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Usha Uthup inaugurates 16th edition of Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival

Jan 10, 2025, at 10:04 pm

Kolkata/IBNS:  The 16th edition of the Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival (AKLF) opened on a high note at Allen Park in Kolkata, with a captivating musical performance by the legendary singer, Usha Uthup.

Milind Soman, Ankita Konwar share fitness lessons from their book 'Keep Moving' at Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival

Jan 10, 2025, at 08:45 pm

Kolkata,/IBNS: Fitness icons Milind Soman and Ankita Konwar captivated audiences at the 16th Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival (AKLF) with an inspiring discussion centered around their book, Keep Moving.

Top Reasons to Rent a Mattress in Bangalore for Your Home or Office

Jan 10, 2025, at 04:04 pm

The population of Bangalore is full of working people and students, and a dynamic lifestyle is always required here. More people would like to spend small periods or temporary periods there; hence, renting furniture is becoming very popular. There has been a product that could well find its place in offices, as well as home mattresses on rent in Bangalore. Renting a mattress is one of the cost-effective, convenient, and adaptable ways to get cozy without committing to owning one. Here's why renting a mattress might be the best decision for you. 

Aurko unveils Vakratunda: A universal peace anthem to celebrate 25 years of musical legacy

Jan 09, 2025, at 03:47 pm

Aurko, the iconic band that has been redefining music for 25 years, has announced the release of their latest single, Vakratunda.

Saroj Nalini Dutt Memorial Association hosts grand fashion and food exhibition to kick-off centenary celebrations in Kolkata

Jan 09, 2025, at 03:30 pm

A unique and exciting Fashion and Food Exhibition is set to take place near Ballygunge in Kolkata organized by the prestigious Saroj Nalini Dutt Memorial Association, located beside Ballygunge station.

Sonata introduces sixth edition of Sleek Collection

Jan 07, 2025, at 02:15 pm

Watch brand Sonata unveiled the sixth edition of its Sleek series – the Sleek Collection.

Siri spying lawsuit: Tech giant Apple agrees to pay USD 95 million

Jan 04, 2025, at 05:12 pm

Tech giant Apple has agreed to pay USD 95m in cash to settle a class action lawsuit which claimed the voice-activated assistant Siri violated the privacy of users.

CBSE Class 10 and 12 theory exams to commence from Feb 15, practical papers underway

Jan 04, 2025, at 01:35 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The CBSE Class 10 and 12 practical exams for 2025 commenced on January 1 and the theory exams are scheduled to start on February 15. 

Garuda Shopping Festival: Kunal Ganjawala mesmerises Bengaluru with his dazzling performance

Dec 29, 2024, at 01:09 pm

Bollywood singer Kunal Ganjawala dazzled the Garuda Shopping Festival with his high-voltage concert on December 21 in Bengaluru.

Airtel network outage disrupts services for thousands of users across India

Dec 26, 2024, at 02:43 pm

A major network outage hit Airtel on Tuesday, leaving thousands of users across India unable to make calls or access the internet, media reports said.

India’s Osmania University explores education partnership with Turkmenistan

Dec 23, 2024, at 03:30 pm

Marking a significant milestone in enhancing educational and cultural cooperation between India and Turkmenistan, Osmania University (OU) recently welcomed a delegation from the Embassy of Turkmenistan.

Painter Samir Aich inaugurates 3-day art fair at Kolkata's Lake Club

Dec 22, 2024, at 06:55 pm

Adding to Kolkata's winter attractions of cultural calendar, a three-day art fair- Art Mela- got underway at the city's Lake Club on Friday to boost the commercial viability of the works of Bengal painters and sculptors.

Sunidhi Chauhan and Tamannaah Bhatia set to perform in Kolkata on Christmas eve

Dec 21, 2024, at 09:10 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Bollywood singer Sunidhi Chauhan and popular actress Tamannaah Bhatia are set to scorch the stage with their performances in Kolkata on the eve of Christmas 2024.

Loreto College Kolkata hosts annual awards function

Dec 21, 2024, at 01:29 pm

Loreto College Kolkata hosted its annual awards ceremony on Dec 14 celebrating the achievements of the students with a vibrant cultural programme.

