LDC5: Proposed online university sparks hope of bridging education gap in least developed countries

Mar 10, 2023, at 06:39 pm

New York: A proposed new global online university “has enormous potential to lend hope, learning and access to marginalized groups who presently could not reach higher education.” This is the message of Rabab Fatima, Secretary-General of the Fifth UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries, known as LDC5.

Indian degrees to be recognised in Australia under a new mechanism

Mar 09, 2023, at 06:05 am

Gandhinagar (Gujarat): India and Australia have finalised the ‘Australia-India Education Qualification Recognition Mechanism' which will give recognition to Indian degrees in Australia, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Wednesday.

JK: More than 100 artists participate in cultural programme in Samba

Mar 09, 2023, at 05:11 am

Srinagar/IBNS: Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Arts, Culture and Linguistics Sub-Office, Kathua organized a music and dance programme at Chani Jasu, Samba where more than 100 artists showcased their talent.  

Apple introduces new 'yellow' iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus

Mar 08, 2023, at 02:32 pm

California: Tech giant Apple on Tuesday announced a new yellow iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, adding even more colour choices to the lineup this spring.

LDC5: UN conference calls for more inclusive and fair digital transformation in world’s least developed countries

Mar 07, 2023, at 09:07 pm

New York: A United Nations conference under way in Doha, Qatar, has turned its attention to one of the most nettlesome global challenges: closing the staggeringly wide digital divide between the world’s rich and poor nations. Fresh attention to this issue comes as a new UN report finds that two-thirds of the population of the least developed countries (LDCs) is still offline.

Holi in Goa: Enjoy cool music, cocktails and colour party at Istaka in Vagator

Mar 06, 2023, at 08:10 pm

Panaji (Goa)/IBNS: One of the best places to spend Holi is India's sunshine state of Goa where residents celebrate the traditional Shigmo festival as well as Holi.

Whatsapp will soon launch a feature that will allow users to 'silence' unknown calls

Mar 06, 2023, at 07:19 pm

California: If you are annoyed by repeated spam calls from unknown numbers then there is some good news as the messaging service is currently working to introduce a new feature to silence calls that are bothering them.

Holi treats: Kolkata restaurants weave the magic of colour into their seasonal menu

Mar 06, 2023, at 07:00 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Live music to rain dance, gubbara golgappas to themed desserts, you will be spoiled for choice this Holi by restaurants in Kolkata. Here is a quick reckoner for those who have not planned their day yet.

Kashmiri artisan ​ Muhammad Yousuf Bhat trying to keep Pulhoor alive

Mar 03, 2023, at 11:33 pm

Yousuf, a resident of Zantrag village in Khrew Pampore uses straws to make not just footwear, but several other items like patij (mats), covers for cups and baskets as well, reports ANI.

Tejaswani scheme: Pulwama entrepreneurs felicitated

Mar 03, 2023, at 11:03 pm

The Director, Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat on Wednesday felicitated young women entrepreneurs in Pulwama.

Ahmedabad’s Madiha Pathan from Muslim-dominated Juhapura area qualifies to become Gujarat’s ‘Secret Secy’

Mar 03, 2023, at 11:00 pm

New Delhi:  Madiha Khan Pathan, a resident of the Muslim-dominated Juhapura locality of Ahmedabad, has won exceptional laurels for her family and the community.

Kolkata witnesses evening of introspection as Prabha Khaitan Foundation unveils Baidyanath headman's book on karma

Mar 02, 2023, at 06:19 am

Kolkata/IBNS: It was an evening of  soul searching this Tuesday at Kolkata's ITC Royal Bengal hotel when an eclectic  gathering of people became introspective about life and daily actions with the launch of entrepreneur Ram K Sharma’s book "Karma and You: Create Your Own Destiny".

Special Phad painting from Rajasthan spellbound visitors at Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav

Mar 02, 2023, at 02:34 am

New Delhi/IBNS: A display of a special 75 meter long ‘phad’ (scroll) painting from Rajasthan has been attracting visitors at the Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav being held in Bikaner.

Barbeque Nation launches 10th outlet in Kolkata's Howrah district

Mar 02, 2023, at 01:16 am

Kolkata: Barbeque Nation, a popular chain of casual dining restaurants in India, is set to open its 10th outlet in Howrah as part of its ongoing expansion plans in Kolkata.

New books from IGNCA to provide fresh insights into Buddhist studies

Mar 02, 2023, at 01:09 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) in collaboration with Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) recently launched three books related to Buddhism.

