Jul 23, 2021, at 10:26 pm
Neha Mittal is a woman with a “never-say-die” spirit. In the pandemic, when she saw people struggling for medical devices who were unable to get them because of their high pricing, she sought to provide helping hands to not just one or two but millions out there.
West Bengal HS (Class 12) results declared, 97.69% pass percentage recorded
Jul 23, 2021, at 01:29 am
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) on Thursday announced the results of this year's Higher Secondary (HS- Class 12 board) examination with a record 97.69% pass percentage for the first time.
Globally acclaimed modern Indian bistro Farzi Café now in Kolkata
Jul 22, 2021, at 11:49 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Farzi Café, the fun-filled modern Indian bistro from Massive Restaurants, opened its doors in Kolkata recently.
Jul 22, 2021, at 06:49 pm
Journalist-author Anshul Chaturvedi's book on Swami Vivekananda, titled The Vivekananda Handbook for Everyday Living, was officially launched on Jun 28 this year. Days after it was launched, Chaturvedi spoke about the book in a candid conversation at The Write Circle Special, organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings some excerpts
Looking anew at urban planning
Jul 21, 2021, at 10:08 pm
As temperatures rise and global warming is a ‘hot’ topic, literally, cities need to implement adaptive strategies that are responsive to local circumstances to mitigate the climate crisis, writes Steve Fox
HDFC Bank launches 'Covid Crisis Support Scholarship'
Jul 20, 2021, at 11:18 pm
Mumbai/UNI: HDFC Bank on Tuesday launched the 'Covid Crisis Support Scholarship' for students who have been impacted by Covid19; the scholarship is part of Parivartan, HDFC Bank’s umbrella for social responsibility.
Jul 20, 2021, at 10:12 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) on Tuesday morning announced the results of Madhyamik (Class 10 board) examination 2021 with a record 100% pass percentage for the first time ever.
TV Ads So Good We Watched Them Over and Over Again
Jul 20, 2021, at 05:36 pm
Advertisements and commercials are everywhere. Billboards on the sides of buildings, posters on bus stops, commercials that interrupt television shows, the banners you see on websites, and the flyers that get shoved through your door are just some of the many examples.
JW Marriott Kolkata has both dine-in and home-delivery brunch options for Eid al-Adha this year
Jul 20, 2021, at 12:10 am
Kolkata/IBNS: JW Marriott Kolkata has curated special brunch menus, one for dine-in at their JW Kitchen outlet and the other for home delivery, for Eid al-Adha celebrations this year.
Celebrate Eid at home with the ‘Ruhaniyat' edition from ITC Royal Bengal and ITC Sonar
Jul 20, 2021, at 12:03 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Those who want to celebrate the Eid festivities from the safety of their homes, the specially curated Ruhaniyat menu from ITC Hotels is a big help as it curates some of the best dishes from their Gourmet Couch collection and from the Biryani and Pulao collection.
1.86 lakh students attend community classes at 4842 locations in Kashmir
Jul 18, 2021, at 04:25 am
Srinagar: The initiative of holding community classes by the School Education Department has gained momentum as over 1,86,677 students from government and private schools have attended the community classes at 4842 locations across Kashmir.
Kolkata shares some ice cream love with the US
Jul 17, 2021, at 03:15 am
Kolkata/IBNS: We may not have a dedicated ‘ice cream day’ in India like the United States (US) does but we can always draw inspiration from the idea.
Jammu and Kashmir administration improving education infrastructure in Kulgam
Jul 17, 2021, at 12:55 am
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has started upgrading educational infrastructure in the union territory to improve education system in Kulgam.
Elon Musk lauds ISRO's Gaganyaan Engine Test success
Jul 15, 2021, at 09:24 pm
Bengaluru/IBNS: SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has congratulated ISRO on its successful third long duration "hot-test" of Vikas engine, a critical element of India's ambitious Gaganyaan mission that aims to carry Indians to space and back to Earth.
Kolkata's first 24x7 online grocery store '24 Ghanta' opens in Rajarhat
Jul 15, 2021, at 05:56 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: 24 GHANTA – Round the clock, Kolkata's first 24-hour online grocery shop, opened in Rajarhat offering over 8000 products and boasting of almost 400 brands.
