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Organizations like Global Scholastics are a great option for students who want to pursue education in the US: American Center Kolkata Director

Nov 14, 2024, at 08:51 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: "Organizations like Global Scholastics are a great option for students who want to pursue education in the United States," said American Center Kolkata Director Elizabeth Lee.

CCPA issues notices to coaching centres for misleading ads; slaps penalty of Rs 54.6 lakh on 18 institutes for violating consumer rights

Nov 14, 2024, at 01:40 am

New Delhi: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has acted against misleading advertisements by coaching centres, issuing 45 notices to various centres and imposing penalties totalling Rs 54.6 lakh on 18 institutes for allegedly violating consumer rights with deceptive promotions and unethical practices, according to a statement by Ministry of Consumer Affairs.

Coldplay to perform in Ahmedabad on January 25, check out the date when tickets will go on sale

Nov 13, 2024, at 10:33 pm

Band Coldplay has announced the date of its latest show in India which will be held in Ahmedabad on January 25.

Apple is planning to introduce new AI-powered smart device next year

Nov 13, 2024, at 10:01 pm

Tech major Apple plans to launch a new product that can control appliances, handle videoconferencing and even use AI to navigate apps.

Abhijeeth Bhattacharjee and Prodyut Mukherjee all set to host a festival in memory of Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan

Nov 13, 2024, at 09:03 pm

Sangitanjaly Foundation in association with the Department of Language & Culture, Govt of Telangana is organising the 7th season of Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan National Festival of Music on Nov 16-17,2024 at Ravindra Bharathi, Hyderabad.

Maurice Vellekoop bags 2024 Toronto Book Award for his novel I’m So Glad We Had This Time Together

Nov 12, 2024, at 04:30 am

Toronto/IBNS: Maurice Vellekoop has been awarded the 2024 Toronto Book Award for I’m So Glad We Had This Time Together, published by Random House Canada.

Hackers are targeting people when they are typing these six words on search engine

Nov 11, 2024, at 11:27 pm

People searching for the sentence "Are Bengal cats legal in Australia?" on the internet are often facing cyber-attacks of an unusual kind, alerted a firm named Sophos.

Fossils, Lakhichhara and Thaikkudam Bridge to feature in rock concert in Kolkata tomorrow

Nov 08, 2024, at 08:51 pm

Three top bands- Fossils, Lakhichhara and Thaikkudam Bridge- will be featuring in a rock concert- dubbed as Republic of Rock 2024- on Saturday.

Renowned folk singer and Padma Bhushan awardee Sharda Sinha dies after battling cancer

Nov 06, 2024, at 06:20 am

Renowned folk singer Sharda Sinha died on Tuesday evening after a prolonged battle with cancer. She was 72. 

Customer charged an extra Rs. 40 for a plastic glass when he had mango juice in Mumbai mall, internet reacts

Nov 05, 2024, at 11:53 pm

A Reddit user recently caught the attention of netizens when he claimed he had to pay Rs 40 for a disposable plastic glass to drink juice.

UK: Sutton Friends hosts London Ram Leela, audience left spellbound

Nov 02, 2024, at 10:25 pm

A large number of attendees were left spellbound when the timeless Indian mythological tale of Ramayana was brought to life in the UK on October 26 and October 27.

Iconic fashion designer Rohit Bal dies of cardiac arrest at 63

Nov 02, 2024, at 04:20 am

Iconic fashion designer Rohit Bal died of a cardiac arrest on Friday, leaving a deep void in the Indian fashion industry. He was 63.

Apple Intelligence rolled out, check out who can use it

Oct 29, 2024, at 06:12 am

Tech major Apple on Monday rolled out the first set of Apple Intelligence features for iPhone, iPad, and Mac users.

Google may launch the next frontier AI model in December

Oct 27, 2024, at 10:51 pm

Tech major Google is likely to launch its next frontier AI model in December,media reports said.

Haridwar to host Ganga Utsav on November 4

Oct 26, 2024, at 11:22 pm

Haridwar's  Chandi Ghat is expected to buzz with devotees during the Ganga Utsav 2024 on November 4.

New Apple iPad minis is now available, check out the price

Oct 25, 2024, at 10:56 pm

Beginning today, the ultraportable new iPad mini, powered by the A17 Pro chip and built for Apple Intelligence, is now available.

New York teen sensation Urjani De shines at New York Puja Association's Cultural Programme 2024

Oct 24, 2024, at 05:16 pm

New York/IBNS: Urjani De, a second-generation Indian teenager based in New York City, captivated audiences with her mesmerizing performance at the cultural programme of the New York Puja Association 2024.

