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India's aim to open doors to foreign universities to benefit Bhutanese students

Feb 28, 2023, at 09:12 pm

India is going to open its doors to foreign universities and this is likely to help Bhutanese students who aim to study abroad without bearing the huge cost of going away to far-off nations.

IIT Kharagpur's technical fest Megalith 2023 to begin on Mar 3

Feb 28, 2023, at 05:31 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: IIT Kharagpur's technical fest Megalith 2023 will be held from Mar 3 to Mar 5.

Snapchat launches 'My AI' chatbot which is powered by ChatGPT

Feb 28, 2023, at 03:51 pm

California: Snapchat has announced the launch of its own chatbot called "My AI" by using the latest version of OpenAI's GPT technology.

You need to sleep to participate in this new Pokemon game, release date announced

Feb 28, 2023, at 03:26 pm

Finally, a game has arrived that gamers can even participate in while sleeping.

Jammu and Kashmir:ELFA International organises one-day awareness seminar with artisans

Feb 28, 2023, at 12:39 am

Rajbagh: ELFA International, in collaboration with the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, organised a one-day Awareness cum orientation seminar/workshop under Research and Development scheme, National Handicrafts Development Programme (NHDP) with artisans and handicraft workers, here at hotel Solar Residency, Rajbagh.

U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Project releases book documenting heritage of indigenous communities of Arunachal Pradesh

Feb 27, 2023, at 11:32 pm

Itanagar: The U.S. Consulate General Kolkata, in association with non-profit Contact Base and the Department of Tourism, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, released a book titled ‘The Arunachalis – Living with Nature’, documenting the cultural heritage of 17 indigenous communities of Arunachal Pradesh on Feb 24 at the State Guest House Itanagar.

Barbeque Nation launches its 10th outlet in Howrah today

Feb 24, 2023, at 11:34 pm

Howrah: Barbeque Nation, a casual dining chain in India, has opened its 10th outlet in Howrah. 

When coffee meets olive oil: Starbucks launches new drinks in Italy

Feb 24, 2023, at 10:06 pm

Milan: Popular coffee chain Starbucks has recently launched a line of olive oil-infused drinks in Italy.

Serving nostalgia on plates at Soda Bottle Opener Wala in Kolkata

Feb 23, 2023, at 05:52 pm

Known for its quirky ambience and its iconic 'Soda Bottle Opener' decor element, Soda Bottle Opener Wala is a popular restaurant chain in India, offering a variety of dishes with a Parsi cuisine influence. It has now set its foot in Kolkata.

Centre directs states and UTs to fix 6yrs as minimum age for Class 1admission

Feb 23, 2023, at 04:20 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Ministry of Education has directed the states and Union Territories to set the minimum age for admissions in Class 1 as six years.

It was Yesterday Once More for Kolkata's South Pointers as they meet at Toronto's 'Yaaron Ka Adda' cafe

Feb 23, 2023, at 01:56 am

“Courage to Know”, the catchphrase of Kolkata's now MP Birla Group led South Point School, which had found a place in the Guinness Book of Records (1984-1992) as the world’s largest school, is exactly what was demonstrated when a group of former students gathered on a Saturday evening at Yaaron Ka Adda, a South Asian cafe at the west-end  the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) .

Celebrating the world’s rich ‘linguistic tapestry’, UN officials call for realizing multilingual education on Mother Language Day

Feb 22, 2023, at 07:18 pm

New York: Multilingual education is a critical key to razing inequalities and promoting human rights for all, UN officials said on Tuesday to mark International Mother Language Day.

With Apple Watch, researchers explore new frontiers in heart health

Feb 22, 2023, at 02:55 pm

California: In a single day, the heart of an average, healthy adult beats more than 100,000 times. Beat by beat, day by day, a picture begins to emerge — an image that goes largely unseen. Apple Watch can help make the invisible, visible.

'Disability is not inability': Kashmir's visually impaired artist

Feb 22, 2023, at 03:25 am

Srinagar: Although a person considers it a misfortune and tribulation for him to be visually impaired by nature and does not consider his world as bigger than a black room, for this person, there is no place for misfortune in fulfilling his dreams.

