Odisha boy Soyeb Aftab scores record 100 pct in NEET
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Jaipur/IBNS: 18-year-old Soyeb Aftab from Odisha not only topped the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) but also scored a perfect 720 out of 720 marks.
Dia Mirza, Sonu Sood to co-host UN's campaign Bharat Ke Mahaveer
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Indian actors Dia Mirza and Sonu Sood will co-host Bharat Ke Mahaveer, a campaign which will celebrate Indians who have shown extraordinary kindness - extending a helping hand to the vulnerable amid Covid-19 pandemic.
Unique magnetic water treatment tech brings accolades to students of Sona College
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Salem: Recognizing the importance of water in agriculture, a group of students has developed farm-friendly system that reduces water usage and minimizes dependency on fertilizer.
Feminism to me means each of us has the freedom of choice: Mallika Sarabhai
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Indian classical dancer-actor-activist Mallika Sarabhai, who uses her art forms in bringing social change, was the guest at Ek Mulakat Vishesh organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation in association with Shree Cement. India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts of her virtual interaction with Sunita Shekhawat in October
Kolkata cinema halls set to reopen amid Covid-19 threat
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The cinema halls in Kolkata are all set to reopen after seven months of closure due to Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown.
Schools in Punjab to reopen from Monday for classes 9-12
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Chandigarh/IBNS: Schools in Punjab outside containment zones will reopen from Monday for classes 9-12, the state government said on Thursday.
Renowned poet Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri dies
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Palakkad/UNI: Jnanpith laureate Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri, popularly known as Akkitham, the renowned poet of simplicity in Malayalam literature, passed away due to old age-related ailments at a private hospital in Thrissur on Thursday.
Calcutta HC asks private schools to give concession in schools fees up to 20 per cent
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Kolkata/UNI: Calcutta High Court on Tuesday asked private schools across the state to give concession in school fees and not take non-academic fees for the academic year of 2019-2020.
Jammu and Kashmir: Pulwama admin organises training session on JK-IGRAMS
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Srinagar: In a significant step towards making the existing grievance redress mechanism more robust and efficient, District Development Commissioner (DDC) Pulwama Monday chaired a training session cum meeting regarding Jammu & Kashmir Integrated Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (JK-IGRAMS).
Jammu and Kashmir: Research methodology workshop concludes at CUK
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Srinagar: The two-week workshop on Research Methodology organized by the School of Social Sciences, Central University of Kashmir (CUK), concluded at Green Campus here on Monday.
For authors, pandemic unleashed a plethora of topics & ideas: Author Sabarna Roy
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Critically acclaimed and bestselling author of six literary works published between 2010 and 2020, Sabarna Roy, opened up about his new novel 'Etchings of First Quarter of 2020' during an interview. An author of a technical book, which was published in 2019 and has been translated into 8 major European languages, Roy also opened up about the pandemic situation. Excerpts from the interview:
Jammu and Kashmir: Craft Mela to start in Numaish Gah from Oct 13
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
New Delhi: In order to provide directmarketing support to maximumnumber of artisans and weaversof Jammu and Kashmir whohave been distressed due toCovid-19 pandemic, the Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir, isorganizing a Craft Mela from October 13 at Numaish Gah (Kashmir Haat), Srinagar, onrotational basis.
Author interview: Dr.Subramonian on his book with the world's longest title
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Dr.Subramonian talks about his record breaking achievements and why he chose to write a biography of actor Daniel Radcliffe of Harry Potter fame
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Priyank Talesara pens a fictional narrative to spread the message of message and fellow feeling in his book ‘The Return of the Lost Civilizations: The forgotten Agreement’.
Book with world’s longest title, authored by Dr. Subromonian, released
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Dr. Subromonian is on a world record breaking attempt once again, after his several world and national records.
Book review: What happens when a forgotten agreement poses a challenge for the human world
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Priyank Talesara’s 'The Return of the Lost Civilizations: The Forgotten Agreement' opens on a curious note, which will keep the readers in doubt for some time.
