A cultural confluence comes alive in US' Phoenix as Indian diaspora celebrate 'Discover India'
Nov 23, 2023, at 05:48 am
Phoenix/IBNS: About 8000 miles away from its shores, the vibrant culture of India came alive this weekend in this US city when the aroma of desi cuisine and the joyousness of Bollywood gigs blended with the pride of a community basking in the glory of its lunar conquest.
Renowned Malayalam writer Valsala no more
Nov 22, 2023, at 07:37 pm
Kozhikode/UNI: Renowned Malayalam writer and former Kerala Sahitya Akademi Chairperson P Valsala, passed away due to cardiac arrest at a private hospital at Mukkam KMCT Medical college hospital, on Tuesday night.
Kolkata school students urge for more use of science and technology in classroom
Nov 22, 2023, at 06:30 am
Kolkata/IBNS: A school student from Kolkata along with his friends urged the authorities to use more modern gadgets and technology in the classroom to make learning more enjoyable when he was given an opportunity to symbolically assume the chair of their headmaster.
Kolkata: DPS Ruby Park clinches Jefferson Junior Debate title
Nov 22, 2023, at 12:38 am
U.S. Consulate Kolkata in partnership with iLead hosted the second edition of Jefferson Junior Debate at the American Center in Kolkata recently.
Kolkata raises a toast to Shashi Tharoor's latest book launched at a session of Kitaab
Nov 21, 2023, at 05:52 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: On a November afternoon in Kolkata wit, wisdom, wonderful ideas and words were the hallmarks of Dr. Shashi Tharoor’s book launch session organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation, a Kolkata-based non-profit trust, in association with Ladies Study Group (LSG) and Ehsaas women of Kolkata in the City of Joy.
Iconic buildings in Kolkata go blue to uphold children's rights as part of UNICEF programme
Nov 21, 2023, at 03:37 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Iconic buildings and structures like Bidhan Sabha Bhavan (Assembly Building), Howrah Bridge, Metcalfe Hall, Birla Planetarium, Nehru Children's Museum, Kolkata Press Club, Birla Industrial and Technological Museum and UNICEF office in Kolkata were lit up in blue light on Monday to espouse the rights of children for commemorating World Children's Day.
India should spend USD one billion per year for 20 years to train teachers
Nov 16, 2023, at 08:40 am
Bengaluru: Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy on Wednesday suggested that India should allocate USD one billion per year for two decades to train primary and secondary school teachers.
India observes Children's Day but why is it celebrated on former PM Jawaharlal Nehru's birthday
Nov 14, 2023, at 10:10 pm
It is November 14 today and India is busy celebrating Children's Day or 'Bal Diwas' to appreciate and acknowledge the country's future generation.
US remains a top choice for Indian students pursuing higher education abroad: Open Doors Report
Nov 14, 2023, at 02:16 pm
The number of international students from India to the United States increased by 35 percent and resulted in an all-time high of 268,923 students in the academic year 2022-23, as per data released by Open Doors Report (ODR).
New Delhi: US Embassy in India celebrates Diwali
Nov 13, 2023, at 12:07 am
The US embassy community in India, including ambassador Eric Garcetti, joined the nation in celebrating Diwali (the Hindu festival of lights) on Sunday.
Diwali: India celebrates 'festival of lights', Kolkata worships Goddess Kali
Nov 12, 2023, at 11:42 pm
Indians across the globe are celebrating Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, on Sunday with celebrities and politicians joining in greeting countrymen on the auspicious occasion.
Google will begin deleting several Gmail accounts from December
Nov 10, 2023, at 10:11 pm
There is bad news for Gmail users who are not accessing their accounts regularly as there is a possibility that they may soon be unable to use them.
Punjab to host International Punjabi Language Olympiad
Nov 10, 2023, at 07:38 pm
In a significant step towards preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of Punjab, the state government has announced the upcoming International Punjabi Language Olympiad. This exciting event is scheduled to take place online on December 9th and 10th, offering a unique opportunity for students to connect with their linguistic roots and explore the beauty of the Punjabi language.
