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As Kolkata braces up for Durga Puja, glimpses of Bonedi Baris (aristocratic families) are heart-warming

Oct 04, 2024, at 10:12 pm

The autumn air is replete with the festive fervour of Durga Puja, Bengal’s biggest festival. However, this year it is not the same in Kolkata and Bengal with the brutal RG Kar Hospital incident and the unprecedented protests and cry for justice that followed overshadowing the festive spirit.

HelpAge India launches 'Generations Together' campaign to bridge gap between generations

Oct 03, 2024, at 09:07 pm

New Delhi/Kolkata/IBNS: Commemorating International Day of Older Persons (IDOP), HelpAge India, a non-profit organization working with and for older people in the country, on Tuesday (Oct. 1) launched its "Generations Together" campaign in south Kolkata's Chetla Central Park, celebrating the contributions of senior citizens and strengthening the intergenerational connections.

Rotary Calcutta Metro City hands over football and fitness kits to Nayagram Thana Balika Vidyapith in Jhargram

Oct 03, 2024, at 06:25 am

Rotary Calcutta Metro City recently handed over the entire set of football kits, including fitness training kits, for the Nayagram Thana Balika Vidyapith Football team at Nayagram, Jhargram.

UNESCO promoted 3rd edition of Durga Puja Art 2024' preview show inaugurated at Tala Prattoy

Oct 01, 2024, at 05:50 am

Kolkata/IBNS: UNESCO, the global UN agency that designated Durga Puja Art as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2022, maintained its commitment to promoting Durga Puja Art to a global audience this year.

Christie’s reaches agreement to acquire classic auction car major Gooding & Company

Sep 30, 2024, at 01:11 pm

New York/IBNS: British auction house Christie’s has entered into an agreement to acquire Gooding & Company, the leading international auction house in the collector car market.

Ushoshi Sengupta unveils Fabindia's Durga Puja collection

Sep 27, 2024, at 08:17 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Former Miss Universe India and model-actress Ushoshi Sengupta has unveiled Fabindia's collection for the upcoming grand festival, Durga Puja.

Photo Essay: Kolkata trams finally lose the turf battle

Sep 27, 2024, at 07:28 pm

It was only last year that Kolkata's trams celebrated 150 years of their rollercoaster journey in the eastern metropolis. For decades the city's signature streetcars were fighting a grim survival battle despite all ado over heritage.

IndiaAI invites nominations for fellowship program targeting AI researchers and students

Sep 25, 2024, at 07:13 am

New Delhi: IndiaAI, the Independent Business Division (IBD) under the Digital India Corporation, has announced the opening of nominations for its fellowship program, inviting applications from B.Tech and M.Tech students working on Artificial Intelligence (AI) projects.

Prabha Khaitan Foundation explores global partnerships in Hawaii for art, culture, literature and sustainability

Sep 25, 2024, at 12:32 am

Kolkata/IBNS: In a significant step towards fostering international collaboration, Kolkata-based Prabha Khaitan Foundation (PKF) recently visited the prestigious East-West Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, to discuss potential partnerships.

Loreto College, Kolkata, and RIKA Institute ink MoU to promote research, and innovation in Disaster Risk Management

Sep 22, 2024, at 04:13 am

Kolkata/IBNS: India has faced floods, cyclones, heat waves, and landslides this year itself in multiple states impacting lives and livelihoods. With the changing risk landscape in India, accurate interpretation of information on past and future trends, dynamic scenario creation, and real-time monitoring has become necessary for just decision-making and timely action.

Kolkata hosts the 3rd edition of Chitra Devi Music & Dance Festival

Sep 20, 2024, at 06:51 am

Kolkata/IBNS: The third edition of the prestigious Chitra Devi Music & Dance Festival was recently held at Rotary Sadan.

Alive India Foundation: Reviving Indian music and empowering young talent

Sep 20, 2024, at 06:06 am

Music is a universal language and India, with its diverse culture and languages, has long been a hub for rich and varied musical traditions.

National Teachers Award 2024: Thiagarajar Polytechnic College faculty honoured by President Murmu

Sep 13, 2024, at 10:06 pm

Dr A Gandhimathi, Faculty of English, Thiagarajar Polytechnic College, Salem, received the prestigious National Award for Teachers 2024 from President of India Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi on Teachers' Day—September 5, 2024. 

Third edition of Chitra Devi Music and Dance Festival will be held in Kolkata's Rotary Sadan on September 15

Sep 11, 2024, at 11:59 pm

Sanchita Dance Foundation, in association with Techno India University & Rotary Club of Calcutta Metro City will host the 3rd edition of Chitra Devi Music & Dance Festival in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture Rotary Sadan in Kolkata on September 15.

