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IIT Kharagpur inks MoU with Oil India Limited

Apr 12, 2023, at 11:44 pm

New Delhi: Under the aegis of Atmanirbhar Bharat, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur signed a MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Oil India Limited on research collaboration in the broader areas of Earth Sciences and Hydrocarbon Exploration.

Kolkata sky lounge LMNO-Q presents Bengali New Year spread with an interesting tweak

Apr 12, 2023, at 08:27 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The fusion menu has been designed in such a way that the core is Bengali but the presentation is global, explained Chef Ananya Banerjee (who wears many hats, including that of an author) pointing to a dish of Soru Chakli Roll, her take on one of Bengal’s popular winter breakfast.

Do not miss a chance to savour Aminia's Shahi Haleem this Ramzan

Apr 12, 2023, at 12:12 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Popular Kolkata eatery Aminia, known for its Mughlai cuisine, is offering Shahi Haleem as part of its Ramzan special dishes.

Public Relations expert Subir Ghosh authors book on effective business communication

Apr 11, 2023, at 06:08 pm

Kolkata/IBNS:: Be it academics or industry, language is frequently used as a baffle wall rather than a means of communication, said Subir Ghosh, a well-known public relations expert and academician.

Manipuri folk artist Mangka Mayanglambam to go on tour of Switzerland, France

Apr 11, 2023, at 01:15 am

MaolKeki Foundation has announced that the iconic Manipuri folk artist, Mangka Mayanglambam, will be going on a tour of Switzerland and France from 11 to 18 April 2023.

Good Friday: Catholics in Nagaland enact the ‘Way of the Cross’

Apr 10, 2023, at 11:06 pm

Kohima: Catholics in Nagaland enacted the ‘Way of the Cross’ procession on Good Friday to mark the religious occasion.

More festive menus to try in Kolkata this Poila Baisakh

Apr 10, 2023, at 06:48 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: With the home team KKR playing their next match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on April 14 followed by the Bengali New Year  falling on April 15, the upcoming long weekend promises to be full of excitement and fun.

Mizoram: Cultural vibrancy reflected through its wide array of festivals

Apr 08, 2023, at 11:14 pm

Aizawl: The beautiful state of Mizoram is not only known for its culture and tradition but also for the festivals it hosts.

Twitter's iconic blue bird logo is back 

Apr 07, 2023, at 08:48 pm

After replacing it for a few days with the "doge" meme of the Dogecoin cryptocurrency, Twitter chief Elon Musk on Friday reinstated the iconic  original blue bird logo of the micro-blogging site.

Breaking Barriers Through Art: The inspiring journey of Jammu and Kashmir's deaf and mute artist Suhail Khan

Apr 07, 2023, at 03:26 pm

Srinagar: The story of Mohammad Suhail Khan, a 29-year-old artist from Hani-Pora Pulwama, is a tale of talent and potential that has overcome numerous obstacles.

Goila Butter Chicken launches new delivery outlets in Kolkata

Apr 06, 2023, at 09:14 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Goila Butter Chicken (GBC), an international Indian food delivery chain, has launched its new delivery outlets across Kolkata.

We don’t want people using our phones too much, Apple CEO Tim Cook gives advice to parents

Apr 05, 2023, at 11:50 pm

Apple CEO Tim Cook, whose company manufactures iPhones, has said he does not want to see children using phones too much.

Samsung Electronics expands its online stores dedicated to B2B customers to 30 countries worldwide

Apr 05, 2023, at 11:46 pm

Berlin: Electronics major Samsung Electronics has announced the opening of a new online store for its B2B customers in Germany.

Sony expands vlogging line-up with new ZV-1F

Apr 05, 2023, at 11:13 pm

New Delhi: Electronics major Sony on Wednesday announced the new vlog camera ZV-1F.

Festive menus to try this Poila Baisakh in Kolkata

Apr 05, 2023, at 06:55 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: From traditional Bengali cuisine to delightful pop ups, a fusion of Bengali and South Indian dishes, from Kolkata-ised continental dishes to colourful macarons, you have a wide range to choose from this Poila Baisakh in the city as restaurants prepare sumptuous repasts.

James Webb Telescope spots oldest-ever galaxy

Apr 05, 2023, at 06:44 am

Paris/IBNS: The James Webb Space Telescope has made a groundbreaking discovery by spotting the four farthest galaxies ever observed, according to new research released on Tuesday.

