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CBSE to hold 2022 board exams in two terms with reduced syllabus

Jul 06, 2021, at 03:26 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has decided to hold the 2022 board exams in two terms with 50 per cent syllabus in each term.

KFL promootes online learning, donates phones to students

Jul 06, 2021, at 01:54 am

Thiruvananthapuram/UNI: Kerala Feeds Ltd (KFL) on Monday presented smart phones to five economically disadvantaged students of the Government Vocational Higher Secondary School, Kuttichal in the district to support their online education.

Mughal Art: A blending and a flowering

Jul 06, 2021, at 12:16 am

Mughal art, as it branched into many areas of creativity, blended seamlessly with local socio-cultural ethos of the adopted country. It is a fascinating journey of discovery for Ranjita Biswas as revealed through the pages of a recently published book, Reflections on Mughal Art & Culture

JW Marriott Kolkata offers special bonbon boxes this World Chocolate Day

Jul 05, 2021, at 10:02 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: JW Marriott Kolkata is offering a special chocolate treat available on order this World Chocolate Day (July 7).

Online education: Kolkata Police, Bharti Airtel to join hands with CRY to support children

Jul 04, 2021, at 12:29 am

Kolkata: As the possibility of children losing two consecutive years of education becomes very real and the online education gaining currency across the country during the COVID pandemic, Kolkata Police and Bharti Airtel join hands with Child Rights and You (CRY), to support them with access to online education.

ITC Royal Bengal & ITC Sonar celebrates Doctor’s Day with Special Offers

Jul 03, 2021, at 07:07 am

ITC Royal Bengal & ITC Sonar is paying respect to the doctors on Doctor's Day with a lavish spread.

JW Marriott Kolkata launches Mood Diet menu, part of Marriott International campaign

Jul 03, 2021, at 04:53 am

Kolkata/IBNS: JW Marriott Kolkata, in sync with their parent company Marriott International, has launched the Mood Diet campaign.

Paprika Gourmet launches special monsoon menu

Jul 03, 2021, at 04:47 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata’s food delivery brand Paprika Gourmet has launched a monsoon special menu which you can order directly or through popular delivery apps.

Author Interview: Ashwin P Chandran on his new book 'The Sixteenth Night Of The Kurukshetra'

Jul 03, 2021, at 04:12 am

Professor Ashwin Chandran elaborates why he chose to write about the 'The Sixteenth Night Of The Kurukshetra' in 16 conversations that took place on that fateful night. 

Pronto—an experience in deliciousness!

Jul 01, 2021, at 10:58 pm

Delicious! A bite into Bean-a-licious and…utter I did…delicious! What exactly is Bean-a-licious? It is a rare breed of handcrafted- burger created with love and flavoured with the freshness of best ingredients! It is a wholesome meal which comes packaged in a smart cardboard box. One bite into the burger bun and I realised that I was not eating something that was layered with preservative and synthetic flavours.  Bean-a-licious uses handcrafted buns with assorted bean patty with Monterey Jack cheese, black Garlic mayo, tartar sauce and rocket leaves. The smart box had Pronto printed on it. The Bean-a-licious burger came from this cloud kitchen.

Green living with bamboo

Jul 01, 2021, at 09:50 pm

Single-use plastic is one of the biggest headaches for environmentalists as they take decades to disintegrate and meanwhile pollute the earth. Sustainable bamboo fibre products created by Bio Craft Innovation, a start-up, help reduce the use of this plastic, reports Jason Chiang

Author and communication expert Mahul Brahma takes over as dean of Adamas University media school

Jul 01, 2021, at 04:52 pm

Kolkata: Author, communicator and  journalist Dr Mahul Brahma joins academics as Professor and Dean – School of Media and Communication at Adamas University in Kolkata.

Audis to buy - We highlight some of the new models

Jun 29, 2021, at 04:59 pm

Audi had been out of action in our market for quite some time, but that was until a year-and-a-half ago. New models have been popping up since, like Audi's entry-level model – the Q2 crossover, the stunning-looking and feature-packed A6 and the most hardcore and sportiest of them all, the S5 Sportback. Audi's cars have always offered great luxury and the new styling seems to be gripping the market well. We pick out a few models you might like to consider buying.

Jammu and Kashmir: 395th annual ‘Urs’ observed in Anantnag

Jun 28, 2021, at 03:44 am

Srinagar: People celebrated 395th annual ‘Urs’ or the festival of the famous Sufi saint Hazrat Baba Naseeb Ud Din Ghazi (RA) in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir recently.

