A sterilizing ink-filled marker than can help you avoid touching elevator or ATM buttons directly
Jul 28, 2020, at 01:36 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Transmission of the COVID-19 virus through surface area may be one of the ways through which people can get infected, warn many health experts.
Brian Hatcher's 'Hinduism Before Reform' sketches radical view of contemporary Hinduism
Jul 28, 2020, at 01:18 am
Kolkata/UNI: Tufts University Professor Brian A. Hatcher's latest book 'Hinduism Before Reform' sketches a radical new view of the origins of contemporary Hinduism and overturns the idea of religious reform.
J&K govt massively upgrades Ganderbal's Govt Degree College, students praise move
Jul 27, 2020, at 06:09 pm
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government is trying to provide students the top class facilities and as a part of its construction for several new amenities commenced at the Government Degree College in Ganderbal on Friday.
Toronto: India Studies Summer Youth Programme 2020 held amid pandemic
Jul 26, 2020, at 04:06 pm
Toronto/IBNS: To further India-Canada relationship, especially by motivating students, the India Studies Summer Youth Programme 2020 was conducted in early July this year.
Canada: 2020 Toronto International Film Festival to open with filmed-version of 'American Utopia'
Jul 25, 2020, at 05:12 am
Toronto/IBNS: The 45th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2020's opening night presentation will be a filmed-version of David Byrne’s hit Broadway show, “American Utopia,” Co-heads Cameron Bailey and Joanna Vicente announced on July 21 weeks after they unveiled plans for a hybrid physical-online festival, set to run from September 10-19, TIFF reports said.
40 million children miss out on early education in critical pre-school year due to COVID-19: UNICEF
Jul 25, 2020, at 12:46 am
Dhaka: At least 40 million children worldwide have missed out on early childhood education in their critical pre-school year as COVID-19 shuttered childcare and early education facilities, according to a new research brief published today by UNICEF.
Amala Shankar: Living life to the lees
Jul 24, 2020, at 11:18 pm
She was 94 when I last met her in her apartment in Ballygunge. Though a bit frail , she had been suffering from fever a few days ago Amala Shankar told me, she was as gracious as ever and was ready for a chat. What was striking was how simple she was, with no air despite being so famous in her heyday as a danseuse and choreographer and carried on her legacy till late into life.
Mahindra University outlines a new paradigm for higher education in India
Jul 24, 2020, at 10:57 pm
New Delhi: The Mahindra Group on Friday launched Mahindra University (MU), which is focussed on offering a world-class, futuristic education in India. Its mission is to develop multi-skilled leaders, capable of reflection as well as innovation, and ones who are ethical and empathetic.
Stress is a wasted emotion, unforgiveness destroys health: Lifestyle coach-author Luke Coutinho
Jul 24, 2020, at 09:24 pm
Amid Covid-19 pandemic, people across the world are stressed and anxious about their future. But lifestyle coach-author Luke Coutinho has some unique way to get rid of the emotion which he calls a "wasted" one. As a guest at Kitaab, an initiative of Prabha Khaitan Foundation in association with Ehsaas Women, Luke launched his book 'The Magic Immunity Pill : Lifestyle'- which is co-authored by Indian actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra- and spoke about stress, health and wellness. India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpt of the interaction
Kolkata-based poet Sonnet Mondal echoes global voices with 'Verses in Times of Corona'
Jul 24, 2020, at 12:59 am
Kolkata: As we edge towards the fifth month of lockdown with the pandemic, our lives have been flung in a constant mood of work and lockdown with industries opening and being subjected to periodic closures with health and safety concerns.
Lakshyam operates dedicated helpline for victims of domestic violence
Jul 23, 2020, at 11:44 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Lakshyam, a non-government organization (NGO) working for destitute and suppressed communities, set up a helpline number after the countrywide pandemic-related lockdown was implemented, so that victims of domestic violence could seek immediate help at times of distress.
The Loneliness of Hira Barua: Tales of human suffering and resilience from Assam
Jul 23, 2020, at 08:35 pm
Stories of people caught in socio-political conflicts on the background of the turbulent years in the Brahmaputra Valley are at the heart of the newly published book The Loneliness of Hira Barua by Pan Macmillan.
Zobet, Kolkata’s newest gastropub, offers dine in and cloud kitchen services
Jul 23, 2020, at 03:25 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Tucked into the fourth floor of the Fort Knox building on Kolkata’s popular Camac Street is Zobet, one of the newest gastropubs in the city.
Hafeez Contractor to draw up master plan for the makeover of IIM-C campus in Joka
Jul 23, 2020, at 02:02 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Did you know that India’s first management institute is ready to give itself a nature-friendly makeover ahead of its Diamond Jubilee celebrations and has roped in Padma Bhushan architect Hafeez Contractor for the job?