Jammu and Kashmir: Srinagar will now have a Japanese Cherry Blossom Theme Garden

Mar 01, 2023, at 10:52 pm

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar city will soon have a 'cherry' themed garden following the pattern of Japanese Sakura.

Patent filings hit a record high in 2022, UN agency reveals

Mar 01, 2023, at 08:32 pm

New York: International demand for patents hit a record high last year, as innovators in China, the United States, Japan, the Republic of Korea and Germany, sought to protect their inventions, said the UN agency that polices the process worldwide, on Tuesday.

Kolkata Trams: Streetcars of desire fight losing turf battle

Feb 28, 2023, at 11:43 pm

As Kolkata's trams celebrate 150 years of their rollercoaster journey in the eastern metropolis, the city's signature streetcars fight a grim survival battle despite all ado over heritage. Sujoy Dhar reports

India's aim to open doors to foreign universities to benefit Bhutanese students

Feb 28, 2023, at 09:12 pm

India is going to open its doors to foreign universities and this is likely to help Bhutanese students who aim to study abroad without bearing the huge cost of going away to far-off nations.

IIT Kharagpur's technical fest Megalith 2023 to begin on Mar 3

Feb 28, 2023, at 05:31 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: IIT Kharagpur's technical fest Megalith 2023 will be held from Mar 3 to Mar 5.

Snapchat launches 'My AI' chatbot which is powered by ChatGPT

Feb 28, 2023, at 03:51 pm

California: Snapchat has announced the launch of its own chatbot called "My AI" by using the latest version of OpenAI's GPT technology.

You need to sleep to participate in this new Pokemon game, release date announced

Feb 28, 2023, at 03:26 pm

Finally, a game has arrived that gamers can even participate in while sleeping.

Jammu and Kashmir:ELFA International organises one-day awareness seminar with artisans

Feb 28, 2023, at 12:39 am

Rajbagh: ELFA International, in collaboration with the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, organised a one-day Awareness cum orientation seminar/workshop under Research and Development scheme, National Handicrafts Development Programme (NHDP) with artisans and handicraft workers, here at hotel Solar Residency, Rajbagh.

U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Project releases book documenting heritage of indigenous communities of Arunachal Pradesh

Feb 27, 2023, at 11:32 pm

Itanagar: The U.S. Consulate General Kolkata, in association with non-profit Contact Base and the Department of Tourism, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, released a book titled ‘The Arunachalis – Living with Nature’, documenting the cultural heritage of 17 indigenous communities of Arunachal Pradesh on Feb 24 at the State Guest House Itanagar.

Barbeque Nation launches its 10th outlet in Howrah today

Feb 24, 2023, at 11:34 pm

Howrah: Barbeque Nation, a casual dining chain in India, has opened its 10th outlet in Howrah. 

When coffee meets olive oil: Starbucks launches new drinks in Italy

Feb 24, 2023, at 10:06 pm

Milan: Popular coffee chain Starbucks has recently launched a line of olive oil-infused drinks in Italy.

Serving nostalgia on plates at Soda Bottle Opener Wala in Kolkata

Feb 23, 2023, at 05:52 pm

Known for its quirky ambience and its iconic 'Soda Bottle Opener' decor element, Soda Bottle Opener Wala is a popular restaurant chain in India, offering a variety of dishes with a Parsi cuisine influence. It has now set its foot in Kolkata.

Centre directs states and UTs to fix 6yrs as minimum age for Class 1admission

Feb 23, 2023, at 04:20 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Ministry of Education has directed the states and Union Territories to set the minimum age for admissions in Class 1 as six years.

It was Yesterday Once More for Kolkata's South Pointers as they meet at Toronto's 'Yaaron Ka Adda' cafe

Feb 23, 2023, at 01:56 am

“Courage to Know”, the catchphrase of Kolkata's now MP Birla Group led South Point School, which had found a place in the Guinness Book of Records (1984-1992) as the world’s largest school, is exactly what was demonstrated when a group of former students gathered on a Saturday evening at Yaaron Ka Adda, a South Asian cafe at the west-end  the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) .

Celebrating the world’s rich ‘linguistic tapestry’, UN officials call for realizing multilingual education on Mother Language Day

Feb 22, 2023, at 07:18 pm

New York: Multilingual education is a critical key to razing inequalities and promoting human rights for all, UN officials said on Tuesday to mark International Mother Language Day.