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Punjab govt allows schools to resume for students of all classes

Aug 01, 2021, at 02:10 am

Chandigarh/IBNS: Schools in Punjab will resume all classes from Monday, August 2, the government has said, after the schools were closed temporarily in mid-March amid a surge in Covid cases for offline classes. 

How OnePlus shaping the Indian 5G smartphone market

Aug 01, 2021, at 01:56 am

The common saying goes, “change is the only constant”, and it has been holding true for several aspects of our lives. Even our surroundings and the ecosystem do not remain immune from evolution. This continuous process leads to wide-ranging changes. Similarly, in the sphere of technology, researchers and scientists are on their toes to never cease introducing convenient features for humankind. The 5G network can be considered as a part of this advancement, which aspires to enhance internet connectivity by a mile. In India, the field is being laid to launch the 5G connection. Smartphone brands are extending 5G sets in anticipation of the 5G network rollout in the near future. One smartphone brand that has been leading the pack is none other than OnePlus. An industry leader in the class of premium mobiles, OnePlus has launched several 5G smartphones in the mid-budget and high-end categories. Before delving into OnePlus’s role in this sector, let us understand the nuances of the 5G network.

Instagram launches Parents' Guide to ensure safety of children on the platform

Jul 30, 2021, at 07:26 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Popular digital platform Instagram has launched a guide for parents so that they can monitor their children’s consumption pattern and ensure their children are safe.

Centre provides 27 pc reservation for OBCs, 10 pc for Economically Weaker Sections in medical courses

Jul 29, 2021, at 11:21 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre has allowed a 27 per cent reservation for Other Backward Classes and 10 per cent reservation for the Economically Weaker Sections under the All India Quota Scheme for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Thursday.

Designer ornamental pieces from Pretios

Jul 29, 2021, at 02:39 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Are you looking for a pretty bauble or a dainty keepsake to give this Friendship Day (August 1)?

Kolkata restaurants offer delivery and dine in options this Friendship Day

Jul 29, 2021, at 02:26 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Keeping the pandemic situation in mind, most restaurants in Kolkata are keeping both delivery and dine-in options open for patrons this Friendship Day (August 1).

JEE Advanced 2021 to be held on October 3

Jul 27, 2021, at 04:19 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2021 will be held on October 3, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced on Monday.

A pan-India Common Entrance Test for media studies to be held online on Aug 14

Jul 25, 2021, at 12:45 am

A first-ever national level common entrance exam for media studies across Indian universities will be held online on  Aug 14.

It’s Ishq-e-Dawat at Soul-The Sky lounge

Jul 24, 2021, at 09:26 pm

Post lockdown, Soul-The Sky lounge is the perfect place to soothe your frayed nerves and rest your tired souls. As you walk into this roof-top lounge bar, the blue open sky fans out like an umbrella. The evening sky is mellow and the gentle breeze lures you to forget the congested urban jostling typical of central Kolkata.

Neha Mittal, the woman behind OneAbove medical devices, wants to remain one up in business while serving mankind

Jul 23, 2021, at 10:26 pm

Neha Mittal is a woman with a “never-say-die” spirit. In the pandemic, when she saw people struggling for medical devices who were unable to get them because of their high pricing, she sought to provide helping hands to not just one or two but millions out there.

West Bengal HS (Class 12) results declared, 97.69% pass percentage recorded

Jul 23, 2021, at 01:29 am

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) on Thursday announced the results of this year's Higher Secondary (HS- Class 12 board) examination with a record 97.69% pass percentage for the first time.

Globally acclaimed modern Indian bistro Farzi Café now in Kolkata

Jul 22, 2021, at 11:49 pm

Kolkata/IBNS:  Farzi Café, the fun-filled modern Indian bistro from Massive Restaurants, opened its doors in Kolkata recently.

My book on Vivekananda a summary of how he helped me to deal with questions: Journalist-author Anshul Chaturvedi

Jul 22, 2021, at 06:49 pm

Journalist-author Anshul Chaturvedi's book on Swami Vivekananda, titled The Vivekananda Handbook for Everyday Living, was officially launched on Jun 28 this year. Days after it was launched, Chaturvedi spoke about the book in a candid conversation at The Write Circle Special, organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings some excerpts 

Looking anew at urban planning

Jul 21, 2021, at 10:08 pm

As temperatures rise and global warming is a ‘hot’ topic, literally, cities need to implement adaptive strategies that are responsive to local circumstances to mitigate the climate crisis, writes Steve Fox

HDFC Bank launches 'Covid Crisis Support Scholarship'

Jul 20, 2021, at 11:18 pm

Mumbai/UNI: HDFC Bank on Tuesday launched the 'Covid Crisis Support Scholarship' for students who have been impacted by Covid19; the scholarship is part of Parivartan, HDFC Bank’s umbrella for social responsibility.

