G20 countries urged to stop ‘COVID generation’ from being locked out of the classroom
Aug 20, 2020, at 06:22 pm
New York: A group of 275 former world leaders, economists and business leaders on Wednesday, urged the G20 group of leading industrialized nations to help stop the pandemic from leaving tens of millions of children from becoming known as the "COVID generation", denied a proper education.
Kharagpur IIT sets up academy to draw inspiration from India's creative arts and music
Aug 20, 2020, at 02:31 am
Kharagpur (WB)/IBNS: IIT Kharagpur, ranked among India’s premier science and technology institutes, inaugurated the Academy of Classical and Folk Arts on August 18, 2020, on the occasion of its 70th Foundation Day.
Aug 20, 2020, at 02:13 am
New Delhi CRY America is organizing a series of exciting online auctions titled Auction4CRY to raise much needed funds for children during this COVID time.
Aug 20, 2020, at 01:53 am
Mumbai/IBNS: With the onset of the COVID pandemic, lifestyles in India changed completely as an increasing number of people have started working from home, schools have started online classes and people are refraining from venturing out until absolutely necessary. The change in our lifestyle has led to shifts in individuals' sleep patterns, physical activity and eating habits, which are the pillars of the immune system.
NRDC and CSIR-NAL promote start-ups in emerging area of Aerospace technologies
Aug 20, 2020, at 01:24 am
New Delhi/IBNS: National Research Development Corporation (NRDC) and Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) joined hands to establish an Innovation cum Incubation Center with external private funding to promote startups, in the emerging area of Aerospace technologies.
COVID-19 disrupts education of more than 70 per cent of youth: ILO
Aug 19, 2020, at 11:07 pm
Geneva: The COVID-19 crisis is having a devastating effect on the education and training of young people.
Visva Bharati to write to PM seeking his intervention into campus vandalisation
Aug 19, 2020, at 11:04 pm
Santiniketan/ Kolkata/UNI: The Visva Bharati is expected to write a letter to its Chancellor and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking his intervention into August 17 incident, while the Enforcement Directorate has sought information from Police Super regarding FIRs to investigate if any money was involved in the vandalism of the university's property on Monday.
Marxist ideology completely opposed to the law of nature: Author Anant Vijay
Aug 19, 2020, at 09:55 pm
Author Anant Vijay was the guest at the event 'Kitaab', which was organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation late last month, where he spoke about his book 'Marxvad Ka Ardhsatya'. India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts of his interaction at the event
Love towards theatre makes Kashmiri artists start rehearsals despite COVID-19 fear
Aug 19, 2020, at 05:19 am
Srinagar: A group of theatre artists in Kashmir have gained courage and fought against the fear of COVID-19 pandemic to assemble and start their theatre rehearsal.
AI technology unites India through virtual rendition of national anthem
Aug 18, 2020, at 08:10 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The idea that India stands united in the face of all adversities, including the current pandemic sweeping across the globe, was once again driven home, this time through the presentation of a virtual rendition of the country’s national anthem sung by various people.
JW Marriott Kolkata revamps its food home delivery menu with increased focus on healthy eating
Aug 18, 2020, at 02:25 am
Kolkata/IBNS: JW Marriott Kolkata, has overhauled its food home delivery service menu in keeping with customers’ increasing focus on healthy eating but without cutting down on the gourmet value.
Supreme Court rejects pleas seeking to postpone JEE Main, NEET UG exams
Aug 18, 2020, at 12:11 am
New Delhi, Aug 17 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a bunch of petitions seeking to postpone JEE Main 2020 and NEET UG examinations after National Testing Agency assured the apex court that all precautions for Covid-19 would be taken during tests.
MAKAUT, WB inaugurates 'The Centre For Digital Healthcare Technology'
Aug 17, 2020, at 07:06 pm
Kolkata/IBNS Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), West Bengal has inaugurated a modern state-of-the-art centre of Digital Health and Bio-Medical Technology in pursuit of academics, research, consultancy and higher learning.
ITC, Godrej group mark 74th Indian Independence Day with gratitude and memories
Aug 16, 2020, at 02:48 am
Kolkata/IBNS: India's oldest business conglomerates ITC Ltd and Godrej Group marked the 74th Independence Day celebrations in their own unique way.
You have till August 16 to enjoy the 'Flavours curated by ITC Royal Bengal’
Aug 15, 2020, at 08:39 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: If you have been late in deciding to hold a family get together at home on Independence Day and wondering where to order from, look no further than ITC Royal Bengal.
