Tea ceremony and drum beats from Japan
Feb 27, 2018, at 06:49 pm
Kolkata, Feb 27 (IBNS) Drinking tea is so common to us in India that only a personal choice, Darjeeling orthodox or Assam’s CTC, can become a debatable point. But in Japan, the process of tea making and drinking evolved into an elaborate ceremony that can stretch from 40 to 45 minutes.
Author interview: Uttarayan Deb on his Bengali book 'Bachai Pyanchforn 50'
Feb 26, 2018, at 11:57 pm
It was his readers who inspired him to become an author from a columnist, says Uttarayan Deb.
Head to The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat for a Holi special brunch
Feb 26, 2018, at 10:02 pm
Kolkata, Feb 26 (IBNS): Unwilling to spend time in the kitchen on the day of Holi? But that does not mean you have to go hungry says The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat.
Dating app Tinder aids infidelity, helps catch cheaters as well
Feb 25, 2018, at 11:55 pm
New York, Feb 25 (IBNS): The popular dating app Tinder is all about helping people form new relationships. But for many college-aged people, it’s also helping those in relationships cheat on their romantic partners, according to studies.
Stanford researchers find that kids see words and faces differently from adults
Feb 25, 2018, at 12:06 am
New York, Feb 24 (IBNS): Young children literally see words and faces differently from adults. Where adults can most easily comprehend a word when they look at it straight on, children need to look a bit up and to the left. For faces, they need to look a bit up and to the right.
Why you're probably not 'addicted' to your smartphone
Feb 23, 2018, at 11:59 pm
Toronto, Feb 23 (IBNS): Obsessively checking your smartphone apps might look like addiction, but is it? Dr Andrew Campbell, a University of Sydney expert in cyberpsychology, explains and offers evidence-based tips to reduce smartphone use.
Author interview: Tapan Das on his debut Bengali novel
Feb 23, 2018, at 11:18 pm
Tapan Das says he wants to point to the futility of community violence through his novel 'Amar ma ke kandte dao'.
Author interview: Hiren Sanyal on his debut English novel
Feb 23, 2018, at 11:03 pm
Author Hiren Sanyal says his debut English novel revolves around the principles of Indian philosophy
Holi special spread from gastropub Monkey Bar at four metros
Feb 23, 2018, at 08:59 pm
Kolkata, Feb 23 (IBNS): One of India's popular gastro-pub chain, the Monkey Bar, is all set with a special festive spread between February 28 and March 4, this year, to celebrate Holi, the festival of colours.
Universities ask schools to consider later start times for teenage pupils
Feb 23, 2018, at 03:12 am
Birmingham, Feb 22 (IBNS): A team of ‘sleep experts’ are leading a study looking at teenagers’ sleep patterns and testing whether a later school start time could benefit them.
How to Buy Home Linen that is Durable and Affordable
Feb 22, 2018, at 09:08 pm
There are plenty of tips that you should follow when it comes to buying sheets, blankets, pillow cases and other types of linens from any store. These tips will help you to get the best options in terms of durability as well as affordability, so make sure to keep them in mind while you are shopping. These can be used if you are purchasing the items online or even in person, so here are the best tips to follow.
Book Review: The Erotic Muse, a fictional journey through a parallel world
Feb 22, 2018, at 12:14 am
‘The Erotic Muse’, a fiction written by Rajeev Singh, includes mystery, adventure, thrills, horror, heart racing moments and, last but not the least, love.
Book review: Amar ma ke kandte dao, a Bengali novel
Feb 22, 2018, at 12:02 am
“Amar ma ke kandte dao”, a Bengali novel written by Tapan Das, is about the life of an innocent girl, Tapashi, who loses everything after Assamese zealots ruthlessly attack her Bengali parents.
Jacqueline Fernandez the new face of IMARA
Feb 21, 2018, at 11:54 pm
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IBNS): USPL, the fastest growing celebrity led fashion retail company announced, popular Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez as the new face of IMARA beginning Spring 2018. IMARA is a celebrity fashion line for women’s ethnic wear and was conceptualized by USPL as a contemporary interpretation of the conventional with a refreshing take on ethnic designs.
Top 5 Coaching Centers to Help you Prepare for Upcoming BCECE
Feb 21, 2018, at 11:17 pm
Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination is conducted by the Bihar Board for candidates to avail admissions into various UG engineering, medical and agricultural courses.
SSC CGL Tier 1 Reasoning: Preparation Strategy and Books
Feb 21, 2018, at 11:01 pm
Staff Selection Commission conducts Combined Graduate Level Examination to recruit eligible candidates in various departments, ministries and organization of the government. This exam is conducted in two stages; Tier 1which is the prelims exam andTier 2, the Main Examination.
