IIPK holds panel discussion on COVID-19 impact on films and filmmaking
Sep 07, 2021, at 11:48 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The International Institute of Photography and Arts, Kolkata (IIPK) held a panel discussion on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on films and filmmaking as a part of its Foundation Month Celebrations, and in remembering its founder, eminent photographer and mentor, the late Sanat Ghosh.
New Delhi: JNU reopens its campus for PhD students
Sep 06, 2021, at 10:15 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Jawaharlal Nehru University on Monday reopened its campus for offline classes for PhD research scholars in a phased manner.
Five days of special events to mark Monkey Bar Kolkata’s fifth birthday
Sep 06, 2021, at 05:37 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Monkey Bar, the popular gastropub from the Olive Group, is all set to observe its fifth anniversary in Kolkata, on a grand scale.
Olympians: They also love fashion
Sep 04, 2021, at 07:18 pm
The recent Tokyo Olympics not only had athletes breaking records in many fields and introduced new names in the sporting arena , it also caught eyeballs with their snazzy designer wear and statements in personal grooming , finds Anju Munshi
Amid alarming COVID surge, SC pauses Kerala's Class 11 offline exams
Sep 04, 2021, at 02:23 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Worried by the alarming COVID-19 situation in Kerala, the Supreme Court on Friday stayed the state government's decision to hold the offline exams for Class 11.
Kolkata gastropub Zobet launches new menu
Sep 02, 2021, at 11:53 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Zobet, a Victorian era inspired gastropub in Kolkata, has launched a new menu, which is more in sync with contemporary taste buds.
Teacher’s Day brunch at Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata, discount for teachers
Sep 02, 2021, at 11:50 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata has come up with a special brunch menu as part of its Teacher’s Day celebration on September 5.
Final year classes of educational institutions to reopen in Assam from Sep 6
Sep 02, 2021, at 01:29 am
Guwahati/IBNS: The Assam government has decided to reopen the educational institutions for physical classes in Higher Secondary and Post Graduate level in the state from Sept 6.
At Bhoomi, it is time for chronicling the unique story of Hilsa and wine!
Sep 01, 2021, at 05:38 pm
How prettily it sits beneath the shade of the large Banyan tree. It is a picture- perfect sight to behold… a scene straight out of rural Bengal… a two-storied mud hut with thatched roof nestling amidst lush greenery.
Mirchi honours COVID-19 citizen volunteers
Sep 01, 2021, at 05:13 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The COVID-19 pandemic saw many citizens go out of their way to help the afflicted people, especially during the second wave.
Award-winning chef Prateek Sadhu on a 3-city culinary tour with ITC Hotels
Sep 01, 2021, at 12:35 am
Kolkata: ITC Hotels has come up with a cuisine concept called 'Culinary Stories’ aimed at bringing the finest cuisine experiences to foodies, partnering with well-known chef Prateek Sadhu who will be on a three-city tour comprising Bengaluru, Chennai and Kolkata.
COVID jabs needed for educators and kids to keep schools open: WHO, UNICEF
Aug 31, 2021, at 08:04 pm
As the school year begins for millions of children in Europe and Central Asia, UN health and child experts on Monday issued a series of COVID-19 risk reduction measures to ensure that in-person lessons can go ahead, despite rising infection rates.
IIT Madras Incubation Cell, Sona Incubation Foundation MOU for ‘Partner Incubator’ at Salem
Aug 30, 2021, at 11:41 pm
Bengaluru: IIT Madras Incubation Cell (IITMIC) and Sona Incubation Foundation (SIF) located at Salem, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at IITM Research Park, Chennai.
Delhi schools to open again: Classes with 50pc strength, quarantine zone among DDMA guidelines
Aug 30, 2021, at 11:18 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Only 50 per cent of students will be allowed to sit in a classroom as schools in Delhi gear up to reopen from September 1 onwards, an official order from Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) issued on Monday noted.
Jammu and Kashmir: Kashmir University organizes calligraphy competition
Aug 30, 2021, at 03:38 am
Srinagar: The cultural wing of Kashmir University on Saturday hosted a calligraphy competition after opening following COVID-19 protocols.
Jammu and Kashmir: Musical concert organised in Srinagar to spread awareness on suicide prevention
Aug 30, 2021, at 03:10 am
Srinagar: A musical concert was organized recently in Srinagar city of Jammu and Kashmir recently to spread awareness for suicide prevention.
