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Academician Mahul Brahma launches his latest book on luxury in the historic UK site of The Roman Bath

Jun 30, 2023, at 06:51 pm

City of Bath, UK:  Author and academician Mahul Brahma launched his eighth book- Aesthetic Leadership in Luxury- in the City of Bath in UK,  a UNESCO World Heritage Centre.

A new social template

Jun 29, 2023, at 11:17 pm

Traditional rituals in our country like pre-birth celebration for a would-be moms or weddings are getting a makeover today with many elements from outside conversing, finds Anju Munshi

British Deputy High Commission Kolkata celebrates Pride Month 2023

Jun 28, 2023, at 09:54 pm

Kolkata: To commemorate the Pride month, the British Deputy High Commission, Kolkata hosted a two-day workshop on 27-28 June 2023.

Jammu and Kashmir: Uri marks live musical festival

Jun 19, 2023, at 10:11 pm

The Indian Army in the Uri region of Jammu and Kashmir recently hosted a live musical event that showcased the rich cultural heritage of the area to the people.

Jammu and Kashmir:Neel Top Ramban hosts two-day summer carnival

Jun 19, 2023, at 09:22 pm

Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban region marked the two-day Neel Top Summer Carnival 2023 on Sunday as enthusiasts participated in the event to celebrate cultural exchange and adventure.

Kolkata: British Deputy High Commission commemorates International Day of Yoga 2023

Jun 19, 2023, at 01:50 am

Kolkata: To mark the International Day of Yoga 2023, the British Deputy High Commission Kolkata, Victoria Memorial Hall, SKAL International Kolkata with support from Novotel jointly hosted a yoga session at Victoria Memorial Hall on Sunday.

Kolkata NGO organises walk for child rights on Father's Day

Jun 18, 2023, at 11:09 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: A city NGO on Sunday organised a walk for child rights and the role of fathers in parenting on the occasion of International Father's Day (June 18).

Akasa Air launches refreshed menu on-board Cafe Akasa

Jun 18, 2023, at 10:18 pm

Kolkata: Akasa Air has announced an enhanced inflight food and beverage menu across its network as part of its constant endeavour to provide a differentiated culinary experience in the skies.

Amazon India launches ‘Yoga store’ to celebrate International Day of Yoga

Jun 17, 2023, at 11:59 pm

Kolkata: To celebrate and support the Government of India’s vision of promoting ‘Healthy and Fit India’, Amazon India announced the launch of ‘Yoga store’ that brings an unprecedented selection of Yoga essentials from Indian sellers.

India’s older women face the brunt of Exclusion: Social, financial & digital with rise in dependency and abuse, reveals report

Jun 17, 2023, at 04:54 am

Kolkata: Abuse against older women in India is witnessing a rising trend, with physical violence emerging as the top form of abuse, a report focusing on older women revealed.

Indian-Australian Vinod Daniel conferred with Order of Australia Medal

Jun 14, 2023, at 08:34 pm

Chennai:  India Vision Institute's CEO Vinod Daniel has been conferred the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in the King’s Birthday Honours.

India to host Miss World competition for first time after 27 years

Jun 09, 2023, at 11:05 pm

The Miss World Organization on Thursday announced that India has been chosen as the host country for the highly anticipated 71st Miss World 2023 pageant.

Goa G.O.A.T.S and their hipster ahead-of-time cafes

Jun 07, 2023, at 06:23 pm

Moshe Inbar of Artjuna and Mojigao and Jill Ferguson of Cafe Prana  are two foreign (read from Israel and the US) restaurateurs in Goa who introduced the whole 'cool hipster vibe' into their joints decades ago with clean eating and organic cuisine. They have been living and working in India for decades and working on concepts and ideas that are truly inspirational and ahead of their time. Shikha Mishra meets them in her recent visit to Goa

Baristas behind bars: From serving time to serving lattes

Jun 05, 2023, at 08:55 pm

Perfectly foamed milk. A delicate butterfly enswirled atop. A bittersweet tang on the palate. A perfect cappuccino? It is beyond that.

Bodh Gaya: Thabarwa Dhamma Gaya Meditation Centre to host 7-day Vipassana course at Mahabodhi Mahavihara

Jun 05, 2023, at 12:52 am

The Thabarwa Dhamma Gaya Meditation Centre in Bodh Gaya will host a seven-day Vipassana course at the sacred Mahabodhi Mahavihara, media reports said.

Jammu and Kashmir to host ‘Vitasta’ Cultural Festival this month

Jun 04, 2023, at 03:01 am

Jammu and Kashmir will host the ‘Vitasta’ Cultural Festival in the last week of June as  Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta took stock of the preparation of the event on Friday.

