Jun 16, 2020, at 06:29 pm
New Delhi: Hamdard Laboratories India owns a legacy of more than 100 years and is one of India’s largest and most trustworthy names in the FMCG and foods sector.
Get ready for the new normal world: “Transformation Series 2020†tells you how
Jun 15, 2020, at 09:28 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: If you are looking for stability in this pandemic-mauled world and want to put a confident foot forward as you go out to meet the new normal world, an e-talk titled ‘Transformation Series 2020’ may help you to find the answers.
IIT Kharagpur students develop social distancing tracking device for use at crowded sites
Jun 14, 2020, at 11:24 am
Kharagpur (West Bengal)/IBNS: A students' research group at IIT Kharagpur, Autonomous Ground Vehicle (AGV), has developed a low-cost AI-based cyber-physical system for monitoring social distance in public places.
British Council announces Digital Pride Festival featuring #MoreFilmsForFreedom
Jun 13, 2020, at 03:18 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: In celebration of global Pride Month in June, British Council presents #MoreFilmsForFreedom, a global collection of three short films that showcase new filmmaking voices supporting creative collaborations which explore LGBTIQ+ themes.
Canada: South Asian Festival featuring arts, culture and music goes digital this year
Jun 13, 2020, at 03:05 am
Brampton/IBNS: The festivals of Arts & Culture Initiative of South Asia (ACISA) in Canada's Brampton will be presented digitally this year owing to the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Xiaomi India partners with The Sourav Ganguly Foundation for Amphaan relief measures
Jun 12, 2020, at 04:49 pm
Bengaluru: Xiaomi India recently announced their partnership with The Sourav Ganguly Foundation to provide relief and assistance to families in the areas affected by cyclone Amphaan.
Starmark to pay musical tribute to Kazi Nazrul Islam to celebrate his 121st birth anniversary
Jun 10, 2020, at 08:37 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Starmark will pay a musical tribute to poet-writer-musician Kazi Nazrul Islam at 6 pm on Friday through its Facebook page.
Jun 09, 2020, at 10:46 pm
Kolkata-based Kurry Patta, a popular brand dishing out largely south Indian cuisine, has decided to reach out to patrons with a special menu available during this lockdown period.
Kolkata’s popular Mughlai restaurant Aminia opens with 30 percent seating capacity
Jun 09, 2020, at 10:33 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Aminia, a popular Kolkata restaurant specialising in Mughlai cuisine, opened its dine-in facilities from June 8, after remaining shut through the pandemic related lockdown phase.
Visitors flock to Acropolis Mall in Kolkata in the post pandemic revival phase
Jun 08, 2020, at 10:36 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Malls in Kolkata are safe to visit, assured Sushil Mohta, President, Credai West Bengal, on Monday, with all Covid-19 related hygiene protocols in place.
TCS Fit4Life ‘Run as #OneTCS’ a virtual running drive as part of Global Running Day celebrations
Jun 08, 2020, at 10:32 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Tata Consultancy Services, a leading global IT services, consulting, and business solutions organization, as a part of its TCS Fit4life initiative organised a virtual running event ‘Run as #OneTCS’ on the occasion of Global Running Day.
Do you know how Indian cities are faring on the mental wellbeing index during this pandemic crisis?
Jun 08, 2020, at 09:57 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Delhi NCR and Ahmedabad rank at the top and bottom of the mental wellbeing index (MWBI) in these times of pandemic crisis, according to a whitepaper published by TRA Research, an Indian consumer insights and brand analytics company.
#SaalBhar60: Delhiites seek policies to ensure air remains clean post lockdown
Jun 07, 2020, at 02:52 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: On World Environment Day, a large number of people joined a digital campaign called #SaalBhar60 to demand clean air in Delhi and other cities.
Boys outshine girls in AssamHSLC examination
Jun 06, 2020, at 05:56 pm
Guwahati: TheBoard of Secondary Education, Assam (SEBA) on Saturday declared the Class 10High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) examination results.
Khairabera Eco Adventure Resorts in Purulia to reopen on Jun 15 after lockdown
Jun 05, 2020, at 11:03 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: For the travel addicts and those looking for a perfect getaway after the stressful isolation and lockdown for nearly three months, the Priya Entertainments Pvt Ltd (PEPL) has decided to throw open its Khairabera Eco Adventure Resorts from Jun 15, 2020.
