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UTDB announces marketing support scheme for tour operators for the upcoming International Yoga Festival

Dec 09, 2022, at 11:14 pm

Kolkata: The Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board (UTDB) has announced a financial incentive scheme of up to Rs.5 lakh per tour operator for tour operators booking international tourists for the upcoming International Yoga Festival (IYF) 2023 to be held at Rishikesh from Mar 1 to Mar 7, 2023.

Jammu and Kashmir hosts two-day Houseboat Festival

Dec 09, 2022, at 10:18 pm

Srinagar: The two-day Houseboat Festival which was held on the banks  Dal and Nigeen Lakes concluded recently.

Karakul is gaining more popularity in Kashmiri culture

Dec 09, 2022, at 10:00 pm

Srinagar: A traditional Kashmir cap, named  Karakul, has become an integral part of the Kashmir culture with several politicians even sporting it on various occasions.

Apple introduces Apple Music Sing

Dec 07, 2022, at 03:02 pm

California: Gadget maker Apple has announced Apple Music Sing, an exciting new feature that allows users to sing along to their favourite songs with adjustable vocals1 and real-time lyrics.

​Must have products for complete dog care

Dec 06, 2022, at 09:24 pm

​New Delhi: Your feelings will be all over the place when you welcome your new dog or puppy into your home.

La Artisans: Your quick service cafe at Park Street

Dec 06, 2022, at 08:03 pm

In Kolkata's sunset boulevard Park Street La Artisans Cafe is a quick service joint serving specialty coffees, complemented with desserts and sandwiches.

Apple turns RED to raise visibility for World AIDS Day

Dec 05, 2022, at 11:12 pm

Washington: Over the past 16 years, IT major Apple and its customers have been part of the global fight to end AIDS.

Uttarakhand’s delectable Bal Mithai is a favourite with sweet lovers

Dec 05, 2022, at 09:34 pm

Kolkata: The ongoing India International Trade Fair in the Capital is featuring a classic sweet from Uttarakhand and it is winning the hearts of sweet lovers. Bal Mithai, Uttarakhand’s sweet speciality is one of the oldest sweets in India.

International Kolkata Book Fair will be held from Jan 30 to Feb 12, 2023

Dec 04, 2022, at 01:21 am

Kolkata/IBNS: The International Kolkata Book Fair, which is recognised by the International Publishers Association, Geneva, will be held from Jan 30 to Feb 12, 2023.

IIT Kharagpur bagged 16 international offers including highest package of more than INR 2.6 Crore CTC on Day 1 of placements

Dec 02, 2022, at 11:10 pm

Kharagpur:  On the first day of the placement session of 2022, the students of Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur secured more than 760 offers including Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs).

Pirzada Tajumal breaks several traditional thoughts as he emerges as first male belly dancer from Jammu and Kashmir

Dec 02, 2022, at 10:57 pm

Pirzada Tajumal has broken several traditional thoughts as he has emerged as the first male belly dancer from Jammu and Kashmir.

UNESCO: French baguettes, Chinese tea ceremony, join protected heritage list

Dec 02, 2022, at 05:27 pm

New York: Holy Week in Guatemala, traditional tea preparation in China, and the artisanal knowledge surrounding France’s iconic daily bread loaf, the baguette, are among the latest cultural practices and expressions to be recognized by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

West Bengal Minister Shashi Panja unveils logo of FAFAI's Silver Jubilee Edition Convention & Expo

Dec 02, 2022, at 04:58 am

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Minister Shashi Panja earlier this week unveiled the logo of FAFAI's upcoming Silver Jubilee Edition Convention & Expo in Kolkata.

Chair Poetry Evenings returns to Kolkata with its fifth edition

Dec 02, 2022, at 01:14 am

Kolkata/IBNS: The annual Chair Poetry Evenings, Kolkata’s International Poetry Festival, got off to a spirited start at the Indian Council For Cultural Relations (ICCR) here with a resolve to present voices that remain obstinate in the face of challenges.

Aashima Mehrotra's solo exhibition show Ambari now available for public view

Dec 01, 2022, at 07:58 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The solo exhibition show by visual artist and civil servant Aashima Mehrotra, AMBARI, is now available for public viewing.

How beauty brands deal with & survive a recession

Dec 01, 2022, at 04:56 pm

Economic downturns hit beauty and cosmetics businesses really hard. Beauty brands depend heavily on consumers spending money on beauty products. To make matters worse, beauty products aren’t typically considered to be a necessity. Just look at the recession caused by the pandemic. People were buying bulk toiletries like https://www.beautysourcing.com/marketplace/perfumery-cosmetics-and-toile in case they need more. But the same can’t be said for beauty and cosmetic products.

