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Geoffrey Hinton quits Google, warns about dangers of Artificial Intelligence

May 02, 2023, at 02:01 pm

London: Geoffrey Hinton, who is considered the godfather of artificial intelligence (AI), recently quit his job at Google and even warned about the growing dangers of the field.

Kashmir's young singing sensation Ayaan Sajad's Naat 'Jaane Janaan' takes social media by storm

May 01, 2023, at 04:48 pm

Srinagar/IBNS: With over four million views to his debut Kashmiri song, 12-year-old boy Ayaan Sajad from Srigufwara area of Anantnag district in South Kashmir came up with the Naat-e-Shareef now, which is trending on YouTube and other social media channels.

Petcare Industry: Of furry love, pandemic and a rising graph

Apr 30, 2023, at 10:42 pm

For the petcare industry across the globe, pandemic sparks growth and creativity. Alyse Pfeil, Stephen Vierling, Lucas Owens and Heather Wang from the USA's Midwest and Amir Bin Rafi from India's Kashmir report.

Aizawl leads India in cashless payment adoption for mobility services

Apr 30, 2023, at 09:14 am

Aizawl/IBNS: Aizawl is the city in India with the highest adoption of cashless payments for mobility services, while Hyderabad is the leading mega city in terms of the future of mobility, stated reports.

Assam's Ajit Bania's artwork showcased at global exhibition in Italy

Apr 30, 2023, at 08:37 am

Mangaldai/Assam: The artwork of Ajit Bania, a young artist from Mangaldai, Assam was featured at a global art exhibition in Italy over a three-day period.

Imperial College London announces scholarships worth £ 400,000 for Indian students studying in the college

Apr 30, 2023, at 03:47 am

London: Imperial College London has announced scholarships of £ 400,000 for the Indian students studying in the college, the Union Ministry of Science & Technology said in a statement on Saturday.

Nagaland hosts two-day-long Tsükhenyie 2023

Apr 29, 2023, at 05:53 pm

Nagaland hosted two-day long Tsükhenyie 2023 in  Pfutseromi village under Phek district recently.

Arunachal Fashion Week: Itanagar showcases rich textile heritage of state

Apr 29, 2023, at 03:52 pm

The grand event of ‘Arunachal Fashion Week – The Artisans Movement’, was recently held in  Itanagar, an event which promoted the traditional handicrafts and textiles of the state.

Roopa Ganguly, Dibakar Banerjee conferred ICC YLF Pride of Bengal awards among others

Apr 27, 2023, at 05:01 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Personalities ranging from actor-politician Roopa Ganguly to former Indian Navy officer Pradeep Kumar Chatterjee were conferred the Pride of Bengal Awards by the ICC (Indian Chamber of Commerce) Young Leaders Forum (YLF) at a recent ceremony in Kolkata.

Lok Manjari: New book from IGNCA on the preservation of Indian folk songs and folk culture

Apr 26, 2023, at 07:29 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Are we doing enough to preserve our folk culture and teach them at the primary levels was one of the key questions raised by Prof. Molly Kaushal, Director, National Mission on Cultural Mapping, a unit of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA)

Suromurchhana to hold its annual Festival of Indian Classical Music in June in Kolkata

Apr 26, 2023, at 07:24 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: If you are a practitioner or follower of Indian classical music, here is some good news for you – Suromurchhana will be hosting its annual music festival in June this year in Kolkata.

Fashionista Samantha Kochharr arrives at the literary scene with her debut book Arribada: The Arrival

Apr 26, 2023, at 07:16 pm

Samantha Kochharr’s first book Arribada: The Arrival is an extension of her spiritual journey and an experiential account of life events. Dollops of distilled wisdom seep in as the pages turn and the reader embarks on a journey of kind with Samantha – a practising shaman.

Grammy-winning Ricky Kej curates unique Music of the Month themes for Kolkata-based Prabha Khaitan Foundation

Apr 26, 2023, at 06:17 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Ricky Kej, India’s three-time Grammy award winning music composer and the man behind the signature caller tune of Prabha Khaitan Foundation(PKF), has once again curated twelve unique pieces of music to be used by the Foundation as its `Music of the Month’ across all the events, social media platforms and as communications pan-India and overseas.

Stolen Chola period Hanuman sculpture retrieved and handed over to Idol Wing of Tamil Nadu

Apr 25, 2023, at 10:32 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The stolen sculpture of Lord Hanuman belonging to the Chola period has been retrieved and handed over to the Idol Wing of Tamil Nadu, the Ministry of Culture said on Tuesday.

UP Board declares results for classes 10th and 12th; Priyanshi Soni from Sitapur and Mahoba's Shubh Chapra top the exams

Apr 25, 2023, at 10:12 pm

Lucknow/IBNS: The results for classes 12th and 10th of the Uttar Pradesh Board have been announced by the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) in a press conference.