Jammu and Kashmir hosts one-day seminar on short story

Jun 04, 2023, at 02:55 am

A day-long multilingual seminar titled “Short Story in J-K: Directions and the Way Ahead” was held in Srinagar city on Thursday where participants tried to understand the new realm of literature.

A New Era in Residential Power Backup: Inverter and Battery Combo

Jun 03, 2023, at 05:13 pm

In the present era, an unceasing and uninterrupted electricity supply is vital for seamless operation of our everyday existence. Due to frequent electricity failures and escalating dependency on electronic gadgets, the requirement for a proficient power alternative becomes imperative. Inverter and battery combos have surfaced as a favored option in this context. And one of the leading brands offering energy storage solutions is Livguard.  The company’s inverter battery combo is known for its superior performance and durability.

Kashmiri Musical instrument 'Tumbaknari' is gaining demand this wedding season

Jun 03, 2023, at 12:11 am

Srinagar: With the marriage season gaining momentum, the demand for an age-old backed clay musical instrument called 'Tumbaknari' is at the climax keeping the potters busy day and night to meet the order.

Kashmiri man trying to promote Urdu literature in UT

May 31, 2023, at 11:07 pm

Srinagar: Suhail Salim, a 30-year-old youth from downtown Srinagar, is trying hard to preserve and promote Urdu literature in Jammu and Kashmir.

Kolkata: US Consulate, Aroh Foundation conduct two-day bootcamp for West Bengal's women entrepreneurs

May 29, 2023, at 04:38 am

Kolkata: The U.S. Consulate Kolkata, in partnership with New Delhi-based non-profit Aroh Foundation, conducted a two-day Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) 3.0 bootcamp for a  cohort of 30 entrepreneurs from West Bengal at the American Center in the city recently.

Budding Naga artists hosts three-day art exhibition near Kohima

May 29, 2023, at 02:05 am

Naga artists hosted a three-day art exhibition recently where they showcased the beautiful landscape of Nagaland and its rich culture and tradition.

Kochi hosts first Jewish marriage in 15 years

May 23, 2023, at 09:56 pm

Kochi witnessed a special wedding on Sunday when the south Indian city hosted the first Jewish marriage in 15 years, media reports said.

Exploring the enchanting world of Punjabi weddings

May 22, 2023, at 03:27 pm

STOP whatever you are doing and for a moment just imagine a kaleidoscope of colors and loud boisterous laughter among thumps of ‘dhol’ and the gorgeous aroma of food wafting through the doors… you got it right! It’s a Punjabi wedding scene!!!

Jammu's Shilpa Chaku Handoo crowned Mrs India Universal 2023 title

May 22, 2023, at 12:21 am

Jammu: Jammu Woman Shilpa Chaku Handoo has won the national beauty pageant - Mrs India Universal 2023 hosted by Dreamz Production House at Film City, Noida.

The Bengal celebrates Rabindra Jayanti with senior citizen members of Pronam

May 18, 2023, at 07:22 pm

Kolkata: The Bengal, a prominent NGO, recently celebrated ‘Rabindra Jayanti’ with more than 300 senior citizen members of Pronam, a joint project of Kolkata Police and the former for reaching out to the senior citizens, at the Body Guard Lines auditorium in Kolkata.

Delegation of 45 students from West Bengal depart for NIT Puducherry under Yuva Sangam 2

May 17, 2023, at 12:40 am

Kolkata:  A delegation of 45 students from diverse higher education institutions of West Benga departed for Puducherry as part of the second phase of the government’s ambitious cultural and educational endeavour the ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Yuva Sangam’ programme on Tuesday.

Indian child sex trafficking documentary ‘From the Shadows’ screened in Kolkata

May 16, 2023, at 10:07 pm

Kolkata: Filmmaker Miriam Chandy Menacherry's documentary 'From the Shadows', a film that deals with the survivors of a powerful criminal racket that trafficks minor girls for sex work, was screened in Kolkata's American Center on Monday.

Oxford Big Read global competition commences for primary and secondary school students across India

May 15, 2023, at 07:08 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Oxford University Press (OUP) India has announced the launch of 5th edition of the Oxford Big Read Global competition, an annual reading competition aimed at promoting good reading habits among primary and secondary school students.

Israeli, UK metal bands to perform in Manipur event

May 06, 2023, at 06:05 am

Imphal: Two major international bands are expected to perform in the ShiRock 2023, an event which is expected to leave Manipur enthralled.