Catch Sorabh Pant live in Hard Rock Cafe Kolkata tomorrow

Feb 21, 2023, at 05:48 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Stand-up comedian Sorabh Pant will be performing live at Hard Rock Cafe, Kolkata on Wednesday.

Manipur: Naga community members celebrate seed-sowing festival

Feb 20, 2023, at 09:09 pm

The Naga community of Manipur recently celebrated the seed-sowing festival  Lui-Ngai-Ni on Wednesday.

Indian-American Neal Mohan become new Youtube CEO after Susan Wojcicki quits

Feb 18, 2023, at 11:49 pm

Indian-American Neal Mohan is the new Chief Executive Officer of YouTube after Susan Wojcicki announced she will step down from the position.

IIT Guwahati organizes workshop for businesswomen of Assam

Feb 18, 2023, at 10:18 pm

Guwahati: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, in collaboration with Drishtee Foundation, recently organized a workshop on the challenges of the rural women’s self-help groups in running micro-enterprises.

Eighty economically disadvantaged students complete English Access Microscholarship Program conducted by US Consulate Kolkata

Feb 18, 2023, at 12:36 am

Kolkata: In partnership with the Regional English Language Office (RELO) of the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi and the Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Consulate General Kolkata, the Samaritan Help Mission has successfully completed a two–year English Access Microscholarship Program for 80 economically disadvantaged students.

Skill based online gaming platform Zupee ropes in Bollywood superstar Salman Khan as brand ambassador

Feb 18, 2023, at 12:15 am

Mumbai: Zupee, an online skill-based gaming platform, on Friday announced Bollywood actor Salman Khan as its brand ambassador.

Manipur: Phungcham village celebrating sowing festival

Feb 17, 2023, at 10:33 pm

Phungcham: The three day long seed sowing festival of Phungcham village  in Manipur was inaugurated on Wednesday.

Croma partners with Intel to offer high performance laptops at best deals

Feb 17, 2023, at 09:25 pm

New Delhi: Croma, an Omni-channel electronics retailer from the Tata Group, on Friday announced the latest offers available on high-performance Intel powered laptops on ASUS, Lenovo, HP, Acer, Dell and more in association with Intel.

Tecno Pop 7 Pro launched with a 10W Type-C charging and 4GB RAM

Feb 17, 2023, at 08:23 pm

New Delhi: Smartphone manufacturer Tecno Mobile is all set to disrupt the sub-7k smartphone segment yet again with the launch of its latest TECNO POP 7 Pro priced at INR 6799 for 4GB +64GB variant.

Computational art enlivens The India Art Fair 2023 held in Delhi, visitors get a chance to collect NFT art

Feb 17, 2023, at 07:50 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Visitors to The India Art Fair 2023, recently held in New Delhi, were treated to an astonishing installation work which redefined the limits of mainstream art.

Kolkata photo show celebrates the life of 'Apostle of the Sundarban' Father Ante Gabric

Feb 17, 2023, at 06:14 am

Kolkata/IBNS: A two-day photo exhibition starts on Feb 16 at the Mother Teresa Hall in Kolkata, showcasing the life and work of Late Father Ante Gabric. This Croatian Jesuit missionary spent 50 years in eastern India, where he earned the title of "Apostle of Sundarbans" for his extensive charitable and socio-religious efforts.

IGNCA Kaladarsana division brings Lithuanian music to Delhi, also holds centenary birth anniversary of artist Amarnath Sehgal

Feb 17, 2023, at 03:36 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi got a glimpse of Lithuanian art and culture thanks to the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) Kaladarsana Division.

Kolkata raises voice to spread awareness about paediatric cancer

Feb 17, 2023, at 02:17 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Eminent performing artists from Kolkata, including Padmashri Usha Uthup and national award winning actor Rituparna Sengupta, recently participated at an annual fundraiser program in the city to raise awareness about paediatric cancer.

Nokia launches X30 5G

Feb 15, 2023, at 08:18 pm

Mumbai: HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, on Wednesday launches Nokia X30 5G, their most eco-friendly smartphone yet.

Worang festival celebrated in Arunachal Pradesh

Feb 15, 2023, at 12:11 am

Lazu: The Worang Juku (festival) of the Ollo community was celebrated in Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh on Sunday, media reports said.