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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.

Nepali entrepreneur thrives in Nagaland's growing restaurant scene, plans expansion in the future

Jun 16, 2023, at 05:26 am

Dimapur/Nagaland: Tushar Shrestha, a successful entrepreneur originally from Nepal, has made a name for himself in the burgeoning dining-out industry of Dimapur. His renowned restaurant, 'Funky Buddha,' established in August 2016, has garnered widespread popularity for its Chinese and pan-Asian cuisine.

Salem College faculty tops NPTEL learning outcomes nationally

Jun 15, 2023, at 10:47 pm

Salem: City-based Sona College of Technology has aced the faculty learning outcomes across 5,200 chapters based on the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) examination for the January-April 2023 session.

Indian-Australian Vinod Daniel conferred with Order of Australia Medal

Jun 14, 2023, at 08:34 pm

Chennai:  India Vision Institute's CEO Vinod Daniel has been conferred the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in the King’s Birthday Honours.

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.

Bookaroo Children’s Literature Festival: Srinagar hosts a two-day enthralling literature festival

Jun 13, 2023, at 09:52 am

Srinagar/IBNS: The two-day concluded on Sunday at Delhi Public School (DPS), filling the city with the vibrant spirit of books and captivating storytelling. Organized by the DP Dhar Memorial Trust, this sixth edition of the festival brought together renowned authors, storytellers, illustrators, and creativity experts from across the country.

Simran Bala Makes History as First Girl from Jammu and Kashmir to Crack UPSC CAPF Exam, Securing All India Rank 82

Jun 13, 2023, at 09:15 am

Simran Bala, a resident of Nowshera, a border town in Jammu and Kashmir, has become the first girl from the Union Territory to crack the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Examination this year. With an impressive All India Rank of 82 among the 151 successful candidates, Bala has etched her name in the annals of achievement.

UNMISH organises 8th edition of POORNAM’23 ‘Empowering of Lives’

Jun 13, 2023, at 05:50 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata-based non-profit organisation UNMISH has taken such a huge step towards improving the lives of specially-abled children and young adults through a spectacular initiative in its 8th edition of POORNAM.

Toronto’s favourite summer food event, Summerlicious, returns on July 7

Jun 13, 2023, at 02:36 am

Toronto/IBNS: Toronto and its partners are bringing back summer food event Summerlicious 2023, to run from July 7-23, providing an annual opportunity to explore the city’s culinary landscape.

New Delhi: IGNCA to host an international seminar on Ramayana in South East Asia

Jun 12, 2023, at 09:48 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Ramayana is a common thread that binds India and South East Asian nations, such as Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Vietnam.

SVF Music introduces captivating track 'Palash', a tale of love

Jun 11, 2023, at 07:39 pm

SVF Music unveiled 'Palash', a mesmerizing track that showcases their commitment to innovative and diverse music.

Kashmiri lyricist Sagar Nazir makes waves with soulful paddy harvest song, continues to champion Kashmiri language

Jun 11, 2023, at 06:21 pm

Srinagar/IBNS: Kashmiri lyricist Sagar Nazir, known for his famous song 'Zoon Mou,' has captured the hearts of his fans once again with his latest offering, 'Boya Aamy Beri Beri Nadas,' a poignant paddy harvest song. Sung by esteemed vocalist Rashida Akther, the song has quickly amassed millions of views on social media, showcasing the enduring appeal of Nazir's compositions.

Kashmir's Amir Suhail Wani: A bridge between tradition and modernity

Jun 11, 2023, at 05:36 pm

In the enchanting valley of Kashmir, amidst an era of frozen turbulence, Amir Suhail Wani emerges as a remarkable intellectual and writer, bridging the gap between tradition and modernity. With a diverse range of interests spanning philosophy, literature, religion, and science, Wani's pursuit of knowledge has garnered international acclaim.  

Kashmir: Teacher turned calligrapher revives ancient tradition, empowers community

Jun 11, 2023, at 09:38 am

Srinagar/IBNS: Shazia Anees, an English literature teacher, discovered her passion for calligraphy during the pandemic. Her profound connection with the art form and her soulful creations have captivated locals and brought new energy to this time-honored tradition.

Uttar Pradesh: Teacher's Remediation Efforts Transform under-performing students at government primary school

Jun 11, 2023, at 09:06 am

Gorakhpur/Uttar Pradesh: A primary school teacher in Uttar Pradesh, India, is turning around the academic performance of underprivileged students through remediation. Nirmala Singh, a mathematics and Hindi teacher at Government Primary School Khairaila, is utilizing the NIPUN scheme, launched by the Union Ministry of Education, to strengthen foundational literacy and numeracy skills among students in classes one to three.

