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Concrete Vision: Sona College’s green tech innovation gets patent

Feb 26, 2022, at 04:51 am

Salem: A team of researchers from Sona College of Technology, Salem has patented a unique method of replacing up to 70 per cent sand in concrete with shredded plastic in the process cracking two of the biggest environmental issues faced by the world in the 21st century.

First tribal youth from Srinagar qualifies NEET

Feb 26, 2022, at 12:18 am

Srinagar/IBNS: Where there's a will there's a way- this encouraged Tufail Ahmad of Mulnar Harwan, Srinagar to never look back in his life till he achieved his goal of qualifying National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).

Karaoke app ‘Star Manch’ announces association with 45th International Kolkata Book Fair with its new ‘Boi Melar Gaan’

Feb 25, 2022, at 11:44 pm

Kolkata: After a gap of one year, Kolkatans breathe a sigh of relief as the 45th International Kolkata Book Fair 2022 is all set to make a comeback this year.

Kitaab Festival in Delhi draws booklovers

Feb 23, 2022, at 06:42 pm

Prabha Khaitan Foundation organised a week-long Kitaab Festival in Delhi presented by Shree Cement, from 13 to 17 December, where English, Hindi and Urdu literatures were celebrated in the company of a niche audience. Eleven books were launched in these 5 days at the India International Centre in New Delhi.

Supreme Court to hear plea to cancel CBSE exams

Feb 22, 2022, at 10:53 pm

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear on Wednesday a plea seeking cancellation of physical exam for Class 10 and 12 to be conducted by the CBSE, ICSE and state boards.

Stairway To Nirvana: Composer Samir Bodhi 's debut album stands for peace through music

Feb 22, 2022, at 02:37 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata-born scientist Samir Chatterjee, now a resident of southern California, has also proved his mettle in the world of music.

GNIOT Group of Institutions to support their meritorious students with scholarships

Feb 21, 2022, at 08:41 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Greater Noida Institute of Technology (GNIOT), an institute for management, engineering & technology, has announced scholarships for meritorious students under various categories.

Stairway To Nirvana: Composer Samir Bodhi 's debut album stands for peace through music

Feb 21, 2022, at 08:38 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata-born scientist Samir Chatterjee, now a resident of southern California, has also proved his mettle in the world of music.

Jammu and Kashmir: Exhibition showcasing finest of Kashmir Handicrafts inaugurated at Gulmarg

Feb 21, 2022, at 04:59 am

Gulmarg: Beginning today, Gulmarg will play host to a “craft mela”, a unique handicraft exhibition showcasing the exquisite art and craft of Kashmir.

CMAT is 2nd most popular MBA entrance exam in India, reveals Shiksha's MBA Outlook Report 2022

Feb 18, 2022, at 03:20 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Online college selection platform Shiksha.com's MBA Outlook Report 2022 has found that Covid has shifted MBA aspirants’ priorities and they are now willing to pursue the course in their own state or town rather than relocating to cities beyond their home state amid the covid situation.

George Telegraph Group owned Alameeb Mediart Lab celebrated star-studded Love Carnival 2022

Feb 18, 2022, at 02:12 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Alameeb Mediart Lab, an initiative by the George Telegraph Group organized Love Carnival 2022 today to celebrate Valentine’s Day uniquely by celebrating love for art and work with budding artists.  

2022 will be the year of educational transformation for JK: CS Mehta

Feb 17, 2022, at 07:28 pm

Jammu/IBNS: Chief Secretary Arun Kumar Mehta Monday chaired a meeting to take stock of arrangements for reopening of educational institutions and resuming  offline teaching in Jammu and Kashmir.

Pokémon GO Tour will celebrate its second edition in India

Feb 17, 2022, at 01:48 am

Kolkata: Pokémon GO Tour will celebrate its second edition of the global event in India.

At Broccoli get a pizza served straight from the oven!

Feb 16, 2022, at 11:47 pm

It was a bite into freshness! The straight from the oven Chicken Keema Masala pizza was just that…fresh! The live kitchen was visible from the seating area and everything unfolded before our eyes…the baking of the pizza with its lavish spread of sauce and cheese topped with chicken keema masala, jalapeno and onion toppings!

Gradually reopen schools, hold offline classes with adherence to SoPs: JK's LG told officials

Feb 15, 2022, at 06:07 am

Jammu/IBNS: Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha Friday observed that the pandemic situation has cimproved and authorities can gradually move ahead for reopening of schools.

