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Ghulam Nabi says Padma Shri award will surely encourage Kashmir’s craftsmen

The prestigious Padma Shri award would go a long way to encourage Kashmir’s craftsmen, said 72-year-old master woodcarver Ghulam Nabi Dar.

Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro launched in Mint colour

IT major Google has confirmed it is launching Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro in a new Mint colour.

Aminia presents Tiranga Festival 2024 to celebrate the 75th Republic Day

Kolkata: Aminia, a popular restaurant in Kolkata, is offering a special spread to commemorate the 75th Republic Day.

Muskaan and Co-scholastic interactive workshop highlight wisdom of dohas and poetry to school students in New Delhi

In a harmonious blend of artistic expression and literary enrichment, Muskaan, in collaboration with Co-Scholastic, recently organised a captivating event featuring guest artist and author Namrata Jain at the Bal Bharati Public School, Ganga Ram Road, New Delhi.

I did not consciously set out to write ecocritical poems, says poet-academic Ajanta Paul

Dr Ajanta Paul is a widely published poet, short story writer and literary critic. Currently, the Principal at Women's Christian College, Kolkata, India, she is a Pushcart nominee, and has been published in literary journals, including the Spadina Literary Review, The Pangolin Review, Offcourse, The Statesman, The Wild Word, Verse-Virtual, Setu, Kitaab, The Punch Magazine and Lothlorien Poetry Journal.  

Kolkata's American Center hosts conclave to promote social acceptance, inclusion, and employment opportunities for LGBTQIA+ individuals

The U.S. Consulate General Kolkata hosted “Voices of Diversity – Action for Inclusion” conclave under the “Rainbow Dialogues – All in this Together” project in partnership with U.S. based non-profit StoryCenter at the American Center in Kolkata recently.

UK pavilion at Kolkata Book Fair brings our best in education and culture, says British Council India director

Kolkata/IBNS: The United Kingdom, the focal theme country at the 47th International Kolkata Book Fair (IKBF), has brought the best of UK literature, education, art and culture to their pavilion here, said British Council India director Alison Barrett on Friday.  

Microsoft says its corporate system was attacked by Russian state-sponsored group

IT Major Microsoft on Friday said its corporate system was attacked by a Russian state-sponsored group.

Christ Church of Mhow in Madhya Pradesh completes 200 years, celebrations follow

Christ Church of Mhow (now Dr Ambedkar Nagar) in Madhya Pradesh is a reflection of the town’s 19th century architectural gems, writes Major General Binoy Poonnen, AVSM, VSM.

Masala Chai ranks second in list of 'World's Best Non-Alcoholic Beverage'

It's winter and perhaps you are unable to spend a day without sipping your beloved Masala Chai.

Over 25% of rural teens 14-18 grapple with reading, Class 3 math skills lacking for most: ASPER 2024 Survey

New Delhi: Nearly 25% of adolescents aged 14-18 struggle to read a 2nd-grade level text in their regional languages, according to the latest Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) survey.

South Korean tech giant Samsung launches AI-enabled Galaxy S24 phones

Tech giant Samsung on Thursday (January 18, 2024) opened pre-bookings for its latest Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 smartphones.

Apple is now world's top smartphone seller, overtakes South Korean giant Samsung

Apple has overtaken South Korean technological giant Samsung as the world’s top smartphone seller.

Musician Anoushka Shankar returns to Sydney Opera House after a hiatus

Sitar player Shankar regaled Sydney music lovers this year with her inspired compositions blending Indian classical music with global music, reports Sandip Hor

US-based author entrepreneur Anirban Bhattacharya discusses his book, work and social concerns with Sujoy Prasad Chatterjee

Kolkata/IBNS: New Jersey (USA) based author and entrepreneur Anirban Andy Bhattacharyya, recently shared the dais with Kolkata’s interdisciplinary artist Sujoy Prasad Chatterjee, at a programme titled ‘Pipe Dream’.