Arunachal Pradesh: Over 600 representatives discuss Nalanda tradition during Buddhist conference

Apr 25, 2023, at 06:07 pm

More than 600 representatives from different corners of India assembled in  Zimithang Valley of Arunachal Pradesh to discuss Nalanda Buddhism recently.

Art of manual brewing: Nagaland barista trains coffee enthusiasts

Apr 25, 2023, at 06:02 pm

Medziphema-based barista Zakietsonuo Jamir, popularly known as Atsi, recently trained  coffee enthusiasts the art of manual brewing while conducting a workshop in Nagaland’s Chümoukedima district.

Arunachal Pradesh celebrates cultural diversity with its fairs, festivals 

Apr 24, 2023, at 03:37 am

India's picturesque Arunachal Pradesh is currently celebrating its rich cultural heritage by hosting a wide variety of festivals and fairs which is also attracting a large section of tourists from across the nation.

Kolkata restaurants gear up with special offers to mark the end of Ramzan

Apr 19, 2023, at 11:58 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Popular restaurants in Kolkata, especially known for their Mughlai and Awadhi cuisine, are serving Eid special meals to mark the  end of the month-long Ramzan, a period known for fasting, prayers and acts of charity.

Assam’s bellwether festival Bihu goes global with Guinness Records entry

Apr 19, 2023, at 07:46 pm

Entering into the Guinness Book of World Records, Bihu, the famous indigenous festivals of Assam, is going global as around 11,300 Bihu performers scripted history on April 13 with the largest Bihu performance accompanied by Bihu dhol presentation at a single venue at Guwahati's Sarusajai stadium.

Over 800 truckloads of sheep consumed in Kashmir during Ramadan, despite fluctuating mutton prices

Apr 19, 2023, at 06:04 am

Kashmir/IBNS: The Mutton Dealers Association has reported that the number of trucks arriving in Kashmir on a daily basis is currently between 30-35, but is expected to increase to 160 ahead of Eid.

Raftaar, Akriti Kakar get Kolkata audiences grooving to Yaari at McDowell’s No1 Soda - No1 Yaari Jam

Apr 19, 2023, at 05:10 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Bringing alive the city of joy with a bang, McDowell's No1 Yaari Jam powered by SVF brought rapper Raftaar and the ever so melodious musician Akriti Kakar and Kolkata’s favourite Rupam Islam-Fossils for the No1 Yaari Jam held in Kolkata.

India to host Global Buddhist Summit; PM Modi to inaugurate

Apr 19, 2023, at 01:11 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be inaugurating the Global Buddhist Summit to be held in New Delhi on April 20 and 21 this year.

Goru Bihu marks the start of the Rongali Bihu festivities in Assam

Apr 18, 2023, at 07:39 pm

Assam/IBNS: In Assam, the week-long festivities of Rongali Bihu began on Friday with Goru Bihu, which is primarily observed by rural residents who keep livestock at their homes.

'Gosai Phurua' festival celebrated for 339th year in Guptakashi, Biswanath Chariali

Apr 18, 2023, at 05:20 pm

Assam/IBNS: The festival known as "Gosai Phurua," which has been celebrated for 339 years, was recently held in Guptakashi, located in Biswanath Chariali.

Bazm e Adab Gulmarg hosts seminar on Sufi poetry at Tangmarg

Apr 16, 2023, at 05:19 pm

Townhall Tangmarg was abuzz with literary fervor as Bazm e Adab Gulmarg Kashmir organized a one-day seminar on Sufi poetry, which commenced with the book release ceremony of acclaimed Sufi poet Bilal Ahmad Hajam.

Artistic expression beyond medicine: Srinagar-based oncologist brushes his emotions on canvas

Apr 16, 2023, at 05:04 pm

Dr. Jahangir Aslam, a renowned oncologist posted at JLNM Hospital, Rainawari, Srinagar, has won the hearts of art lovers with his stunning paintings at a two-day art exhibition held at Art Emporium in Srinagar. Visitors were awe-struck by his exceptional talent as an artist.

Rajasthan girl Nandini Gupta crowned Femina Miss India

Apr 16, 2023, at 01:38 pm

Imphal/IBNS: Nandini Gupta of Rajasthan has won the coveted Femina Miss India 2023 in a star-studded colourful competition here at Khuman Lampak stadium on Saturday.

Naatiya mushaira organized in Srinagar in view of the holy month of Ramadan

Apr 13, 2023, at 02:12 am

Srinagar/IBNS: On the eve of Ramadan, a Naatiya mushaira was organized at a local hotel in Srinagar on Thursday in which many leading and young poets participated.

Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana unveils India's first full-size fold smartphone Tecno Phantom V Fold

Apr 12, 2023, at 11:46 pm

Mumbai: TECNO the premium technology brand has launched its first-ever foldable smartphone, the PHANTOM V Fold 5G in a starry unveiling ceremony in presence of the revered Bollywood star and Brand Ambassador Ayushmann Khurrana at JW Marriott, Sahar.