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International Performing Arts Festival in Mumbai: percussionist Pt Prodyut Mukherjee regales audience

Jun 21, 2023, at 07:47 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Well-known musician and tabla player, GiMA award winning Pt Prodyut Mukherjee, regaled guests with his mastery over ‘tabla’ and ‘mouth percussion’ at the third edition of the International Performing Arts Festival (IPAF) held in Mumbai.

Tribal concept ‘halma’ can show the way for self-reliance to society at large, says minister

Jun 21, 2023, at 05:40 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The expansion of the concept of ‘halma’ prevalent among the tribes of India can be one of the ways to resolve climate change and other issues faced by society at large, said Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar.

IGNCA holds the first Brainstorming Session on UNESCO Memory of World Programme in India

Jun 21, 2023, at 05:36 pm

New Delhi/IBNS:  Memory is crucial for survival of humanity, said Union Minister for State for Culture and External Affairs, Meenakshi Lekhi in her address as the chief guest at the Brainstorming Session on UNESCO Memory of the World (MoW) Programme in India.

Arunachal Pradesh installs solar-wind hybrid power plant to promote renewable energy

Jun 21, 2023, at 09:52 am

Itanagar/IBNS: The Arunachal Pradesh State Council for Science and Technology, in collaboration with the School of Energy Science & Engineering under IIT Guwahati, has successfully installed a solar-wind power plant in the Papum Pare district.

Interdisciplinary art exhibition 'Where The Mind is without Fear' amazes at BTU Gallery, Bangkok

Jun 21, 2023, at 09:38 am

Shillong/IBNS: The inter-disciplinary art exhibition titled 'Where The Mind is without Fear' took place on Monday at the prestigious BTU Gallery in Bangkok. 

Jammu and Kashmir 10th standard exam results show female students outperforming boys

Jun 21, 2023, at 08:28 am

Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (BOSE) announced the results of the annual regular examinations for 10th standard, with an impressive overall pass percentage of over 79 percent. 

Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani donates Rs 315 cr to alma mater IIT-Bombay

Jun 21, 2023, at 07:21 am

Mumbai: Infosys co-founder and Chairman Nandan Nilekani has made a substantial donation of Rs 315 crore (approximately $38.5 million) to his alma mater, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay.

Sona College creates an app for migrant workers’ safety

Jun 20, 2023, at 09:26 pm

Salem: Students at Sona College of Technology have developed a mobile application, ‘Migrant Care’ that helps connect migrant labourers, their agents, and police officials to ensure their safety while in the Salem district.

Assam Governor releases Urdu edition of 'Great Minds on India', Salil Gewali honored with Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Award

Jun 20, 2023, at 07:18 am

Guwahati/IBNS: In a prestigious ceremony held at Raj Bhavan, the Urdu edition of the acclaimed book 'Great Minds on India,' authored by Salil Gewali, a renowned writer from Shillong, was unveiled by Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria. 

Tangsa Tribe's Wihu Kuh Festival: A vibrant celebration of cultural identity and harmony with nature

Jun 20, 2023, at 06:48 am

Nestled in the hills of Arunachal Pradesh, India, the Tangsa tribe annually celebrates the Wihu Kuh Festival, a vibrant testament to their cultural traditions and deep connection with nature. This lesser-known festival, marked by music, dance, and flavors, showcases the tribe's unity and reverence for the land.

IIT Guwahati research park foundation launches iDEATE 2023 to foster innovation and entrepreneurship

Jun 20, 2023, at 06:00 am

Guwahati/IBNS: IIT Guwahati Research Park Foundation (IITGRP) has recently unveiled iDEATE 2023, an exclusive startup pitch program, at the Research Park on the IIT Guwahati campus.

Sri Jagannath Seva Samiti cultural wing 'Utkala' to host Odisha Festival

Jun 20, 2023, at 05:38 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Utkala, the cultural wing of Sri Jagannath Seva Samiti, has announced the celebration of Ratha Yatra and Odisha Festival from June 20-28.

Jammu and Kashmir Board Examination: Girls outshine boys as 79.89% students qualify class 10

Jun 20, 2023, at 01:59 am

The girls in Jammu and Kashmir outshined boys in the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (BOSE) class examination results which were revealed on Monday.

Jammu and Kashmir: Uri marks live musical festival

Jun 19, 2023, at 10:11 pm

The Indian Army in the Uri region of Jammu and Kashmir recently hosted a live musical event that showcased the rich cultural heritage of the area to the people.

Jammu and Kashmir witnessing spike in girls students enrolment to schools in border areas

Jun 19, 2023, at 09:54 pm

The border areas of Jammu and Kashmir are certainly grabbing headlines in recent times with the increase in the number of girls joining schools, media reports said.

