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PM Modi bestowed Dominica's highest award at India-CARICOM Summit | 69-year-old Delhi man, a St. Stephen's alumnus, arrested for conning govt officers by posing as ex-IPS | 'Baseless': Adani Group denies US charges of bribery and fraud against Gautam Adani | AAP's first list of candidates for Delhi polls feature six turncoats | PM Modi is incapable to arrest Gautam Adani: Rahul Gandhi after tycoon charged with bribery and fraud in the US | Gautam Adani charged with bribery and fraud in the US | Ludicrous statement: India slams Canada over fresh report on Nijjar killing | Order of Excellence: Narendra Modi receives Guyana's highest civilian honour | Exit polls predict advantage for Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra, close fight in Jharkhand | Amid standoff with Delhi, Canada implements extra security screening for fliers travelling to India

Google may launch the next frontier AI model in December

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

Tech major Google is likely to launch its next frontier AI model in December,media reports said.

Haridwar to host Ganga Utsav on November 4

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

Haridwar's  Chandi Ghat is expected to buzz with devotees during the Ganga Utsav 2024 on November 4.

New Apple iPad minis is now available, check out the price

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

Beginning today, the ultraportable new iPad mini, powered by the A17 Pro chip and built for Apple Intelligence, is now available.

New York teen sensation Urjani De shines at New York Puja Association's Cultural Programme 2024

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

New York/IBNS: Urjani De, a second-generation Indian teenager based in New York City, captivated audiences with her mesmerizing performance at the cultural programme of the New York Puja Association 2024.

Education body for tribal students launches Amazon Future Engineer Program in 50 Eklavya Model Residential Schools

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

New Delhi: National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) today launched the Third Phase of the ‘Amazon Future Engineer Program’ in 50 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) spread across Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana and Tripura.

USA: Hindu community members celebrate Diwali in Times Square

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

Indian community members and several US nationals gathered at Times Square in the US to celebrate Diwali recently.

Sunidhi Chauhan teams up with Alive India Foundation to empower independent musicians, raise awareness on thalassaemia eradication

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

Bengaluru is all set to welcome singing sensation, Sunidhi Chauhan and her I Am Home Concert, presented by the Music Man of India, Supratiek Ghosh, and his Foundation ALIVE INDIA at the Bharatiya Mall on October 26. 

Telangana governor inaugurates Secunderabad's Bangiya Sanskritik Sangha Durgotsab on its 59th year

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

Telangana  governor Jishnu Dev Verma recently inaugurated  the Sarvojanin Durgotsab 2024 organised by the Bangiya Sanskritik Sangha in Secunderabad in the presence of puja organiser and ace social worker Abhijeeth Bhattacharjee.

Modern woman who wears India on her sleeve with pride: Anita Dongre on her designed Diwali Barbie doll

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: American multinational toy manufacturing company, Mattel, has unveiled its Barbie doll for the upcoming Hindu festival Diwali, which is widely celebrated in India.

My bid to internationalise Shatatantri Veena among next generation pays off: Santoor maestro Tarun Bhattacharya on his return from US Tour

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya, one of India's most celebrated and pioneering Santoor maestros, recently returned from a landmark tour of the United States.

Hatibagan, Pratapaditya Road top picks in Sharod Srijoni Samman publicity awards

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Hatibagan Sarbojonin Durgotsav Committee have been awarded the ‘Sharod Srijoni Shiromani Samman’ by Sharod Srijoni Samman ’24, a festival based award in India, instituted to salute the publicity, concept and style conceived by Durga Puja Committees to promote themselves.

The Sacred Feminine: Women’s Reverence and Durga Puja Symbolism

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

In a world that is rapidly evolving, the call for gender equality and respect for women has become more urgent than ever. The festival of Durga Puja, one of the most revered celebrations in Hindu culture, holds a profound symbolism that speaks directly to this issue. 

Lava targets 10% market share in Rs 20,000-25,000 smartphone segment with Agni 3 launch

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

Mumbai: Lava International expects to capture a 10 percent market share in the Rs 20,000-25,000 smartphone segment with the launch of its rear display handset, Agni 3, media reported.

As Kolkata braces up for Durga Puja, glimpses of Bonedi Baris (aristocratic families) are heart-warming

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

The autumn air is replete with the festive fervour of Durga Puja, Bengal’s biggest festival. However, this year it is not the same in Kolkata and Bengal with the brutal RG Kar Hospital incident and the unprecedented protests and cry for justice that followed overshadowing the festive spirit.

