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3 Benefits of Using Rank Predictor for NEET

May 17, 2022, at 08:06 pm

This year, National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) exam in an online and objective mode on 17th July 2022. This exam will grant admissions to students who want to pursue a career in MBBS, BDS, and BHMS, and get a seat in prestigious medical colleges, such as AIIMS, PGIMER, etc. After conducting the exam, the NTA will release the answer key in July and announce the results in August.

Reasons That Make Net Zero Energy Houses More Preferable

May 17, 2022, at 05:54 pm

Modern living values automation and self-reliance, where smart devices and appliances often control and regulate our lives. This phenomenon has an innovative capability that has found its way into homes with smart lights, motion sensors, and energy-efficient appliances being used at every stage. Since these devices have independently made our life  easier and energy consumption more efficient,  the ability for an entire home to sustain itself is also a real possibility.

Bengal folk puppeteers retell the story of Pinocchio's Adventures by Italian writer Carlo Collodi

May 16, 2022, at 10:54 pm

Kolkata: Italian writer Carlo Collodi's Pinocchio's Adventures travelled out of children's books to be retold by the folk artists of Bengal in three different and unique renditions through puppetry, Pata Chitra, and mixed media at Kolkata's Madhusudhan Mancha on Saturday.

NEET mock test: Last date of registration is May 20

May 16, 2022, at 06:29 pm

New Delhi: The last date of registration for NEET Mock test is May 20, according to APJ Abdul Kalam Welfare Society that organises online test for aspirants of NEET Examination.

Lenovo combines Stealth with Apex Performance in the Latest Legion 7 Series Gaming Laptops

May 16, 2022, at 02:28 am

New Delhi: Gadget manufacturer Lenovo announced its latest generation of stylish and savage gaming laptops: the Lenovo Legion 7i and 7 (16”, 7) portable powerhouses, and the thin and light Lenovo Legion Slim 7 and 7i (16”, 7) laptops.

Sona College’s Fashion Technology team earns patent for sewing machine for people with special needs

May 15, 2022, at 12:13 am

Bengaluru: The fashion technology team at Salem’s Sona College of Technology has earned a patent for modifying industrial sewing machines used by the garment industry that can now be used by people with special needs.

Burma Burma Kolkata introduces new small plates menu

May 14, 2022, at 05:19 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Burma Burma, the restaurant known for bringing the flavours of Myanmar, to Kolkata, has recently introduced a new small plates menu, curated by Head Chef Ansab.

Kumortuli-made Kali idol now part of British Museum’s international exhibition

May 14, 2022, at 05:08 pm

Thanks to the United Kingdom based Camden Durga Puja Committee, an idol of goddess Kali sculpted in Kumortuli (also Kumartuli), the famous clay artisans’ colony in the northern part of Kolkata, will be part of an international touring exhibition being organised by the British Museum.

Central University of Punjab and AIIMS Bathinda initiated joint community outreach programme series to spread awareness about Vitamin D deficiency

May 14, 2022, at 12:37 am

Bathinda: The Central University of Punjab, Bathinda (CUPB), in collaboration with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bathinda (AIIMS Bathinda), launched a joint community outreach programme series to raise awareness about Vitamin D deficiency and improve public health.

ITC Royal Bengal's Royal Vega offers Grishma Ritu Khasa menu to guests this summer season

May 12, 2022, at 11:52 pm

Kolkata: Kolkata's  ITC Royal Bengal is catering 'Grishma Ritu Khasa' menu at Royal Vega for its guests this summer season.

Indian writer Amitav Ghosh signs copies of his new book The Living Mountain for Kolkata readers

May 12, 2022, at 11:33 pm

Kolkata: Acclaimed Indian writer and Jnanpith winner Amitav Ghosh at a city bookstore on Saturday signed copies of his recently published book The Living Mountain, billed as a fable for our times and a cautionary tale of how humans have systematically exploited nature, leading to an environmental collapse.

Pamela Pal Das emerges winner of Mrs. World United Nations 2022, the first woman to bag title from eastern India

May 12, 2022, at 05:58 am

Kolkata/IBNS:  The 10th Anniversary Edition of United Nations (MUNPORG) Pageants LLC, a prestigious international event was held recently in New Delhi and Pamela Pal Das has won the prestigious title of Mrs. World United Nations 2022 this year.

My mother felt it was criminal to not live up to our full potential: Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan

May 11, 2022, at 10:05 pm

Why do you want to write a book about me? Why not one on your famous brother?” – was Lily Tharoor’s first reaction when she learnt of her daughter Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan’s intention to write about her life.