Life and struggle are synonymous: Laxmi Narayan Tripathi

Jun 27, 2021, at 09:26 pm

Transgender/Hijra rights activist, actor, dancer and choreographer Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Laxmi Narayan Tripathi was the guest at Kalam Vishesh organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement. In an exclusive chat with entrepreneur Apra Kucchal of Ehsaas Women of Jaipur, Laxmi Narayan Tripathi spoke about her struggle in life and rise to the rank now she holds. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings highlights

West Bengal university MAUKAT to supervise NBSP's 'Massive Open Online Course'

Jun 26, 2021, at 09:05 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Nikhil Bharat Shiksha Parisad (NBSP), a non-profit organization, has launched its Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) - 'Learn on Go' campaign- through its NBC-MOOCS mobile application under the banner of Nikhil Bharat Council for Massive Open Online Course

Andhra Pradesh cancels Class 10, 12 board exams after warning from Supreme Court

Jun 25, 2021, at 03:28 am

Hyderabad/IBNS: The Andhra Pradesh government has cancelled the Class 10 and Class 12 board exams after the Supreme Court warned that the state will be held responsible for even "one fatality".

J.D. Birla Institute adopts Observational Pedagogy for teaching in pandemic time

Jun 24, 2021, at 07:11 pm

Kolkata: Kolkata-based J.D. Birla Institute, which is a private unaided College affiliated with Jadavpur University (JU), has adopted an innovative approach to provide hands-on training through observational learning to its post-graduate students undertaking a one-year diploma course in Dietetics & Applied Nutrition under the university.

Will hold Andhra Pradesh govt responsible for even one fatality: SC on Class 12 exams

Jun 23, 2021, at 02:39 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Andhra Pradesh government, which is keen on holding the Class 12 examination, on Tuesday received a warning from the Supreme Court as well as two days' time to decide on the matter.

4 Ways to Choose the Perfect Solar Charge Controller for Home

Jun 21, 2021, at 04:54 pm

Although a solar charge controller is a minor component of the total solar power system, its effectiveness is critical to overall operation. Its proper configuration and type contribute to the system's optimal output and smooth operation. As a result, selecting the appropriate solar charge controller for your home is important. Let's have a look at how it works and what it does.

Schools, colleges in Telangana to reopen for physical classes from July 1

Jun 20, 2021, at 03:57 am

Hyderabad/IBNS: All educational institution in Telangana will reopen from July 1 for physical classes as the state government decided to end the anti-Covid lockdown amid the receding second wave of the virus.

Vaishali Kala Kendra to observe International Yoga Day through dance-based Nritya Yog

Jun 20, 2021, at 03:04 am

Noida/IBNS: Vaishali Kala Kendra Noida in association with US-based Trinayan Collective will hold a special programme on June 20, International Yoga Day.

Stalin starts textbooks distribution, launches new progs of Kalvi TV

Jun 20, 2021, at 12:28 am

Chennai/UNI: The online classes for the academic year 2021-22 commenced on Saturday with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin allowing the free books distribution scheme for government school students and videos of the new syllabus to be telecasted through the Kalvi TV channel.

Won't write about India due to lack of knowledge or confidence: Jeffrey Archer

Jun 19, 2021, at 05:50 am

English novelist and former British politician, Jeffrey Archer, had his book Turn a Blind Eye launched in India at a virtual event of Kitab organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement. In an exclusive conversation with Vidya Gajapathi Raju, Archer spoke about his new book and more. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh tracks the event

Assam cancels class 10 and 12 examinations

Jun 19, 2021, at 12:27 am

Guwahati/UNI: In view of the prevailing COVID-19 situation, the Assam government on Friday said it has decided to cancel the class 10 and 12 board examinations.

ITC Hotels in Kolkata gear up for Father’s Day celebration; offer home delivery and dine out options

Jun 18, 2021, at 07:23 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: ITC Royal Bengal and ITC Sonar, part of ITC Hotels, have come up with a specially curated menu on the occasion of Father’s Day.

Hospitality industry struggles as pandemic pauses business travel 

Jun 18, 2021, at 03:37 am

The hospitality industries in USA and India have experienced declines throughout 2020 while a devastating second wave in India crashed hopes of an early recovery. The industry relies on business travel for a significant portion of their revenue, but the pandemic sent business travellers home to meet online. Morgan Smith, Isabella Ledonne and Maddy Ryley from USA and Vanshika Lohia, Bala Singh and Pratibha Singh from India report on the crisis  

CBSE Class 12 board exams results by July 31; assessment to be based on past three years of performance

Jun 17, 2021, at 08:58 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has told the Supreme Court the class 12 students will be marked in the final exams according to their performances in class 11 and class 10 result, according to media reports.

A sumptuous spread from Paprika Gourmet for Father's Day

Jun 17, 2021, at 03:18 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Paprika Gourmet, an artisan catering service, is letting you celebrate Father's Day for a period of five days up to June 20, with a special menu, which includes a variety of cuisines served as platters, sharing bowls and desserts.

Exclusive men's fashion wear and accessories from Sasya for Father's Day shopping

Jun 17, 2021, at 02:02 am

Kolkata/IBNS: With Father’s Day just a few days away, planning something grand for your father is the best way to tell him how much you love and care for him.