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'The change-maker we need': Ex-British PM Boris Johnson praises PM Modi in his book | Commuters rush to safety as driverless burning car speeds through busy road in Jaipur | Ensure safety and security of Hindus: India to Bangladesh amid reports of attack on Durga Puja pandal | Nexus of crime and politics: Mohan Bhagwat on RG Kar rape-murder case | Hindus should be united and strong, being weak is a crime: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat | Muslim men threatened to break Durga idol storming into pandal in dispute over music, alleges Kolkata puja club | Tamil Nadu derailment: 19 injured in Darbhanga Bagmati Express collision with goods train, 13 coaches jump track | Air India Express flight lands safely at Tiruchirappalli airport after reporting technical snag following take-off | Noel Tata, half-brother of Ratan Tata, appointed as Tata Trusts chairman | Deeply concerned: India on theft of Goddess Kali crown gifted by Modi from Bangladesh temple

Miss India World 2022 Sini Shetty graces Tissot Watch event in Kolkata

Aug 26, 2022, at 05:19 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Femina Miss India World 2022 Sini Shetty showcased Tissot's PRX 35 mm watch in Kolkata Friday.

Samsung Electronics showcases Odyssey Lineup at Gamescom 2022

Aug 24, 2022, at 10:32 pm

Seoul: Electronics major Samsung Electronics on Wednesday unveiled its latest gaming screen lineup at Gamescom 2022, including the groundbreaking Odyssey Ark and the Odyssey G70B and G65B.

Samsung Internet 19.0 Beta is now available

Aug 24, 2022, at 09:32 pm

Seoul: Samsung Electronics today released Samsung Internet 19.0 beta,1 which provides new powerful features to help protect users against online threats from trackers and makes the browsing experience more convenient than ever.

UN fund reports ‘solid results’ empowering girls and boys in crises with opportunity of quality education

Aug 24, 2022, at 08:05 pm

New York: On Tuesday, Education Cannot Wait (ECW), the United Nations global fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises, issued its Annual Results Report, which revealed that despite global upheaval, the fund and partners have continued to expand their response.

Canada: Final week for Torontonians to enjoy Summerlicious 2022

Aug 24, 2022, at 05:33 am

Torontonians have less than a week left to enjoy delicious meals at some of Toronto’s favourite restaurants as Summerlicious continues to offer three-course, prix fixe lunch and dinner menus until this Sunday, a news release said.

Samsung Electronics takes gaming experiences to next level with global launch of Odyssey Ark

Aug 24, 2022, at 12:10 am

Seoul: Samsung Electronics on Tuesday announced the global launch of Odyssey Ark, the world’s first 55-inch 1000R curved gaming screen, adding a completely new form factor to the industry-leading Odyssey lineup.

ASUS announces new AMD X670E motherboards at Canadian National Expo

Aug 24, 2022, at 12:03 am

Toronto: Tech major ASUS recently announced a new generation of AMD-based motherboards to accompany the ROG Crosshair X670E Extreme and support the latest Ryzen 7000 processors: the ROG Crosshair X670E Hero, the ROG Strix X670E-E Gaming WiFi, and the TUF Gaming X670E-Plus WiFi.

Swiggy to host food festival in Kolkata on its 8th anniversary

Aug 23, 2022, at 11:57 pm

Kolkata: Online food delivery app Swiggy has said it plans to observe its eighth birthday with its customers through the biggest integrated cross-category celebration spanning across food delivery, Instamart, and a series of offline events across various cities.

Actor Rajdeep Gupta dazzles in Team Pratibimba's attire in INIFD's annual fashion show

Aug 23, 2022, at 06:58 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali actor Rajdeep Gupta donned Team Pratibimba designed attire in fashion show ELIXIR 2022, which was held recently at ITC Royal Bengal in Kolkata.

Checklist For Purchasing A Brand New Toyota Innova In 2022

Aug 23, 2022, at 04:53 pm

When you are thinking of investing in a car as grand as a Toyota Innova, it is important to know what you really want. Consider all your options and then decide what is best for your money. One of the ways to ensure you are covering all you require is to make a list. Here is a list for you that you can refer to when you are thinking of buying a brand new Toyota Innova. 

Voluntary blood donation camp organized by Geetesh Sharma Memorial Committee

Aug 23, 2022, at 05:13 am

Kolkata: A voluntary blood donation camp was organized by Geetesh Sharma Memorial Committee on Sunday at Kolkata's Momin High School near Raja Bazar to commemorate the 90th Birth Anniversary of veteran journalist and eminent author Geetesh Sharma.

Canada-bound Indian students wait with bated breath for visa approvals

Aug 23, 2022, at 04:30 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Numerous Indian students excited to start their freshman year in Canadian universities wait with bated breath as visa delays spoil travel plans.

Kolkata: Spices and Sauces organises Ilish Utsav

Aug 22, 2022, at 05:38 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Bengalis' popular fish Hilsa was on the plate of all guests at an Ilish Utsav (Hilsa festival) organised by Indian and Continental food suppliers Spice and Sauces at PC Chandra Gardens in Kolkata Sunday afternoon.

