45th International Kolkata Book Fair to be inaugurated in Jan 2022
Nov 12, 2021, at 10:18 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The 45th International Kolkata Book Fair will be inaugurated on Jan 31, 2022, announced Publishers and Booksellers Guild secretary Tridib Chatterjee here on Friday.
New UNESCO education report calls for ‘new social contract’
Nov 12, 2021, at 08:32 pm
New York: Imagining a new future for education by 2050, the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is asking three questions: What should be continued? What should be abandoned? And what needs to be creatively invented afresh?
CBSE, CISE students file petition in Supreme Court demanding hybrid mode of exam for term 1
Nov 12, 2021, at 02:39 am
New Delhi/IBNS: A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court by the students of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) Class 10 and 12 to hold term 1 exams in hybrid mode, a mix of both online and offline.
Liquid restaurant Vertex at Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata unveils new menu
Nov 11, 2021, at 09:41 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Vertex - The Liquid Restaurant, part of Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata, has introduced a new menu and reinvented its nightlife.
Writer-academician Mahul Brahma launches new book The Mythic Value of Luxury
Nov 11, 2021, at 05:43 am
Kolkata: Writer, academician and communication expert Mahul Brahma's sixth book The Mythic Value of Luxury has been launched virtually.
J&K: In-person teaching for civil services, NEET coaching to continue
Nov 10, 2021, at 08:44 pm
Srinagar/IBNS: The State Executive Committee for the Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Sunday extended the Covid19 containment guidelines in J&K till further orders.
Thiagarajar Polytechnic College celebrates 61st Graduation Day for 756 successful students
Nov 09, 2021, at 04:22 pm
Salem: The Thiagarajar Polytechnic College, Salem celebrated its 61st Graduation Day last month to award the certificates to 756 successful diploma holders from 11 engineering disciplines ranging from Civil, Mechanical and Electrical to Computers, Electronics to Architecture and Textiles.
J&K: Registration programme for unorganized workers under Education Department held
Nov 08, 2021, at 08:50 pm
Srinagar/IBNS: The District Administration of Srinagar organized a special camp on e SHRAM Portal for awareness purposes and registration of unorganized workers under the Education Department at the S.P Higher Secondary School, Srinagar
IIMC tops top Business Today-MDRA Best B-schools Survey 2021 beating IIMA
Nov 08, 2021, at 04:25 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIMC) beat favourites IIM Ahmedabad (IIMA) in a photo finish to clinch the top position in the 2021 edition of the Business Today-MDRA Best B-schools survey.
Kashmir: KU's CCPC to offer free coaching & scholarship to civil service aspirants
Nov 06, 2021, at 03:42 am
Srinagar/IBNS: Kashmir University’s Centre for Career Planning and Counselling (CCPC) is going to offer coaching to meritorious civil service aspirants this year with 100 percent scholarship.
MAKAUT organises essay competition in celebration of Heritage Week
Nov 04, 2021, at 07:25 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), West Bengal is inviting entries for a National Level Under-Graduate Essay Competition in celebration of the heritage week (Nov 19 to 25).
Nov 04, 2021, at 07:00 pm
Arundhati Gupta notes how Diwali gifting has changed over the years.
Pickle N Amma brings homemade Rajasthani pickle to Kolkata
Nov 04, 2021, at 06:43 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: If you are craving for home-made pickles from Rajasthan, here is some good news for you.
Facebook to stop face recognition system amid privacy concerns
Nov 03, 2021, at 08:04 am
Facebook is removing its facial recognition system and deleting a billion faceprints, its parent company said Tuesday, heeding serious concerns over privacy.
Kashmir University organises webinar about Breast Cancer
Nov 03, 2021, at 12:06 am
Srinagar/IBNS: The Department of the Bioresources under the University of Kashmir in collaboration with the Indian Cancer Society Sunday held an online workshop on Breast Cancer awareness.