One Indian parliamentary seat should be reserved for deaf person: Entrepreneur Vaibhav Kothari
Aug 15, 2020, at 05:25 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Deaf and mute entrepreneur and engineer, Vaibhav Kothari, has said one seat in the Indian parliament should be reserved for a deaf person to represent their world.
MAKAUT, WB participates in The Bengal Education Leaders’ Summit - ‘CampusToCareer 2020’
Aug 15, 2020, at 03:34 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), West Bengal has recently participated as a speaker in the Bengal Education Leaders’ Summit, ‘CampusToCareer 2020’ which was held on Wednesday.
Zobet launches special home delivery menu for Independence Day celebration
Aug 14, 2020, at 11:29 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Drawing inspiration from the Indian Tricolour, Kolkata's newest gastropub Zobet has designed a colourful assortment of dishes to mark the Indian Independence Day celebration this year.
JW Marriott Kolkata is offering dining and delivery options for Independence Day celebrations
Aug 14, 2020, at 11:22 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: This Independence Day if you are planning to have a meal with family or friends, wend your way to the luxury address JW Marriott Kolkata.
Most believe studying remotely is here to stay: global study on world education
Aug 13, 2020, at 12:31 am
Three out of every four learners across the globe think that COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed the long accepted process of education, revealed a recent study conducted by Pearson, a learning company operating in 70 countries.
No network in this Nagaland’s village, students travel 3-4 km hills area to appear online exam
Aug 12, 2020, at 10:56 pm
Kohima/IBNS: Every morning, 14-year-old Libo M Zhimo – a student of Class 8 in Nagaland’s Zunheboto districts has to take a 30-40 minutes ride to reach a camp located inside a dense forest nearby her village to attend online classes.
IIT Kharagpur researchers develop low-cost vegetable oil powder with health benefits
Aug 12, 2020, at 02:13 am
Kharagpur (West Bengal)/IBNS: In a bid to provide low-cost healthy foods to a wider section of the society, the premier educational institute IIT Kharagpur, has developed a vegetable oil powder, which, they claim, is beneficial for the heart.
West Bengal Minister Bratya Basu inaugurates JIS virtual education summit
Aug 12, 2020, at 01:47 am
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Science, Technology and Biotechnology Minister, Bratya Basu, on Tuesday inaugurated a three-day long eastern India virtual-education summit.
Storytellers bring Sruti Modhur, a two-day digital live 'Sruti Natok' festival
Aug 12, 2020, at 01:01 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Storytellers is going to hold its first Live Audio Drama Festival-- Sruti Modhur-- featuring some of the top voice artists from Bengal, including the iconic couple Jagannath Basu and Urmimala Basu.
Urdu poet Rahat Indori, who had tested Covid-19 positive, passes away
Aug 12, 2020, at 12:10 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Urdu poet Rahat Indori, who had tested positive for Covid-19, passed away on Tuesday.
Literature and epics always had symbiotic relationship: Author Kavita Kane
Aug 11, 2020, at 10:22 pm
Author Kavita Kane, who is credited for mythological fictions like 'The Karna's Wife', 'Sita's Sister', was the guest at a virtual An Author's Afternoon session organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement on Jul 28. India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts of an interaction where Kavita spoke about the blending of literature and epics
US-China trade war will not end with Trump, says a new book on the subject
Aug 11, 2020, at 07:59 pm
Kolkata, Aug 10 (UNI) Animosity between the two super powers--the US and China--has heated up this November's presidential election with Donald Trump taking some tough trade measures against the eastern country.
Tata Sampann hosts masterclass to focus on the health benefits of Indian spices
Aug 11, 2020, at 03:01 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Part of Tata Consumer Products Limited, Tata Sampann, recently organized an online discussion and masterclass involving various food specialists to focus on the health benefits of Indian spices, one of the key ingredients marketed by the brand.
Aug 09, 2020, at 05:25 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: What better than showcasing the grit and determination of para-athletes (people with disabilities who pursue athletics and other sports) in the face of adversity to raise the morale of people during this pandemic crisis?
Amid rising of COVID-19 cases Gauhati University prepares to start regular classes from September 1
Aug 08, 2020, at 10:29 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: Amid rising COVID-19 positive cases in Assam, Gauhati University is preparing to start regular classes from September 1.