Twitter's blue bird logo replaced with Dogecoin dog

Apr 04, 2023, at 03:41 pm

The hashtag '#TwitterLogo' started trending since Monday when the logo of the popular microblogging site was replaced with the "doge" meme of the Dogecoin cryptocurrency.

Festive Flavours: What's on offer at restaurants and cafes this April

Apr 03, 2023, at 11:20 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: April is slated to be an exciting month, with a spate of festivals, such as Easter and Bengali New Year, and sporting activities, such as the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Hardik Pandya appointed as the first-ever brand ambassador of Taco Bell in India

Apr 03, 2023, at 10:48 pm

New Delhi: Taco Bell, a Mexican-inspired restaurant brand, has onboarded cricket all-rounder and youth-icon Hardik Pandya as its first ever brand ambassador in India.

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.

Arunachal Pradesh: Monastic dance introduced in Jang Palpung Zangdok Palri monastery

Apr 02, 2023, at 12:07 am

Tawang: Monastic dances, especially the dance of deities Palden Lhamo and Gonpo or Mahakala, were introduced recently in the Jang Palpung Zangdok Palri monastery in Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh, media reports said.

Meet Whang-Od: The 106-year-old tattoo artist from Philippines is now the latest Vogue cover model

Apr 01, 2023, at 11:15 pm

Vogue Philippines' April cover has a special person on it as she set a new record of being the oldest person ever to appear on the front of the iconic magazine.

Samsung Electronics updates ‘Try Galaxy’ app for non-Galaxy users to explore latest Galaxy S23 Series experience

Apr 01, 2023, at 10:13 pm

New Delhi: Samsung Electronics announced its enhanced “Try Galaxy” app, which allows users of non-Galaxy smartphones to test drive new features from the recently launched Galaxy S23 series and One UI 5.1.

Café Mezzuna scores a perfect 10 on its tenth anniversary!

Apr 01, 2023, at 07:53 pm

Kolkata: If ever there was 'perfection' served on a plate it was here at Mezzuna. It scored a 10 on 10 on its 10th anniversary!  Art was served with fine detailing. Curated by Chef Sabyasachi Gorai or Chef Saby, each of the dishes served was a celebration of culinary excellence.

Tropical fruits feature on the new Spring Summer Menu by Kolkata patisserie

Apr 01, 2023, at 06:22 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The colour palette of the Spring Summer menu by Kolkata based patisserie, Butterfingers by Preetanjali, has drawn inspiration from a variety of sources.

Kolkata based cloud kitchen edabba adds a new menu called Red Lantern

Apr 01, 2023, at 06:02 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: City-based cloud kitchen chain edabba recently introduced a menu called Red Lantern which focuses on south-east Asian cuisine.

Privacy issue: Italy bans ChatGPT

Apr 01, 2023, at 03:22 pm

Milan: Italy has become the first nation in the Western world to block advanced chatbot ChatGPT.

World Idli Day: Swiggy survey reveals one customer ordered Idlis worth Rs 6 lakh in a year

Mar 31, 2023, at 04:18 am

Idli, a wholesome dish with origins in southern India, is popular all over the country. On World Idli Day, food app Swiggy released its analysis for the occasion which revealed some interesting information about this southern delicacy.

Kolkata: Taj City Centre presents second edition of 'Paints and Strokes'

Mar 30, 2023, at 12:10 am

Kolkata: To celebrate the spirit of Women’s Day, Taj City Centre Newtown Kolkata presents an exclusive Patachitra Art exhibition by renowned artists Pampa Chitrakar and Tiya Chitrakar at The Emperor Lounge.

SIU announces Apr 12 as last day to register and pay for SET/SLAT/SITEEE for admission into Symbiosis UG Programmes

Mar 29, 2023, at 08:45 pm

Kolkata: Symbiosis International (Deemed University) (SIU) announces the commencement of the registration process for the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET), to be held on 6th and 14th May 2023. With multiple attempts available, interested candidates can seek admission to 16 Institutes under SIU offering undergraduate programmes in Management, Law, Engineering, Mass Communication, Economics, Liberal Arts, IT & Computer Applications, Applied Statistics and Data Science. Aspirants can begin applying via SET (Symbiosis Entrance Test) 2023; the last day to register is 12th April.