With bars allowed to open, Kolkata’s new gastropub Zobet ready to welcome patrons
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata’s gastronomes have a lot to look forward in the next few months as many of the restaurants and gastropubs, who had either opened just prior to the pandemic related lockdown or had to postpone their launch, are now opening for patrons to dine in.
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Historian-journalist Hindol Sengupta was the guest at An Author's Afternoon session organised virtually by Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement on Sept 12. In a conversation with host Oindrilla Dutta, Sengupta spoke about his book The Man Who Saved India and its central character Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts
Assam schools to reopen from Sept 21 with COVID-19 protocols
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Guwahati/IBNS: Amid a surge in the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the state, the High School and Higher Secondary Schools in Assam are all set to reopen from Sept 21.
Women must be part of peace building efforts demand GWI and other organisations
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Kolkata/IBNS: On the occasion of the forthcoming International Day of Peace 2020 on September 21, Graduate Women International (GWI) aims to remind its Member States of their commitment to women and as means to building sustainable peace, said Shyamashree Sen.
Radio played a key role to spread awareness during pandemic crisis say MP based programme executives
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Bhopal/IBNS: Radio can be a key tool for communicating with people as well as keep a tab on the challenges faced by children, especially during the pandemic, said Anil Gulati, Communication Specialist, UNICEF, Madhya Pradesh.
Schools in Delhi to remain closed till Oct 5 amid Covid-19
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Delhi/IBNS: All schools in the national capital will remain closed for students till October 5 amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the Delhi government announced Friday, putting an end to the speculations that schools will be reopened partially for the students of classes 9 to 12, according to the Centre’s Unlock 4 guidelines, from September 21, said media reports.
Reopening schools could worsen Covid-19 crisis, warns Doctors Association Kashmir
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Srinagar/UNI: The Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Thursday warned that reopening of schools could worsen the crisis at a time when Covid-19 positive cases are surging in the Kashmir valley.
Arts scholar-author Kapila Vatsyayan dies at 92
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Scholar, author and a connoisseur of the arts Kapila Vatsyayan passed away at her Delhi residence on Wednesday. She was 92.
Jammu and Kashmir: Samoon reviews functioning of Career Counselling Centres
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Srinagar: Principal Secretary, School Education and Skill Development, Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon Tuesday chaired a meeting of senior officers to review online career counselling initiatives of the Technical Education department.
Kashmir University ranked 19th among 70 best Public state Universities of India
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Srinagar: In May this year, the Kashmir University was accredited ‘A+ Grade University’ by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) as well.
Jammu and Kashmir: 5-day training programme for teachers begins
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Srinagar: The third phase of the five-day training programme, Integrated Multidisciplinary Professional Advancement Course for Teachers (IMPACT) of zones Chadoora B.K Pora, Chirari Shareef and Nagam, orgnised by DIET Budgam, commenced on Tuesday under Samagra Shiksha.
Kashmir's self-taught artist creates mesmerising paintings on canvas
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Srinagar: As he strolls brush over canvas, mixing colours from the palette at regular intervals, many thoughts run across 40-year-old Nabeel Sultan’s mind.
No option other than hard work: JEE mains topper
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Srinagar: Naveed-ul-Amin, a resident of HMT area of Srinagar, has topped the joint entrance examination JEE (Mains) for engineering in Kashmir by securing 99.23 percentile.
NEET-2020 held at 67 centres in Kashmir
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Srinagar: The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test 2020 (Undergraduate) was held in Kashmir on Sunday amid stringent precautions and social distancing measures taken due to pandemic.
Over 99 percent sex workers in Pune look for alternative livelihood, finds study
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Pune/IBNS: As the pandemic has brought the world to a screeching halt, 99 percent of commercial sex workers are now wanting to take up alternative livelihood options, if given an opportunity.
Musicea Arts & Culture Council’s Yuva Music Festival Season Seven has been well appreciated
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Musicea Arts & Culture Council recently held an online music festival as part of its International Monthly Concert Series called "Celebrating Beethoven 250”.
Around 90 pc turnout for NEET exams: Ramesh Pokhriyal
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
New Delhi/UNI: Braving the Novel Coronavirus threat, more than 15.97 lakh candidates appeared on Sunday for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), conducted on 3,843 exam centres across the country.
Riya Sen launches online fund-raiser for underprivileged children
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Kolkata: In the wake of the COVID pandemic, actor Riya Sen has come forward to support the underprivileged and marginalised children in need of proper healthcare, to ensure that they have access to a happy, healthy, creative and safe childhood.
Amid Covid-19 pandemic, nearly 16 lakhs students to take NEET today
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Nearly 16 lakhs students will on Sunday take the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) - for admission to medical courses across the country.
Climb The Ladder Of Success In Life With The Help Of Astrology
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
New Delhi: The stars can foretell a lot about every aspect related to a person’s education. Let us understand how astrology can help you perform better in examinations and decide your course of higher education.
Divine Foundation Trust launches mobile apps for health and education sector
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Divine Foundation and Charitable Trust has launched mobile phone applications named Vidyang App for complete paperless schooling and Medicure App which will provide end to end services regarding any health problems.
Looking at Indian masculinity through lenses
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Harjant Gill, a Fulbright-Nehru Academic, aims to deconstruct the concept of masculinity in India through his films, writes Paromita Pain who teaches at Global Media Studies, University of Nevada
Book review: A book of poems in Hindi which draws inspiration from grief
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
When your eyes fill up with tears of sadness, when words fail you, maybe it is time to flip through the book of poems ‘Ashrupirit Nayan’ by poet Jay Prakash Kushwaha.
Attacks on education during times of conflict must stop: UN chief
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
New York: Education is a fundamental human right and an essential driver for peace and development, yet armed attacks targeting teachers, students and education facilities are on the rise, with some 11,000 incidents reported between 2015 and 2019, the UN Secretary-General said on Wednesday.
UK announces new student visa route for Indian students
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
New Delhi/IBNS: A new visa route for international students will open on 5 October, delivering on the UK Government’s commitment to introduce a new points-based immigration system. The new Student Route will replace the previous Tier 4 visa route, making the process more streamlined for students and their sponsoring institutions.
A Voice for the Unheard: Follow These 7 Steps and You’ll Become a Social Media Influencer in No Time
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
There is no question that influencer marketing has become an established marketing strategy and that is why it is worth learning how to grow your level of influence so that you can earn the rewards that are commensurate with success in that sphere.
Ideal for Indian students to learn something about Sanskrit: Lord Bhikhu Parekh
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Political theorist, academic and life peer Lord Bhikhu Parekh was the guest at a session of Ek Mulakat- organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement- on Aug 20. India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts of Lord Parekh's virtual conversation with author-journalist-playwright-filmmaker Lady Mohini Kent Noon
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
New Delhi/Salem: A team of college students from Salem, Tamil Nadu have made news as their Internet-of-Things (IoT)-based software solution seeks to give a push to smart farming. Their crop guidance software is a set of three applications that enable remote monitoring for pest control, automated watering and growth monitoring.
Kamdhenu Paints launches Kamodual Luxury, can be used for both interior and exterior walls
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
Kolkata/IBNS: According to a new digital campaign by leading paint manufacturer, Kamdhenu Paints, the company has come up with a special product for customers who are looking for pocket-friendly but quality options to paint their houses prior to the festive season.
International Literacy Day: Celebrate educators, invest in learning potential
Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am
New York: With 1.4 billion people around the world lacking basic literacy skills, the head of the UN cultural agency on Tuesday urged all those involved in learning, to mobilize the investments needed that could unleash each person’s potential.