Hansa Veena exponent Pandit Barun Kumar Pal critical after suffering stroke
Sep 24, 2021, at 01:15 am
Kolkata: Pandit Barun Kumar Pal, an exponent of Indian slide guitar Hansa Veena and one of the seniormost disciples of late sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar, has been in a hospital in Kolkata battling post stroke complications, his family said on Thursday.
Social enterprise Lakshyam launches Holy Cow range of products
Sep 24, 2021, at 12:04 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi-based social enterprise, which works with disadvantaged women and children, has launched a range of organic products through its social venture ‘Holy Cow Lakshyam’.
#BoycottManyavar trends on Twitter in backlash against Alia Bhatt's new ad questioning Kanyadan
Sep 23, 2021, at 03:37 am
A section of Twitter users is upset over a new advertisement of Manyavar, which speaks up against the prevalent practice of Kanyadan among Hindus, leading to an outpour of anger on the micro-blogging site with a call to boycott the brand known for its wedding collections.
Britannia NutriChoice launches the ‘Snacker Cracker’ campaign with actor Abir Chatterjee
Sep 22, 2021, at 11:40 pm
Kolkata: Britannia Industries Limited has launched a new ‘Snacker Cracker’ campaign for its NutriChoice Sugar Free Cracker range, with Bengali actor Abir Chatterjee.
Tollywood actress Mimi Chakraborty unveils Tanishq’s exclusive Pujo collection Shaaj
Sep 22, 2021, at 01:00 am
Kolkata: Pujo is not just a festival but an emotion for Bengalis and with the Durga Pujo fervour is setting in, Tanishq, India’s largest and the most trusted jewellery brand has introduced its exclusive Pujo collection called ‘Shaaj’ .
Looking for the Best Schools in Sohna Road Gurgaon? Keep These 5 Things in Mind
Sep 21, 2021, at 06:05 pm
A child’s schooling years lay the foundation for their academic career. No matter which path they choose in the future, the quality of education provided in school acts as the groundwork for any further academic growth. This is why it’s important to choose a school that not only offers high quality education but also focuses on the child’s all round development, preparing them to face the challenges of tomorrow.
Srinagar colleges are allowed to resume offline classes
Sep 21, 2021, at 05:40 pm
Srinagar/IBNS: The district administration of Srinagar has allowed degree colleges in the district to reopen for offline classes for all semesters from Saturday.
Kebab Festival at Canteen Pub and Grub in Kolkata
Sep 21, 2021, at 01:37 am
Kolkata/IBNS: One of the best ways to bring a little warmth in this frequent downpour is to enjoy a round of fresh and tender kebabs.
Offline classes for students of class 10 restart in Assam after five months gap
Sep 20, 2021, at 09:50 pm
Guwahati: After almost five months gap, the schools in Assam for the students of class 10 have reopened from Monday after almost five months gap due to COVID-19 pandemic situation.
A festival, a wedding and that kettlebell look
Sep 20, 2021, at 05:36 pm
Despite the pandemic, one more season of the big fat Indian festivals and weddings is approaching. This time, to get that toned social media scorching look, say goodbye to extra kilos and belly fat with kettlebell exercises. IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity wins over international medal-winning Kettlebell athlete Samrat Sen to demonstrate five easy drills and share vital tips
American Eagle opens first store in Kolkata
Sep 19, 2021, at 11:23 pm
Kolkata: Under the license of Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.launched their first American Eagle (AE) brand store in Kolkata.
J&K Education department issues guidelines for holding online, offline classes in schools
Sep 19, 2021, at 02:36 am
Srinagar/IBNS: J&K's School Education Department Friday issued guidelines for the government as well as private educational institutions for holding classes of students through online and offline mode.
Kolkata's Sharbari Studio launches its festive collection
Sep 18, 2021, at 08:32 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata-based Sharbari Studio, known for its late livewire Sharbari Datta who made Indian traditional menswear fashionable, has launched its festive collection recently.
Popular 90s Cadbury ad recreated in 2021 but with a gender swap. Netizens elated
Sep 18, 2021, at 01:55 am
You remember the popular 1990s Cadbury advertisement featuring model Shimona Rashi, right? If you are the one who wanted the recreation of the iconic ad, then it is back in 2021 but with a gender twist.
