Follow Talwar Talks for a nostalgic ride through Kolkata’s culture
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Step back in time to know about Kolkata’s past, the city’s culture and the icons, through ‘Talwar Talks’, a nostalgia driven programme on digital media (Facebook and Instagram).
Etihad Airways, Sita trial facial biometric check-in for cabin crew
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has partnered with information technology company SITA, to trial the use of facial biometrics in order to check in cabin crew at the airlines Crew Briefing Centre at Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Kolkata's heritage tram Paat Rani to promote tourism and jute products
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Kolkata: It was almost a losing turf war that Kolkata's tram fought for decades despite being part of the former British colonial capital's urban landscape for over 140 years now.
Aaliya Wedding Collection from Avama Jewellers showcases Indian tradition through trendy designs
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Avama Jewellers has curated a new Wedding Collection called ‘Aaliya’, drawing inspiration from the elegance and tradition of the grand Indian Wedding.
Author interview: Bhagaban Chandra Patra on his book 'My Discovery of America'
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
A retired gynaecologist, Dr Patra is determined to fulfil his childhood desire to become a well published author. ‘My Discovery of America’ is his fourth book.
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Kolkata: A battle of belonging to India and having India belong to you is raging at the moment as attempts are being made to turn the nation's "civic nationalism" into a "religious-cultural nationalism", said Congress leader and writer Shashi Tharoor at the virtual launch of his new book “The Battle of Belonging”.
JK Youth for Seva distributes electronic gadgets to boost e-education
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Jammu/UNI: In a bid to boost online education among the needy, the JK Youth for Seva on Sunday launched a campaign under Seva Bharti here.
Relationship with mother difficult to be defined: Author Lady Mohini Kent Noon
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Lady Mohini Kent Noon, the author of the book Dear Mama, was busy in conversation with barrister-writer-activist Cherie Blair in the latest session of Kitab organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement. In the course of the conversation, Mohini Kent Noon spoke about her book about intimate letters from eminent personalities including Prime Minister Narendra Modi to their mothers as well letters by several other girls who were victims of human trafficking. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Owing to the pandemic situation, the Indian Institute of Management-Calcutta held its Foundation Day celebration online, where 14 alumni of the Institute were also digitally bestowed with Distinguished Alumnus Awards for exemplary contributions in their respective fields.
Don't forget to check out the Shaadi by Marriott buffet before planning your wedding feast
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Kolkata/IBNS: With the festive season dovetailing into weddings, J W Marriott Kolkata has decided to showcase its Shaadi by Marriott buffet for the last two Sundays in November.
Jacqueline Fernandez flaunts many moods of the modern woman with Colorbar
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Colorbar, one of the leading beauty brands in India with an international presence, has launched a new campaign featured on their global ambassador Jacqueline Fernandez.
MAKAUT & C-DAC to organise workshop on AI and its applications
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Kolkata/IBNS The Department of Information Technology (IT) of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), WB and the Center for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Kolkata, India are jointly organizing a workshop on Artificial Intelligence and its Applications using tools and case studies to equip participants as per current industry trends.
Do not miss the arts extravaganza SA Virtual in December
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Indulge in a fortnight of curated projects, performances, workshops, talks, engagement-based initiatives and discourse around the arts at the SA Virtual programme organised by the Serendipity Arts Foundation.
Fashion and lifestyle brand Verrocchios marks its first anniversary
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Bengaluru/IBNS: Verrocchios, a global production company based in Bengaluru and Mumbai, completed one year in the industry.
Jammu and Kashmir: 180 Govt schools being modernised as Smart Schools
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Srinagar: The Srinagar administration has embarked on an ambitious project to transform all government schools with owned buildings in the district on modern lines equipping them with smart facilities and modern infrastructure.
Jammu and Kashmir: JKBOSE's talent search exam on December 27
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Srinagar: J&K Board of School Education (BOSE) is likely to hold National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) for year 2020-21.
Meet Kashmir's Youngest 'Gully Boy', 8-year-old emerges as social media champ
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Srinagar: An eight-year-old rapper from south Kashmir is winning hearts by his rap videos which have gone viral on social media.
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Srinagar: Skill development of youth would not only help address the problem of unemployment but also enable a better economic growth, Vice-Chancellor of University of Kashmir Prof Talat Ahmad said today.
Srinagar girl revives candle lighting culture in Kashmir
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Srinagar: In order to revive the candle lighting culture in Kashmir valley, a 24-year-old girl Mehak Pervaz has started her business venture by making, designing and customizing different varieties of candles.
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
With the chill of winter approaching one promptly retrieves the woollens and shawls that spell ‘Kashmir’, lovingly stored in boxes with mothballs in summer. Anju Munshi gives a lowdown on the rich heritage of Kashmiri woollen handicrafts
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
In societies set with patriarchal values, middle-aged women trying to chart a life of their own are looked at with suspicion. But some break the norm anyway, as protagonists in two films, one from Georgia and the other from India, show, writes Ranjita Biswas
Author Sudipto Lahiri's short story wins honour in Indo-Australian short story competition
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Kolkata/IBNS: City-based author Sudipta Lahiri's latest short story ‘Satyam Shivam Sundaram’ has been selected for publication in an Indo-Australian online short story competition.
Jammu and Kashmir: Bahar-I-Adab organises book release function at Pattan
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Sriagar: To highlight the literary contributions of two well-known poets Rasheed Roshan and Ghulam Hasan Darvesh, the literary organisation Bahar-I-Adab recently organised a scholarly function at Palpora, Pattan.
Jammu and Kashmir: Govt restrains Pvt schools from charging admission fee
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Srinagar: The Government Fee Fixation Committee (GFFC) Saturday restrained private schools of Jammu and Kashmir from collecting the admission fee from the students.
Diwali celebrated in Jammu and Kashmir
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Srinagar/UNI: The festival of light, “ Deepwali” was on Saturday celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety in the Kashmir valley, where politicians greeted people on the occasion.
College students, are you ready for the Sweden India Nobel Memorial Quiz?
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Mumbai/IBNS: College students in India can test their knowledge about Alfred Nobel, the Nobel Prize and Nobel Laureates at this quiz contest with a first prize of rupees one lakh.
People celebrate Diwali, Kali Puja; PM Modi greets nation
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday wished people on the occasion of festival Diwali.
Tiles manufacturing company NITCO overhauls Kolkata store, online presence
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Mumbai-based NITCO Ltd, a leading tiles manufacturing and surface design company, has overhauled its showroom in Kolkata and also enhanced its online services keeping the pandemic situation in mind.
Uttar Pradesh: Ayodhya all decked up for Deepostav
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Ayodhya/UNI: Ayodhya is all set to host a grand 'Deepotsav' (festival of light) on Friday with tableaus depicting 11 episodes of Ramayana set up from the Saket College to the Ram Katha Park.
It’s Diwali and there are many a treat for Kolkatans!
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Diwali embodies the spirit of winning—the triumph of light over darkness. This year, the Diwali celebrations are all about tiding over the ravages of a pandemic which has crippled our economy and disintegrated our social lives. Amidst this gloom hope keeps us going…hope that the lights and fireworks of Diwali will spiritually uplift us and help us in killing the virus much like the execution of the ten-headed evil king Ravana! With that hope let us celebrate Diwali not only with lit diyas, new clothes, rangoli decorations and prayers, but also with feasting on our favourite Diwali sweets and desserts.