NCERT can immensely help promote Northeast India
Guwahati, Nov 4 (IBNS): The books published by the NCERT should have more detail information about the history, culture, people, lifestyle, destinations etc., of India's vastly unexplored and pristine but picturesque mosaic of ethnicity and bio-diversity hotspots-this was what highlighted in a seminar on 'destination Northeast and Awesome Assam' held as part of the on-going North East Festival organized in Guwahati.
Sony opens registration for the 4th edition of Global Math Challenge
Kolkata, Nov 4, (IBNS): Electronics giant Sony recently opened free registration for the fourth edition of Global Math Challenge (GMC), an online contest for Math lovers across age groups, from Nov 17 to 19, 2016.
PMO ensures poor student gets admitted in Bihar public school
PATNA, Nov 3 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): The dream of a poor student to get admission in a premier school has come true after intervention by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).
Guwahati to host Don Bosco School Principals from Nov 4
Guwahati, Nov 2 (IBNS) : The 4th National Education Conference of Don Bosco School Principals will be held at Don Bosco School, Panbazar, Guwahati on Nov 4-6.
Halloween celebrated around the world, even airports put us scary show
Toronto, Nov 1 (IBNS) Halloween, the festival to remember the dead, was celebrated across the world on Monday with the fever of the festivity even gripping airports where the airline staff dressed like ghosts and entertained the flyers.
West Bengal celebrates 'Bhai Phota'
Kolkata, Nov 1 (IBNS): Brother and their sisters across West Bengal celebrated 'Bhai Phota' on Tuesday.
Government is committed to make higher education accessible to all: Assam CM
Guwahati, Oct 29 (IBNS): Reiterating that the government has fulfilled its commitment given in the budget speech for making higher education free for economically underprivileged students, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said that this is just the beginning of a new era in education sector of the state.
India lights up to celebrate Diwali
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IBNS): Indians on Saturday readied themselves to revel in the festive spirit of Diwali.
Kailash Satyarthi urges people to opt for crackers-free Diwali
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IBNS): Nobel laureate and children rights activist Kailash Satyarthi on Saturday urged Indians to opt for a crackers-free Diwali.
Dylan should have won the Nobel Prize a few years back: Valentine Shipley
A veteran in the Indian rock circuit, Valentine Shipley was in Kolkata to enthrall the audience in the seventh season of Harley Rock Riders. IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity caught up with the rockstar before the concert as they discussed Bob Dylan, Indian rock music and bikes. Excerpts:
Bengal gears up to celebrate Kali Puja
Kolkata, Oct 29 (IBNS): The Bengali community on Saturday geared up to celebrate Kali Puja.
ATDC students celebrate Diwali
Faridabad, Haryana, Oct 29 (IBNS): As the festival of lights is approaching, students of Apparel Training & Design Centre (ATDC) celebrated Diwali on Friday.
Boost to Skill India: HAL-IISc to set-up skill development centre at Chitradurga
Chitradurga, Oct 28 (IBNS): The Bhoomi puja (a ritual) for construction of HAL-IISc Skill Development Centre was performed at Challakere in Chitradurga district around 230 km from Bengaluru by T. Suvarna Raju, CMD, HAL, Prof. Anurag Kumar, Director, IISc and others recently.
Axis Bank rolls out Splash 2016
New Delhi, Oct 28 (IBNS): Private bank Axis Bank, in association with NITI Aayog, IIT-Bombay, National Institute of Design and ISRO, on Friday announced ‘Splash 2016’, a pan India painting competition for children in the age group of 7 – 15 years.
Sushil Kumar would be a good addition to the WWE roster: Sheamus
As part of WWE's extension programme, WWE superstar Sheamus toured India recently. IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity caught up with the athlete regarding Sushil Kumar, India and his love for wrestling. Excerpts: