Iconic buildings in Kolkata go blue to uphold children's rights as part of UNICEF programme
Kolkata/IBNS: Iconic buildings and structures like Bidhan Sabha Bhavan (Assembly Building), Howrah Bridge, Metcalfe Hall, Birla Planetarium, Nehru Children's Museum, Kolkata Press Club, Birla Industrial and Technological Museum and UNICEF office in Kolkata were lit up in blue light on Monday to espouse the rights of children for commemorating World Children's Day.
India should spend USD one billion per year for 20 years to train teachers
Bengaluru: Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy on Wednesday suggested that India should allocate USD one billion per year for two decades to train primary and secondary school teachers.
India observes Children's Day but why is it celebrated on former PM Jawaharlal Nehru's birthday
It is November 14 today and India is busy celebrating Children's Day or 'Bal Diwas' to appreciate and acknowledge the country's future generation.
US remains a top choice for Indian students pursuing higher education abroad: Open Doors Report
The number of international students from India to the United States increased by 35 percent and resulted in an all-time high of 268,923 students in the academic year 2022-23, as per data released by Open Doors Report (ODR).
New Delhi: US Embassy in India celebrates Diwali
The US embassy community in India, including ambassador Eric Garcetti, joined the nation in celebrating Diwali (the Hindu festival of lights) on Sunday.
Diwali: India celebrates 'festival of lights', Kolkata worships Goddess Kali
Indians across the globe are celebrating Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, on Sunday with celebrities and politicians joining in greeting countrymen on the auspicious occasion.
Google will begin deleting several Gmail accounts from December
There is bad news for Gmail users who are not accessing their accounts regularly as there is a possibility that they may soon be unable to use them.
Punjab to host International Punjabi Language Olympiad
In a significant step towards preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of Punjab, the state government has announced the upcoming International Punjabi Language Olympiad. This exciting event is scheduled to take place online on December 9th and 10th, offering a unique opportunity for students to connect with their linguistic roots and explore the beauty of the Punjabi language.
Kolkata's Social is inspired by city's hangout culture: Celebrity restaurateur Riyaaz Amlani
Food and beverages brand, Social, founded and led by celebrity restaurateur Riyaaz Amlani, CEO of Impresario Entertainment and Hospitality Pvt Ltd, has made its debut at the Park Street, Kolkata. The opening marks a significant milestone as it becomes the inaugural Social outlet in the city and the 49th nationwide. IBNS correspondent Ayush Gupta catches up with the celebrity restaurateur
Popular Bengali singer Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury, who rose to fame with songs like 'Tumi Asbe Bole' & 'Jagarane Jay Bibhabaree', and her band 'Somlata And The Aces' have successfully concluded their Canada tour exclusively organized by Probaashe Bangali Adda during the Durga Puja, marking a significant moment during the festive season. Organizations such as Krishti - Bengali Cultural Society of Edmonton (on Oct 20), Amar Pujo Toronto (on Oct 21), UTSAV Bengali Association of London Ontario (on Oct 22), A2 Events, Purple Volt Events of Halifax (on Oct 27), and Amra Sabai of Calgary Association (on Oct 28) hosted the band in their respective cities. Probaashe Bangali Adda collaborated with their event partner, Twinkle Starz Events, with the aim of reaching to the Bengali diaspora in Canada, particularly the younger generation. The tour's entertainment quotient energized the Bengali expatriates in Canada. IBNS Canada bureau chief Suman Das in conversation with Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury
Two recently renovated state-of-the-art classrooms of the Knowledge Tree Learning Support Centre were inaugurated in Kolkata recently by Thomas D'Souza, Archbishop of Kolkata.
U.S. Consulate Kolkata in partnership with Prayassam and NGO Amyaa hosted a screening of the Reels created by the participants of Community Youth Hub.
Visit Victoria, the official tourism board for the state of Victoria in Australia, joined forces with Qantas, Australia's national carrier, to present a culinary pop-up event, "Flavours of Melbourne," in partnership with MasterChef Australia Finalist, Chef Kishwar Chowdhury at the Hyatt Regency Delhi recently.
Srinagar Theatre Festival 2023 to begin today
The National School of Drama (NSD) Repertory Company, in collaboration with J&K Academy of Art, Culture & Languages, will host the Srinagar Theatre Festival 2023 in Srinagar city from November 6 to November 10.
Jammu and Kashmir's Ghanta Ghar at Lal Chowk witnessed a musical event recently to mark Union Territory's Foundation Day.