Kolkata's Social is inspired by city's hangout culture: Celebrity restaurateur Riyaaz Amlani
Nov 09, 2023, at 05:32 pm
Food and beverages brand, Social, founded and led by celebrity restaurateur Riyaaz Amlani, CEO of Impresario Entertainment and Hospitality Pvt Ltd, has made its debut at the Park Street, Kolkata. The opening marks a significant milestone as it becomes the inaugural Social outlet in the city and the 49th nationwide. IBNS correspondent Ayush Gupta catches up with the celebrity restaurateur
Nov 08, 2023, at 10:36 pm
Popular Bengali singer Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury, who rose to fame with songs like 'Tumi Asbe Bole' & 'Jagarane Jay Bibhabaree', and her band 'Somlata And The Aces' have successfully concluded their Canada tour exclusively organized by Probaashe Bangali Adda during the Durga Puja, marking a significant moment during the festive season. Organizations such as Krishti - Bengali Cultural Society of Edmonton (on Oct 20), Amar Pujo Toronto (on Oct 21), UTSAV Bengali Association of London Ontario (on Oct 22), A2 Events, Purple Volt Events of Halifax (on Oct 27), and Amra Sabai of Calgary Association (on Oct 28) hosted the band in their respective cities. Probaashe Bangali Adda collaborated with their event partner, Twinkle Starz Events, with the aim of reaching to the Bengali diaspora in Canada, particularly the younger generation. The tour's entertainment quotient energized the Bengali expatriates in Canada. IBNS Canada bureau chief Suman Das in conversation with Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury
Nov 07, 2023, at 11:36 pm
Two recently renovated state-of-the-art classrooms of the Knowledge Tree Learning Support Centre were inaugurated in Kolkata recently by Thomas D'Souza, Archbishop of Kolkata.
Nov 07, 2023, at 09:34 pm
U.S. Consulate Kolkata in partnership with Prayassam and NGO Amyaa hosted a screening of the Reels created by the participants of Community Youth Hub.
Nov 07, 2023, at 03:57 pm
Visit Victoria, the official tourism board for the state of Victoria in Australia, joined forces with Qantas, Australia's national carrier, to present a culinary pop-up event, "Flavours of Melbourne," in partnership with MasterChef Australia Finalist, Chef Kishwar Chowdhury at the Hyatt Regency Delhi recently.
Srinagar Theatre Festival 2023 to begin today
Nov 06, 2023, at 03:38 pm
The National School of Drama (NSD) Repertory Company, in collaboration with J&K Academy of Art, Culture & Languages, will host the Srinagar Theatre Festival 2023 in Srinagar city from November 6 to November 10.
Nov 03, 2023, at 06:37 pm
Jammu and Kashmir's Ghanta Ghar at Lal Chowk witnessed a musical event recently to mark Union Territory's Foundation Day.
Siddhartha Festival 2023 in Bodh Gaya mesmerises visitors
Nov 01, 2023, at 11:52 pm
A set of Buddhist-inspired arts won the hearts of visitors in Bodh Gaya during the Dzongsar Monlam and Siddhartha Festival 2023.
Apple unveils new MacBook Pro featuring the M3 family of chips
Oct 31, 2023, at 02:41 pm
Tech giant Apple on Monday (October 30, 2023) announced a new MacBook Pro lineup featuring the all-new family of M3 chips: M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max.
Apple unveils new iMac with M3 chip
Oct 31, 2023, at 02:30 pm
IT major Apple on Tuesday unveiled the new 24-inch iMac featuring the amazing M3 chip, making the world’s best all-in-one even more powerful and more capable.
Apple unveils M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips
Oct 31, 2023, at 02:19 pm
Apple on Monday (October 30, 2023) announced M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max, three chips featuring groundbreaking technologies that deliver dramatically increased performance and unleash new capabilities for Mac.
Xiaomi is set to introduce its fresh Operating System HyperOS; check out the features here
Oct 30, 2023, at 01:38 am
Xiaomi is set to introduce a fresh operating system called HyperOS, which is slated to replace the current MIUI system.
Apple Watch double tap gesture now available with watchOS 10.1. Check out now
Oct 28, 2023, at 10:11 pm
The new double tap gesture for Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 is available today with watchOS 10.1, bringing a fast and convenient new way to interact with Apple Watch.
Vidya Balan launches Senco Gold & Diamonds' two showrooms in Kolkata
Oct 28, 2023, at 08:28 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Bollywood actress Vidya Balan on Friday launched two new showrooms of Senco Gold & Diamonds in Kolkata.
Jammu and Kashmir: Sufi musical charity show hosted in Srinagar to support artists
Oct 28, 2023, at 08:25 pm
In a bid to support and promote Kashmir's singing talent, Sooz-e-Jaras Sufi musical charity performance was recently hosted at Srinagar’s Zeberwan Park by musical societies in collaboration with the tourism department.
IGNCA to screen film on the Gond warrior queen Durgavati in Delhi
Oct 26, 2023, at 03:06 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Media Centre of Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) will screen the film 'Rani Durgavati', on Thursday, October 26.
Bengalis in the German capital welcome Maa Durga with fanfare
Oct 24, 2023, at 08:43 pm
Berlin/IBNS: While it is not uncommon to find the Bengali diaspora celebrating the annual autumn festival of Durga Puja, most celebrations and rituals are often curtailed for various reasons.But not this puja in Berlin.