Dr. Probal Roy: A mountaineer and a good samaritan
Jul 16, 2024, at 09:21 pm
A pall of gloom descended in Kolkata's contiguous South 24 Pargana District of West Bengal as well as among the mountaineering fraternity in the state when the demise of one of the noted ENT specialists and a keen mountain lover Dr. Probal Roy was received.
Kolkata: First ever outlet of Oudh 1590 at Deshapriya Park gets brand new look
Jul 15, 2024, at 11:41 pm
Kolkata's Mughlai restaurant chain Oudh 1590 recently unveiled the refreshed look of its maiden outlet at Deshapriya Park.
Radhika Merchant's bridal look is every bit ethereal. Check pics here
Jul 13, 2024, at 06:19 am
Mumbai/IBNS: The bridal look of Radhika Merchant was shared by stylist Rhea Kapoor as she geared up for her wedding with Anant Ambani on Friday and oh boy, she nailed it in a stunning lehenga designed by Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla.
CREDO Centre of Excellence hosts panel discussion on 'Proud to take pride in ourselves'
Jul 12, 2024, at 08:34 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: CREDO Centre Of Excellence hosted a panel discussion titled "Proud To Take Pride In Ourselves," emphasizing the ongoing importance of self-identity and pride beyond the confines of a single month.
Jinia's Pizzario opens first pizza outlet in Kolkata's Behala promising foodies scrumptious bites
Jul 12, 2024, at 08:14 pm
Food entrepreneur Jinia Bhattacharya has teamed up with Delhi based chef Shiv Shankar Ghosh to open their first pizza outlet at Behala recently.
Technology major Motorola Solutions acquires Noggin
Jul 08, 2024, at 01:39 am
Technology major Motorola Solutions has acquired Noggin, a global provider of cloud-based business continuity planning, operational resilience and critical event management (CEM) software.
Hussain Tekri in Madhya Pradesh: A sanctuary of serenity amidst Muharram's reverence
Jul 07, 2024, at 07:21 pm
Deep in the heartland of Madhya Pradesh, nestled among the undulating hills and verdant landscapes, lies a small village whose name resonates with reverence and devotion: Hussain Tekri.
I am interested in Urdu, not obsessed with it: Writer Rakshanda Jalil
Jul 07, 2024, at 03:10 am
Indian writer-translator Rakshanda Jalil was the guest at An Author's Afternoon, organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation, at Taj Bengal in Kolkata on Friday. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh pens down Jalil's words on her education, teaching profession, Urdu and her PhD. topic. Excerpts...
North India’s first integrated B.Tech program in AI and data engineering
Jul 05, 2024, at 11:31 pm
Lovely Professional University (LPU) has marked a significant milestone in educational innovation with the launch of the northern region’s inaugural work-integrated Bachelor of Technology program in Computer Science and Engineering, specializing in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Engineering.
Jul 05, 2024, at 09:52 pm
Washington/IBNS: American tech company Microsoft said that it held another round of layoffs this week as part of its ongoing effort to streamline its workforce after reports claimed that the new job cuts will impact various teams and locations across the Satya Nadella company.
NEET-PG exam to be held this month, question paper to be prepped 2 hours prior: Reports
Jul 03, 2024, at 01:57 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The NEET-PG exam, conducted for admission to postgraduate medical courses, will be held this month, media reports said after the Home Ministry met officials from the government's anti-cybercrime body.
HireMee joins hands with Global Mentorship Initiative to bridge the gap between graduation and jobs
Jul 02, 2024, at 11:28 pm
In a first of its kind, HireMee, an AI-enabled Talent Assessment and Hiring platform, has signed a MoU with Rockefeller Foundation’s Global Mentorship Initiative (GMI) to bridge the gap between graduation and first career jobs for young graduates from diverse communities.
Kriti Sanon graces launch of Fujifilm's instaxmini SE in India
Jul 02, 2024, at 08:24 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood star Kriti Sanon graced the launch of Fujifilm's latest addition, instaxmini SE, in Mumbai on Monday.
Samsung teases next frontier of Galaxy AI in different cities
Jul 02, 2024, at 03:56 pm
Ahead of Galaxy Unpacked July 2024, ‘Galaxy AI is Here’, Samsung Electronics launched a global billboard campaign in anticipation of the next chapter of Galaxy AI.