West Bengal declares Madhyamik results: 79 students secure 1st position, 100% pass percentage recorded

Jul 20, 2021, at 10:12 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) on Tuesday morning announced the results of Madhyamik (Class 10 board) examination 2021 with a record 100% pass percentage for the first time ever.

TV Ads So Good We Watched Them Over and Over Again

Jul 20, 2021, at 05:36 pm

Advertisements and commercials are everywhere. Billboards on the sides of buildings, posters on bus stops, commercials that interrupt television shows, the banners you see on websites, and the flyers that get shoved through your door are just some of the many examples. 

JW Marriott Kolkata has both dine-in and home-delivery brunch options for Eid al-Adha this year

Jul 20, 2021, at 12:10 am

Kolkata/IBNS: JW Marriott Kolkata has curated special brunch menus, one for dine-in at their JW Kitchen outlet and the other for home delivery, for Eid al-Adha celebrations this year.

Celebrate Eid at home with the ‘Ruhaniyat' edition from ITC Royal Bengal and ITC Sonar

Jul 20, 2021, at 12:03 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Those who want to celebrate the Eid festivities from the safety of their homes, the specially curated Ruhaniyat menu from ITC Hotels is a big help as it curates some of the best dishes from their Gourmet Couch collection and from the Biryani and Pulao collection.

1.86 lakh students attend community classes at 4842 locations in Kashmir

Jul 18, 2021, at 04:25 am

Srinagar: The initiative of holding community classes by the School Education Department has gained momentum as over 1,86,677 students from government and private schools have attended the community classes at 4842 locations across Kashmir.

Kolkata shares some ice cream love with the US

Jul 17, 2021, at 03:15 am

Kolkata/IBNS: We may not have a dedicated ‘ice cream day’ in India like the United States (US) does but we can always draw inspiration from the idea.

Jammu and Kashmir administration improving education infrastructure in Kulgam

Jul 17, 2021, at 12:55 am

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has started upgrading educational infrastructure in the union territory to improve education system in Kulgam.

Elon Musk lauds ISRO's Gaganyaan Engine Test success

Jul 15, 2021, at 09:24 pm

Bengaluru/IBNS: SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has congratulated ISRO on its successful third long duration "hot-test" of Vikas engine, a critical element of India's ambitious Gaganyaan mission that aims to carry Indians to space and back to Earth.

Kolkata's first 24x7 online grocery store '24 Ghanta' opens in Rajarhat

Jul 15, 2021, at 05:56 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: 24 GHANTA – Round the clock,  Kolkata's first 24-hour online grocery shop, opened in Rajarhat offering over 8000 products and boasting of almost 400 brands.

Shiksha.com’s Engineering Admission Outlook Report 2021 reveals preference for MET and KIITEE increased by 15 pc in 2020

Jul 15, 2021, at 02:42 am

New Delhi/IBNS: InfoEdge (India) Ltd.’s Shiksha.com, an online platform for college selection in India, has rolled out its annual Engineering Admission Outlook Report 2021.

NEET Postgraduate to be held on Sept 11

Jul 14, 2021, at 01:51 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre has announced the date for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate, or NEET PG 2021.

AICTE increases choice of subjects to pursue Engineering and Technology courses

Jul 13, 2021, at 03:26 am

New Delhi/IBNS: From the academic year 2021, All India Council for Technical Education or AICTE has brought about changes in the approval process that facilitates entry through a wider array of choice of subjects for students to pursue courses in Engineering and Technology.

Canada will witness the first drive-thru Indian cultural parade on Aug 15 in Mississauga: Panorama India

Jul 12, 2021, at 03:04 am

Panorama India has been celebrating India Day for the last 21 years. During a Zoom meeting on July 7 hosted by IBNS Correspondent Asha Bajaj,  its Chairperson Sumeeta Kohli, President & Chief Executive Officer of ICICI Bank Sandeep Goel and Director and CEO of Tourism Mississauga Victoria Clarke  share about India Day 2021 celebrations.

Jammu and Kashmir: Rajouri girl fights all odds to secure 98.06 pc in Class 12

Jul 11, 2021, at 11:10 pm

Srinagar: A Rajouri girl has defeated all odds to stand in the third position in the Jammu and Kashmir district with 98.06 percent marks in the Jammu and Kashmir State Board of School Education (JKBOSE) examination 2021.

My book on Swami Vivekananda is a travelogue where he is the travel guide: Journalist-author Anshul Chaturvedi

Jul 11, 2021, at 05:53 am

Kolkata: Journalist-author Anshul Chaturvedi said his new book on Swami Vivekananda is not a scholarly analysis of his religious views but an attempt to present the readers with an easy to comprehend work on the Hindu monk and his thoughts' relevance in daily life.