Jammu and Kashmir: Higher educational institutes to reopen with limited students, 100 pc vaccination
Aug 29, 2021, at 10:35 pm
Srinagar/UNI: The J&K administration on Sunday said that higher educational institutes can be allowed to commence class work with limited in-person teaching subject and 100 per cent vaccination of staff and students in the Union Territory (UT).
Apple to repair iPhone 12 models with audio problems free of cost
Aug 28, 2021, at 05:46 pm
Cupertino/IBNS: American technology company Apple has said it will repair its iPhone 12 models, which have audio problems, free of cost, media reports said.
Delhi schools to reopen for students of seniors classes from Sept 1
Aug 28, 2021, at 01:59 am
New Delhi/IBNS: All schools in Delhi are scheduled to reopen from Sept 1 for Classes 9-12, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia announced on Friday, adding that students will need parents' permission to attend.
The difficulty of being a Supreme Court judge today is insurmountable: Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman
Aug 27, 2021, at 07:50 pm
Former Supreme Court judge Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman used the pandemic lockdown to pen in two volumes the book titled 'Discordant Notes'. The book traces and analyses all dissenting judgements in the history of India's apex court till date. While a lay person understands a dissenting judgment as a judgment or an opinion of a judge who ‘dissents’ or disagrees with the majority opinion of a larger bench he is part of, the eminent legal mind at the recent event Kitaab, organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement, explains the nuances of law. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings you excerpts
Aug 26, 2021, at 04:32 pm
The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs programme has helped women entrepreneurs in the Northeast to grow their ventures, raise capital and network with fellow business owners. Steve Fox reports
Online painting competition held at Kishtwar, J&K: Indian Army
Aug 24, 2021, at 03:57 am
Jammu/IBNS: The Indian Army organised an online painting competition at Thatri, Kishtwar on Sunday.
Sufi poet Ahad Zargar’s poetic works released
Aug 24, 2021, at 03:42 am
Srinagar/IBNS: Sufi poet Ahad Zargar’s poetic works in the shape of a book was released at the Narwara area in Shaher-e-Khaas on Monday
U.S. Mission in India approves record number of student visas in 2021
Aug 23, 2021, at 10:41 pm
New Delhi: The United States Mission in India is pleased to announce that its Embassy and Consulates approved more student visa applicants in 2021 than ever before, despite the global COVID-19 pandemic.
IMI Kolkata launches certificate programme in 'Family Business Management'
Aug 21, 2021, at 07:42 pm
Kolkata/UNI: International Management Institute-Kolkata, founded by the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, has launched a Post Graduate Certificate in Family Business Management (PGCFBM) programme.
Kolkata Police, Airtel and CRY join hands to start Pora Shuno Choltey Thak initiative
Aug 21, 2021, at 05:56 pm
Kolkata: The tripartite initiative, namely Pora ShunoCholtey Thak (#SikshaNahiRukegi – Education will not stop), collaboratively designed and implemented by Kolkata Police, CRY – Child rights and You and Bharti Airtel will ensure that children coming from financially disadvantageous families and struggling with access to digital learning, will be provided with smartphone devices and customized free data packs – thus empowered to access online education in the testing times of the COVID pandemic.
Kashmir varsity to hold 'Special Convocation' on Aug 25
Aug 21, 2021, at 06:31 am
Srinagar/IBNS: The University of Kashmir is holding its Special Convocation on Wednesday in the Convocation Complex, Main Campus.
Affordable silver jewellery start-up GIVA launches its charming Rakhshabandhan collection
Aug 20, 2021, at 10:12 pm
New Delhi: Having amassed great customer reviews for their range of affordable silver jewellery and accessories, Bengaluru-based start-up GIVA Jewellery has now launched an exclusive Rakshabandhan themed collection of 16 Sterling silver-based rakhis to make this year’s celebrations even more special.
Kolkata Centre for Creativity hosts ‘The Legacy Of Loss: Perspectives On The Partition Of Bengal’
Aug 20, 2021, at 09:58 pm
Kolkata: Kolkata Centre for Creativity (KCC), the leading multi-disciplinary art space today inaugurated ‘The Legacy Of Loss: Perspectives On The Partition Of Bengal’, an art exhibition to commemorate the 'Partition Remembrance Day'.
A unique website Unmute is here to address laws and rights of performing artistes
Aug 19, 2021, at 12:18 am
Unmute, an independent online legal resource platform for safeguarding the rights of artistes in India, went live on Thursday, Aug 12, 2021.