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International seminar on the Ramayana in Delhi draws many participants; scholars discuss about the epic's influence on SouthEast Asia

Jun 14, 2023, at 06:10 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The first day of the two-day International seminar on Ramayana in SouthEast Asia, organised by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) in Delhi saw scholars exchanging views on the Indian epic Ramayana and its influence on South East Asian countries.

Music & Beyond: Nairobi gets a chance to enjoy a fusion of Indian and African music

Jun 10, 2023, at 04:30 am

Nairobi/IBNS: Nairobi resident with Kolkata connections, Ananya Pal, will be presenting ‘Music & Beyond’, at the Kenyan capital on June 10 this year as her contribution towards World Music Day (observed globally on June 21).

India to host Miss World competition for first time after 27 years

Jun 09, 2023, at 11:05 pm

The Miss World Organization on Thursday announced that India has been chosen as the host country for the highly anticipated 71st Miss World 2023 pageant.

Oxford Big Read global competition commences for primary and secondary school students across India

May 15, 2023, at 07:08 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Oxford University Press (OUP) India has announced the launch of 5th edition of the Oxford Big Read Global competition, an annual reading competition aimed at promoting good reading habits among primary and secondary school students.

Indian delegation from JK explores growth opportunities in France's booming textile market

May 04, 2023, at 08:18 am

Srinagar/IBNS: A group of 70 individuals, including over 15 artisans and entrepreneurs from Jammu and Kashmir, attended Foire De Paris as part of a delegation.

Bhutan: 600 people from India visit neighbouring nation to witness Gomphu Kora Tshechu

Apr 03, 2023, at 10:46 pm

As many as 600 Indian travelers from Tawang region in India visited Bhutan to attend the  Tshechu festival.

International Tagore Festival brings together renowned song exponents from London, Bangladesh, India

Mar 23, 2023, at 04:52 am

Kolkata/IBNS: London-based Dr. Ananda Gupta has initiated the International Tagore Festiva representing a unique approach to showcasing Rabindranath Tagore's songs.

IGNCA Kaladarsana division brings Lithuanian music to Delhi, also holds centenary birth anniversary of artist Amarnath Sehgal

Feb 17, 2023, at 03:36 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi got a glimpse of Lithuanian art and culture thanks to the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) Kaladarsana Division.

Yatish Kumar’s passion for literature revs up Hindi literary scene in India

Nov 12, 2022, at 10:11 pm

Yatish Kumar, Chairman & Managing Director, Braithwaite & Company Ltd, a seasoned poet, author and literati, has been promoting Hindi poetry and literature across India.

Sri Lankan people have always been friendly, supportive and welcoming: Indian restauranter Viraj Panchal

Sep 24, 2022, at 09:52 pm

After arriving in Sri Lanka, Indian businessman Viraj Panchal fell in love with the Island Nation and expanded his business here. He is also running one of the most popular restaurants in Colombo city- Mango Tree. IBNS correspondent Supriyo Hazra catches up to know his journey in Sri Lanka so far. Excerpts:

Cabinet approves MoU signed on mutual recognition of academic qualifications between India, UK, Northern Ireland

Sep 07, 2022, at 11:56 pm

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet in its meeting held on 07.09.2022 chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi granted ex post facto approval for the Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on mutual recognition of academic qualifications signed on 25.04.2022.

Suicides in India: A Silent Killer

Sep 05, 2022, at 11:45 pm

In 2003, 10th September was chosen to be celebrated as World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD). In collaboration with World Health Organization (WHO), the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) uses this day to create awareness that suicide leading to premature deaths can be prevented. This article aims to present the overall picture relating to suicides happening in India.

'You don't know what it is to be lonely', says Ratan Tata as he invests in elderly companionship startup

Aug 21, 2022, at 03:54 am

Mumbai/IBNS: "You don't know what it is to be lonely, until you spend time alone wishing for companionship."

India at 75: Bengali musical group recreates national song Vande Mataram

Aug 14, 2022, at 01:04 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali musical group of 15 singers, Eso Bondhu, recreated India's national song Vande Mataram on the occasion of the country's 75th Independence year.

Akemi Sakurai: The story of a Japanese artiste's passion for Indian dance

Dec 28, 2021, at 04:40 am

To see an artist embrace a form of creative expression that resonates with them is a beautiful thing, but to see them persevere with a conviction that transcends borders and conceptual barriers is fascinating. Amrita Singh tells the story of the encounter of Japan's Akemi Sakurai with ancient Indian classical dance

India will become a permanent member of the UN in your lifetime: Ramu Damodaran to students

Oct 26, 2021, at 11:45 pm

On the occasion of the 76th United Nations Day, Muskaan, a Prabha Khaitan Foundation (PKF) initiative, along with Education for All and Shree Cement, organised an online interaction between Ramu Damodaran, a former Secretary for the United Nations General Assembly on Information, and selected schools from all across India, to educate young minds about the history of the inter-governmental organisation. IBNS correspondent Nitin Waghela tracks the event.

