July 27, 2024 06:58 (IST)
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Indian women and men’s visually impaired cricket teams steal hearts at HBG Cricket Day function

London/IBNS: To bring communities closer through sports, United Kingdom based not-for-profit organisation Heritage Bengal Global (HBG), supported by the Harrow Council of London and GBS, a private higher education provider, organised a day of cricket recently in London.

Janapada Division of IGNCA focuses on Hariyali Teej as the theme for its annual day function

New Delhi/IBNS: The Janapada Division of Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) New Delhi, observed their annual day through the celebration of Hariyali Teej.

Indian Museum celebrates Independence Day with a variety cultural programme

Kolkata/IBNS: Patriotic fervour and cultural presentations marked the Independence Day celebrations at the Indian Museum in Kolkata.

Shuruaat: An upcoming exhibition to showcase handcrafted Indian textiles

Kolkata/IBNS: In a bid to bridge the gap between textile artisans and consumers, Indian crafts brand Inkriti is hosting a special show this July in Kolkata.

Nagaland: 9th annual cosfest commences in Northeast India, attracting thousands of cosplay enthusiasts

Kohima is currently abuzz with excitement as the Nagaland Anime Junkies (NAJ) kick-started the two-day event of the 9th annual Cosfest today. Regarded as one of Northeast India's biggest Cosplay festivals, the event brings together enthusiasts from all over the country to celebrate their love for pop-culture.

Indian diaspora hosts the fifth annual IFA Shield UK, highest number of teams participate

Kolkata/IBNS: The fifth edition of the IFA Shield UK - Indian Fans Alliance tournament, a football tournament led by Heritage Bengal Global (HBG), was held on July 9 at the Arbour Park Stadium in Slough, England.

Dimapur hosted World Music Day Event at Green Park, promoting cultural exchange and alcohol-free environment

Dimapur hosted a grand event at Green Park, 5th Mile, on June 21 to celebrate World Music Day. The event was organized by Sky Entertainment and Love Easts events in collaboration with various partners, with the aim of inspiring a deeper appreciation for diverse musical traditions worldwide.

International Performing Arts Festival in Mumbai: percussionist Pt Prodyut Mukherjee regales audience

Mumbai/IBNS: Well-known musician and tabla player, GiMA award winning Pt Prodyut Mukherjee, regaled guests with his mastery over ‘tabla’ and ‘mouth percussion’ at the third edition of the International Performing Arts Festival (IPAF) held in Mumbai.

Tribal concept ‘halma’ can show the way for self-reliance to society at large, says minister

New Delhi/IBNS: The expansion of the concept of ‘halma’ prevalent among the tribes of India can be one of the ways to resolve climate change and other issues faced by society at large, said Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar.

UNMISH organises 8th edition of POORNAM’23 ‘Empowering of Lives’

Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata-based non-profit organisation UNMISH has taken such a huge step towards improving the lives of specially-abled children and young adults through a spectacular initiative in its 8th edition of POORNAM.

New Delhi: IGNCA to host an international seminar on Ramayana in South East Asia

New Delhi/IBNS: Ramayana is a common thread that binds India and South East Asian nations, such as Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Vietnam.

Industry captains discuss the future of the workplace at an IBSA organised meet in Kolkata

Kolkata/IBNS: Will globalization and technological advancements bring a sea change in the workplace? What will the worker, workplace and work itself look like in the future?

Pride Month: English translation of the queer fiction of Krishnagopal Mallick to be launched in Kolkata

Kolkata/IBNS: Rooted in the 1968 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month, observed annually in June since 1999, began in the United States and gradually spread to the rest of the world.

Sister Nivedita statue to be unveiled in UK's Wimbledon on July 1

London/IBNS: A statue commemorating Sister Nivedita, an Irish-born educator and advocate for women's education and India's nationalism, will be unveiled in London's Wimbledon on July 1.

Swayam Siddha Awards: Kolkata organisation honours seven women achievers from the city

Kolkata/IBNS: Rotary Club of Calcutta Metro City felicitated seven women achievers from Kolkata at the 15th edition of the Swayam Siddha awards.