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Google to manufacture Pixel smartphones in India

Oct 23, 2023, at 02:02 am

Tech major Google recently announced it will manufacture its Pixel smartphones in India.

Top career- shaping study abroad consultants in Delhi, who can assist with overseas education.

Oct 23, 2023, at 01:23 am

If you're looking for reliable study abroad consultants in Delhi NCR, then look no further. GoTo University is one of the leading study abroad consultants in Delhi and has helped numerous students with their study abroad journey. We are your one-stop solution to various problems related to study abroad whether it's university selection, programme selection, university application, scholarships or visas.

Cultural programmes mark the opening of Sharadotsav in Dubai

Oct 20, 2023, at 05:31 pm

Dubai/IBNS: It is common to find the Indian expatriate community settled across the globe holding their traditional festivals in their adopted land.

Chaltabagan Durga Puja festivities in Kolkata takes off amid dance and drum beats

Oct 20, 2023, at 05:38 am

The Durga Puja, one of the biggest festivals in the world which earned the Intangible Cultural Heritage tag of Humnaity by UNESCO, has started in Bengal this year with a bang. Chaltabagan Durga Puja, one of the most popular pujas in Kolkata, too started the Durga Puja festivities with a gala function at the ITC Royal Bengal that was attended by eminent citizens Kolkata and members from the foreign diplomatic corps.

Debutant writer Soma Bose unveils her book 'Frenny and Other Women You Have Met' at Kolkata reading session

Oct 19, 2023, at 08:30 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Debutante author Soma Bose, who is also a visual storyteller, has come out with a book exploring the subtle and intricate emotions of women's lives.

Tradition and innovation feature on Canteen Pub & Grub’s festive menu

Oct 19, 2023, at 02:26 am

Kolkata/IBNS: For this festive season Kolkata’s Canteen Pub & Grub has launched a special menu, which includes both traditional Bengali dishes as well as innovative dishes.

Mimi Chakraborty unveils Tanishq's Durga Puja collection 'Aishani'

Oct 17, 2023, at 08:51 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Actress-MP Mimi Chakraborty unveiled jewellery brand Tanishq's Durga Puja collection 'Aishani' last week.

A walkthrough of Kolkata's bonedi barir pujo preparations

Oct 17, 2023, at 05:27 pm

The autumn air is replete with the festive fervour of Durga Puja, Bengal’s biggest festival. Kolkata alone holds around 3000 pujo annually. While the big and famous venues  known as  barowari or community  pujas dominate the scene to pay obeisance to the Shakti Goddess, the old and historical venues too have continued to hold forth with their hundreds of years’s existence.  IBNS-TWF lensman Avishek Mitra captures some pre-puja portraits of north Kolkata's aristocratic families.

International Clown Festival by Prabha Khaitan Foundation sets off laugh riot for Kolkata children

Oct 16, 2023, at 12:00 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Laughter, they say, is the best medicine. So when the Kolkata-based Prabha Khaitan Foundation and Education For All Trust under their initiative Muskaan organised the International Clown Festival in the city which is already on a pre-Puja festive gear, it was time to laugh out loud (LOL) for hordes of children who turned up at the event.

Odissi dancer Guru Sanchita Bhattacharya presents Durga and Draupadi on stage in the US

Oct 15, 2023, at 11:37 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata-based Odissi dancer, Guru Sanchita Bhattacharya, recently completed her multi-city tour of the United States.

40th Surtarang singing talent hunt competition concludes in Delhi

Oct 14, 2023, at 06:45 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The 40th edition of national singing talent hunt organization Surtarang reached its conclusion at Kamani Auditorium, New Delhi on Oct 11, featuring some of the nation's most promising amateur singers.

1 million learners certified through UNICEF’s Passport to Earning initiative

Oct 13, 2023, at 05:32 am

New Delhi: One million young learners have been certified through Passport to Earning initiative, an online programme organised by UNICEF.

India's cyber security agency CERT-In warns of 'multiple vulnerabilities' in Google Chrome

Oct 13, 2023, at 01:34 am

New Delhi: CERT-In Thursday released a high-severity alert about "multiple vulnerabilities" discovered in the widely used web browser Google Chrome, media report said.

You'll Never Look at Social Media the Same Way After Using Khul Ke!

Oct 12, 2023, at 05:30 pm

In a crowded world of social media platforms competing for our attention, one India-centric app is poised to stand out and revolutionize how we engage with the digital ecosystem. The recently launched Khul Ke app is a game-changer that promises to make you forget about the rest. It aims to become the leading social media app, entirely Made in India.