Jul 15, 2021, at 02:42 am
New Delhi/IBNS: InfoEdge (India) Ltd.’s Shiksha.com, an online platform for college selection in India, has rolled out its annual Engineering Admission Outlook Report 2021.
NEET Postgraduate to be held on Sept 11
Jul 14, 2021, at 01:51 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre has announced the date for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate, or NEET PG 2021.
AICTE increases choice of subjects to pursue Engineering and Technology courses
Jul 13, 2021, at 03:26 am
New Delhi/IBNS: From the academic year 2021, All India Council for Technical Education or AICTE has brought about changes in the approval process that facilitates entry through a wider array of choice of subjects for students to pursue courses in Engineering and Technology.
Jul 12, 2021, at 03:04 am
Panorama India has been celebrating India Day for the last 21 years. During a Zoom meeting on July 7 hosted by IBNS Correspondent Asha Bajaj, its Chairperson Sumeeta Kohli, President & Chief Executive Officer of ICICI Bank Sandeep Goel and Director and CEO of Tourism Mississauga Victoria Clarke share about India Day 2021 celebrations.
Jammu and Kashmir: Rajouri girl fights all odds to secure 98.06 pc in Class 12
Jul 11, 2021, at 11:10 pm
Srinagar: A Rajouri girl has defeated all odds to stand in the third position in the Jammu and Kashmir district with 98.06 percent marks in the Jammu and Kashmir State Board of School Education (JKBOSE) examination 2021.
Jul 11, 2021, at 05:53 am
Kolkata: Journalist-author Anshul Chaturvedi said his new book on Swami Vivekananda is not a scholarly analysis of his religious views but an attempt to present the readers with an easy to comprehend work on the Hindu monk and his thoughts' relevance in daily life.
Ranveer Brar, lifestyle influencer Nilu Thapa conduct a masterclass for content creators
Jul 10, 2021, at 11:34 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Content creators these days have become a regular part of many lives. Be it brands or consumers everyone hinges on them to engage with social media users or to influence their buying choice, and to make recommendations that might benefit both the seller and the consumer.
Haryana schools to reopen for Classes 9 to 12 from July 16
Jul 10, 2021, at 04:03 am
Chandigarh/IBNS: With COVID-19 cases declining, the Haryana Government has allowed the reopening of government and private schools for offline classes of IX-XII from July 16.
Jul 09, 2021, at 08:40 pm
On Jul 7 World Chocolate Day was celebrated! Chocolates are perhaps one of the most popular ingredients to spread happiness. Contrary to popular belief that Chocolate Day is celebrated in the month of February, World Chocolate Day actually falls on Jul 7.
India doesn't require Information and Broadcasting Ministry: Congress leader Manish Tewari
Jul 09, 2021, at 05:04 am
Former Information and Broadcasting Minister and Congress leader Manish Tewari feels there is no need to have the portfolio which he once had served under former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. In an exclusive chat with Archana Dalmia in another session of Ek Mulakat Vishesh, organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement, Tewari, a lawyer by profession, also spoke on crime and law. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings more
Jul 09, 2021, at 02:46 am
Guwahati/IBNS: Assam Chief Minister Himanata Biswa Sarma on Thursday held a meeting with the representatives of All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) and Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chatra Parishad (AJYCP) to discuss about the alternative method of evaluation necessitated by the cancellation of HSLC and HS exams for 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic situation.
Monsoon menu from Kolkata gastropub Octa
Jul 08, 2021, at 12:21 am
Kolkata/IBNS: One of the newest gastropubs in the city, Octa, is offering a special monsoon menu, a range of comfort food with a quirky touch.
Jul 07, 2021, at 03:44 am
Gambling in India is illegal, at least at first sight. But there are some ways to enjoy it in a legal way. To bet on results and to gamble with cards or at other games has been done around the word since forever. Some classic Indian games can now be played legally in India at lots of online casinos.
Jul 07, 2021, at 12:41 am
Kolkata/IBNS: As part of the World Chocolate Day this year, ITC Limited’s Fabelle Exquisite Chocolates is offering a global tour through this most liked sweet.
Jul 07, 2021, at 12:21 am
Salem: Parks, gardens and monuments, like everything else, wore a deserted look during the Covid-19 lockdown.