77 million children have spent 18 months out of class: #ReopenSchools, urges UNICEF
Sep 17, 2021, at 09:17 pm
New York: The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says the world is facing an education crisis due to the COVID pandemic, that has left nearly 77 million children shut out of the classroom for the past 18 months.
What is so unique about Potboiler Coffee House?
Sep 17, 2021, at 12:59 am
I walked into Potboiler Coffee House and felt it was just the right place for me to unwind… to relax, sit back and sip on The Theory of Flat White with a book in my hand! It is simply my kind of place! The Theory of Flat White is a perfect companion to the book in hand…a Signature coffee brew—a hot caramel vanilla flat white.
Sangam Kala Group organises global music competition Sangeet Deewane
Sep 16, 2021, at 10:41 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Sangam Kala Group, a Delhi-based non-commercial registered organisation which works in areas of cultural promotion, organised a global music competition called Sangeet Deewane.
NIFT Srinagar celebrates Hindi Diwas
Sep 16, 2021, at 06:04 am
Srinagar/IBNS: The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Srinagar began ‘Hindi Diwas’ celebrations Tuesday to honour the official language of the country.
Assam govt to set up one college in each development block in coming days: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Sep 16, 2021, at 02:33 am
Guwahati/IBNS: Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma during his visit to Jorhat laid the foundation of Jorhat Government Law College at Kaliapani in Jorhat district on Wednesday.
Multi-designer luxury store Sixth Avenue holds pre-festive exhibition
Sep 16, 2021, at 12:11 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Beat the weather and turn cheerful with a shopping spree at a four day fashion pop-up ‘The Bohemian Rhapsody @ Sixth Avenue’.
Aminia introduces six new delicacies in menu
Sep 15, 2021, at 11:00 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Aminia, which is one of the oldest Mughlai restaurant in eastern India, has introduced six new delicacies in their menu.
Apple launches iPhone 13 series phones
Sep 15, 2021, at 07:03 am
Apple has finally released the iPhone 13 series and the new flagship devices have been introduced with some added updates.
Ram Setu becomes part of engineering syllabus in Madhya Pradesh
Sep 15, 2021, at 05:15 am
Bhopal/IBNS: 'Ramcharitmanas' of Tulsidas will be part of the curriculum for undergraduate students in Madhya Pradesh and students studying engineering will have to learn about the Ram Setu, which the Hindu right wing considers to be the base of engineering.
Women's ethnic wear brand Ummaira launches first store in Kolkata
Sep 14, 2021, at 07:39 pm
Ummaira, a women's ethnic wear brand that celebrates the woman of today in every avatar, launched its first store in the City of Joy recently.
Kriti Sanon becomes Fossil's brand ambassador
Sep 13, 2021, at 09:46 pm
New Delhi: Lifestyle brand Fossil announced its partnership with Kriti Sanon as the newest celebrity brand ambassador in India.
Colleges in Kashmir permitted to open for vaccinated students
Sep 13, 2021, at 06:05 am
Srinagar: After a gap of five months, the colleges and other higher education institutes in J&K were today permitted to resume on-campus teaching with certain preconditions. The order comes days after the J & K Government allowed in person attendance for Class 10 and 12 students.
Rituparna Sengupta inaugurates Harshit Agrawal’s solo exhibition at Kolkata's Emami Art
Sep 12, 2021, at 06:40 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Emami Art, a contemporary art gallery based in Kolkata, opened its door to India’s first solo exhibition of AI Art featuring works by artist Harshit Agrawal and curated by Myna Mukherjee.
Kashmir varsity figures among top 50 universities
Sep 11, 2021, at 11:59 pm
Srinagar/IBNS: The University of Kashmir (KU) has figured among the top 50 universities in the all-India ranking of universities conducted by the Union Ministry of Education under the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)-2021.
Lakshyam distributes ration kits, solar lamps and other necessary items to underprivileged families
Sep 11, 2021, at 09:55 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Lakshyam, a social organization working largely for destitute women and children, recently organised a drive to distribute ration kits, solar lamps and sewing machines among slum-dwelling families in Delhi and Jharkhand.
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.