RBI Assistant or SBI PO: A Tough Choice for Banking Aspirants
Feb 21, 2018, at 10:44 pm
The Reserve Bank of India has announced 623 vacancies for the post of RBI Assistant and the State Bank of India has declared 2000 vacancies for SBI PO in 2018. As per the trends in last years, the competition is so intense that there is one seat for every 1000 applicants.
JEE, NEET Aspirants Blessed with Free Workshop at ASC
Feb 21, 2018, at 10:16 pm
Free workshop for engineering and medical aspirants of Kashmir Valley will be organized at the Amar Singh College on February 15th for JEE Main and NEET 2018. Both are highly competitive examinations anddemand focused preparation coupled with determination and optimism. There are various concerns of the students in Kashmir, who have never been properly guided to deal with the competitive nature of entrance exams.
Feb 21, 2018, at 06:11 am
Who would have thought that the vinyl record would make a comeback in this digital age? But it has, surprisingly. In 2016, in a massive reversal of fortune, record sales in the United Kingdom surpassed that of digital downloads. Sudipto Maity explores the Indian vinyl market
Wadhwani AI launches in Mumbai, India gets its first Artificial Intelligence Research Institute
Feb 21, 2018, at 12:13 am
Mumbai / Kolkata, Feb 20 (IBNS): Wadhwani AI, the world’s first artificial intelligence research institute established to develop AI solutions for social good, was formally inaugurated in Mumbai on Sunday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the institute to the nation, showing India’s commitment to exploring AI solutions to widespread societal challenges.
Author Rajeev Singh on his debut novel The Erotic Muse
Feb 20, 2018, at 11:46 pm
You will have to read the book to know about what happens to the protagonist, says author Rajeev Singh when asked about his debut novel The Erotic Muse
Book review: Ruffled Feather, a collaborative work by eight 'ingenious writers'
Feb 20, 2018, at 11:39 pm
Do you remember the last time you read a story that felt like you had exactly the same thing to say? Do you sometimes feel that there might be people living the same lives as you, feeling the same things, just expressing better? Well there are.
Book review: ‘REMINDED: Mother India’ is like an emotional roller-coaster
Feb 20, 2018, at 11:21 pm
‘REMINDED: Mother India’ written by Hiren Sanyal is an emotional roller-coaster. It tells the story of a boy named Shanu Roy, an ordinary boy but an extraordinary character.
Book review: Bachhai Pachforon, a collection of satirical writing in Bengali
Feb 20, 2018, at 10:50 pm
“Bachhai Pachforon” is a seriously quirky and humorous collection of articles written by Uttarayan Deb; fifty articles that see contemporary issues through a satirical veil.
Book Review: Osotto Noi, a collection of Bengali short stories
Feb 20, 2018, at 10:32 pm
“Osotto Noi”, a collection of 11 Bengali short stories, written by Banani Sikdar, is a heart-warming mix of unconventional stories—stories that are simple but have a lot of emotion in them and leave a pleasant aftertaste.
Karnataka Technical Education Deptt initiative to enhance employability using HireMee
Feb 20, 2018, at 08:53 pm
Bengaluru, Feb 19 (IBNS): As part of a state-wide initiative to enhance employability of technically skilled diploma holders, the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Karnataka will facilitate assessment of 100,000 year final-year students from nearly 300 polytechnics.
44th Karbi Youth Festival showcases ethnic, traditional cultures at Taralangso
Feb 19, 2018, at 06:18 pm
Guwahati, Feb 19 (IBNS): The 44th Karbi Youth Festival (KYF), one of the biggest ethnic festivals of Northeast India, was held at Taralangso in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district.
Bihar: No shoes, socks in Class X examinations to prevent cheating
Feb 19, 2018, at 05:51 pm
Patna, Feb 19 (IBNS): The Bihar School Examination Board has directed all students not to wear shoes and socks while appearing for Class X examination, which is scheduled to begin on Feb 21, media reports said.
Feb 16, 2018, at 09:39 pm
Rapid urbanisation the world over has put severe pressure on the infrastructure of many cities and towns. India is among the countries with the fastest growth in this sector and, unless plans with a long view are mooted, the situation could only worsen. Ranjita Biswas reports
Study dispels notion that social media displaces human contact
Feb 16, 2018, at 09:20 pm
New York, Feb 16 (IBNS): Echoing concerns that grew with the Internet itself a decade earlier, the rise of social media has stoked fears of “social displacement” — the alienation of people from friends and family in favor of Facebook and Twitter.