Usha Uthup, Joy Sarkar grace the launch of UMR band in Kolkata

May 11, 2022, at 05:43 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Veteran singer Usha Uthup and popular music composer Joy Sarkar graced the launching of Kolkata's new band, UMR, here last week.

Prominent women from Kolkata participate in a conversation on Mother's Day

May 11, 2022, at 04:48 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Former Miss Universe India Ushoshi Sengupta, Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim's daughter and businesswoman Priyadarshini Hakim and former Femina Miss India West Bengal Sushmita Roy participated in a conversation hosted by designer fashion brand Simaaya on the occasion of Mother's Day last week.

LG presents its life-enhancing display technology at In-Person Return of ISE

May 11, 2022, at 03:32 pm

Seoul: LG Electronics (LG) is showcasing its information display technology at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2022, Barcelona, as anticipation grows after its two-year hiatus.

Samsung unveils 6G spectrum White Paper and 6G research findings

May 11, 2022, at 03:22 pm

Suwon-si: Samsung Electronics today released a white paper that lays out the Company’s vision for securing global frequency bands for 6G, the next generation communications technology.

Looking for Gold Chains Online? 3 Things to Keep in Mind

May 10, 2022, at 09:17 pm

Gold chains have been around for a really long time. Everyone from our parents to our younger ones can be seen donning a sly gold chain. Their dainty design and shiny finish have made them a crowd favourite and a timeless piece over the years.

French love to criticise a lot but care that people take it in right spirit, says author-cartoonist Julien Berjeaut in Kolkata

May 09, 2022, at 06:24 pm

Kolkata: The French love to criticise a lot and can be really mean at times but they care that people take it in the right spirit, said French cartoonist and comic book artist Julien Berjeaut during his visit to the city.

Do you know what mommy did when she was a little girl? New book crowd-sources their stories

May 08, 2022, at 05:15 am

Is there any woman who, as a teenager (or maybe even as a grown up), did not have to hear how unlike they were from their mothers when they (mothers) were at that age.

A treat for your mother on her special day

May 08, 2022, at 03:28 am

Kolkata/IBNS: A round up of some of the popular restaurants where you may take your mother for a meal as well as details of a few cloud kitchens serving curated menus and platters for the special day.

B.Tech student's Smart Soil Health Monitoring system bags 1st prize at Heritage Institute of Technology contest

May 07, 2022, at 11:50 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Ideas & imagination met the spirit of innovation and implementation at the fifth Inter-college Competition on Prototype Design for Mankind (ICCPDM) 2022 organized on Friday by the Department of Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Heritage Institute of Technology (HITK).

Musical artist Partha Ghosh passes away

May 07, 2022, at 05:18 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Eminent musical artist Partha Ghosh passed away at the age of 83 on Saturday, media reports said.

Kolkata: New 'BYJU’S Tuition Centre' will cater to classes 4-10 under two-teacher model

May 06, 2022, at 02:47 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Bengaluru-based ed-tech platform BYJU’S announced the launch of ‘BYJU'S Tuition Centre’ in Kolkata and its plans to scale up from its five existing centres to 10 by end of this year.

Yauatcha Kolkata is holding Mother's Day brunch over the weekend

May 05, 2022, at 08:47 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Yauatcha, the Kolkata-based branch of eponymous dim sum teahouse from London, will hold a Mother's Day Brunch during the weekend.

Rise in millet based snacks to finding cultural roots through food are some of the likely trends in 2022, says report

May 03, 2022, at 12:57 am

IBNS/Kolkata: From Indians focusing on foods to trace their cultural roots to rise in preference from home delivery of food from trusted sources to rise in demand for millet based snacks are some of the interesting findings that have emerged as part of the fifth edition of the food trends report by Godrej.

Hefty Art takes artist Arzan Khambatta’s works to the metaverse

May 03, 2022, at 12:53 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Hefty Art, an initiative of Hindustan Talkies, a new-age media content company, will bring well-known sculptor Arzan Khambatta’s artworks to the metaverse.

US Consulate Kolkata hosts English training for 20 WB govt school teachers

May 01, 2022, at 06:22 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Twenty English language teachers from different West Bengal government schools participated in TESOL Core Certificate Program (TCCP) hosted by the U.S. Consulate General Kolkata, and offered by the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi in partnership with TESOL International, the leading organization in the field of English-language teaching.

Theatre doyens Rudraprasad Sengupta, Bibhas Chakraborty felicitated with SNU Samman

May 01, 2022, at 03:26 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Five theatre personalities including Rudraprasad Sengupta and Bibhas Chakraborty were felicitated with SNU Samman for their contribution to the art form, followed by the premiering of Nandikar's new play Antaron, Friday.