KFC's exclusive gift to Kolkata this Durga Puja : Tandoori Zinger Burger
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Kolkata/IBNS: This Durga Puja, the American food chain, KFC, has decided to gift to Kolkata a new variety of its Zinger Burger.
Add flavour to Durga Puja feasts with new spice blends from JK Masale
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Wondering if you will miss all the delicious food sold by street vendors during Durga Puja this year?
Kashmiri man, who grew up in orphanage, secures 46th rank in J&K Administrative Service exam
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Doda: Showing his immense power to succeed, a person, who grew up in an orphanage, has secured 46th rank in the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service.
American poet Louise Gluck wins 2020 Nobel Prize in Literature
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Stockholm/IBNS: American poet Louise Gluck was awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in Literature on Thursday.
Sabarna Roy: The Calcutta/Kolkata Chronicler
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Sabarna Roy is very aptly known as the Calcutta/Kolkata Chronicler. In all the six Literary books that he has written till date, titled: Pentacles; Frosted Glass; Abyss; Winter Poems; Random Subterranean Mosaic: 2012 – 2018, and Etchings of the First Quarter of 2020, they weave magical stories in and around Calcutta/Kolkata and its ever-changing landscape. In his specificity, Sabarna projects the universal and global concerns and issues that every city in the world has undergone in the wake of aggressive post-modern urbanization.
Nykaa opens first 'Nykaa On Trend Store' in Kolkata
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Nykaa, India’s leading beauty and lifestyle omnichannel retailer, continues to expand its retail footprint in India with the opening of its first Nykaa On Trend store in Kolkata at the Acropolis Mall.
Punjab govt not taken any decision so far to open schools, Singla clarifies
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Chandigarh/UNI: Punjab School Education Minister Vijay Inder Singla on Wednesday clarified that their government has not taken any decision yet regarding the opening of the schools in the state and said the education department has given its suggestions to the home department following their letter regarding reopening of schools.
Na-Ru-Meg… the rooftop café with a view
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
A kind of warmth envelopes you on stepping inside Na-Ru- Meg…the new café in town! It’s a rooftop destination situated at 56 A, Raja Basanta Roy Road, Kolkata, where food and décor combine to offer a remarkable experience. It stands out with its interestingly executed look and name—Na-Ru-Meg, a unique combination emerging out of the names of three friends Namita Dashora, Rupali Barua and Meghali Barua Lahiry. Their love for healthy food and indigenous arts translated into creating an ideal place to relish delicious meals prepared with fresh ingredients and with the utmost care by experienced chefs.
Musical biggies come together for percussionist Prodyut Mukherjee's tribute to Mahatma Gandhi
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Global Indian Music Academy Awards (GIMA Winner), tabla exponent and composer Pt. Prodyut Mukherjee has released a special homage to Mahatma Gandhi on completion of 150 years of his birth anniversary on Oct 2 on digital platform.
Jammu and Kashmir: KAS exam done and dusted, Kamila shifts gears to crack UPSC today
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Srinagar: A teacher’s job is to shape the future of her children but in doing so, Malik Kamila Mushtaq went ahead with setting an example for her students.
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Guwahati/IBNS: Sahara, a hyperlocal-tech startup of the students of the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, has developed a mobile application that lets offline business owners create synergy with customers and potential business partners on a global platform with the power of digitalisation.
Kolkata restaurants raining special offers for cricket lovers this IPL season
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Kolkata/IBNS: From specially curated menus for dine in options to home deliveries to match night getaways to on the house drinks, hotels, restaurants and bars in Kolkata are raining special offers for the super excited fans of this year’s Indian Premier League.
Reimagine education to achieve quality learning for all, UN and partners urge
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
New York: Now is the time to “think beyond COVID-19” to reimagine education and realize the goal of providing all students with access to quality learning, UN agencies and their partners said on Monday in a joint statement to mark World Teachers’ Day.
Parental consent, flexible attendance among Centre's SOPs for school reopening
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
New Delhi/UNI: Students can attend schools only with the written consent of parents and provision for flexible attendances, the new guideline issued by the Government for the reopening of schools said.