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PM Modi joins Ganesh Chaturthi celebration at CJI DY Chandrachud's home, performs aarti | 2 terrorists killed in encounter near J&K's Kathua-Udhampur border | RG Kar: Junior doctors ready for talks with Mamata Banerjee but firm on ceasework until demands are met | PM Modi assures semiconductors industry 'stable policies' and 'ease of doing business' | 'Reservations can't be abolished as long as BJP is in power': Amit Shah slams Rahul Gandhi's quota remark in the US | Congress MP from Inner Manipur writes to Amit Shah appealing for 'corrective measures' as the northeastern state crisis boils | Another senior Haryana BJP leader quits party after being denied poll ticket, says party 'sidelining loyalists' | IAF woman flying officer accuses Wing Commander of rape in Srinagar, says was forced into oral sex | Rahul Gandhi's Sikh rights remarks in the US draws BJP ire, reminds him of Congress-led 1984 riots | RG Kar: Junior doctors march to Swasthya Bhavan with demands after Supreme Court's deadline to resume work

Buy traditional handicrafts and weaves to help local artists; check out online platform of Kutchi Bazaar

Dec 04, 2021, at 05:11 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Kutch, lying along the western border of India, in the state of Gujarat, is known for its handicrafts, including embroidered textiles, ‘ajrakh’ block printing, wood carvings, leather art, etc.; a haven for those who love ethnic products.

Roulette as One of the Most Popular Online Casino Games

Dec 03, 2021, at 03:03 am

Recently, roulette has gained wide popularity among gamblers. Like other online casino games, it's a unique opportunity to relax, have fun, and make an average evening more exciting. However, it's important to have patience and luck to make it more enjoyable.

Anup Jalota performs with Pt Aditya Narayan Banerjee on Tabla in Kolkata

Dec 02, 2021, at 10:53 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Bhajan Samraat Anup Jalota is performing with Pt Aditya Narayan Banerjee on Tabla at the Satyajit Ray Auditorium, ICCR, Ho Chi Minh Sarani, here on Thursday.

Flavours of Rajasthan: From Pickle N Amma

Dec 02, 2021, at 04:42 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Her pickle-making skills, honed over the past 30 years, would have remained a secret among her family and friends’ circle, if Rekha Lakhotia had not decided to market them commercially.

Piyush Goyal shares throwback pics with wife Seema on 30th wedding anniversary

Dec 02, 2021, at 05:22 am

Delhi/IBNS: Union minister Piyush Goyal, who celebrated his 30th marriage anniversary Wednesday, shared the memories of his wedding day on Twitter along with a heartwarming note for his wife Seema Goyal.  

Hard Rock Cafe Kolkata launches new menu 'Local Favorites'

Dec 02, 2021, at 12:01 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Hard Rock Cafe, located in Kolkata's party hub Park Street, is now launching its new menu, namely 'Local’s Favorites', which is a dual affair of starters and  shareable.

Translation is also 'transcreation', says writer-journalist Ranjita Biswas on receiving PFC-Valley of Words award

Nov 29, 2021, at 11:08 pm

“Today translation as a literary genre is getting amply recognised, if long overdue, in India. In another development in recent years, it is now accepted that writings in English is part of the wider spectrum of Indian regional literatures,” said Ranjita Biswas, journalist, author and translator, in her acceptance speech after receiving the PFC-Valley of Words, 2021, Award in the English Translation category.

Chair Poetry Evenings Festival held in Kolkata for fourth year

Nov 28, 2021, at 12:12 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Continuing with its annual tradition, Chair Literary Trust organised the fourth edition of Chair Poetry Evenings, Kolkata's International Poetry Festival here.

ITC Royal Bengal & ITC Sonar craft 'Ollie's Box Of Treats' for children

Nov 27, 2021, at 01:00 am

Kolkata/IBNS: ITC's Gourmet Couch has crafted 'Ollie’s Club Box of Treats', a collection of treats  for the little wonders.

Lord of the Drinks brings a ‘Pizza Fest’ like never before

Nov 26, 2021, at 11:59 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The Lord of the Drinks, one of the most sought-after places, brings a stellar 'Pizza Festival' to relinquish for the people belonging to the 'City of Joy'.

Indian rapper King to perform live at Hard Rock Cafe in Kolkata on Nov 27

Nov 25, 2021, at 01:17 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Indian singer and rapper King will be performing live at the Hard Rock Cafe, Kolkata on Nov 27.

It’s ‘Showtime’ on Nov 27 at Kolkata's gastropub Monkey Bar with ‘The Untitled One’

Nov 23, 2021, at 01:28 am

Kolkata:  It’s ‘Showtime’ at Monkey Bar, Kolkata this Saturday (Nov 27) from 6:30 to 10:30 pm with one of India’s most popular music artists, The Untitled One. 

National Campaign to promote driving for women reaches Kolkata

Nov 23, 2021, at 12:26 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Shell Foundation, a UK based charity and the UK Government in association with Moving Women Social Initiatives Foundation (MOWO), has launched ‘Moving Boundaries’, a campaign to encourage women to pick up driving skills.