Gatha - Tales of India: Exploring Culture, Heritage, and the Divine Feminine

Dec 20, 2024, at 02:26 pm

Independent research scholars Brishti Mitra and Tripti Soni, who did their Masters in Archaeology and Heritage Management from Ambedkar University Delhi, share about their initiative Gatha- Tales of India, an organisation that aims to raise awareness about the country's history, heritage, traditions and culture

HireMee launches career navigation assessment for school students

Dec 18, 2024, at 08:22 pm

HireMee, AI-enabled talent assessment, career guidance and hiring platform, has introduced the Career Navigation Assessment, a scientifically designed tool to assist school students in making decisions about their academic and professional futures by mapping their unique personality traits, aptitudes, and interests to potential career paths.

OnePlus 13: Check out the global launch date

Dec 18, 2024, at 10:53 am

Tech major One Plus on Tuesday announced its premium OnePlus 13 phone series will be released on January 7.

Xmail: Elon Musk hints at launching his own e-mail service, internet reacts

Dec 17, 2024, at 03:22 pm

Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has confirmed he is planning to introduce an e-mail service which could potentially challenge Google's widely used Gmail.'

Focus and Thrive: Practical Strategies for Busy Schedules

Dec 17, 2024, at 12:17 pm

Grappling with your super-busy schedule? You’re not the only one! There are thousands of people across the world that face the same problem these days, with increasing professional and social commitments eating into personal time on a regular basis. However, do not let this situation overwhelm you or get you down. You should work out a few actionable strategies that are practical in terms of helping you thrive and improve focus despite a busy schedule. 

Zakir-bhai was fond of the tonal quality of Kolkata tabla: Prodyut Mukherjee

Dec 17, 2024, at 09:51 am

Calling the passing away of tabla legend Zakir Hussain as one of the saddest day of Indian classical music, noted Kolkata-based percussionist Pt. Prodyut Mukherjee recalled his memories with the late musician and how he used to treat other artists with love and respect. 

Garuda Shopping Festival: Zubeen Garg mesmerises Bangalore

Dec 16, 2024, at 02:39 pm

Assamese singing sensation Zubeen Garg left the audience in Bangalore mesmerised with his powerful performance on Saturday.

I am completely heartbroken: Amjad Ali Khan mourns Zakir Hussain's death

Dec 16, 2024, at 10:15 am

Sarod legend Amjad Ali Khan on Monday said he felt heartbroken and devastated after learning about the death of tabla icon Zakir Hussain at a hospital in the USA.

Indian tabla maestro Zakir Hussain dies at 73 in San Francisco, confirms family

Dec 15, 2024, at 10:57 pm

Indian tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, whose musical creations captivated people for generations, died at a hospital in the USA  after suffering from ailments, his family confirmed on Monday. He was 73.

Pousali Banerjee's new single music video to release on Dec 16

Dec 14, 2024, at 02:56 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The new single music video of singer Pousali Banerjee will be released on December 16 from her official YouTube channel.

Anirban Bhattacharya celebrates 6th anniversary of GO Everywhere Tours and Travels

Dec 13, 2024, at 03:13 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali film actor-director Anirban Bhattacharya has celebrated the sixth anniversary of GO Everywhere Tours and Travels at a hotel in Kolkata.

Kolkata Street Music Festival Season 5: Street musicians celebrate Salil Chowdhury's birth centenary year through his ageless melodies

Dec 12, 2024, at 02:46 pm

Kolkata has witnessed four seasons of this music festival earlie under the baton of Sudipta Chanda, a noted cultural activist cum public relations officer.

Google urges US govt to dismantle Microsoft's exclusive OpenAI deal on cloud hosting: Report

Dec 12, 2024, at 01:40 am

Google has urged the U.S. government to dismantle Microsoft's exclusive hosting agreement with OpenAI, the Information reported on Tuesday.

Alive India in Concert Season 10 presents Zubeen Garg and Kunal Ganjawala

Dec 11, 2024, at 03:47 pm

Bengaluru/IBNS: Indian singers Zubeen Garg and Kunal Ganjawala are set to perform at the Alive India in Concert Season 10 in Bengaluru this month.

Google teams up with NCERT to launch YouTube channels in 29 Indian languages

Dec 10, 2024, at 06:06 pm

New Delhi: US tech giant Google has teamed up with the National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to launch YouTube channels in 29 Indian languages, including sign language.

Google's new 'Willow' chip can solve problems in five minutes which classical computers will take billions of years to find solutions

Dec 10, 2024, at 02:32 pm

Popular search engine Google on Monday said it has made a significant advancement in quantum computing with its new chip that has the potential to solve complex mathematical problems in just five minutes which classical computers would take a significantly longer time than recorded in the history of the universe to find a solution.