NEET entrance test to be held on Aug 1

Mar 13, 2021, at 05:19 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The National Entrance cum Eligibility Test (NEET 2021) for admission to undergraduate medical and dental courses will be held on August 1.

Sunder Nursery to host the Classic Bagh Festival, an India-UK collaboration

Mar 13, 2021, at 03:25 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Designed as an immersive and environmentally conscious experience, the one-day ‘Classic Bagh Festival’ is scheduled to take place at the famous Sunder Nursery (formerly known as Azim Bagh, or Bagh-e-Azeem) this March.

IIT Kharagpur institutes new student grants, focus on girl students

Mar 13, 2021, at 03:12 am

Kharagpur (WB)/IBNS: Premier academic institution, IIT Kharagpur, in West Bengal, has instituted eight new student grants for the upcoming Autumn semester scheduled to begin in August 2021.

Sabka Club— A Place for Everyone

Mar 12, 2021, at 11:46 pm

Sab ke liye Sabka Club! That’s the impression of this unique all-day, all-season food hub—a place for all to put their feet up! Sab Ka Club has innovatively explored its sprawling space to create a heterogeneous environment. Pratik Agarwal, brand owner, states, “Sabka Club is all about community culture inspired by the warmth and essence of this City of Joy which celebrates life.  An attempt has been made to capture the feel of Kolkata by using elements of architectural and interior design elements from a bygone era.”

Jammu and Kashmir: International Women's Day celebrations conclude at IUST

Mar 11, 2021, at 10:54 pm

Srinagar: While highlighting the issues and challenges faced by women leaders as well as acknowledging their contribution, a 3-day celebrations on the occasion of International Women’s Day 2021 organized by the office of Dean of Students concluded today at Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST).

Herath celebrated across Jammu and Kashmir with religious gaiety

Mar 11, 2021, at 10:37 pm

Srinagar: Maha Shivratri, locally known as ‘Herath’, was celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety across Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.

Jammu and Kashmir: 2 IIT engineers develop 'doubt clearing' online app for students

Mar 11, 2021, at 02:44 am

Srinagar: Two young engineers have come up with a “doubt clearing” online app which, according to them, has “thousands of experts just 60 seconds away from the students”.

CUK Chancellor for robust higher education setup in Kashmir

Mar 11, 2021, at 02:36 am

Srinagar: Central University of Kashmir (CUK) Chancellor, Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Atta Hasnain Tuesday strongly underscored the need of establishing a robust higher educational system in Kashmir.

Jammu and Kashmir: KU's CWSR organises online talk, community awareness camp

Mar 11, 2021, at 02:22 am

Srinagar: Kashmir University’s Centre for Women’s Studies and Research (CWSR) organised an online talk by a renowned anthropologist and a community awareness camp as part of its series of activities pertaining to the International Women’s Day celebrations.

Jammu and Kashmir: GIMI Israel to train SKUAST-Kashmir faculty

Mar 11, 2021, at 12:57 am

Srinagar:With an aim to enhance capacities of SKUAST-K in various modern agriculture technologies, and business management skills, Galilee International Management Institute (GIMI), Israel is conducting a series of programmes for the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Kashmir faculty.

A photo series to raise awareness on damages inflicted on the environment by the fashion industry

Mar 10, 2021, at 04:35 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Did you know that the fashion industry not only uses a vast quantity of water but is also one of the biggest producers of waste water?

End prejudice against women drivers, says Kotak General Insurance campaign

Mar 10, 2021, at 03:11 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Celebrating International Women’s Week, Kotak Mahindra General Insurance Company Limited (Kotak General Insurance) has launched a digital campaign called #SheDrivesWithPride aimed to end prejudice against women drivers.

Wildlife Rescue: A Kashmir woman breaks stereotypes

Mar 09, 2021, at 10:43 pm

The role of wildlife conservationists and rescuers, such as Aaliya Mir, is increasingly becoming important in the wake of frequent human-wildlife conflicts in Kashmir. A mathematician by training, she says changing people’s attitudes towards wildlife conservation is a key challenge.  Athar Parvaiz of Mongabay India reports

Jammu and Kashmir: Girls bag top positions in class 12 exams

Mar 09, 2021, at 09:55 pm

Srinagar: The J&K Board of School Education (JKBOSE) on Monday declared the result of class 12th examination with 80 percent students passing the test.