Jammu and Kashmir: New school buildings constructed near zero line in Uri sector

Nov 30, 2022, at 10:44 pm

Baramulla: A new school building is being created near the ‘Zero Line’ in  Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir, media reports said.

IIT Guwahati signs Memorandum of Understanding with Oil India Limited

Nov 28, 2022, at 11:40 pm

Guwahati: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Oil India Limited (OIL) in the presence of Prof. T. G. Sitharam, Director, IIT Guwahati, and OIL team representative S.P. Deka ED(ES,IC & DOR), B. Bhuyan HoD Inst., and B. Mazumdar DGM (Inst.).

Apeejay Bangla Sahitya Utsob to travel to multiple Indian cities from next year

Nov 27, 2022, at 11:53 pm

Kolkata: Apeejay Bangla SahityaUtsob (ABSU), India's first Bengali literary festival, will no longer be a Kolkata-only literary event.

Kolkata: 8th Apeejay Bangla Sahitya Utsob inaugurated by actor Pabitra Sarkar

Nov 25, 2022, at 10:56 pm

Kolkata: The eighth edition of India’s first Bengali literary festival, Apeejay Bangla SahityaUtsob (ABSU) curated by the Oxford Bookstores was inaugurated recently by linguist, literary critic, academician, and actor Pabitra Sarkar.

Lava launches Blaze NXT with premium glass back and octa-core MediaTek Helio G37 chipset

Nov 25, 2022, at 09:39 pm

Mumbai: Lava International Limited, an end-to-end mobile handset and mobile solutions company based in India, on Friday announced the launch of the Blaze NXT smartphone.

Hanuwantiya Jal Mahotsav of Madhya Pradesh to begin on November 28

Nov 25, 2022, at 05:48 pm

Bhopal/IBNS: If you are looking for a break from a regular vacation, then why not head to Hanuwantiya Island in Madhya Pradesh for an adventure-filled holiday?

WWAD 2022: People with disability walk the ramp, share tales of courage and inclusivity

Nov 24, 2022, at 06:20 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: On the same day when India's eastern metropolis was hosting the city edition of the country's most iconic fashion show with Bollywood showstoppers, cheers, hoots and applause also reverberated the Science City auditorium where the models who strutted down a catwalk were very special. They were all People With Disability (PWDs).

Sona FM 89.6 to give voice to a million citizens in 12 taluks in Salem, Yercaud

Nov 23, 2022, at 11:57 pm

Salem:  Sona FM 89.6, a community radio, went live with its first broadcast on Nov 21 morning, giving a voice to a million citizens in 12 talukas of Salem and Yercaud area.

Kolkata: Canteen Pub & Grub unveils special menu for FIFA World Cup

Nov 23, 2022, at 11:54 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Canteen Pub & Grub in Kolkata has introduced its special menu on the occasion of FIFA World Cup 2022, which began on Nov 20.

Hard Rock Cafe and Lionel Messi team up to bring The Messi Burger Champion’s Edition

Nov 23, 2022, at 11:41 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Hard Rock Cafe Kolkata is expanding upon its partnership with football icon Lionel Messi with its latest release of its fan-favorite Messi Burger – Champion’s Edition.

MAKAUT to hold two-day Murshidabad Heritage Conclave 2022 begins tomorrow

Nov 23, 2022, at 11:07 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), West Bengal is organizing Murshidabad Heritage Conclave 2022 on the occasion of the World Heritage Week at the ILEAD premises on Nov 24 and 25.

Eighth Apeejay Bangla Sahitya Utsob to begin on Nov 25

Nov 22, 2022, at 07:22 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The eighth edition of Bengali literary festival Apeejay Bangla Sahitya Utsob (ABSU), which is curated by Oxford Bookstore, will commence on Nov 25.

Oxford University Press India introduces ‘OXFORD INSPIRE’

Nov 22, 2022, at 01:07 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Oxford University Press (OUP) India, a department of the University of Oxford, England organised a gathering for the school principals and educationists in Kolkata. 

Kashmir's heritage celebrated at Insha-e-Darab

Nov 21, 2022, at 11:23 pm

Srinagar: A seven-day exhibition based on the rare manuscripts of the famous 20th-century Persian writer, poet and researcher Khawaja Muhammad Amin Darab and rare samples of Kashmiri culture was recently held in Jammu and Kashmir's capital city Srinagar.