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Uttar Pradesh to hold BEd entrance exam on Aug 9

Aug 08, 2020, at 05:30 pm

Lucknow/UNI Lucknow University (LU) will hold its entrance test for BEd courses on August 9, sources said on Saturday.

Titan’s jewellery brand Tanishq introduces new safety features

Aug 08, 2020, at 02:02 am

Kolkata/IBNS:Tanishq, the jewellery brand from the house of Tata, has announced the use of UVC chambers, pulse oximeter and face shields in their stores.

Kolkata welcomes gourmet food delivery platform Qmin

Aug 08, 2020, at 01:56 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Qmin, Indian Hotels Company Limited’s (IHCL) gourmet food delivery platform, has recently made its debut in the eastern city of Kolkata.

India's National Education Policy will lay country's foundation for 21st century: PM Modi

Aug 07, 2020, at 05:46 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the National Education Policy (NEP), which has been restructured by the central government very recently, will lay the country's foundation for the 21st century.

Make Khasi, Garo as compulsory subjects, demands Meghalaya BJP

Aug 07, 2020, at 01:53 am

Shillong/UNI: The Meghalaya unit of BJP has proposed the Conrad Sangma-led government to make Khasi and Garo as compulsory subjects up to Class V for all students in all schools.

Gharana important for student of music: Shubha Mudgal

Aug 06, 2020, at 06:20 pm

Indian singer of Hindustani classical music, Shubha Mudgal, was the guest at 'Sur Aur Saaz' event organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation in association with Ehsaas Women on Jul 27. In an interaction with Indian classical vocalist Kaushiki Chakraborty, Mudgal spoke about her journey as a singer at length besides giving her take on the raging nepotism debate. India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts

The happiness of always being busy: Japanese writer Héctor García decodes IKIGAI

Aug 06, 2020, at 12:55 am

Kolkata/IBNS:  Ikigai is a mysterious Japanese word which loosely means "the happiness of always being busy" or finding and living one’s passion. Japanese author Héctor García, who became famous for his book IKIGAI: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life,  co-authored with Francesc Miralles, in a free-wheeling online chat decoded it for a chosen audience.

16 people from Jammu and Kashmir crack UPSC Civil Services Exam 2019

Aug 05, 2020, at 01:10 am

Srinagar/IBNS: In yet another bright episode created in the Valley, sixteen people from Jammu and Kashmir have cracked the UPSC Civil Services Exam 2019.

UPSC announces 2019 Civil Services Examination results

Aug 04, 2020, at 09:48 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Tuesday announced the final results of 2019 Civil Services Examination.

West Bengal Govt sets up committee to anatomize new National Education Policy

Aug 04, 2020, at 03:42 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Criticizing the Centre's new education policy, West Bengal Education Minister Partha Chatterjee on Monday announced the formation of a six-member committee to review the National Education Policy.

Visit Starmark for your Rakhi shopping

Aug 02, 2020, at 11:13 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Whether it is professional commitments or a global pandemic, the bond between a brother and a sister is such that efforts are made by every sister to reach out to their brothers during Raksha Bandhan.

Assam to form committee to implement NEP soon; schools-colleges likely to reopen from Sep 1: Edu Min Himanta Biswa Sarma

Aug 02, 2020, at 02:16 am

Guwahati/IBNS: Assam government will form a 40-member high level committee to implement the new National Education Policy (NEP) in the state.

Musings in the time of Corona: Positive vibes amidst the clutter

Aug 01, 2020, at 08:11 pm

“It takes but one positive thought when given a chance to survive and thrive to overpower an entire army of negative thoughts” Robert H. Schuller

Makers of film ‘Synthetic Sati’ now working on new web series based on paranormal and magic

Aug 01, 2020, at 06:32 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Power Publishers & Motion Pictures is working on a brand new web series, titled ‘Onyobhubon’, or ‘The Other World’, which explores the paranormal and mystery genre.

Book Review: A journey of personal discovery through the land of Uncle Sam

Aug 01, 2020, at 06:21 pm

Tomes have been written about The United States of America – a country which instantly grabs the attention due to multiple reasons like academics, fashion, style, food, language – but here is a chance to have a fresh look at the land of Uncle Sam through author Bhagaban Chandra Patra's book, ‘My Discovery of America’.

