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TCS Fit4Life ‘Run as #OneTCS’ a virtual running drive as part of Global Running Day celebrations

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Tata Consultancy Services, a leading global IT services, consulting, and business solutions organization, as a part of its TCS Fit4life initiative organised a virtual running event ‘Run as  #OneTCS’ on the occasion of Global Running Day.

Do you know how Indian cities are faring on the mental wellbeing index during this pandemic crisis?

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Delhi NCR and Ahmedabad rank at the top and bottom of the mental wellbeing index (MWBI) in these times of pandemic crisis, according to a whitepaper published by TRA Research, an Indian consumer insights and brand analytics company.

#SaalBhar60: Delhiites seek policies to ensure air remains clean post lockdown

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am

New Delhi/IBNS: On World Environment Day, a large number of people joined a digital campaign called #SaalBhar60 to demand clean air in Delhi and other cities.

Boys outshine girls in AssamHSLC examination

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am

Guwahati: TheBoard of Secondary Education, Assam (SEBA) on Saturday declared the Class 10High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) examination results.

Khairabera Eco Adventure Resorts in Purulia to reopen on Jun 15 after lockdown

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am

Kolkata/IBNS: For the travel addicts and those looking for a perfect getaway after the stressful isolation and lockdown for nearly three months, the Priya Entertainments Pvt Ltd (PEPL) has decided to throw open its Khairabera Eco Adventure Resorts from Jun 15, 2020.

Khushee’s 'Amar Bangla Abar Sobuj Hok' initiative to plant one-lac saplings in Bengal

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Khushee, a Kolkata-based non-profit voluntary movement, flagged off its community outreach initiative - “Amar Bangla Abar Sobuj Hok” (Greening my Bengal again) - on the occasion of the World Environment Day on Friday announced to plant one lac saplings.

Utsara 2020: Explore north-east India's culture with Mumbai airport's Jaya He Museum

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Catch the 'Utsara 2020', the second edition of a cultural carnival organised by GVK-led Mumbai International Airport managing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport's (CSMIA) Jaya He museum, until July 15 this year.

Once upon a time in 2020: Meri Aavya: A bedtime story with a 'wake-up' call message, says Sundeep Bhutoria

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am

Kolkata: An inspirational video in Hindi on the social media - “Once upon a time in 2020: Meri Aavya” - in which cultural connoisseur and social activist Sundeep Bhutoria recites a bedtime story to his young daughter Aavya M Bhutoria has created a buzz in the online world with accolades and congratulatory messages by Twitterati pouring in ever since it was posted.

Matrix India digitally training hairdressers and salon technicians in safety and sanitization protocols

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Matrix India, part of L’Oréal’s Professional Products Division, recently said that they have been holding digital training for their hairdressers through the lockdown period to keep them prepared for business during the post pandemic recovery period.

5benefits of livingin Qatar

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am

With its high standard of living, luxurious entertainment scene, andzeroincome tax, Qatar is undoubtedly a fantastic place to live as an expat. And if you are considering moving there, here are 5benefits that might help sway your decision.

Kolkata: Food experts share health tips with students of JDBI

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am

Kolkata/IBNS: The concept - ‘Eat Healthy to Stay Healthy’ - has changed perceptions towards healthy living in urban India.

Motivational song 'Aamrai Jitbo Aaj' by Bollywood singer Shaan goes viral during lockdown

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am

Kolkata/IBNS: 'Aamrai Jitbo Aaj', a music video with a song by Bollywood singer Shaan (Shantanu Mukherjee) went viral during the lockdown, in May 2020.

Kolkata restaurant follows strict health norms for food delivery, also distributing food to people in distress

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am

Kolkata/IBNS: One of Kolkata's popular restaurants, Aminia, known for Mughlai and Awadhi cuisines, is undertaking doorstep delivery of their popular dishes, maintaining strict food and personal hygiene measures, the company said in a recent release.

Girls of Mumbaistan result of my understanding of women: Author Piyush Jha

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am

Filmmaker-author Piyush Jha was the guest at the latest edition of An Author's Afternoon presented by Shree Cement Ltd and organised by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation in May. Jha during an online conversation with filmmaker Arindam Sil spoke about his latest book Girls of Mumbaistan, women, transgender and his genre of crime-fiction. India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excepts of the conversation

Kolkata Centre For Creativity celebrates International Museum Day

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata Centre For Creativity (KCC), the multidisciplinary creative centre for Art and culture celebrated International Museum Day on May 18, through a webinar.