Bunaphile, where heritage meets contemporary charm!

Nov 23, 2021, at 12:17 am

It is at ‘Bhalobasa’ that love happens over a cup of perfectly brewed coffee. Must be wondering what I intend to say? Very simple! Bunaphile occupies the ground-floor space of the internationally renowned literary personality Nabaneeta Dev Sen’s house, which she lovingly called ‘Bhalobasa’—meaning love in Bengali.

Kerala: Govt school introduces unisex uniform

Nov 20, 2021, at 08:11 pm

Kochi/UNI: Setting a gender inclusive model, a Government School at Valayanchira in Ernakulam district of Kerala has introduced unisex uniform aiming to ensure gender equality in and through education.

NSE Group EdTech company and ISB collaborate to launch Future-Ready CFO Programme

Nov 18, 2021, at 06:27 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: TalentSprint, an NSE Group EdTech company, also known for transformational deeptech programmes, has announced a multi-year partnership with the Centre for Executive Education at ISB - India’s leading business school and ranked amongst the top B-schools, globally.

Start the winter with a curated spread from Himachal and other northern states of India

Nov 18, 2021, at 06:24 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Seasonal Taste, The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat is hosting ‘Chronicles of Up North India’ food festival until November 21.

Kolkata gets another skybar LMNO_Q

Nov 18, 2021, at 06:18 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: With the weather turning mellow, it's time to pay a visit to the LMNO_Q, the newest sky bar in Kolkata in the heart of the city.

Anand Mahindra delivers on his promise; sponsors education of Manipur boy who made 'Iron Man' suit with electronic waste

Nov 18, 2021, at 05:44 am

Hyderabad/IBNS: A young boy from Manipur, Prem Ningombam, who had impressed Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra by recreating the Iron Man suit from electronic waste, has reached Mahindra University in Hyderabad to pursue his mechanical engineering education.

Gallery 1000A in New Delhi is hosting an exhibition by three eminent sculptors from Kolkata

Nov 16, 2021, at 11:35 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi-based Gallery 1000A is currently hosting a group show by three well-known sculptors from Kolkata- Tapas Sarkar, Debobrata De and Barun Pramanik.

West Bengal: Physical classes for students between standard IX to XII begin after 20 months suspension amid COVID-19 infection spike

Nov 16, 2021, at 09:31 pm

Kolkata/UNI: Classes with physical attendance for students between 9th and 12th standard across West Bengal began on Tuesday, nearly 20 months of suspension owing to Covid-19 situation,

US remains top choice for Indian students pursuing higher education abroad

Nov 16, 2021, at 03:22 am

Washington/New Delhi/IBNS: The United States remained a top destination for international students, welcoming over 914,000 international students from over 200 places of origin, according to the 2021 Open Doors Report.  

Varanasi to celebrate three-day Kashi Utsav from tomorrow

Nov 15, 2021, at 10:17 pm

Kashi Utsav, a three-day festival is being organised in Varanasi to celebrate the classic heritage and culture of Kashi.

British Deputy High Commission Kolkata marks Remembrance Sunday

Nov 14, 2021, at 08:19 pm

Kolkata: The British Deputy High Commission Kolkata organised the Remembrance Sunday Commemoration at the Cenotaph, Maidan, in Kolkata on Sunday to pay tribute to all those who lost their lives in wars.

A French town remembers 74,000 Indian soldiers who died in World War I

Nov 13, 2021, at 07:39 am

A French town near Paris commemorates the 74000 Indians who died fighting in World War I with its mayor recently  launching a coffee table book called 'The Shadow of History' or 'L'Ombre de l'Histoire'.  Ramananda Sengupta reports

Kashmir: Director School Education launches enrollment drive in Kupwara

Nov 12, 2021, at 11:25 pm

Kupwara/IBNS: Director School Education Kashmir, Tassaduq Hussain, Wednesday launched an enrollment drive from the Government Middle School, Handwara where 240 new entrants were enrolled in different classes.  

Kashmir Varsity's HRDC organises special lecture, webinar for FIP participants

Nov 12, 2021, at 11:19 pm

Srinagar/IBNS: Kashmir University Registrar, Dr Nisar A Mir, delivered a special lecture at the varsity’s Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC).

Kashmir: Work hard to eradicate social evils, says Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey to law students

Nov 12, 2021, at 11:16 pm

Srinagar/IBNS: Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey on Wednesday advised law students to work hard to reform society and eradicate social evils in J&K.

45th International Kolkata Book Fair to be inaugurated in Jan 2022

Nov 12, 2021, at 10:18 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The 45th International Kolkata Book Fair will be inaugurated on Jan 31, 2022, announced Publishers and Booksellers Guild secretary Tridib Chatterjee here on Friday.

New UNESCO education report calls for ‘new social contract’

Nov 12, 2021, at 08:32 pm

New York: Imagining a new future for education by 2050, the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is asking three questions: What should be continued? What should be abandoned? And what needs to be creatively invented afresh?