We are determined to overcome the pandemic challenges: Vibrant Brampton architect Ricky Bajaj
Jul 22, 2020, at 01:45 am
This year’s annual event of Vibrant Brampton heritage festival from July 21 to Sep 3, to be presented by Arts & Culture Initiative of South Asia (ACISA), would present performances of more than 100 artists in a digital format, owing to the current COVID-19 pandemic. In an email interview to Asha Bajaj of Canadian-Media, ACISA co-founder and president Ricky Bajaj talks about the mission, vision, challenges during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Excerpts:
Tips for Painting the Interiors of Your Home
Jul 21, 2020, at 05:51 am
Paint is one of the first things which people notice when they look at a building. As much as the external appearance of a building is important, the interiors of a building are equally important. When you incorporate the tips suggested to paint the interiors of your home, then it will turn out to look very gorgeous.
COVID-19: UPSC gears up to conduct personaltiy tests for Civil Services Examination 2019
Jul 20, 2020, at 10:48 pm
New Delhi: The Union Public Service Commission was in the midst of conducting the Personality Tests (PTs)/Interviews for 2,304 candidates for the Civil Services Examination, 2019 (CSE-2019) when the Government of India decided to impose a lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19.
Important Things to Keep in Mind before Mounting a TV on the Wall
Jul 20, 2020, at 06:05 pm
The best way to set your TV up is to mount it on the wall. Getting a TV installed on the wall is the safest option to keep it out of reach of children and pets. Specifically, it helps you save a lot of space and provides you a comfortable viewing. But definitely, by now you might be wondering; what is the best way to mount the TV on the wall and at what height should I mount my TV?
Rajasthan MP Princess Diya Kumari appreciates student empowerment and skilling programmes by BSDU
Jul 19, 2020, at 07:20 pm
Jaipur/IBNS: Member of Parliament, Princess Diya Kumari appreciated the efforts of the Bhartiya Skill Development University (BDSU) towards empowering students, during her visit to the institute’s campus.
Ohho Express launches online delivery service in Kolkata
Jul 17, 2020, at 11:04 pm
Kolkata/UNI: Ohho Express launched their first online delivery with a range of products across Kolkata.
Rotary Club of Calcutta Magnum goes virtual in appointing new president
Jul 17, 2020, at 10:45 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Amid the surge in Covid-19 cases in India, the Rotary Club of Calcutta Magnum chose to install its new president through a virtual gathering of its members in Kolkata.
Humans of Little China: Walkthrough with a Kolkata lensman
Jul 17, 2020, at 03:49 am
Award-winning photographer Bijoy Chowdhury has been documenting the everyday life of the ever shrinking Chinese community in Kolkata for two decades. Amid the anti-China wave in India since the Galwan Valley faceoff, the ace lensman walks back in time sharing the images of the life and time of his Chinese friends in the City of Joy
Sona College of Technology patents an easy way to test a fabric’s ability to stay dry
Jul 16, 2020, at 10:51 pm
Salem: The world is exercising more and more. Before the Covid-19 pandemic struck, fitness was already a big global fad.
Author interview: Milind Kapale on his book of poems ‘Sthit Bhavnapravah’
Jul 15, 2020, at 11:33 pm
He enjoyed pairing the poems with images clicked by him, says Milind Kapale about his recently published book ‘Sthit Bhavnapravah’.
Author interview: Dr Ashutosh Jain on his book ‘Punarbhava – A Hero Reborn’
Jul 15, 2020, at 11:23 pm
Although a fantasy action thriller, ‘Punarbhava’ draws inspiration from the Sanatan Dharma of India, says the author.
West Bengal: Madhyamik results announced, CM Mamta Banerjee congratulates students
Jul 15, 2020, at 10:30 pm
Kolkata/UNI: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday congratulated all successful Madhyamik candidates for having crossed their first academic milestone, especially in these trying times.
CBSE announces class 10 results
Jul 15, 2020, at 10:24 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Wednesday announced the Class 10th exam results, with an overall pass percentage of 91.46 per cent.
Jul 15, 2020, at 06:27 am
The student community is one of the hardest to be hit by the currant COVID-19 pandemic. An uncertain future looks in the face for many of them, finds Vanshika Lohia
Girls perform better than boys in CBSE Class XII results
Jul 13, 2020, at 11:09 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Girls have once again surpassed boys in the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 12 results announced here on Monday, racking up 5.96 per cent higher pass percentage than boys.
CBSE Class 12 Board results out
Jul 13, 2020, at 07:08 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 12 results for Arts, Commerce and Science streams were declared on Monday.