable and indigenous medical devices and diagnostics in priority areas and promote entrepreneurship. The proposal has recently been accepted for funding of ₹20 crore by Indian Council of Medical Research.

Personal care brand Joy of RSH Global begins manufacturing herbal hand sanitizers

May 19, 2020, at 05:32 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: RSH Global, a leading Indian personal care company, entered the personal hygiene segment with the launch of a herbal hand sanitizer under its flagship brand, Joy.

West Bengal based Guru Nanak Institute of Technology starts online internship for its Second and Third Year students

May 19, 2020, at 03:59 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Guru Nanak Institute of Technology, the flagship college of JIS Group, has arranged online intersnsip opportunities for its students, keeping in mind the lockdown and travel restrictions imposed by the pandemic crisis, it said recently in a release.

Book review: Enjoy the unfolding of uncondtional love between a father and son in 'Frnz Forever'

May 19, 2020, at 03:36 pm

Anuragam Vatsa, in his book 'Frnz Forever', the latest under his 'Listern to Heart' series, has penned a story which explores the different facets and flavours of a father-son relationship.

Chowman hosts blood donation drive in fight against Covid-19

May 19, 2020, at 03:15 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Chowman Chain of Restaurants came forward to host a blood donation drive among its employees in fighting against the pandemic Covid-19.

CBSE announces dates for pending board examinations

May 18, 2020, at 03:16 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The CBSE on Monday announced fresh dates for the pending board examinations which were delayed due to the anti-Covid-19 lockdown.

IIPRS comes to the aid of member authors and musicians affected by the pandemic crisis, releases additiona relief

May 16, 2020, at 06:10 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian Performing Right Society Ltd (IPRS), the country’s only registered copyright society, said it has recently released an additional tranche of relief fund for its members.

Marriott International’s food delivery initiative - ‘Marriott on Wheels’ - now on Swiggy

May 14, 2020, at 07:20 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Did you know that you can now order signature dishes from the kitchens of Marriot International's select hotels, sitting at home?

Power Publishers takes a leading role in producing video books as text supplements for students

May 14, 2020, at 05:20 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Owng to the COVID19 lockdown, digital format of books, especially videobooks, are  fast becoming popular with students and educational institutions.

Kolkata Chinese restaurant chain to provide free hand sanitiser with orders

May 14, 2020, at 04:37 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Chowman, a popular Chinese restaurant chain in Kolkata, has announced that to enhance the health and safety precautions necessary to contain the pandemic crisis, they will provide a free a sachet of  alcohol-based hand sanitiser with every order.

Godrej Group releases film to appreciate corona warriors

May 13, 2020, at 07:37 pm

Mumbai/iBNS: The Godrej Group, wth business interests across sectors such as  consumer goods, real estate, appliances, agriculture and others, released a digital film titled #MothersOfManyKinds, to commemorate Mother’s Day.

Anyone entering BITM in Kolkata will have to pass through santisation tunnel in the post Covid-19 scenario

May 12, 2020, at 05:51 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: One of Kolkata's popular museum, Birla Industrial & Technological Museum (BITM), on Wednesday, will inaugurate a sanitisation tunnel for the use of its staff members and visitors, to ensure a safe environment during the Covid-19 crisis.

Book review: Rediscover the charm of poetry in 'Stith - Bhavna Pravaha' by Milind Kapale

May 12, 2020, at 11:47 am

'Stith: Bhavna Pravaha', a collection of Hindi poems by Milind Kapale, has proved again that poetry, the earliest genre of literature, is a magical amalgamation of words, with the power to create a long-lasting impact on the readers’ mind.

Book review: A primer for understanding geometric technical drawing and engineering design

May 12, 2020, at 11:33 am

As the name suggests, 'Principles of Geometric Technical Drawing: Engineering Design Graphics' is aimed at students and professionals interested in geometric and engineering drawing.

Kolkata citizen leads drive to provide sanitisers, food and other support to people working at the frontline

May 11, 2020, at 08:47 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Sumit Ghose, 55, is one of those people who have decided not to let the fear of the pandemic stop them from helping those working on the frontline.

'Mask A Thon': An online art contest for children organised by KNMA

May 11, 2020, at 07:32 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: If you are looking for an opportunity to engage your children during this lockdown crisis or want to showcase your kid's talent to the world, let them join the online art competition being hosted by the Dekhi-based Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA).

ITC Hotels launch 'WeAssure' initiative to ensure a clinically safe environment across its properties

May 11, 2020, at 07:14 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: As the hospitality industry gears up to accept the changes in lifestyle thrust upon us by the pandemic crisis, ITC Hotels launched a new initiative called ‘WeAssure’ to make their guests and associates confident of finding a safe environment across their properties.

COVID-19: UGC sets up task force to monitor concerns of students

May 11, 2020, at 03:55 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The University Grants Commission has constituted a task force to monitor concerns of students, teachers, and institutions related to examinations and other academic activities arising due to this pandemic and redress them accordingly.

Navratna Oil signs Salman Khan as their new brand ambassador

May 10, 2020, at 11:12 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Navratna Oil, from the house of Emami Limited, launched a new campaign with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan as its brand ambassador.