Salem’s Sona College named Outstanding Engineering Institution

Sep 11, 2024, at 10:58 pm

Sona College of Technology, Salem, has been awarded the Outstanding Engineering Institution Award for 2023-24 by the National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR).

Rotary International District 3291 launches Hashtag English and Effortless Arithmetic initiatives to boost literacy

Sep 11, 2024, at 10:31 pm

Rotary International District 3291 has announced the launch of the Hashtag English and Effortless Arithmetic initiatives, a project under the Eazy School 3 platform, aimed at significantly improving literacy rates among underprivileged children.

Thiagarajar Polytechnic College earns outstanding institution award

Sep 11, 2024, at 10:25 pm

Thiagarajar Polytechnic College, Salem, was honoured with the Outstanding Institution Award in the Polytechnic category in the country for 2023-24 by the National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR), under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

Tilottama was remembered by the crew, the audience before the premier of the Rangakarmee 's new play

Sep 10, 2024, at 08:41 pm

At the beginning of the staging of the Rangakarmee's latest play, Chanda Bedni, the audience and the crew of the play paid their respects by observing silence in memory of Tilottama.

What is Abrosexuality, the new sexual identity that sweeps the internet?

Sep 10, 2024, at 08:27 pm

Mover over LGBTQIA+. The internet is abuzz with a new sexual term- Abrosexuality.

Apple introduces AirPods 4

Sep 10, 2024, at 03:13 pm

Tech major Apple on Monday announced a groundbreaking new lineup of AirPods models and features.

Sleep, hearing health features introduced Apple Watch, Air Pods Pro 2

Sep 10, 2024, at 02:36 pm

Tech major Apple on Monday unveiled breakthrough sleep and hearing health features coming to Apple Watch and AirPods Pro 2 that further deliver on Apple’s commitment to health with experiences that enrich users’ lives.

Apple launches iPhone 16 series; check out India pricing, preorders start Sept 13

Sep 10, 2024, at 06:52 am

Apple launched its latest iPhone 16 series comprising the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max on Monday with some hardware upgrades over their predecessors.

Srabanti Chatterjee launches new restaurant in Kolkata

Sep 08, 2024, at 01:34 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali film actress Srabanti Chatterjee has recently launched a new restaurant in Kolkata.

U.S. musician indicted for using bots and AI tools to earn millions in royalty

Sep 07, 2024, at 04:44 am

A U.S. musician has been accused of using artificial intelligence (AI) tools and thousands of bots to manipulate streaming platforms, fraudulently generating billions of song streams to collect millions in royalties, media reports said.

LGBTQIA+: British High Commission celebrates sixth anniversary of India's landmark decision to scrap Section 377

Sep 07, 2024, at 01:29 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The British High Commission in India is hosting a reception on Friday (Sept 6) to mark the sixth anniversary of the landmark judgement by the Supreme Court to decriminalize homosexuality in the country by striking down the regressive, colonial-era Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Govt launches national blockchain framework Vishvasya to enhance security and transparency for various citizen-centric apps

Sep 05, 2024, at 06:17 am

New Delhi: The Centre on Wednesday launched Vishvasya-Blockchain Technology Stack, which offers Blockchain-as-a-Service with a geographically distributed infrastructure designed to support various permissioned Blockchain-based applications.

Shashi Tharoor releases his latest work in Kolkata; unveils Prabha Khaitan Foundation's book rack at Taj City Centre

Sep 02, 2024, at 07:48 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The mellifluous flow of words he is known for held the audience at a hotel in Kolkata on Sunday in thrall when Congress MP Shashi Tharoor juggled his wit and wisdom while reading out from his latest book "A Wonderland of Words: Around the Word in 101 Essays".

U.S. Consulate Kolkata, Uddami India Foundation jointly host ‘Power to Empower’ project finale

Sep 02, 2024, at 02:58 pm

U.S. Consulate Kolkata, in collaboration with Uddami India Foundation, hosted finale of ‘Power to Empower’ project where young women were taught ‘Strengthening leadership’ and ‘entrepreneurship skills’ towards social and economic empowerment.

Bengaluru-based Param Foundation unveils plan for centre to promote science, art and culture

Aug 31, 2024, at 11:30 pm

Bengaluru/IBNS: Param Foundation, a not-for-profit community-driven social organisation based in Bengaluru, has unveiled plans for a multi-experience, trans-disciplinary centre aimed at promoting experiential learning, history, art, culture, and collaboration.

Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, percussionist Prodyut Mukherjee perform at One World Fusion 2024 in Hyderabad

Aug 28, 2024, at 08:38 pm

Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt on slide guitar (Mohan Veena) and percussionist Prodyut Mukherjee on tabla along with Bollywood singers had the audience in thrall at the One World Fusion 2024 live concert in Hyderabad recently.