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NIT Srinagar hosts job oriented workshops

Oct 26, 2021, at 05:33 am

Srinagar/IBNS: The Department of Training and Placement under the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Srinagar in association with CETPA Infotech organized a series of educational job-oriented workshops for students from Oct 16 to Oct 17.

IIT Guwahati Researchers Developing cost-efficient materials to generate energy-rich hydrogen from water using Sunlight

Oct 25, 2021, at 10:28 pm

Guwahati: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati researchers are developing novel materials that can use sunlight to split water into hydrogen and oxygen.  These materials are much cheaper than the ‘noble metals’ currently used and could lead to cost-effective solar-powered hydrogen generators.

Solar Inverters: Here’s All That You Must Know

Oct 25, 2021, at 06:07 pm

Indian homes are endowed with vast amounts of solar energy as most parts in India receive 4-7 kWh per sq. m per day. This makes Indian homes a potential fit for installing solar power systems and harnessing the solar energy produced by the Sun. If you, too, have been thinking of installing a solar power plant on your property but have little to no knowledge about solar inverters then here’s a post that will help you get a basic idea about what is a solar inverter, how it works and the kinds of solar inverters that are available in the market. So without much ado, let’s begin.

Linde India promotes IT literacy through its first free Computer Training Centre

Oct 24, 2021, at 12:45 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Linde India, industrial gases company, is sponsoring a free Computer Training Centre with the objective of promoting IT literacy among youth under the aegis of its Corporate Social Responsibility program. 

Ladies Circle India hosts motivational speaker Jai Madaan as its new brand ambassador in Kolkata

Oct 24, 2021, at 12:31 am

Kolkata: Motivational speaker, lifestyle coach, astrologer and vaastu expert Dr Jai Madaan held a lively interactive networking session and formally associated with the Ladies Circle India as its brand ambassador at a function held at The Lalit Great Eastern here today.

Indie Pop singer Nikhil Swaroop releases 'Azal' with Youtube star Shraddha Sharma

Oct 23, 2021, at 11:02 pm

Delhi based singer-songwriter Nikhil Swaroop recently released a pop ballad titled 'Azal' with Shraddha Sharma, a celebrated Youtuber.

Registrations for the popular spelling contest SPELLINC has opened

Oct 23, 2021, at 08:06 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Registrations have opened for the popular spelling content SPELLINC organised by writing instruments manufacturer Linc Pen and Plastics Limited.

The Women in Government Conclave reiterates the need for more women in leadership roles in India

Oct 23, 2021, at 07:44 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: With an aim to ensure presence of more women in leadership roles, especially political representations, Femme First Foundation, in collaboration with the Embassy of Israel, organised the Women in Government Conclave in New Delhi.

NH2 Treasures of the Grand Highway: Food festival at the Westin Rajarhat Kolkata

Oct 22, 2021, at 06:57 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Seasonal Taste, the popular dining outlet in Westin Rajarhat Kolkata, is ready to take patrons on a gastronomic journey from Kabul to Kolkata.

H&M India focuses on using sustainable material for their new festive fashionwear

Oct 22, 2021, at 06:49 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: International fashion retailer H&M recently unveiled their India exclusive 2021 festive collection which focuses on using sustainable material for creating fashionwear.

IIT Guwahati launches Bachelor’s programme in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Oct 21, 2021, at 07:33 pm

Guwahati/IBNS: The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati is launching a new B.Tech programme in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence from the coming academic year.

West Bengal observing Lakshmi Puja today

Oct 20, 2021, at 03:34 pm

Kolkata: Days after West Bengal witnessed Durga Puja celebration despite fear over COVID-19, a spirit of festivity returned to the state on Wednesday as people worshipped Goddess of Wealth and prosperity-Lakshmi.

Studying Abroad: GoToUniversity reflects on post-pandemic concerns and choices

Oct 19, 2021, at 06:02 pm

In a candid chat with IBNS Correspondent Nitin Waghela, senior education consultant for GoToUniversity Varun Iyer addressed the concerns of parents and students regarding education abroad, especially in the post-pandemic scenario.

CBSE term 1 board exam for Class 10 and 12 to start from Nov 30

Oct 19, 2021, at 04:04 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)'s first term of Class 10 and Class 12 board exams will take place in Nov-Dec, 2021.

J&K: Handwara student tops JEE, four others qualify

Oct 19, 2021, at 02:39 am

Srinagar/IBNS: The 17-year-old Owais Ahmad Lone, belonging to the Magam area of Handwara town in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, became the JEE topper in Jammu & Kashmir.