Education body for tribal students launches Amazon Future Engineer Program in 50 Eklavya Model Residential Schools

Oct 23, 2024, at 04:50 am

New Delhi: National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) today launched the Third Phase of the ‘Amazon Future Engineer Program’ in 50 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) spread across Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana and Tripura.

USA: Hindu community members celebrate Diwali in Times Square

Oct 20, 2024, at 11:25 pm

Indian community members and several US nationals gathered at Times Square in the US to celebrate Diwali recently.

Sunidhi Chauhan teams up with Alive India Foundation to empower independent musicians, raise awareness on thalassaemia eradication

Oct 20, 2024, at 05:55 pm

Bengaluru is all set to welcome singing sensation, Sunidhi Chauhan and her I Am Home Concert, presented by the Music Man of India, Supratiek Ghosh, and his Foundation ALIVE INDIA at the Bharatiya Mall on October 26. 

Telangana governor inaugurates Secunderabad's Bangiya Sanskritik Sangha Durgotsab on its 59th year

Oct 11, 2024, at 04:36 pm

Telangana  governor Jishnu Dev Verma recently inaugurated  the Sarvojanin Durgotsab 2024 organised by the Bangiya Sanskritik Sangha in Secunderabad in the presence of puja organiser and ace social worker Abhijeeth Bhattacharjee.

Modern woman who wears India on her sleeve with pride: Anita Dongre on her designed Diwali Barbie doll

Oct 10, 2024, at 01:38 am

Mumbai/IBNS: American multinational toy manufacturing company, Mattel, has unveiled its Barbie doll for the upcoming Hindu festival Diwali, which is widely celebrated in India.

My bid to internationalise Shatatantri Veena among next generation pays off: Santoor maestro Tarun Bhattacharya on his return from US Tour

Oct 08, 2024, at 10:45 pm

Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya, one of India's most celebrated and pioneering Santoor maestros, recently returned from a landmark tour of the United States.

Hatibagan, Pratapaditya Road top picks in Sharod Srijoni Samman publicity awards

Oct 08, 2024, at 06:28 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Hatibagan Sarbojonin Durgotsav Committee have been awarded the ‘Sharod Srijoni Shiromani Samman’ by Sharod Srijoni Samman ’24, a festival based award in India, instituted to salute the publicity, concept and style conceived by Durga Puja Committees to promote themselves.

The Sacred Feminine: Women’s Reverence and Durga Puja Symbolism

Oct 07, 2024, at 05:18 am

In a world that is rapidly evolving, the call for gender equality and respect for women has become more urgent than ever. The festival of Durga Puja, one of the most revered celebrations in Hindu culture, holds a profound symbolism that speaks directly to this issue. 

Lava targets 10% market share in Rs 20,000-25,000 smartphone segment with Agni 3 launch

Oct 05, 2024, at 04:47 am

Mumbai: Lava International expects to capture a 10 percent market share in the Rs 20,000-25,000 smartphone segment with the launch of its rear display handset, Agni 3, media reported.

As Kolkata braces up for Durga Puja, glimpses of Bonedi Baris (aristocratic families) are heart-warming

Oct 04, 2024, at 10:12 pm

The autumn air is replete with the festive fervour of Durga Puja, Bengal’s biggest festival. However, this year it is not the same in Kolkata and Bengal with the brutal RG Kar Hospital incident and the unprecedented protests and cry for justice that followed overshadowing the festive spirit.

HelpAge India launches 'Generations Together' campaign to bridge gap between generations

Oct 03, 2024, at 09:07 pm

New Delhi/Kolkata/IBNS: Commemorating International Day of Older Persons (IDOP), HelpAge India, a non-profit organization working with and for older people in the country, on Tuesday (Oct. 1) launched its "Generations Together" campaign in south Kolkata's Chetla Central Park, celebrating the contributions of senior citizens and strengthening the intergenerational connections.

Rotary Calcutta Metro City hands over football and fitness kits to Nayagram Thana Balika Vidyapith in Jhargram

Oct 03, 2024, at 06:25 am

Rotary Calcutta Metro City recently handed over the entire set of football kits, including fitness training kits, for the Nayagram Thana Balika Vidyapith Football team at Nayagram, Jhargram.

UNESCO promoted 3rd edition of Durga Puja Art 2024' preview show inaugurated at Tala Prattoy

Oct 01, 2024, at 05:50 am

Kolkata/IBNS: UNESCO, the global UN agency that designated Durga Puja Art as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2022, maintained its commitment to promoting Durga Puja Art to a global audience this year.