Vienna in audacious campaign strips on OnlyFans social network to showcase historical nude art
Nov 02, 2021, at 10:40 pm
The Vienna Tourist Board is once again putting artistic freedom at the centre of social debate in its latest audacious marketing initiative with high-profile social network OnlyFans.
Three students top NEET scoring full marks, share AIR 1
Nov 02, 2021, at 06:14 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Three students have topped the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2021, the national-level entrance exam for admission to undergraduate medical courses, scoring full marks.
Oxford English Dictionary chooses 'vax' as 2021 word of year
Nov 02, 2021, at 05:02 am
London/UNI/Sputnik: The word vax has been chosen as Word of Year in 2021, after the frequency of its usage increased 72 times since the beginning of the year, compared to the same time in 2020, Oxford Languages said on Monday.
Zobet lays out special spread for Diwali and Bhai Dooj
Nov 01, 2021, at 06:47 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Zobet, the Victorian era inspired lounge in Kolkata, has laid out a lavish spread for Diwali-Bhai Dooj celebrations.
Kolkata's new ‘Beer & Dine’ spot Olterra comes up in Park Street
Oct 30, 2021, at 04:58 pm
Kolkata: Located in the heart of the city in Park Street, Ølterra, Kolkata’s newest luxury spot to dine-in & drink, opened doors to the public last weekend.
Go for a creepy crawl at these Kolkata pubs on Halloween Night this year
Oct 30, 2021, at 04:39 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Dress in your creepiest costumes and get ready to go bar hopping at thes popular Kolkata addresses to glug some devilish drinks with your gang.
Kolkata pubs and cafes ready for Halloween
Oct 30, 2021, at 04:15 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Popular cafes and bars in Kolkata ready with the ‘spooktacular’ menus and entertaining programmes to celebrate Halloween on October 31.
Millions missing out on remote learning during emergencies: UNICEF
Oct 29, 2021, at 11:46 pm
New York: At least 200 million boys and girls, live in 31 countries which do not have the resources to deal with remote learning during any future emergency school closures, the UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF, said in a study released on Thursday.
Iconic Week Festival: Kashmir Varsity VC presides over 'Sufiyana Mehfil'
Oct 29, 2021, at 08:52 pm
Srinagar/IBNS: The University of Kashmir on Sunday organised a seminar and a ‘Sufiyana Mehfil’ in connection with the celebration of the Iconic Week Festival.
Oct 29, 2021, at 08:29 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Young Indians (YI) Initiative Khwabon Ke Parindey in association with Dil Se and Ek Packet Umeed has created a platform for deserving NGOs to promote their products before the festival of Diwali.
The Artemist celebrates 5 years of creativity
Oct 29, 2021, at 08:25 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Artemist is celebrating five years of creativity and artfulness in West Bengal with an exhibition for over 100 artists and over 250 art pieces on display for you to appreciate.
Kreative Minds encourages students to create art from discarded material
Oct 28, 2021, at 05:24 pm
Bengaluru/IBNS: Kreative Minds, a Bengaluru-based organisation offering courses in art, design, craft and music, decided to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his birthday (October 2) a little differently.
New Delhi: Schools to open for all classes from Nov 1 onwards, Chhath Puja allowed
Oct 27, 2021, at 10:19 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Schools will open for all classes in New Delhi from Nov 1 onwards while Chhath celebration is also allowed in the city, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia announced on Wednesday.
Salon 82 Cafe: Pamper yourself with a beauty regime, meet your friends for coffee
Oct 27, 2021, at 05:34 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Just opened in Salt Lake, the eastern neighborhood of Kolkata, is Salon 82 Café, where you will not only enjoy a range of beauty services but also wind up enjoying a sumptuous repast.
7 Budget Friendly Ideas for the Post Pandemic Home Makeover
Oct 27, 2021, at 03:24 am
A post-pandemic home makeover should emphasise on personal well-being and cleanliness to liven up spirits and help avoid illness spread. We have always been on the quest for fresh beginnings and ways to brighten up our lives. And a new splash of colour can help achieve this quickly and easily.