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Four ex-CJIs back 'One Nation, One Election' proposal, 3 former HC judges object: Report | RG Kar: Junior doctors announce to call off strike tomorrow, will join work 'partially' from Saturday | India strongly reacts after US court summons govt, top officials in Gurpatwant Singh Pannun murder attempt plot | Atishi, who is set to succeed Arvind Kejriwal, to retain four Delhi ministers | Congress, NC and PDP were content with the chaos: PM Modi in Kashmir | Cooperated with CBI: Left leader Minakshi Mukherjee, who stopped the vehicle with victim's body, appearing before probe agency in RG Kar case | 'Bengal floods man-made disaster': Mamata Banerjee takes stock of situation | Centre introduces new biometric programme for seamless immigration at Delhi airport in seconds | India reports second Mpox case with Kerala man testing positive for virus after return from UAE | PM Modi to visit US for Quad Summit, attend UN Assembly starting Sept 21

Jammu and Kashmir: Exhibition showcasing finest of Kashmir Handicrafts inaugurated at Gulmarg

Feb 21, 2022, at 04:59 am

Gulmarg: Beginning today, Gulmarg will play host to a “craft mela”, a unique handicraft exhibition showcasing the exquisite art and craft of Kashmir.

CMAT is 2nd most popular MBA entrance exam in India, reveals Shiksha's MBA Outlook Report 2022

Feb 18, 2022, at 03:20 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Online college selection platform Shiksha.com's MBA Outlook Report 2022 has found that Covid has shifted MBA aspirants’ priorities and they are now willing to pursue the course in their own state or town rather than relocating to cities beyond their home state amid the covid situation.

George Telegraph Group owned Alameeb Mediart Lab celebrated star-studded Love Carnival 2022

Feb 18, 2022, at 02:12 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Alameeb Mediart Lab, an initiative by the George Telegraph Group organized Love Carnival 2022 today to celebrate Valentine’s Day uniquely by celebrating love for art and work with budding artists.  

2022 will be the year of educational transformation for JK: CS Mehta

Feb 17, 2022, at 07:28 pm

Jammu/IBNS: Chief Secretary Arun Kumar Mehta Monday chaired a meeting to take stock of arrangements for reopening of educational institutions and resuming  offline teaching in Jammu and Kashmir.

Pokémon GO Tour will celebrate its second edition in India

Feb 17, 2022, at 01:48 am

Kolkata: Pokémon GO Tour will celebrate its second edition of the global event in India.

At Broccoli get a pizza served straight from the oven!

Feb 16, 2022, at 11:47 pm

It was a bite into freshness! The straight from the oven Chicken Keema Masala pizza was just that…fresh! The live kitchen was visible from the seating area and everything unfolded before our eyes…the baking of the pizza with its lavish spread of sauce and cheese topped with chicken keema masala, jalapeno and onion toppings!

Gradually reopen schools, hold offline classes with adherence to SoPs: JK's LG told officials

Feb 15, 2022, at 06:07 am

Jammu/IBNS: Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha Friday observed that the pandemic situation has cimproved and authorities can gradually move ahead for reopening of schools.

Covid has had a huge negative impact on museums: Vinod Daniel

Feb 15, 2022, at 03:09 am

Vinod Daniel Member, Board, International Council of Museums (ICOM) and Chairman, AusHeritage, is busy these days with the upcoming 2-Day Global Summit on ‘Reimagining Museums in India’ which will start from February 15.  IBNS-TWF correspondent Supriyo Hazra caught up with him to discuss his project and the challenges museums are facing amid the pandemic. Excerpts:

KISNA launches special diamond jewellery for Valentine’s Day celebrations

Feb 15, 2022, at 02:29 am

Kolkata: KISNA, the domestic retail jewellery arm of HK Jewels, announced on Monday the launch of exquisite diamond jewellery collection, "Celebration” as part of the Valentine’s Day celebrations.

Kolkata artist Ranjit Das pays tribute to late Lata Mangeshkar through street graffiti

Feb 14, 2022, at 05:33 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Artist Ranjit Das, one of  the countless fans of India's nightingale late Lata Mangeshkar, is paying his tribute to the iconic singer through his graffiti series in the streets of Kolkata.

Ministry of Culture to organize first of its kind Global Summit on ‘Reimagining Museums in India’ this week

Feb 14, 2022, at 06:18 am

New Delhi: The Ministry of Culture, Government of India will organize a first of its kind, 2-Day Global Summit on ‘Reimagining Museums in India’, on Feb 15-16.

Linc Limited unveils all-new mass premium brand 'Lincplus'

Feb 13, 2022, at 07:36 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Linc Limited has unveiled mass premium brand "Lincplus" as the heritage company has forayed into a new vertical of health and hygiene.

