Online predators put millions of children at risk during COVID-19 pandemic lockdown
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
New York/IBNS: Self-isolation has driven more and more children to move online during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to an unprecedented rise in screen time and raising safety risks for millions of young people, the UN said on Tuesday.
Kolkata-based humanitarian worker seeks survival package from Centre in open letter to PM Modi
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Amid the havoc economic crisis created by the novel Coronavirus pandemic in India, Sundeep Bhutoria, a Kolkata and Rajasthan-based individual associated with many national and international NGOs, in an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought a survival package 'at the earliest for the impoverished artisans, craftsmen and cultural workers of the country.'
The story behind “Leirum Phee†scarf worn by PM Modi during his lockdown address
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Imphal: The entire nation waited with bated breath on Tuesday morning for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's message on lockdown-issue as India fights the deadly coronavirus pandemic.
Book review: Go back to your childhood as you share the poems from AbolTabolDotCom with your kids
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Childhood is that phase of life where we all wish to go back. Even if we cannot hold on to that phase forever, we can definitely cherish the sweet memories, the unforgettable moments.
Book review: 'A Shower of Poems' holds the key to humour and happiness
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Hara Narayan Dhar’s 'A Shower of Poems' is a remarkable book which will serve you with a pinch of humour and wit and a lot of happiness.
Good Friday observed by Christian community in UT
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Puducherry/UNI: Good Friday, marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, was observed by the Christians in the Union Territory on Friday.
Fashion designer Mitan Ghosh infuses traditional Indian saris with contemporary chic
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
New Jersey/Kolkata/IBNS: Taking the Indian sari to new heights is New Jersey based fashion designer Mitan Ghosh who deftly blends tradition with modernism.
Love in the time of Corona: Mahul Brahma’s new book is ‘Quarantined’
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Writer and communication expert Mahul Brahma's new book "Quarantined" is an anthology of short stories of dark love in the dark times when the world is fighting its war against COVID19. IBNS-TWF catches up with the author of The Luxe Trilogy, a luxury commentator and columnist working with a Tata group company..
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
New Delhi/IBNS: An exhibition of Indian contemporary art, called 'Extension.India', scheduled to open at The State Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, Russia, in June 2020 will now be postponed to March 2021.
#9pm9minutes on Sunday united India: ShareChat
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Kolkata/IBNS: ShareChat, India’s own social media platform, has released the user insights on #9pm9minutes that replicates the sense of unity among the users on the platform.
How Technology Can Help Combat Self-Isolation
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
The worldwide pandemic has forced people to stay inside, in their homes, for an extended period of time. Although there are many people who are living with their families and thus aren't alone, there are also individuals that stay at home by themselves. Hence, they can be at risk of feeling lonely. But overall, this new situation is making us appreciate technology more and all the ways it helps us in our daily lives.
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Sunaayy Foundation, a Delhi-based non-government organisation, distributed food and other relief material among migrant workers' families, whose children are part of the Foundation's activities, to mitigate their problems arising from the Covid19 lockdown.
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
New Delhi/Bikaner/IBNS: In a bid to skill tech graduates and offer them mentorship for professional opportunities, Singapore-based Ranosys Technologies, a software development company, has signed an OutSystems education protocol with Bikaner Technical University (BTU).
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
New Delhi/Kolkata/IBNS: Leveraging its expertise in food and hospitality services, ITC Hotels is providing extensive support to both Central and state governments across different cities during this Covid-19 pandemic.
Use the lockdown as an opportunity to sharpen your career skills on TCS iON Career Edge
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Mumbai/IBNS: TCS iON, a strategic unit of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a leading global IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, announced a free, 15-day self-paced digital certification program called Career Edge, to sharpen career skills of college-going students and professionals during this period of global lockdown.
COVID-19: Kolkata Police stands by elderly citizens with Pronam project
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The Kolkata Police, which runs project Pronam for the elderly in collaboration with city-based non-governmental organization, The Bengal, has come forward to stand by the side of the elderly citizens of the city with an assurance to ensure their well being during lockdown.
Bollywood actors Dia Mirza and Soha Ali Khan join Save The Children storytelling initiative
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Bollywood actors Dia Mirza (Artist Ambassador, Save the Children) and Soha Ali Khan have joined Hollywood celebrities Jennifer Garner and Amy Adams on social media in telling the world their favourite children’s story through #SaveWithStories, thus providing an opportunity to parents to keep the kids engaged through the Covid-19 lockdown phase.
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
New Delhi/Kolkata/IBNS: In view of the Covid-19 lockdown, Teamwork Arts, producer of the annual Jaipur Literature Festival, has announced its new online literature series – “JLF presents Brave New World”- which is scheduled to start on Saturday, April 4, 2020.
Time for authors to adapt to audiobooks as people stay housebound owing to Covid19 pandemic
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Driven by the fear of contracting Covid 19 virus by touching surfaces, social distancing and lockdown in place, audio books are a big solace not only to regular readers but many who are housebound.
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
New Delhi/IBNS: At a time when social distancing has been declared significant in containing the spread of the deadly coronavirus, the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) has organised an online international art competition themed "United against CORONA- Express through Art" in a bid to connect the people across the world.
Humanity thrives in Kolkata despite the wrath of Coronavirus
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Kolkata/UNI: Amid the doom and gloom of the fast-paced Covid-19 outbreak, here are some heartening news of mankind's benevolance from the city of joy.
Starmark hosts Sananda Adda to celebrate International Women's Day
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Bookstore chain Starmark had earlier in this month hosted a star-studded event Sananda Adda to celebrate International Women's Day.
CBSE yet to decide on promoting students of classes 1 to 8 and 11 amid coronavirus outbreak
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
New Delhi/IBNS: While India is under lockdown to arrest the spread of COVID-19, the students of classes 1 to 9 and 11 are still uncertain about their future as CBSE is yet to decide on promoting the students to the next class without examination, said a media report.
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Reading a book is like having a conversation with the author and learning from their experience., says Dr. Vijeta Pareek Sahay while talking about the book she co-authored with CA Nitish Sahay Pandey.
Sona College of Technology records yet another exceptional placement season
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Salem/IBNS: The Sona College of Technology, the preferred engineering college for discovering the best of engineering talent from Salem, Tamil Nadu, has reported yet another exceptional placement season.
VLCC starts manufacturing hand sanitizers to support mitigation of COVID-19 crisis
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Delhi/IBNS: VLCC Personal Care Limited, known for their beauty and wellness products and services, has announced the commencement of production of its advanced hand sanitizers to support mitigation of the severe health crisis caused by the COVID-19 outbreak and to meet the sudden spike in demand for hygiene products.
Popular Video app MV Master sees big growth in India
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Kolkata/IBNS: One-click video creation app MV Master said that it has accumulated more than 60 million registered users in India since its launch in January 2019. It has been named the Editor’s Pick as ‘top recommended app’ for videos.
Chowman celebrates World Water Day
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Restaurant chain Chowman is set to celebrate World Water Day keeping in mind the importance of water amid the growing sanitization to combat COVID-19.
Unacademy offers live classes in West Bengal on WBPSC exams
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Unacademy, India’s learning platform, has announced that it is the first EdTech player to provide live interactive classes in West Bengal for exams pertaining to WBPSC (West Bengal Public Service Commission).
Author interview: Sourabh Angarkar on his cookery book about using herbs and spices in cooking
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Author Sourabh Angarkar wants to educate everyone about the benefits of using herbs and spices in everyday cooking