Protecting education, means ‘we protect the future’: UN chief
Sep 10, 2021, at 05:23 pm
New York: The global community needs to say with one voice that “attacks on schools must stop”, the UN chief urged a virtual event on Thursday commemorating the International Day to Protect Education from Attack.
IIT Madras tops NIRF rankings for 2021
Sep 09, 2021, at 11:55 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has once again topped in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings for the year 2021.
BHU to become first university to teach engineering in Hindi
Sep 09, 2021, at 11:39 pm
Varanasi/UNI: Banaras Hindu University(BHU) will teach engineering in Hindi from the new academic session, officials said here on Thursday.
List of Most Empathetic Leaders in India
Sep 09, 2021, at 06:20 pm
With COVID-19 taking the entire world by storm, we have been witnessing a humanitarian crisis of enormous proportions. Aggravating the impact, the virus has also become the sole source of the greatest economic crisis in all of history. Given the population density, which is magnified by inefficient and inadequate healthcare along with a total lack of social security, our country had its fair share of challenges while handling the situation. That said, leaders, both in the government as well as businesses are being tested for administrative capacity, leadership skills, and most importantly, for their sensitivity quotient.
Dunkel braun brings to town racks full of goodies!
Sep 09, 2021, at 05:31 am
I had been craving Baklava ever since I saw an online promotion on facebook promising home delivery from across the state’s border. But I wanted to buy across the counter from within my city limits and was enquiring from my friends and foes! Somebody, it seems, had learnt of my desire and I found myself inside Dunkel braun gaping at the daintily packed selection of Baklavas on their shelves. Was I thrilled? Yes! Yes!
British High Commission announces date for ‘High Commissioner for a Day’ competition
Sep 09, 2021, at 05:03 am
Kolkata/IBNS: To celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child, the British High Commission has come up with an interesting pan-India competition where the winner will get to role play as a British High Commissioner for a day.
Jammu and Kashmir: Community classes held for tribal students in Rajouri
Sep 08, 2021, at 11:27 pm
Rajouri: Community classes were taken for children of tribal nomadic communities in the higher reaches of the Pirpanjal range in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district recently.
The Best Online Casino in India Rated Based on Bonuses, Games, and Payouts
Sep 08, 2021, at 09:30 pm
If you want to profit from your gambling endeavour, why take anything less than the best online casino in India? It makes no sense to not want the highest payout, the best casino bonus for Indians, and the slot games with the highest RTP. We understand this goes way over the head of an ordinary casino player because of the time and research needed to pinpoint the top online casino. Therefore, we put ourselves in the shoes of a regular gambler who wants to maximise their winnings and kept that perspective throughout our research.
Traffic Gastropub in Kolkata completes four years
Sep 08, 2021, at 05:04 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Traffic Gastropub, a popular pub and cafe in Rajarhat, on the eastern suburb of Kolkata, turned four recently.
The Tussle Between DGPs Appointment In West Bengal And UPSC
Sep 08, 2021, at 04:09 am
In 2006, the Supreme Court passed a judgement that clearly stated that a Director General of Police (DGP) of a state should be appointed by involving both the state government and UPSC. Since the judgement has been passed, many states are trying to avoid involving the UPSC for selection of a DGP and West Bengal, currently is at the focus of it after Manoj Malaviya became the DGP of West Bengal. After the appointment, the government led by Mamata Banerjee demanded the autonomy of the state from the Supreme Court. DGP, which is the top police post according to the Supreme Court, should be appointed only after the state government has consulted with UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).
Who Made It To The List Of Future Unicorns 2021?
Sep 08, 2021, at 04:01 am
Currently, India is a home to 51 unicorns. With the stats available, it can be clearly stated that India is producing three unicorns in a month. Alone in 2021, even when the year has not ended, India has managed to produce 25 unicorns. Unicorns is a term specifically designed for start-ups that have managed to achieve a valuation of $1 billion and another criteria set for it is that the founding date of the startup should stand after 2000. The entire combined worth of the future unicorns of India is estimated to be worth around $36 billion and the current worth of all the total unicorns of India is $168 billion. Hurun India Future Unicorn List 2021 which is released by the Human Research Institute has created a list of 10 Indian start-ups that could be future unicorns. The companies listed are mentioned below.
How To Create A Personal Brand From Side Hustle?
Sep 08, 2021, at 03:18 am
Side hustle refers to a job that you do to earn some extra bucks in addition to your major source of income or occupation. A side hustle can be used to create a strong personal brand which in turn can help you both in your personal and professional pursuit. Here are a few tips and tricks on how to build your personal brand with a side hustle. It is important to realize that a side hustle is not similar to a part-time job as a side hustle in addition to providing you income also allows you to follow your passion.