In response to Kolkata social worker Sundeep Bhutoria, government assures support to folk artistes and artisans

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Responding to an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Kolkata-based cultural and social activist Sundeep Bhutoria, Prahlad Singh Patel, Indian Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (IC), has assured that the government will take suitable measures to support the poor folk artistes and artisans who faced immense hardship in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic.

ShareChat users digitally celebrate Eid this year, create over 10 lakhs UGC content posts

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am

Kolkata/IBNS: ShareChat, leading made in India social media platform witnessed huge traction on the occasion of Eid this year on its platform with more than 10 lakhs UGC post created across 12 languages such as Hindi, Bengali, Punjabi, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, Urdu, Gujarati, Marathi, Odia and  Assamese. 

The Pandemic in Pictures: Picxy gives you the Indian images

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am

Hyderabad/IBNS: A time like nobody living today can remember, the coronavirus pandemic has forced the whole world to stay put under lockdown for months on end. Interestingly, this has also led to a huge surge of creation and consumption of content online. Churning out reams of writing is easy enough at this time, but how do you support it with photographs? A relatively young stock photos company, Picxy, may have the answer.

Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2020 report shows NZ universities ahead in several fields

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am

Kolkata/IBNS: According to the recently released Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2020 report, New Zealand universities are leading in areas of research, outreach and stewardship.

IIT KGP in collaboration with ICMR to set up Centre of Excellence on Medical Device and Diagnostics

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am

Kharagpur/IBNS: IIT Kharagpur is going to set up a Centre of Excellence on Medical Device and Diagnostics to foster innovation of affordable and indigenous medical devices and diagnostics in priority areas and promote entrepreneurship. The proposal has recently been accepted for funding of ₹20 crore by Indian Council of Medical Research.

Personal care brand Joy of RSH Global begins manufacturing herbal hand sanitizers

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am

Mumbai/IBNS: RSH Global, a leading Indian personal care company, entered the personal hygiene segment with the launch of a herbal hand sanitizer under its flagship brand, Joy.

West Bengal based Guru Nanak Institute of Technology starts online internship for its Second and Third Year students

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Guru Nanak Institute of Technology, the flagship college of JIS Group, has arranged online intersnsip opportunities for its students, keeping in mind the lockdown and travel restrictions imposed by the pandemic crisis, it said recently in a release.

Book review: Enjoy the unfolding of uncondtional love between a father and son in 'Frnz Forever'

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am

Anuragam Vatsa, in his book 'Frnz Forever', the latest under his 'Listern to Heart' series, has penned a story which explores the different facets and flavours of a father-son relationship.

Chowman hosts blood donation drive in fight against Covid-19

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Chowman Chain of Restaurants came forward to host a blood donation drive among its employees in fighting against the pandemic Covid-19.

CBSE announces dates for pending board examinations

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The CBSE on Monday announced fresh dates for the pending board examinations which were delayed due to the anti-Covid-19 lockdown.

IIPRS comes to the aid of member authors and musicians affected by the pandemic crisis, releases additiona relief

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am

Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian Performing Right Society Ltd (IPRS), the country’s only registered copyright society, said it has recently released an additional tranche of relief fund for its members.

Marriott International’s food delivery initiative - ‘Marriott on Wheels’ - now on Swiggy

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Did you know that you can now order signature dishes from the kitchens of Marriot International's select hotels, sitting at home?

Power Publishers takes a leading role in producing video books as text supplements for students

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Owng to the COVID19 lockdown, digital format of books, especially videobooks, are  fast becoming popular with students and educational institutions.

Kolkata Chinese restaurant chain to provide free hand sanitiser with orders

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Chowman, a popular Chinese restaurant chain in Kolkata, has announced that to enhance the health and safety precautions necessary to contain the pandemic crisis, they will provide a free a sachet of  alcohol-based hand sanitiser with every order.

Godrej Group releases film to appreciate corona warriors

Sep 17, 2024, at 12:14 am

Mumbai/iBNS: The Godrej Group, wth business interests across sectors such as  consumer goods, real estate, appliances, agriculture and others, released a digital film titled #MothersOfManyKinds, to commemorate Mother’s Day.