Celebrity stylist Isha Bhansali hosts styling session in Kolkata's Levi's store

Aug 22, 2022, at 04:29 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Celebrity stylist Isha Bhansali hosted a styling session for select consumers at the newly launched Levi's store in Kolkata's South City Mall Saturday.

Jammu and Kashmir's own Folk Studio earning praises for promoting Dogri melodies

Aug 22, 2022, at 12:31 am

Jammu: After nearly more than a decade, veteran folk singer, Krishan Lal Premi Jatt made a sudden appearance on the social media platform with his much famous Dogri song ‘Loko Migi Taang Sajne Di’ but in new ‘avtaar’.

Two-day film festival organised at Kolkata's ICCR on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day

Aug 21, 2022, at 09:49 pm

Kolkata: A two-day film festival was organised by the Ministry of Culture's Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts to commemorate Partition Horrors Remembrance Day on 20th and 21st  August 2022 at Rabindranath Tagore Centre, ICCR in Kolkata.

'You don't know what it is to be lonely', says Ratan Tata as he invests in elderly companionship startup

Aug 21, 2022, at 03:54 am

Mumbai/IBNS: "You don't know what it is to be lonely, until you spend time alone wishing for companionship."

Celebrity make-up artist Arti Nayar to conduct masterclass in Kolkata

Aug 21, 2022, at 03:20 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Celebrity make-up artist Arti Nayar will be conducting a masterclass in Kolkata Monday.

Mumbai-based singer Dikshant to perform at Hard Rock Cafe Kolkata tonight

Aug 19, 2022, at 08:21 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Mumbai-based singer Dikshant, who has caught the limelight with his song Aankhon Se Batana, is set to perform at Hard Rock Cafe Kolkata Friday night.

Decathlon Shakespeare Sarani in Kolkata celebrates first anniversary

Aug 19, 2022, at 05:15 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The Shakespeare Sarani store of Decathlon, the French global sporting goods retailer, recently celebrated its first anniversary, with fanfare.

Kaee Contemporary art exhibition showcases narratives rooted in urban environment

Aug 19, 2022, at 05:03 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Kaee Contemporary, an art gallery located in the heart of Kolkata, is holding its second edition of ‘When the Other Stares Back’.

IIT Kharagpur celebrates its 72nd Foundation Day, honours 86-year old alumnus from its second batch

Aug 19, 2022, at 04:59 pm

Kharagpur (WB)/IBNS: IIT Kharagpur, one of the premier institutions for education and research, situated in West Bengal, celebrated its 72nd year of foundation on August 18 this year.

Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4 smartphones in India

Aug 18, 2022, at 12:46 am

Kolkata: Electronic giant Samsung on Wednesday launched fourth generation foldables- Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4- smartphones in India.

Jaisalmer records India's highest national gender literacy gap as Rajasthan remains rearmost in female learning

Aug 17, 2022, at 06:59 pm

Children develop character traits like resilience, persistence and perseverance through observing their surroundings. Children learn behaviour by watching and listening to others and mimicking what they see and hear. School is considered the first formal course of action where children are exposed to new ideas to develop their mental, social and physical aspects leading to overall development.

Know all about Xiaomi MIX Fold 2

Aug 16, 2022, at 11:52 pm

Beijing: Smartphone Xiaomi has revealed its advanced foldable flagship smartphone, Xiaomi MIX Fold 2, at a new product launch event in Mainland China, alongside the highly-anticipated annual speech of Lei Jun, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Xiaomi.

Epar Bangla and Opar Bangla meets at Illish Utsav

Aug 15, 2022, at 08:47 pm

It was a royal repast! I was seated in an exclusive room, along with other guests, on an antique dining table, richly upholstered chair seats in burgundy velvet, matching perfectly with the equally gorgeous velvet wall linings. It had a royal feel! It was heightened further by the exclusive artefacts and the sepia-toned framed portraits of unknown people adorning one of the walls. It was here that I was served the much coveted silver fish on a kansa (bell metal) plate…and the place was Sonar Tori (golden boat). 

Sujoy Prosad Chatterjee performs Tagore songs on the occasion of 'Baishe Srabon'

Aug 14, 2022, at 01:28 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Interdisciplinary artist Sujoy Prosad Chatterjee has performed some of the Tagore songs on the occasion of the death anniversary of Nobel Laureate poet Rabindranath Tagore.

India at 75: Bengali musical group recreates national song Vande Mataram

Aug 14, 2022, at 01:04 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali musical group of 15 singers, Eso Bondhu, recreated India's national song Vande Mataram on the occasion of the country's 75th Independence year.

Swap new clothes for binoculars this puja: Birla Planetarium scientist to students of Kolkata's Rishi Aurobindo Memorial Academy

Aug 12, 2022, at 06:12 am

Kolkata:  Instead of clothes, for a change, ask your parents to buy you a pair of binoculars for this Pujas and look up at the night sky in your own way.

Bengaluru restaurant serves 75 special dishes to mark India’s 75th Independence Day; offers discount to military personnel and their families

Aug 12, 2022, at 12:01 am

Bengaluru/IBNS: The city’s train-themed restaurant Platform 65 has curated a menu consisting of 75 special dishes to mark India’s 75th Independence Day.