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No more typos. Whatsapp now allows users to edit messages

May 23, 2023, at 09:58 pm

Menlo Park: Messaging service Whatsapp is now allowing users to edit their sent messages, a feature that netizens were wishing to have on the platform for a long time now.

Kochi hosts first Jewish marriage in 15 years

May 23, 2023, at 09:56 pm

Kochi witnessed a special wedding on Sunday when the south Indian city hosted the first Jewish marriage in 15 years, media reports said.

Sister Nivedita statue to be unveiled in UK's Wimbledon on July 1

May 23, 2023, at 06:08 am

London/IBNS: A statue commemorating Sister Nivedita, an Irish-born educator and advocate for women's education and India's nationalism, will be unveiled in London's Wimbledon on July 1.

Facebook fined 1.2 billion euro over mishandling of users' data

May 22, 2023, at 11:39 pm

Brussels: Following the EDPB’s binding dispute resolution decision of Apr 13, Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (Meta IE) was issued a 1.2 billion euro fine following an inquiry into its Facebook service, by the Irish Data Protection Authority (IE DPA).

Ruskin Bond unveils creative diary designed by 6-year-old Aavya

May 22, 2023, at 05:00 pm

Ruskin Bond unveiled a diary designed by 6-year-old Aavya M Bhutoria of Kolkata. The diary was unveiled in Mussoorie in the presence of her father Sundeep Bhutoria.

Exploring the enchanting world of Punjabi weddings

May 22, 2023, at 03:27 pm

STOP whatever you are doing and for a moment just imagine a kaleidoscope of colors and loud boisterous laughter among thumps of ‘dhol’ and the gorgeous aroma of food wafting through the doors… you got it right! It’s a Punjabi wedding scene!!!

IIT Guwahati hosts Research & Industrial Conclave 2023, igniting innovation and collaboration in Northeast India

May 22, 2023, at 06:40 am

Guwahati/IBNS: The Research and Industrial Conclave 2023 (RIC 23) was recently held at IIT Guwahati, aiming to provide a platform for various stakeholders such as students, innovators, entrepreneurs, industry experts, policymakers, and investors to exchange ideas and showcase their products and services.

British writer Martin Amis dies at 79

May 22, 2023, at 12:43 am

London: British writer Martin Amis, who is best known for his novels Money (1984) and London Fields (1989), has died.

Jammu's Shilpa Chaku Handoo crowned Mrs India Universal 2023 title

May 22, 2023, at 12:21 am

Jammu: Jammu Woman Shilpa Chaku Handoo has won the national beauty pageant - Mrs India Universal 2023 hosted by Dreamz Production House at Film City, Noida.

Special Exhibition of Tripura's Queen Pineapple to be Held in New Delhi

May 21, 2023, at 07:11 am

Agartala/Tripura: In a bid to attract more buyers from national markets, Tripura's Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister, Ratan Lal Nath, announced that a special exhibition showcasing the state's renowned Queen Pineapple will take place in New Delhi on Thursday. 

Special lectures and poster exhibition mark International Museum Day celebration by IGNCA

May 21, 2023, at 01:06 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Finding the 1,200 year old ‘cute little Nandi’ – the bull which is invariably seen in all Shiva temples across India – was like a fulfilment of his quest, said Padma Shri KK Muhammed, former regional Director of Archaeological Survey of India.

Swayam Siddha Awards: Kolkata organisation honours seven women achievers from the city

May 20, 2023, at 02:07 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Rotary Club of Calcutta Metro City felicitated seven women achievers from Kolkata at the 15th edition of the Swayam Siddha awards.

Tech major Apple restricts employee use of ChatGPT to prevent leaks

May 20, 2023, at 12:03 am

Moscow: US tech giant Apple has restricted the use of ChatGPT and a number of other artificial intelligence (AI) tools for its employees in order to prevent data leaks, as the company is currently working on its own technology of this kind, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing a document and people familiar with the matter.

Apple Watch Pride Edition celebrates the LGBTQ+ community

May 19, 2023, at 04:06 pm

New York: Celebrating the ongoing movement to protect and advance equality for LGBTQ+ communities around the world, Apple is introducing a new Pride Edition Sport Band accompanied by a matching watch face and iOS wallpaper.

ChatGPT is now available on your Apple smartphones, check out 

May 19, 2023, at 03:53 pm

Users can now access the artificial intelligence bot ChatGPT, which has gained popularity ever since its launch,  in Apple App Store.

Adani Vidya Mandir, Ahmedabad & UNICEF join hands to raise awareness about child rights among students

May 19, 2023, at 03:28 am

Ahmedabad/IBNS: Adani Vidya Mandir, Ahmedabad (AVMA) is joining hands with UNICEF to roll out the ‘UNICEF on Campus Knowledge Initiative’ for all the school students from June to December 2023, the institution said in a press release.