Covid has had a huge negative impact on museums: Vinod Daniel

Feb 15, 2022, at 03:09 am

Vinod Daniel Member, Board, International Council of Museums (ICOM) and Chairman, AusHeritage, is busy these days with the upcoming 2-Day Global Summit on ‘Reimagining Museums in India’ which will start from February 15.  IBNS-TWF correspondent Supriyo Hazra caught up with him to discuss his project and the challenges museums are facing amid the pandemic. Excerpts:

KISNA launches special diamond jewellery for Valentine’s Day celebrations

Feb 15, 2022, at 02:29 am

Kolkata: KISNA, the domestic retail jewellery arm of HK Jewels, announced on Monday the launch of exquisite diamond jewellery collection, "Celebration” as part of the Valentine’s Day celebrations.

Kolkata artist Ranjit Das pays tribute to late Lata Mangeshkar through street graffiti

Feb 14, 2022, at 05:33 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Artist Ranjit Das, one of  the countless fans of India's nightingale late Lata Mangeshkar, is paying his tribute to the iconic singer through his graffiti series in the streets of Kolkata.

Ministry of Culture to organize first of its kind Global Summit on ‘Reimagining Museums in India’ this week

Feb 14, 2022, at 06:18 am

New Delhi: The Ministry of Culture, Government of India will organize a first of its kind, 2-Day Global Summit on ‘Reimagining Museums in India’, on Feb 15-16.

Linc Limited unveils all-new mass premium brand 'Lincplus'

Feb 13, 2022, at 07:36 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Linc Limited has unveiled mass premium brand "Lincplus" as the heritage company has forayed into a new vertical of health and hygiene.

The Yellow Turtle hosts senior citizens ahead of Valentine's Day

Feb 13, 2022, at 07:27 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The Yellow Turtle, an Asian retro-café at Purna Das Road broke away from the traditional celebration to do something phenomenal for this special day and hosted 3 couples from the old-age home Shantineer, on the occasion of Valentine's Day, which will be celebrated on Feb 14. 

Head to the ITC Hotels in Kolkata for an exquisite Valentine's Day celebration

Feb 13, 2022, at 12:56 am

Kolkata/IBNS: If you are looking for a bespoke lunch or dinner with your beloved better half in Kolkata, check out the offers from ITC Royal Bengal and ITC Sonar.

Valentine’s Day offers from Kolkata restaurants and cafes

Feb 11, 2022, at 07:27 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Restaurants, pubs and cafes in Kolkata are vying with each other with the best spreads so that you have a smashing Valentine’s Day this year.

Bite into these orange-infused treats before the winter bids goodbye

Feb 11, 2022, at 06:36 pm

Kolkata/NITN: In winter, India harvests some of its best oranges, a fruit known for its taste, vitamin C content, and an interesting culinary ingredient.

U.S. Consulate General Kolkata partners with Bengal govt, School Education Department to train teachers

Feb 11, 2022, at 12:12 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Around 25 English language teachers and teacher trainers participated in the Feb 9 launch of the TESOL Core Certificate Program (TCCP) offered by the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi in partnership with TESOL International, the leading organization in the field of English-language teaching. 

GMC Srinagar medico Dr Yasmeen awarded Ambady Oration

Feb 10, 2022, at 11:49 pm

Srinagar/IBNS: Dr Yasmeen Jabeen Bhat, Associate Professor for the Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy at Government Medical College (GMC), Srinagar Monday won the prestigious Dr B M Ambady Oration.

Kashmir: SSM Engineering students develop Fuel Tank Detection System

Feb 10, 2022, at 11:30 pm

Srinagar/IBNS: In current times, petroleum is a very limited resource and with fuel thefts by sellers the prices climb higher which makes an apparatus like Fuel Management System essential to monitor and control its consumption.

13th edition of TCS TechBytes will focus on emerging technologies

Feb 10, 2022, at 10:57 pm

Bengaluru/IBNS: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and the Board for IT Education Standards (BITES) in association with Information Technology (IT) industries and educational institutions, announced the beginning of registrations for the 13th edition of TCS TechBytes, an engineering IT quiz.

ITC's luxury confectionery brand Fabelle debuts on Metaverse

Feb 10, 2022, at 10:35 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: ITC's Fabelle Exquisite Chocolates, a luxury confectionery brand, made its debut in Metaverse to celebrate weddings virtually.

CBSE to conduct second term board exam for classes 10 and 12 in offline mode

Feb 10, 2022, at 03:19 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct its second term board exams for Classes 10 and 12 offline from April 26.