IIPK holds panel discussion on COVID-19 impact on films and filmmaking
Sep 07, 2021, at 11:48 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The International Institute of Photography and Arts, Kolkata (IIPK) held a panel discussion on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on films and filmmaking as a part of its Foundation Month Celebrations, and in remembering its founder, eminent photographer and mentor, the late Sanat Ghosh.
New Delhi: JNU reopens its campus for PhD students
Sep 06, 2021, at 10:15 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Jawaharlal Nehru University on Monday reopened its campus for offline classes for PhD research scholars in a phased manner.
Five days of special events to mark Monkey Bar Kolkata’s fifth birthday
Sep 06, 2021, at 05:37 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Monkey Bar, the popular gastropub from the Olive Group, is all set to observe its fifth anniversary in Kolkata, on a grand scale.
Olympians: They also love fashion
Sep 04, 2021, at 07:18 pm
The recent Tokyo Olympics not only had athletes breaking records in many fields and introduced new names in the sporting arena , it also caught eyeballs with their snazzy designer wear and statements in personal grooming , finds Anju Munshi
Amid alarming COVID surge, SC pauses Kerala's Class 11 offline exams
Sep 04, 2021, at 02:23 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Worried by the alarming COVID-19 situation in Kerala, the Supreme Court on Friday stayed the state government's decision to hold the offline exams for Class 11.
Kolkata gastropub Zobet launches new menu
Sep 02, 2021, at 11:53 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Zobet, a Victorian era inspired gastropub in Kolkata, has launched a new menu, which is more in sync with contemporary taste buds.
Teacher’s Day brunch at Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata, discount for teachers
Sep 02, 2021, at 11:50 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata has come up with a special brunch menu as part of its Teacher’s Day celebration on September 5.
Final year classes of educational institutions to reopen in Assam from Sep 6
Sep 02, 2021, at 01:29 am
Guwahati/IBNS: The Assam government has decided to reopen the educational institutions for physical classes in Higher Secondary and Post Graduate level in the state from Sept 6.
At Bhoomi, it is time for chronicling the unique story of Hilsa and wine!
Sep 01, 2021, at 05:38 pm
How prettily it sits beneath the shade of the large Banyan tree. It is a picture- perfect sight to behold… a scene straight out of rural Bengal… a two-storied mud hut with thatched roof nestling amidst lush greenery.
Mirchi honours COVID-19 citizen volunteers
Sep 01, 2021, at 05:13 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The COVID-19 pandemic saw many citizens go out of their way to help the afflicted people, especially during the second wave.
Award-winning chef Prateek Sadhu on a 3-city culinary tour with ITC Hotels
Sep 01, 2021, at 12:35 am
Kolkata: ITC Hotels has come up with a cuisine concept called 'Culinary Stories’ aimed at bringing the finest cuisine experiences to foodies, partnering with well-known chef Prateek Sadhu who will be on a three-city tour comprising Bengaluru, Chennai and Kolkata.
COVID jabs needed for educators and kids to keep schools open: WHO, UNICEF
Aug 31, 2021, at 08:04 pm
As the school year begins for millions of children in Europe and Central Asia, UN health and child experts on Monday issued a series of COVID-19 risk reduction measures to ensure that in-person lessons can go ahead, despite rising infection rates.
IIT Madras Incubation Cell, Sona Incubation Foundation MOU for ‘Partner Incubator’ at Salem
Aug 30, 2021, at 11:41 pm
Bengaluru: IIT Madras Incubation Cell (IITMIC) and Sona Incubation Foundation (SIF) located at Salem, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at IITM Research Park, Chennai.
Delhi schools to open again: Classes with 50pc strength, quarantine zone among DDMA guidelines
Aug 30, 2021, at 11:18 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Only 50 per cent of students will be allowed to sit in a classroom as schools in Delhi gear up to reopen from September 1 onwards, an official order from Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) issued on Monday noted.
Jammu and Kashmir: Kashmir University organizes calligraphy competition
Aug 30, 2021, at 03:38 am
Srinagar: The cultural wing of Kashmir University on Saturday hosted a calligraphy competition after opening following COVID-19 protocols.
Jammu and Kashmir: Musical concert organised in Srinagar to spread awareness on suicide prevention
Aug 30, 2021, at 03:10 am
Srinagar: A musical concert was organized recently in Srinagar city of Jammu and Kashmir recently to spread awareness for suicide prevention.
Jammu and Kashmir: Higher educational institutes to reopen with limited students, 100 pc vaccination
Aug 29, 2021, at 10:35 pm
Srinagar/UNI: The J&K administration on Sunday said that higher educational institutes can be allowed to commence class work with limited in-person teaching subject and 100 per cent vaccination of staff and students in the Union Territory (UT).
Apple to repair iPhone 12 models with audio problems free of cost
Aug 28, 2021, at 05:46 pm
Cupertino/IBNS: American technology company Apple has said it will repair its iPhone 12 models, which have audio problems, free of cost, media reports said.