Enjoy the festive cheer and special feasts this Durga Puja at the Vedic Village Spa Resort

Oct 10, 2023, at 06:45 pm

“Our Durga Puja celebration is inspired by the ghoroa pujo [festival which takes place at people’s homes], which also motivates guests to actively take part in it,” said Suparna Sarkar, Associate Vice President, Vedic Village Spa Resort, a retreat on the eastern neighbourhood of Kolkata.

Fashion: Life in a Retro

Oct 09, 2023, at 04:40 pm

Sometimes ‘going back’ makes for happier times with liberal doses of nostalgia.  The  current trend of Retro fashion is a reflection of that sentiment, says Anju Munshi

UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell visits India to spotlight progress on global goals for children

Oct 07, 2023, at 03:07 am

New Delhi/New York/IBNS: UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell concluded a four-day visit to India on Friday to highlight life-saving progress in health and development for millions of vulnerable children while calling on global leaders to prioritise investment in children to deliver on the world’s sustainable development goals.

Canada: Puja Bazaar triumphs with over 800 attendees and strong community support

Oct 06, 2023, at 04:24 am

Toronto/IBNS: Puja Bazaar, an event jointly organized by Probaashe Bangali Adda, Canada, and Twinkle Starz Events, recently concluded with success, drawing over 800 attendees.

Sourav Ganguly attends premiere of Xiaomi Studios' film 'The Rolling Ball'

Oct 05, 2023, at 08:03 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: India's cricket icon Sourav Ganguly attended the premiere of Xiaomi Studios' film 'The Rolling Ball', which was shot on the camera marvel, the Xiaomi 13 Pro, here last week.

Google Pixel 8 launch event; here's what happened

Oct 05, 2023, at 07:00 am

New York: Alphabet's Google released its Pixel 8 smartphone and smartwatch on Wednesday, introducing a more comprehensive integration of its AI technology into its core consumer products.

Nokia 2660 gets UPI Scan & Pay feature, including the existing users

Oct 03, 2023, at 09:10 pm

HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, has introduced an exciting new feature to its classic Nokia 2660 Flip phones – UPI Scan and Pay functionality.

ICC, BCCI, Education Ministry, UNICEF launch online learning module 'CRIIIO 4 GOOD' initiative to promote gender equality

Oct 03, 2023, at 02:28 am

Ahmedabad/IBNS: The International Cricket Council, Board of Control for Cricket in India, the Ministry of Education, Government of India, and UNICEF with 1000 children launched CRIIIO 4 GOOD, a new online, life skills learning module, to promote gender equity among girls and boys, here on Monday.

Celebrating diversity and unity: Sikh community shines at Cincinnati Festival of faiths

Sep 30, 2023, at 06:47 pm

In a vibrant showcase of cultural diversity and unity, the Sikh Community in Cincinnati and neighbouring Dayton recently converged at the sixth annual “Cincinnati Festival of Faiths,” hosted by the organization “Equasion.”

SVP India set to host annual fundraising event in Kolkata

Sep 30, 2023, at 05:54 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: SVP India is all set to host its annual fund raising event in Kolkata on October 6.

Open AI announces new updates, ChatGPT can even access internet now

Sep 30, 2023, at 04:00 pm

Open AI's ChatGPT has been an interesting tool ever since it was launched last year and now the company announced it can browse the web and integrate up-to-date information into its responses.

Mizoram: Reiek Village wins 'India's Best Tourism Village Gold Award'

Sep 29, 2023, at 07:28 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Reiek Village in Mizoram was honored with the prestigious "India's Best Tourism Village" Gold Award during the World Tourism Day celebration.

Asansol Church in West Bengal gets a facelift; adds to the spiritual ambiance

Sep 28, 2023, at 11:06 pm

Asansol: A renovated church at Chelidanga, in Asansol’s railway colony of West Bengal, named after St John The Apostle was formally blessed recently at an auspicious function attended by the Bishop and parish priests.

Lampshade Writers’ debut poetry reading session brings together avid poetry lovers of Kolkata

Sep 28, 2023, at 01:36 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Lampshade Writers, a platform for sharing poems and interactions among poetry enthusiasts, organized its first poetry reading session themed `Earth and Sky’ in Kolkata recently. It was a soulful evening of poetry, musings, and fun.

Google celebrates 25th birthday with special doodle

Sep 27, 2023, at 03:52 pm

Popular search engine Google on Wednesday turned 25 and it celebrated the moment by posting a doodle on its homepage.

Nadi Utsav: A three-day festival in Delhi on India's riverine culture by IGNCA

Sep 23, 2023, at 05:45 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The fourth edition of the ‘Nadi Utsav’, highlighting the riverine culture of India, was inaugurated on the banks of the River Yamuna in New Delhi.