Khushee’s 'Amar Bangla Abar Sobuj Hok' initiative to plant one-lac saplings in Bengal
Jun 05, 2020, at 10:57 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Khushee, a Kolkata-based non-profit voluntary movement, flagged off its community outreach initiative - “Amar Bangla Abar Sobuj Hok” (Greening my Bengal again) - on the occasion of the World Environment Day on Friday announced to plant one lac saplings.
Utsara 2020: Explore north-east India's culture with Mumbai airport's Jaya He Museum
Jun 05, 2020, at 08:29 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Catch the 'Utsara 2020', the second edition of a cultural carnival organised by GVK-led Mumbai International Airport managing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport's (CSMIA) Jaya He museum, until July 15 this year.
Jun 05, 2020, at 06:45 pm
Kolkata: An inspirational video in Hindi on the social media - “Once upon a time in 2020: Meri Aavya” - in which cultural connoisseur and social activist Sundeep Bhutoria recites a bedtime story to his young daughter Aavya M Bhutoria has created a buzz in the online world with accolades and congratulatory messages by Twitterati pouring in ever since it was posted.
Jun 03, 2020, at 08:39 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Matrix India, part of L’Oréal’s Professional Products Division, recently said that they have been holding digital training for their hairdressers through the lockdown period to keep them prepared for business during the post pandemic recovery period.
Jun 02, 2020, at 05:04 pm
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Kolkata: Food experts share health tips with students of JDBI
May 30, 2020, at 06:29 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The concept - ‘Eat Healthy to Stay Healthy’ - has changed perceptions towards healthy living in urban India.
Motivational song 'Aamrai Jitbo Aaj' by Bollywood singer Shaan goes viral during lockdown
May 30, 2020, at 06:18 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: 'Aamrai Jitbo Aaj', a music video with a song by Bollywood singer Shaan (Shantanu Mukherjee) went viral during the lockdown, in May 2020.
May 30, 2020, at 06:12 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: One of Kolkata's popular restaurants, Aminia, known for Mughlai and Awadhi cuisines, is undertaking doorstep delivery of their popular dishes, maintaining strict food and personal hygiene measures, the company said in a recent release.
Girls of Mumbaistan result of my understanding of women: Author Piyush Jha
May 29, 2020, at 04:16 pm
Filmmaker-author Piyush Jha was the guest at the latest edition of An Author's Afternoon presented by Shree Cement Ltd and organised by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation in May. Jha during an online conversation with filmmaker Arindam Sil spoke about his latest book Girls of Mumbaistan, women, transgender and his genre of crime-fiction. India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excepts of the conversation
Kolkata Centre For Creativity celebrates International Museum Day
May 28, 2020, at 10:32 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata Centre For Creativity (KCC), the multidisciplinary creative centre for Art and culture celebrated International Museum Day on May 18, through a webinar.
May 27, 2020, at 02:17 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Responding to an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Kolkata-based cultural and social activist Sundeep Bhutoria, Prahlad Singh Patel, Indian Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (IC), has assured that the government will take suitable measures to support the poor folk artistes and artisans who faced immense hardship in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic.
ShareChat users digitally celebrate Eid this year, create over 10 lakhs UGC content posts
May 26, 2020, at 10:25 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: ShareChat, leading made in India social media platform witnessed huge traction on the occasion of Eid this year on its platform with more than 10 lakhs UGC post created across 12 languages such as Hindi, Bengali, Punjabi, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, Urdu, Gujarati, Marathi, Odia and Assamese.
The Pandemic in Pictures: Picxy gives you the Indian images
May 22, 2020, at 11:06 am
Hyderabad/IBNS: A time like nobody living today can remember, the coronavirus pandemic has forced the whole world to stay put under lockdown for months on end. Interestingly, this has also led to a huge surge of creation and consumption of content online. Churning out reams of writing is easy enough at this time, but how do you support it with photographs? A relatively young stock photos company, Picxy, may have the answer.
Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2020 report shows NZ universities ahead in several fields
May 20, 2020, at 01:11 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: According to the recently released Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2020 report, New Zealand universities are leading in areas of research, outreach and stewardship.
IIT KGP in collaboration with ICMR to set up Centre of Excellence on Medical Device and Diagnostics
May 19, 2020, at 11:07 pm
Kharagpur/IBNS: IIT Kharagpur is going to set up a Centre of Excellence on Medical Device and Diagnostics to foster innovation of affordable and indigenous medical devices and diagnostics in priority areas and promote entrepreneurship. The proposal has recently been accepted for funding of ₹20 crore by Indian Council of Medical Research.