HelpAge India launches 'Generations Together' campaign to bridge gap between generations

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

New Delhi/Kolkata/IBNS: Commemorating International Day of Older Persons (IDOP), HelpAge India, a non-profit organization working with and for older people in the country, on Tuesday (Oct. 1) launched its "Generations Together" campaign in south Kolkata's Chetla Central Park, celebrating the contributions of senior citizens and strengthening the intergenerational connections.

Rotary Calcutta Metro City hands over football and fitness kits to Nayagram Thana Balika Vidyapith in Jhargram

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

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.

UNESCO promoted 3rd edition of Durga Puja Art 2024' preview show inaugurated at Tala Prattoy

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: UNESCO, the global UN agency that designated Durga Puja Art as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2022, maintained its commitment to promoting Durga Puja Art to a global audience this year.

Christie’s reaches agreement to acquire classic auction car major Gooding & Company

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

New York/IBNS: British auction house Christie’s has entered into an agreement to acquire Gooding & Company, the leading international auction house in the collector car market.

Ushoshi Sengupta unveils Fabindia's Durga Puja collection

Sep 29, 2024, at 12:32 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Former Miss Universe India and model-actress Ushoshi Sengupta has unveiled Fabindia's collection for the upcoming grand festival, Durga Puja.

Photo Essay: Kolkata trams finally lose the turf battle

Sep 29, 2024, at 12:32 pm

It was only last year that Kolkata's trams celebrated 150 years of their rollercoaster journey in the eastern metropolis. For decades the city's signature streetcars were fighting a grim survival battle despite all ado over heritage.

IndiaAI invites nominations for fellowship program targeting AI researchers and students

Sep 29, 2024, at 12:32 pm

New Delhi: IndiaAI, the Independent Business Division (IBD) under the Digital India Corporation, has announced the opening of nominations for its fellowship program, inviting applications from B.Tech and M.Tech students working on Artificial Intelligence (AI) projects.

Prabha Khaitan Foundation explores global partnerships in Hawaii for art, culture, literature and sustainability

Sep 29, 2024, at 12:32 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: In a significant step towards fostering international collaboration, Kolkata-based Prabha Khaitan Foundation (PKF) recently visited the prestigious East-West Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, to discuss potential partnerships.

Loreto College, Kolkata, and RIKA Institute ink MoU to promote research, and innovation in Disaster Risk Management

Sep 29, 2024, at 12:32 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: India has faced floods, cyclones, heat waves, and landslides this year itself in multiple states impacting lives and livelihoods. With the changing risk landscape in India, accurate interpretation of information on past and future trends, dynamic scenario creation, and real-time monitoring has become necessary for just decision-making and timely action.

Kolkata hosts the 3rd edition of Chitra Devi Music & Dance Festival

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:01 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The third edition of the prestigious Chitra Devi Music & Dance Festival was recently held at Rotary Sadan.

Alive India Foundation: Reviving Indian music and empowering young talent

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:01 pm

Music is a universal language and India, with its diverse culture and languages, has long been a hub for rich and varied musical traditions.

National Teachers Award 2024: Thiagarajar Polytechnic College faculty honoured by President Murmu

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:04 pm

Dr A Gandhimathi, Faculty of English, Thiagarajar Polytechnic College, Salem, received the prestigious National Award for Teachers 2024 from President of India Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi on Teachers' Day—September 5, 2024. 

Third edition of Chitra Devi Music and Dance Festival will be held in Kolkata's Rotary Sadan on September 15

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:05 pm

Sanchita Dance Foundation, in association with Techno India University & Rotary Club of Calcutta Metro City will host the 3rd edition of Chitra Devi Music & Dance Festival in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture Rotary Sadan in Kolkata on September 15.

Salem’s Sona College named Outstanding Engineering Institution

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:05 pm

Sona College of Technology, Salem, has been awarded the Outstanding Engineering Institution Award for 2023-24 by the National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR).

Rotary International District 3291 launches Hashtag English and Effortless Arithmetic initiatives to boost literacy

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:05 pm

Rotary International District 3291 has announced the launch of the Hashtag English and Effortless Arithmetic initiatives, a project under the Eazy School 3 platform, aimed at significantly improving literacy rates among underprivileged children.

Thiagarajar Polytechnic College earns outstanding institution award

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:05 pm

Thiagarajar Polytechnic College, Salem, was honoured with the Outstanding Institution Award in the Polytechnic category in the country for 2023-24 by the National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR), under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.