The Yellow Turtle hosts senior citizens ahead of Valentine's Day

Feb 13, 2022, at 07:27 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The Yellow Turtle, an Asian retro-café at Purna Das Road broke away from the traditional celebration to do something phenomenal for this special day and hosted 3 couples from the old-age home Shantineer, on the occasion of Valentine's Day, which will be celebrated on Feb 14. 

Head to the ITC Hotels in Kolkata for an exquisite Valentine's Day celebration

Feb 13, 2022, at 12:56 am

Kolkata/IBNS: If you are looking for a bespoke lunch or dinner with your beloved better half in Kolkata, check out the offers from ITC Royal Bengal and ITC Sonar.

Valentine’s Day offers from Kolkata restaurants and cafes

Feb 11, 2022, at 07:27 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Restaurants, pubs and cafes in Kolkata are vying with each other with the best spreads so that you have a smashing Valentine’s Day this year.

Bite into these orange-infused treats before the winter bids goodbye

Feb 11, 2022, at 06:36 pm

Kolkata/NITN: In winter, India harvests some of its best oranges, a fruit known for its taste, vitamin C content, and an interesting culinary ingredient.

U.S. Consulate General Kolkata partners with Bengal govt, School Education Department to train teachers

Feb 11, 2022, at 12:12 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Around 25 English language teachers and teacher trainers participated in the Feb 9 launch of the TESOL Core Certificate Program (TCCP) offered by the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi in partnership with TESOL International, the leading organization in the field of English-language teaching. 

GMC Srinagar medico Dr Yasmeen awarded Ambady Oration

Feb 10, 2022, at 11:49 pm

Srinagar/IBNS: Dr Yasmeen Jabeen Bhat, Associate Professor for the Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy at Government Medical College (GMC), Srinagar Monday won the prestigious Dr B M Ambady Oration.

Kashmir: SSM Engineering students develop Fuel Tank Detection System

Feb 10, 2022, at 11:30 pm

Srinagar/IBNS: In current times, petroleum is a very limited resource and with fuel thefts by sellers the prices climb higher which makes an apparatus like Fuel Management System essential to monitor and control its consumption.

13th edition of TCS TechBytes will focus on emerging technologies

Feb 10, 2022, at 10:57 pm

Bengaluru/IBNS: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and the Board for IT Education Standards (BITES) in association with Information Technology (IT) industries and educational institutions, announced the beginning of registrations for the 13th edition of TCS TechBytes, an engineering IT quiz.

ITC's luxury confectionery brand Fabelle debuts on Metaverse

Feb 10, 2022, at 10:35 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: ITC's Fabelle Exquisite Chocolates, a luxury confectionery brand, made its debut in Metaverse to celebrate weddings virtually.

CBSE to conduct second term board exam for classes 10 and 12 in offline mode

Feb 10, 2022, at 03:19 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct its second term board exams for Classes 10 and 12 offline from April 26.

Watching Sholay changed my life, Amitabh Bachchan was my favourite: Iranian American actor-writer Abbas Kazerooni

Feb 08, 2022, at 09:07 pm

Human beings are more good than bad, says Iranian American writer-actor-lawyer Abbas Kazerooni speaking at the 'The Universe Writes' initiative of Prabha Khaitan Foundation in association with Shree Cement and Siyahi. Souvik Ghosh reports

Kashmir: This young man weaves to make pashmina posh again

Feb 08, 2022, at 07:12 pm

 A Kashmiri youth makes pashmina weaving an international brand. Dilshad Noor reports from Srinagar

Welcoming babies with wombs on rent

Feb 08, 2022, at 07:05 pm

Star couples, most recently Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas, proudly announce their new parenthood through surrogacy these days. Does this new openness and acceptance by society at large also indicate a change in attitude, wonders Ranjita Biswas

Author-academician Mahul Brahma wins Sahityakosh Samman Award

Feb 08, 2022, at 03:04 am

Kolkata: Author and academician Prof. Mahul Brahma has won the literary award 'Sahityakosh Samman' for his latest book 'The Mythic Value of Luxury'.

Kashmir: Indian Army organises debate competition for Kishtwar students

Feb 04, 2022, at 12:21 am

Udhampur/IBNS: To provide a platform for school students to showcase their talent and to enhance their self-confidence, Indian Army organised a debate competition for students living in Kishtwar district on the theme ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotasav’.

Kreative Mind declares results of their All India Online Talent Competition

Feb 04, 2022, at 12:09 am

Bengaluru/IBNS: Kreative Minds, a Bengaluru-based institute offering courses in Art, Design, Craft and Music to participants across all age groups, recently organised an All India Online Talent Competition.

Santoor Ashram felicitates winners of the Stars of Tomorrow competition

Feb 03, 2022, at 11:22 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Philanthropic organization Santoor Ashram, spearheaded by Santoor maestro Tarun Bhattacharya, recently held a competition titled ‘Stars of Tomorrow’ to identify young talented performers from India and abroad in the field of Indian music and dance.