Centre allows schools to reopen from Sept 21 for classes 9-12
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre has allowed the partial reopening of schools from Sept 21, for face-to-face classes on a voluntary basis for the students of 9th-12th grades.
Students in Vietnam begin new school year amid COVID-19
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Hanoi/Xinhua: Nearly 23 million students in Vietnam began their new school year on Saturday under the COVID-19 epidemic, Vietnam News Agency reported.
France closes 22 schools due to COVID-19 infections in first week of new school year
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Moscow/Sputnik: France was forced to halt the activities of 22 schools after new coronavirus cases were detected among the pupils days after the new school year began, Education Minister Jean-Michel Blanquer said on Friday on the Europe 1 broadcaster.
Supreme Court dismisses plea by six opposition-ruled states to put off JEE, NEET exams amid Covid-19
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Friday rejected for the second time the plea to postpone the engineering and medical exams JEE (Joint Entrance Exam) and NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) in view of the coronavirus crisis, said media reports.
Linc takes its annual inter-school spelling contest online, registrations open
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Linc Pen and Plastics Limited, a writing instruments manufacturer, has decided to take their annual inter-school spelling competition for children, online, this year, in the light of the pandemic related restrictions.
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
New Delhi: Majority of students (79%) use smartphones to study online reveals ‘India Lockdown Learning’ report by Vidyasaarathi.
Calcutta University to hold online final exams from Oct 1, results on Oct 31
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Kolkata/UNI: The University of Calcutta on Wednesday announced that it would hold college and Universities final examinations online between Oct 1-18 and the candidates must submit their answer papers within 24 hours after getting questioners at home via email or WhatsApp.
Author interview: Dr Siddharth Suhas Kulkarni on his book ‘Parenting: The Critical Thinking at Home’
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
It was his wife devising interesting ways to teach their daughter new things during the pandemic confinement which served as an inspiration to pen the book on parental guiding, says Dr Kulkarni.
Book review: A book that guides parents to develop their children’s critical thinking
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Parenthood is a wonderful and joyous feeling when your entire world revolves around your child and you think about the ways in which you can help them grow and develop.
‘Emergency’ for global education, as fewer than half world's students cannot return to school
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
New York: Classes for more than 450 million students starting the new academic year are expected to be entirely remote – or for some, a mix of distance and in-person learning – the UN education and cultural organization (UNESCO) has said.
Bajaj Allianz Life ropes in actor Ayushmann Khurrana as brand ambassador
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
New Delhi: Bajaj Allianz Life, one of India’s leading private life insurer, today announced the appointment of Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana as its brand ambassador to promote its products and digital services across offline and online mediums.
Beginning of school year in 23 Israeli towns postponed over COVID-19 - Officials
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Tel Aviv/Sputnik: The Israeli government decided to postpone the beginning of the school year in 23 cities and towns that are a part of the so-called red zone with a high rate of the COVID-19 infection.
A popular theatre festival and award ceremony goes online to beat the pandemic crisis
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The pandemic may have initially halted the creative pursuits of people but it could not stop it for long, was amply proved at the 15th edition of Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards (META) and Festival 2020.
JEE Main entrance exam begins today amid strict COVID-19 precautions
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
New Delhi: The Joint Entrance Examination-Main or JEE for admission to IITS started from Tuesday despite opposition by several non-BJP ruled states amid rising number of COVID-19 cases in the country.
Sign language should become one of India's scheduled languages: Entrepreneur Vaibhav Kothari
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Deaf and mute entrepreneur and engineer Vaibhav Kothari was present at a webinar- Winning Challenges- hosted by Kolkata-based social and cultural activist Sundeep Bhutoria earlier in August. In the course of his interaction with Bhutoria, Vaibhav spoke about his journey in life, why India should have sign language as a scheduled language, and more. India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts
Do not miss the many flavours of Hilsa at Kolkata’s JW Kitchen, only for a limited period
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Kolkata/IBNS: If you are fond of the ‘hilsa’ or ‘Ilish’, the fish that rules the monsoon menu at every Bengali home, then JW Marriott Kolkata has some mouth-watering news for you.
Kashmiri woman Hebba making her mark in bridal fashion industry
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Srinagar: Kashmir is shining and young entrepreneurs are trying to make a mark in the UT with their skills and ideas. One such person is Hebba who is slowly making inroads in the region's bridal fashion industry.
Aminia opens new outlet in Kolkata on 91st anniversary
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Restaurant chain Aminia has opened a new delivery and take away outlet at EM Bypass here on the occasion of its 91st anniversary.
Musical maestros come together to talk about online Indian Classical Music Series Shanti
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Arati Music Foundation, helmed by Sitar Maestro Pandit Kushal Das, organised a press conference earlier this week to talk about their online Indian Classical Concert series named Shanti.
Globally, 1 in 3 children missed out on remote learning when COVID-19 shuttered schools
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
New York: For at least 463 million children whose schools closed due to COVID-19, “there was no such a thing as remote learning,” the head of the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Thursday, as the agency launched a new report outlining the limitations of remote learning and exposing the deep inequalities in access.
Have you been to Grand Market Pavilion yet for its special weekend brunch and dinner?
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Leave behind your pandemic worries and spice up your weekend dine-in with sumptuous options at the Grand Market Pavilion in ITC Royal Bengal.
HireMee announces online exam tool ProEx
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Bengaluru: Edtech firm HireMee has announced the launch of an online examination platform ProEx amid COVID-19 pandemic spread in the country which has forced students to resort to online education as an alternative to the normal system.
Milaap introduces free fundraising
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Kolkata: On the eve of Independence Day, Milaap had introducing a 0% platform fee for the upcoming festive season.
NoBroker.com ties-up with OYO LIFE to scale up its co-living services
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
New Delhi/IBNS: NoBroker.com, a tech-enabled real estate platform has partnered with OYO LIFE, a long-term rental housing business, to offer safe and hygienic accommodations through the platform with instant booking feature.
Brighten up your weekend with a loaded home-delivered brunch from JW Marriott Kolkata
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Kolkata/IBNS: JW Marriott Kolkata has introduced a special brunch menu for the weekends, which will be available on their home delivery platform Marriott on Wheels.
#PostponeJEE_NEETinCOVID: Greta Thunberg comes out in support of Indian students
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Climate activist and global icon Greta Thunberg came out in support of the "postpone JEE NEET" movement and said it is 'unfair' that students in India need to sit for the crucial examinations at a time when the country is witnessing COVID-19 pandemic.
I connected Kathak with my concern for the environment: Arushi Nishank
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Environmentalist, Kathak dancer and social activist Arushi Nishank, who is also the daughter of India's current Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, spoke about the Sparsh Ganga campaign, her interest in protecting environment and how rural women made Khadi masks in Covid-19 times in an Ek Mulakat session organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement. India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts of the conversation
Seoul schools switching to online format amid spike in COVID19 cases
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Seoul/Sputnik: The South Korean authorities are switching all schools and kindergartens in Seoul and the country’s central regions to online classes until September 11 amid a new spike in coronavirus cases, Education Minister Yoo Eun-hae announced on Tuesday.
Jacqueline Fernandez gives a sneak peek into her morning routine with Listerine
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez and Listerine have the perfect solution to inspire everyone as recently she took to Instagram to give a sneak peek into her everyday morning ritual.
Has your child been to Ollie's Summer Camp yet?
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Realising that kids, despite the easing of the pandemic-related lockdown, are still stuck at home and are lacking fun activities, ITC Hotels has devised a virtual summer camp for them.