Australia hikes visa fees for international students
Jul 01, 2024, at 08:43 pm
The Australian government has hiked the fees for international students, officials said on Monday.
TISS withdraws mass termination notice to faculty, non-teaching staff
Jul 01, 2024, at 05:06 am
Mumbai: The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has withdrawn the non-renewal notices previously issued to 55 teaching and 60 non-teaching staff members, media reported, citing a circular released on Sunday.
Include literature in CSR initiatives: cultural activist Sundeep Bhutoria writes to PM Modi
Jun 30, 2024, at 10:53 pm
Social and cultural activist Sundeep Bhutoria has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting him to include 'Literature' as a part of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activity for corporates.
Cancelled a day after examination, UGC-NET exam gets fresh schedule. Check out here
Jun 29, 2024, at 06:09 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The National Testing Agency (NTA) Friday announced that the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) will be held between August 21 and September 4, 2024.
Jun 28, 2024, at 05:53 pm
Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya, a Shatatantri Veena (Santoor) legend, has consistently championed the promotion of young musicians.
Naheed Abidi, the author who impressed Modi, Kalam with her Sanskrit brilliance
Jun 28, 2024, at 02:41 pm
Naheed Abidi, probably the first Muslim woman to work as a lecturer in Sanskrit, who even received acclaim from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, didn't have an easy start to her career. Initially, she had difficulty finding a job and often left academicians wondering about her 'unusual' subject choice.
Camaro unveils new men's collection during trade show
Jun 27, 2024, at 05:41 am
Fashion brand Camaro recently unveiled a new collection for men at an exclusive trade show organized in Kolkata.
As AI transforms the world, more universities teach the technology
Jun 24, 2024, at 04:44 pm
Saint Louis University student Jagruth Reddy Palle knew artificial intelligence was a leading-edge industry and a promising area of study when it kept coming up at every technology conference he attended. But what really attracted him to the field was how human AI seemed.
Triplets ‘engineering’ their future at Salem’s Sona College of Technology
Jun 23, 2024, at 11:23 pm
Every morning as hundreds of nattily dressed students step inside the hallowed portals of Sona College of Technology, Salem, you might miss Dhanushree, Dhanush and Dhanuja in the milling crowd.
Students remain absent in NEET-UG exam retest in Chandigarh
Jun 23, 2024, at 10:10 pm
Chandigarh: The students, who were supposed to take the NEET-UG exam retest in Chandigarh, did not turn up, even as all the arrangements were made on Sunday, media reported.
NEET-UG retest today, 1,563 candidates take fresh exam
Jun 23, 2024, at 03:00 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: After a massive row, the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance (NEET-UG) retest for 1,563 candidates is being reconducted on Sunday after the testing agency withdrew the grace marks awarded to them to make up for the loss of time.
Centre removes NTA chief Subodh Kumar Singh amid massive row over NEET-UG and UGC NET exams
Jun 23, 2024, at 04:48 am
New Delhi: The Centre has dismissed Subodh Kumar Singh, the chief of the National Testing Agency (NTA), amid the massive controversy over alleged irregularities in the NEET and UGC-NET examinations.
Ex-ISRO chief to lead panel on reforming National Testing Agency
Jun 23, 2024, at 04:13 am
New Delhi: Amid raging controversy over irregularities in the conduct of India’s two most of the prestigious competitive exams, UGC-NET and NEET-UG, the education ministry announced on Saturday the formation of a high-level committee of experts to ensure the transparent, smooth, and fair conduct of examinations by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Yoga enthusiasts celebrate International Yoga Day across the globe
Jun 22, 2024, at 11:28 pm
The tenth International Yoga Day was celebrated across the globe with enthusiasts participating in the traditional exercise form, pledging to keep themselves fit.
Amid paper leak row, CSIR-UGC-NET exam scheduled for next week postponed
Jun 22, 2024, at 04:33 am
The joint CSIR-UGC-NET examination, scheduled between Tuesday and Thursday has been postponed amid a huge paper leak row, the National Testing Agency announced this evening.
'Holy and holistic': Indian Muslims warming up to Yoga
Jun 21, 2024, at 04:53 pm
Maintaining a healthy and fit body is a requirement in Islam, which teaches a Muslim that his or her body is a gift from Allah. Yoga happens to be a common ground between Hindus and Muslims.