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. 

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.

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.

Over 150 Indian students bag the Erasmus Mundus scholarships for higher education in Europe

Aug 11, 2021, at 06:46 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Out of 2,756 scholarship awardees worldwide, 153 Indian students have been awarded the prestigious Erasmus Mundus scholarships this year.

India's First Rakhi Label by Ferns N Petals – Sneh

Aug 10, 2021, at 06:37 pm

The word 'Siblings' is synonymous with love and affection. Siblings are a blessing, and our childhood is all about the memories and the unconditional bond we share. The distance or the fights are temporary, but they never matter too much. All that matters is the love we have in our hearts for each other. Whether you are tied by blood or a promise, there is nothing like a sibling relationship. And Raksha Bandhan allows us to celebrate this precious bond. This festival is all about gifts, the threads of love, sweets and loads of laughter. For Raksha Bandhan, Ferns N Petals brings something special every year. This year, the brand has launched an ode to the bond of affection in the form of India's first rakhi label - Sneh.  

India gives bigger perspective of life than Norway: Himanshu Gulati

May 22, 2021, at 09:34 pm

Himanshu Gulati, the Indian-origin youngest MP of Norway, had also served as a Deputy Minister of Justice at the age of 25. He is one of the youngest politicians of the Scandinavian country to have assumed such a high profile post. Besides working for his party (Progress Party), Gulati, whose parents are from India, has a keen interest in travelling and has been to more than 160 countries. In an exclusive chat with Ehsaas Woman of Chandigarh, Rishma Gill, Gulati spoke about his political journey as a Norwegian and much more at a session in Ek Mulakat Vishesh, hosted by Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh tracks the event

Sunder Nursery to host the Classic Bagh Festival, an India-UK collaboration

Mar 13, 2021, at 03:25 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Designed as an immersive and environmentally conscious experience, the one-day ‘Classic Bagh Festival’ is scheduled to take place at the famous Sunder Nursery (formerly known as Azim Bagh, or Bagh-e-Azeem) this March.

India celebrates role of NGOs in combating the COVID-19 pandemic

Mar 02, 2021, at 12:11 am

NewDelhi:In the very first week India enteredCOVID lockdown in March 2020, PM Narendra Modi called on the NGOs to help the government during the lockdown by providing basic necessities to theunderprivileged, supplying medical and protective gear, and assisting withawareness campaigns on social distancing.

Don't see any solution with Pakistan round the corner: Author Prem Prakash

Jan 06, 2021, at 08:47 pm

Author-journalist Prem Prakash's book Reporting India: My Seventy-Year Journey as a Journalist was launched by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar at event Kitaab hosted by Prabha Khaitan Foundation in association with Penguin India in December 2020. From Pakistan to Jawaharlal Nehru, the veteran journalist and ANI founder who had reported from ground zero of the India-China War in 1962 spoke on a range of issues in the course of the conversation. India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts

Author Sudipto Lahiri's short story wins honour in Indo-Australian short story competition

Nov 17, 2020, at 06:06 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: City-based author Sudipta Lahiri's latest short story ‘Satyam Shivam Sundaram’ has been selected for publication in an Indo-Australian online short story competition.

College students, are you ready for the Sweden India Nobel Memorial Quiz?

Nov 14, 2020, at 09:02 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: College students in India can test their knowledge about Alfred Nobel, the Nobel Prize and Nobel Laureates at this quiz contest with a first prize of rupees one lakh.

Mexico-India Dialogues on Women’s Rights: Breaking Gender Stereotypes in the Media

Oct 02, 2020, at 02:49 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Embassy of Mexico in India and UNESCO New Delhi jointly hosted the 2nd Mexico-India Dialogues on Women’s Rights on the subject of Breaking Gender Stereotypes in the Media.

Centre allows schools to reopen from Sept 21 for classes 9-12

Sep 09, 2020, at 04:36 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre has allowed the partial reopening of schools from Sept 21, for face-to-face classes on a voluntary basis for the students of 9th-12th grades.

AI technology unites India through virtual rendition of national anthem

Aug 18, 2020, at 08:10 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The idea that India stands united in the face of all adversities, including the current pandemic sweeping across the globe, was once again driven home, this time through the presentation of a virtual rendition of the country’s national anthem sung by various people.