Vaishali Kala Kendra and Trinayan collective celebrate Navratri through 'Ek Prayas'

Oct 17, 2021, at 10:12 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Vaishali Kala Kendra, promoter of Odissi dance/music, and Trinayan collective, a New Jersey and New York-based art and culture organisation, hosted an online event- 'Ek Prayaas' - to celebrate Navratri.

Toronto’s first barir pujo marks their fifth year celebration

Oct 17, 2021, at 06:21 am

Toronto: The Chakrabarti family of Greater Toronto Area (Brampton) started celebrating Durga Puja five years back to revive the lost traditions of the family and since then, earned the title of the first overseas family Durga Puja celebrations in Canada. 

From Jakarta and Mauritius to Toronto, Bengalis celebrate Durga Puja with gaiety

Oct 16, 2021, at 05:00 pm

Jakarta/Port Louis/Toronto: Durga Puja is a great occasion for Bengali diaspora across the world to pull up their socks and celebrate the homecoming of the mother goddess by organising pujas and cultural events. IBNS brings you some glimpses from different parts of the world. 

Vijaya Dashami: Bengal bids adieu to Goddess Durga, five-day festival ends

Oct 15, 2021, at 11:08 pm

Kolkata:  At the end of the five-day mega festival that witnessed the entire Bengal wallow in a frenetic celebration, despite COVID-19 fears, people bid adieu to Goddess Durga on Friday, the Vijay Dashami day, wishing she returns the next year bringing in happiness.

Mridul Agarwal tops JEE-Advanced; 41k students successful overall

Oct 15, 2021, at 08:42 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Mridul Agarwal is the all-India topper of the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE)-Advanced from the IIT Delhi zone this year, scoring 348 out of 360 marks.

Experts share roadmaps for today's PR at XIM University' annual media conclave

Oct 15, 2021, at 08:32 pm

Bhubaneswar/IBNS: Human touch, human values, storytelling and use of technology are setting new directions for the PR professional, according to expert speakers at the recently concluded media conclave by IlluminatiX, the Media and PR Cell of XIM University, Bhubaneswar.

CBSE board exams for classes 10 & 12 to be held offline in November

Oct 15, 2021, at 02:49 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced on Thursday that it will conduct the Board Exams for classes 10 and 12 in two terms, where term one will be held in offline mode starting in the month of November.

Central University of Kashmir holds 26th meeting of executive council

Oct 15, 2021, at 02:30 am

Ganderbal/IBNS: The 26th meeting of the Executive Council of the Central University of Kashmir (CUK) was held at Green Campus of the varsity under the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Mehrajud Din Mir.

ITC Hotels master chefs in Kolkata hand-craft chocolate Durga

Oct 14, 2021, at 05:38 am

Kolkata: It is not just Kumartuli clay artists' colony in Kolkata where Maa Durga is given its divine powerful shape every year. The mother goddess is welcomed by even the creative master chefs in their own way. 

The Spring Goddess

Oct 14, 2021, at 12:44 am

The autumn festival of Durga puja sometimes seems like a monsoon festival these days. Is global warming induced climate change going to play a spoilsport for this most important festival for Bengalis and many others in the land too, Ranjita Biswas wonders  

Shell launches next phase of DriveSafeIndia program covering one lakh drivers by March 2022

Oct 13, 2021, at 08:44 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Shell’s #DriveSafeIndia Program, launched in February 2019, has screened more than 2.6 lakh drivers and has been able to address vision issues of approx.1.75 lakh by providing them free pairs of spectacles.

Young Boys Club celebrates 52nd Year of Durga Puja with corona theme

Oct 11, 2021, at 03:57 am

Kolkata:  The members of Young Boys Club in Kolkata have chosen the theme  "Durga – The Destroyer of Corona" this year as parliamentarian Sudip Bandyopadhyay inaugurated the puja on Sunday.

Sourav Ganguly promotes Cycle Pure Agarbathi’s Fragrance of Hope Durga Puja campaign

Oct 11, 2021, at 02:41 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Indian cricket board chief Sourav Ganguly is the new brand ambassador of Cycle Pure Agarbathi ‘Fragrance of Hope’ campaign for Durga Puja.

Durga Puja 'foodspots' in Kolkata to fulfil your ravenous appetite

Oct 10, 2021, at 03:21 am

Kokata/IBNS: Durga Puja is one such festivity that resides in the heart of every Kolkatan, every Bengali and is not complete without pandal hopping with friends and family. The magical days almost starting right after Mahalaya are all about hustling through busy streets, and tasting delicacies at new and old joints. We bring you a list of restaurants in Kolkata that are all geared up to pander the gourmand in you.

Vedic Village Spa Resort offers Durga Puja package

Oct 10, 2021, at 02:15 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Vedic Village Spa Resort, which is located at Sikharpur in West Bengal, is offering Durga Puja package.