Amid COVID-19 pandemic, India celebrates Eid-ul-Adha

Aug 01, 2020, at 02:37 pm

Kolkata: Amid COVID-19 outbreak and rising cases across the country, India is observing  Eid-ul-Adha on Saturday.

CRY observes World Day against Trafficking

Jul 31, 2020, at 03:33 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Child Rights and You (CRY) on Thursday addressed the issue of world-wide human trafficking on the World Day against Trafficking.

Choose from a wide range of hampers, home deliveries or dine-in options this Rakshabandhan in Kolkata

Jul 30, 2020, at 08:55 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: If you are looking for an excuse to venture out or hold a small celebration with family, then Kolkata’s restaurants may have an answer for you.

Marxists' weakness is they don't practise what they preach: Author Anant Vijay

Jul 30, 2020, at 02:40 am

Kolkata/IBNS: At a time the Communists are losing their relevance across India, journalist-columnist-author Anant Vijay on Wednesday highlighted the alleged double standards of the Marxists.

Vee Technologies among ‘Best Places to Work in Healthcare in 2020’

Jul 29, 2020, at 11:46 pm

New York/ Bengaluru: As the global healthcare industry navigates through the Covid-19 pandemic the New York-Bengaluru co-headquartered Vee Technologies has garnered a spot among the top healthcare employers in 2020.

PM Modi-led Cabinet nod for New Education Policy 2020

Jul 29, 2020, at 10:45 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the much-awaited New Education Policy 2020 that envisages major reforms in higher education, including target of 50 per cent gross enrollment ratio by 2035 and provision for multiple entry/exit.

Bhoomi Pujan: UP police beefs up security in Ayodhya

Jul 29, 2020, at 05:12 pm

Ayodhya/UNI:  Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday strengthen its security arrangements in and around Ayodhya and rushed nie senior IPS officers to look into it.

Kashmiri student earns prestigious British 'Chevening Scholarship'

Jul 28, 2020, at 05:57 pm

Srinagar: A Kashmiri student has bagged a prestigious fellowship which will enable him to  study at Queens Mary University in London. 

A sterilizing ink-filled marker than can help you avoid touching elevator or ATM buttons directly

Jul 28, 2020, at 01:36 am

Kolkata/IBNS:  Transmission of the COVID-19 virus through surface area may be one of the ways through which people can get infected, warn many health experts.

Brian Hatcher's 'Hinduism Before Reform' sketches radical view of contemporary Hinduism

Jul 28, 2020, at 01:18 am

Kolkata/UNI: Tufts University Professor Brian A. Hatcher's latest book 'Hinduism Before Reform' sketches a radical new view of the origins of contemporary Hinduism and overturns the idea of religious reform.

J&K govt massively upgrades Ganderbal's Govt Degree College, students praise move

Jul 27, 2020, at 06:09 pm

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government is trying to provide students the top class facilities and as a part of its construction for several new amenities commenced  at the Government Degree College in Ganderbal on Friday.

Toronto: India Studies Summer Youth Programme 2020 held amid pandemic

Jul 26, 2020, at 04:06 pm

Toronto/IBNS: To further India-Canada relationship, especially by motivating students, the India Studies Summer Youth Programme 2020 was conducted in early July this year.

Canada: 2020 Toronto International Film Festival to open with filmed-version of 'American Utopia'

Jul 25, 2020, at 05:12 am

Toronto/IBNS:  The 45th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2020's opening night presentation will be a filmed-version of David Byrne’s hit Broadway show, “American Utopia,”  Co-heads Cameron Bailey and Joanna Vicente announced on July 21 weeks after they unveiled plans for a hybrid physical-online festival, set to run from September 10-19, TIFF reports said.

40 million children miss out on early education in critical pre-school year due to COVID-19: UNICEF

Jul 25, 2020, at 12:46 am

Dhaka: At least 40 million children worldwide have missed out on early childhood education in their critical pre-school year as COVID-19 shuttered childcare and early education facilities, according to a new research brief published today by UNICEF.

Amala Shankar: Living life to the lees

Jul 24, 2020, at 11:18 pm

She was 94 when I last met her in her apartment in Ballygunge. Though a bit frail , she had been suffering from fever a few days ago Amala Shankar told me, she was as gracious as ever and was ready for a chat. What was striking was how simple she was, with no air despite being so famous in her heyday as a danseuse and choreographer and carried on her legacy till late into life.