Enjoy the piquant flavours of old China at Vintage Asia in JW Marriott Kolkata

Mar 08, 2021, at 11:06 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Have you been to Vintage Asia at JW Marriott Kolkata for a Duck and Dim sum brunch yet?

Kolkata cafes and restaurants gearing up for Women’s Day

Mar 08, 2021, at 02:33 am

Kolkata/IBNS: A quick glance at exclusive offers from popular restaurants and cafes in Kolkata this Women’s Day (March 8, 2021).

Some Women's Day Offers in Kolkata

Mar 08, 2021, at 02:17 am

This International Women’s Day, some Kolkata food joints are celebrating the amazing women.  

Mystic music festival Ruhaniyat returns on digital platform, hybrid format for Mumbai event

Mar 07, 2021, at 03:44 am

New Delhi/IBNS: India’s leading mystic music festival, Ruhaniyat is back in a new avatar, with physical concert at Mumbai and digital presentations at other places.

FDCI X Lakmé Fashion Week goes phygital this season, Anamika Khanna to open show

Mar 07, 2021, at 03:36 am

Kolkata/IBNS: The popular Indian fashion and beauty show, Lakmé Fashion Week (LFW) is being jointly organised by Lakmé & RISE Worldwide (formerly IMG Reliance), and Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) this season as FDCI X Lakmé Fashion Week.

Vee Tech and Sona to collaborate with Canada’s University Health Network

Mar 06, 2021, at 03:36 pm

Bengaluru/Toronto: Technology services firm Vee Technologies and Sona Group of educational institutions have forged an agreement with Toronto-based University Health Network, Canada to collaborate on a multi-institution research and commercialisation effort to develop smart fabric-based wearables.

New campaign launched by global sportswear company Adidas

Mar 06, 2021, at 03:58 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Global sportswear brand adidas, recently released a campaign titled ‘Watch Us Move’ as part of their launch of ‘Formotion’ range for women.

Indian photographer Purushothaman Sathish Kumar wins the Serendipity Arles Grant (SAG) 2020

Mar 06, 2021, at 12:34 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Photographer Purushothaman Sathish Kumar, from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, has won the Serendipity Arles Grant (SAG) 2020, said to be South Asia’s largest grant for photographers.

Katrina Kaif gearing up to welcome summer with Slice

Mar 05, 2021, at 10:58 pm

Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Katrina Kaif is all set to welcome summers with popular soft drink Slice.

Adidas celebrates launch of 'Watch Us Move Campaign' with Manushi Chhillar

Mar 05, 2021, at 05:45 am

Kolkata/IBNS: In its commitment to creating an inclusive space in society for women, global sportswear giant - Adidas, has launched Watch Us Move – a campaign to celebrate womanhood and their freedom of movement.

Rock it... with Hard Rock Café’s Merchandise!

Mar 04, 2021, at 06:29 pm

Hard Rock Café’s intimate association with rock ‘n’ roll has helped establish a large and loyal clientele base. Its commitment to rock music, and association with rock music’s history, has translated into its remarkable collection of musical memorabilia, as well as in its merchandise, all of which have successfully wooed the youth.

Kolkata hosts ARTH – A Culture Fest

Mar 04, 2021, at 01:45 am

Kolkata: Celebrating the region’s cultural heritage, Zee Live organized the third edition of its one-of-a-kind festival, Arth - A Culture Fest in Kolkata on Feb 27 – 2

Jammu and Kashmir schools resume after a year for classes 9th to 12th

Mar 03, 2021, at 06:47 pm

 Srinagar: Schools in Kashmir resumed for classes 9th to 12th on Monday after a year of closure since covid lockdown in March 2020.

LGBTQ numbers swell up in the US as Generation Z openly embrace sexuality

Mar 02, 2021, at 07:46 pm

Washington DC: With the younger generation embracing their sexuality openly, a record number of adults in the United States of America now identify themselves as LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning).

BITS Pilani and AMNS India sign MOU to provide sponsored B.Tech engineering degree

Mar 02, 2021, at 03:50 pm

Pilani (Rajasthan)/IBNS: ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS) Pilani, a leading premier educational institute, to provide a sponsored B.Tech. Process Engineering degree for their engineers.

Global reports acknowledge the crucial role played by NGOs during the pandemic phase

Mar 02, 2021, at 03:37 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Non-government organizations (NGOs) across the world played a pivotal role during the pandemic situation and the related lockdown period, especially in countries like India.