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Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India | Kashmir: Security forces ramp up search operation against militants in Kishtwar after para commando dies in encounter | Supreme Court denies bail to Prajwal Revanna in rape and sexual assault cases | A lot of countries are nervous about the US, India not among them: Jaishankar | 10 suspected Kuki insurgents killed in encounter with security forces in Manipur's Jibram, curfew imposed | BJP urges EC to 'reprimand, censure' Rahul Gandhi for spreading 'lies' in Maharashtra poll campaign | Karnataka Minister sparks row with racist remark against HD Kumaraswamy | Russian Deputy PM Denis Manturov calls on PM Modi, discusses strategic partnership | UK PM approves world's second 6th-gen stealth fighter aircraft developed to counter Russia, China | RG Kar: Arrested civic volunteer Sanjoy Roy claims ex-Kolkata CP Vineet Goyal framed him in the case

Hackers are targeting people when they are typing these six words on search engine

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:04 pm

People searching for the sentence "Are Bengal cats legal in Australia?" on the internet are often facing cyber-attacks of an unusual kind, alerted a firm named Sophos.

Maurice Vellekoop bags 2024 Toronto Book Award for his novel I’m So Glad We Had This Time Together

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:04 pm

Toronto/IBNS: Maurice Vellekoop has been awarded the 2024 Toronto Book Award for I’m So Glad We Had This Time Together, published by Random House Canada.

Abhijeeth Bhattacharjee and Prodyut Mukherjee all set to host a festival in memory of Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:04 pm

Sangitanjaly Foundation in association with the Department of Language & Culture, Govt of Telangana is organising the 7th season of Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan National Festival of Music on Nov 16-17,2024 at Ravindra Bharathi, Hyderabad.

Apple is planning to introduce new AI-powered smart device next year

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:04 pm

Tech major Apple plans to launch a new product that can control appliances, handle videoconferencing and even use AI to navigate apps.

Coldplay to perform in Ahmedabad on January 25, check out the date when tickets will go on sale

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:04 pm

Band Coldplay has announced the date of its latest show in India which will be held in Ahmedabad on January 25.

CCPA issues notices to coaching centres for misleading ads; slaps penalty of Rs 54.6 lakh on 18 institutes for violating consumer rights

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:04 pm

New Delhi: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has acted against misleading advertisements by coaching centres, issuing 45 notices to various centres and imposing penalties totalling Rs 54.6 lakh on 18 institutes for allegedly violating consumer rights with deceptive promotions and unethical practices, according to a statement by Ministry of Consumer Affairs.

Organizations like Global Scholastics are a great option for students who want to pursue education in the US: American Center Kolkata Director

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:04 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: "Organizations like Global Scholastics are a great option for students who want to pursue education in the United States," said American Center Kolkata Director Elizabeth Lee.

Arindam Sil graces workshop for hearing-impaired kids on Children's Day

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:04 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Filmmaker Arindam Sil on Thursday graced an acting workshop in the city to uplift several hearing-impaired kids on the occasion of Children's Day.

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Nov 16, 2024, at 09:04 pm

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48th International Kolkata Book Fair to be held on Jan 28-Feb 9, 2025; focal theme country Germany

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:04 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The 48th International Kolkata Book Fair will run from January 28 to February 9, 2025, the organisers said at an announcement press conference in Kolkata on Friday.

Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay and Subodh Sarkar inaugurate 10th Edition of Apeejay Bangla Sahitya Utsob

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:04 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The 10th edition of Apeejay Bangla Sahitya Utsob (ABSU), a Bengali literary festival, commenced on Friday.

ICSSR to boost funding for social science research; focus on PVTGs and women-led projects

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:04 pm

New Delhi: The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) is set to considerably increase funding for social science research in India, allocating Rs 235 crore this year, excluding support for undergraduate and postgraduate research projects, according to a Times of India report.

Sarod maestro and Grammy Award nominee Aashish Khan passes away in the US at 84

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:04 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Indian classical musician Aashish Khan passed away at the age of 84 in the United States on Friday. 

Coldplay announces second show in Ahmedabad after tickets for first one sold out within minutes

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:04 pm

British rock band Coldplay has announced a second show in Ahmedabad after tickets for the first one in the city were sold out within minutes since the vending went live on Saturday.

Kolkata: Rotary hosts World Polio Day with students in Gyan Manch

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:04 pm

Rotary International District 3291 and District Polio Plus Committee recently organized a program at Gyan Manch in Kolkata to observe World Polio Day.

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

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 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.

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

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

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.

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

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

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.

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

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 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.

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

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 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.

Lava targets 10% market share in Rs 20,000-25,000 smartphone segment with Agni 3 launch

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

Mumbai: Lava International expects to capture a 10 percent market share in the Rs 20,000-25,000 smartphone segment with the launch of its rear display handset, Agni 3, media reported.

The Sacred Feminine: Women’s Reverence and Durga Puja Symbolism

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

In a world that is rapidly evolving, the call for gender equality and respect for women has become more urgent than ever. The festival of Durga Puja, one of the most revered celebrations in Hindu culture, holds a profound symbolism that speaks directly to this issue. 

Hatibagan, Pratapaditya Road top picks in Sharod Srijoni Samman publicity awards

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Hatibagan Sarbojonin Durgotsav Committee have been awarded the ‘Sharod Srijoni Shiromani Samman’ by Sharod Srijoni Samman ’24, a festival based award in India, instituted to salute the publicity, concept and style conceived by Durga Puja Committees to promote themselves.

My bid to internationalise Shatatantri Veena among next generation pays off: Santoor maestro Tarun Bhattacharya on his return from US Tour

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya, one of India's most celebrated and pioneering Santoor maestros, recently returned from a landmark tour of the United States.

Modern woman who wears India on her sleeve with pride: Anita Dongre on her designed Diwali Barbie doll

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: American multinational toy manufacturing company, Mattel, has unveiled its Barbie doll for the upcoming Hindu festival Diwali, which is widely celebrated in India.

Telangana governor inaugurates Secunderabad's Bangiya Sanskritik Sangha Durgotsab on its 59th year

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

Telangana  governor Jishnu Dev Verma recently inaugurated  the Sarvojanin Durgotsab 2024 organised by the Bangiya Sanskritik Sangha in Secunderabad in the presence of puja organiser and ace social worker Abhijeeth Bhattacharjee.

Sunidhi Chauhan teams up with Alive India Foundation to empower independent musicians, raise awareness on thalassaemia eradication

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

Bengaluru is all set to welcome singing sensation, Sunidhi Chauhan and her I Am Home Concert, presented by the Music Man of India, Supratiek Ghosh, and his Foundation ALIVE INDIA at the Bharatiya Mall on October 26. 

USA: Hindu community members celebrate Diwali in Times Square

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

Indian community members and several US nationals gathered at Times Square in the US to celebrate Diwali recently.

Education body for tribal students launches Amazon Future Engineer Program in 50 Eklavya Model Residential Schools

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

New Delhi: National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) today launched the Third Phase of the ‘Amazon Future Engineer Program’ in 50 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) spread across Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana and Tripura.

New York teen sensation Urjani De shines at New York Puja Association's Cultural Programme 2024

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

New York/IBNS: Urjani De, a second-generation Indian teenager based in New York City, captivated audiences with her mesmerizing performance at the cultural programme of the New York Puja Association 2024.