11-Year-old Kathak dancer Anvi Nagori sets new record for 100 spins in a minute

Jun 10, 2023, at 10:21 am

Guwahati/Assam: Anvi Nagori, an 11-year-old Kathak dancer from Guwahati, has made history by setting a new record for performing 100 spins in a minute, as recognized by the Assam Book of Records.

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).

International Performing Arts Festival to start from Mumbai this year; state governor to give away lifetime achievement award in Kolkata

Jun 10, 2023, at 04:18 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Well-known musician, Pandit Prodyut Mukherjee, will be the showstopper at the first leg of the International Performing Arts Festival (IPAF) Season 3 to be held in Mumbai, according to the organisation.

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.

Social media platform Instagram users report app disruptions in several countries

Jun 09, 2023, at 08:52 pm

Washington: Users of social media platform Instagram (owned by Meta, banned in Russia) from several countries on Friday reported hitches in the way the application works, the Down detector outage tracker said.

IIT Kanpur and Silizium Circuits jointly bag MeitY’s grant-in-aid project for Chips to Startup (C2S) program

Jun 09, 2023, at 05:38 am

Kanpur/IBNS: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur jointly with Silizium Circuits Private Limited has bagged a Rs 5 crore grant-in-aid project from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)’s Chips to Startup (C2S) program.

IICA and NALSAR launch 'LL.M in Insolvency and Bankruptcy Laws' programme

Jun 09, 2023, at 05:35 am

Hyderabad: The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) in association with Hyderabad’s NALSAR University of Law, launched a new programme, LL.M in Insolvency and Bankruptcy Laws at New Delhi.

U.S. Mission in India gears up for record number of student visa applications during summer of 2023

Jun 08, 2023, at 06:41 pm

New Delhi:  The U.S. Mission in India held its seventh annual Student Visa Day countrywide today with Consular Officers from New Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai interviewing almost 3,500 Indian student visa applicants.

Pemayangtse Monastery: A living monument of tranquility and tibetan Buddhism in Sikkim

Jun 08, 2023, at 08:45 am

Pelling, West Sikkim - Nestled atop a serene mountaintop in Pelling, the Pemayangtse Monastery stands as a testament to the rich legacy of Tibetan Buddhism.

Goa G.O.A.T.S and their hipster ahead-of-time cafes

Jun 07, 2023, at 06:23 pm

Moshe Inbar of Artjuna and Mojigao and Jill Ferguson of Cafe Prana  are two foreign (read from Israel and the US) restaurateurs in Goa who introduced the whole 'cool hipster vibe' into their joints decades ago with clean eating and organic cuisine. They have been living and working in India for decades and working on concepts and ideas that are truly inspirational and ahead of their time. Shikha Mishra meets them in her recent visit to Goa

Arunachal's Tenzin Metoh public health consultant rides into entrepreneurship, fortifying Monpa tribe attire

Jun 07, 2023, at 11:30 am

Tenzin Metoh, a public health and engineering consultant in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, has embarked on a unique path. Alongside her government role, she has become the driving force behind Oro Bruk, a startup that breathes new life into the traditional clothes of her Monpa tribe, reported The Think.Co.

Airtel Business partners with Education Ministry to power India’s Ed-Tech platform – DIKSHA

Jun 07, 2023, at 03:30 am

Kolkata: Telecom service provider Bharti Airtel Tuesday announced it has won the Cloud and CDN mandate from the Digital India Corporation (DIC) to power DIKSHA (Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing)–India’s national platform for open education digital content.

Industry captains discuss the future of the workplace at an IBSA organised meet in Kolkata

Jun 07, 2023, at 01:26 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Will globalization and technological advancements bring a sea change in the workplace? What will the worker, workplace and work itself look like in the future?

Apple: watchOS 10 updates unveiled for Apple Watch

Jun 06, 2023, at 11:47 pm

Apple today previewed watchOS 10, bringing Apple Watch users a fresh approach to quickly view information with redesigned apps, a new Smart Stack to show relevant widgets right when they’re needed, and delightful new watch faces.

Apple announces powerful new privacy and security features

Jun 06, 2023, at 11:35 pm

Apple on Monday announced its latest privacy and security innovations, including major updates to Safari Private Browsing, Communication Safety, and Lockdown Mode, as well as app privacy improvements.