Jammu and Kashmir:Neel Top Ramban hosts two-day summer carnival

Jun 19, 2023, at 09:22 pm

Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban region marked the two-day Neel Top Summer Carnival 2023 on Sunday as enthusiasts participated in the event to celebrate cultural exchange and adventure.

Thai and Tai Khamti cultural teams captivate audience in Arunachal Pradesh's cultural exchange event

Jun 19, 2023, at 07:29 am

Itanagar/IBNS: In a captivating display of artistic prowess, the renowned cultural team from Thailand, led by Krit, and the Tai Khamti cultural team from Arunachal Pradesh enthralled the audience with their mesmerizing performances.

Assam: Handique Girls' College broadens academic horizon, set to transform into Handique Women's University

Jun 19, 2023, at 07:21 am

Guwahati/IBNS: Handique Girls' College, renowned for its commitment to delivering quality education, is poised to transform into Handique Women's University. With a rich history of academic excellence, the college is expanding its academic offerings to create more opportunities for its students.

Naga Coffee Wins Gold at Aurora International Taste Challenge 2023 in South Africa

Jun 19, 2023, at 07:11 am

Nagaland's Naga Coffee has achieved a remarkable feat by winning the prestigious Gold award at the Aurora International Taste Challenge (AITC) 2023 held in South Africa.

Kolkata: British Deputy High Commission commemorates International Day of Yoga 2023

Jun 19, 2023, at 01:50 am

Kolkata: To mark the International Day of Yoga 2023, the British Deputy High Commission Kolkata, Victoria Memorial Hall, SKAL International Kolkata with support from Novotel jointly hosted a yoga session at Victoria Memorial Hall on Sunday.

Samsung brings irregular heart rhythm notification to Galaxy Watch in 13 markets

Jun 19, 2023, at 01:44 am

Seoul: Samsung Electronics recently announced that the Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification (IHRN) feature on the Samsung Health Monitor app will soon be available in 13 markets starting this summer.

Kolkata NGO organises walk for child rights on Father's Day

Jun 18, 2023, at 11:09 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: A city NGO on Sunday organised a walk for child rights and the role of fathers in parenting on the occasion of International Father's Day (June 18).

Akasa Air launches refreshed menu on-board Cafe Akasa

Jun 18, 2023, at 10:18 pm

Kolkata: Akasa Air has announced an enhanced inflight food and beverage menu across its network as part of its constant endeavour to provide a differentiated culinary experience in the skies.

Arunachal Pradesh police launches ArunPol Mobile app and e-vigilance portal, enhancing e-governance in the state

Jun 18, 2023, at 04:55 am

Itanagar/IBNS: Arunachal Pradesh Police (APP) took a significant step towards digitalization with the unveiling of the ArunPol mobile app and e-Vigilance portal.

Nagaland: First social media and news app from the region Hunishe emerges

Jun 18, 2023, at 12:37 am

Hunishe, a social media and new app, has now emerged from Nagaland, promising to provide information and news to the audience.

Amazon India launches ‘Yoga store’ to celebrate International Day of Yoga

Jun 17, 2023, at 11:59 pm

Kolkata: To celebrate and support the Government of India’s vision of promoting ‘Healthy and Fit India’, Amazon India announced the launch of ‘Yoga store’ that brings an unprecedented selection of Yoga essentials from Indian sellers.

India’s older women face the brunt of Exclusion: Social, financial & digital with rise in dependency and abuse, reveals report

Jun 17, 2023, at 04:54 am

Kolkata: Abuse against older women in India is witnessing a rising trend, with physical violence emerging as the top form of abuse, a report focusing on older women revealed.

Change food choices to increase chances of tackling global warming: Study

Jun 16, 2023, at 10:00 pm

Action to protect the planet against the impact of climate change will fall short unless we reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the global food system, which now makes up a third of man-made GHG emissions, a new study reveals. 

Entrepreneur Sheikh Asif empowers Kashmiri youths through IT education and entrepreneurship

Jun 16, 2023, at 08:45 am

Srinagar/IBNS: Visionary entrepreneur Sheikh Asif is revolutionizing the lives of Kashmiri youths by providing them with IT education and empowering them to pursue independent careers.

Srinagar introduces e-cycles to transform urban transportation and reduce carbon emissions

Jun 16, 2023, at 05:53 am

Srinagar/IBNS: Srinagar has embraced the e-cycle revolution. Under the Srinagar Smart City Project, authorities have approved the introduction of electric bicycles, or e-cycles, as a sustainable and eco-friendly mode of transportation.