International Museum Day: Have you been to these 12 museums in Kolkata?

May 19, 2023, at 12:17 am

Kolkata/IBNS: With the summer holidays unfolding yet the heat making it impossible to visit outdoor places, why not visit the museums in your city, especially with the children?

The Bengal celebrates Rabindra Jayanti with senior citizen members of Pronam

May 18, 2023, at 07:22 pm

Kolkata: The Bengal, a prominent NGO, recently celebrated ‘Rabindra Jayanti’ with more than 300 senior citizen members of Pronam, a joint project of Kolkata Police and the former for reaching out to the senior citizens, at the Body Guard Lines auditorium in Kolkata.

Lidi Kro-U empowers Nagaland's cultural heritage; recognized by Prime Minister Modi on Mann Ki Baat

May 17, 2023, at 06:28 am

Nagaland's cultural heritage receives a boost, as Lidi Kro-U, a woman-led group, endeavors to revive and promote the traditional practices and values of the Angami Naga culture.

Archaeological & Heritage Gallery unveiled in Nagaland, showcasing ancient Naga history and culture

May 17, 2023, at 05:53 am

Kma/Nagaland: The State Museum, Directorate Art & Culture, hosted a momentous ceremony to inaugurate the long-awaited Archaeological & Heritage gallery, dedicated to the ancient Nagas, on Wednesday.

Assam's Tyagbir Hem Baruah College hosts successful workshop on translation studies

May 17, 2023, at 05:19 am

Biswanath Chariali/Assam: Tyagbir Hem Baruah College in Jamugurihat, Assam organized a one-day workshop on "Translation Studies" under the auspices of the Department of English, on Saturday.

Delegation of 45 students from West Bengal depart for NIT Puducherry under Yuva Sangam 2

May 17, 2023, at 12:40 am

Kolkata:  A delegation of 45 students from diverse higher education institutions of West Benga departed for Puducherry as part of the second phase of the government’s ambitious cultural and educational endeavour the ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Yuva Sangam’ programme on Tuesday.

Indian child sex trafficking documentary ‘From the Shadows’ screened in Kolkata

May 16, 2023, at 10:07 pm

Kolkata: Filmmaker Miriam Chandy Menacherry's documentary 'From the Shadows', a film that deals with the survivors of a powerful criminal racket that trafficks minor girls for sex work, was screened in Kolkata's American Center on Monday.

Assam's Seema Thakur defies odds, launches inspiring autobiography at Tezpur Event

May 16, 2023, at 07:24 am

Tezpur/Assam: Seema Thakur, noteworthy alumni of Tezpur Rashtrabhasha Vidyalaya, disproved the idea that economic hindrances and physical issues can obstruct imaginative undertakings by exhibiting her initial autobiographical production called "Anusmriti: Ek Atmakatha" to the audience.

Oxford Big Read global competition commences for primary and secondary school students across India

May 15, 2023, at 07:08 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Oxford University Press (OUP) India has announced the launch of 5th edition of the Oxford Big Read Global competition, an annual reading competition aimed at promoting good reading habits among primary and secondary school students.

Jammu and Kashmir: BEI Srinagar honours fourth standard student Affifa for OGO achievement

May 15, 2023, at 12:55 am

Bilaliya Educational Institute (BEI) Srinagar recently honoured  Affifa Batool for her achievement in  Orange Global Olympiad (OGO).

ICSE class 10, ISC class 12 results announced; Here is how to check the results

May 14, 2023, at 11:30 pm

New Delhi: The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) on Sunday announced the results for the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE Class 10) and Indian School Certificate (ISC Class 12) examinations of 2023.

Three special recipes to whip up at home this World Cocktail Day

May 13, 2023, at 10:09 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: If the rising temperature is holding you back from going out to celebrate the World Cocktail Day, then why not try these three expertly crafted concoctions at home?

Nagaland: Rev Dr Chingmak Chang inspires young leaders at SJU with talk on qualities of successful social entrepreneurs

May 13, 2023, at 06:03 am

Chümoukedima/Nagaland: Rev Dr Chingmak Chang, founder and Secretary of the Eleotheros Christian Society (ECS) Tuensang, delivered a motivational talk at St Joseph University (SJU) in Chümoukedima, on May 5.

Sikkim Arts and Literature Festival kicks off with a call for world peace and promotion of state's culture

May 13, 2023, at 04:58 am

Yuksom/Sikkim: The maiden edition of the Sikkim Arts and Literature Festival (SALF) kicked off in Yuksom village with a call for world peace and the promotion of the state's culture.