CBSE Class XII board exams cancelled, PM Modi says decision taken in students' interest
Jun 02, 2021, at 02:28 am
New Delhi/IBNS: In view of the "uncertain conditions" due to COVID and the feedback obtained from various stakeholders, the Centre on Tuesday decided that Class XII board exams of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) would not be held this year, the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement.
Jun 01, 2021, at 12:24 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Santoor maestro Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya has initiated a virtual talent hunt program, ‘Stars of Tomorrow’ for budding performers.
Covid-19: Digital gap fuels inequality among students worldwide
May 30, 2021, at 06:16 am
Education has always been rife with inequity worldwide and Covid-19 laid bare the widening gulf between haves and have-nots. Unequal access to technology left some kids stranded while others flourished – both in the United States and India, and across the globe. Ian Laird and DC Benincasa from USA and Shaibalina Choudhury from India report
Book review: Soumajoy Majumder reveals his short story writing skills in this Bengali anthology
May 27, 2021, at 07:53 pm
The book “Ramdhanu O Aro Ekti” is a collection of variously themed eight short stories in Bengali by Soumajoy Majumder.
Author Interview: Aviranjan Sharma on his new book 'Mission India'
May 27, 2021, at 07:00 pm
The dream of a corruption-free country is what drove him to write 'Mission India', says Aviranjan Sharma
Book review: ‘Mission India’ to end corruption in the country
May 27, 2021, at 06:47 pm
Abhiranjan Sharma describes his dream of a corruption-free country in his book ‘Mission India.
Tips for Becoming a Better Online Educator
May 27, 2021, at 06:43 pm
The concept of online classrooms is comparatively new and unexplored for teachers and students. In addition to the logistical changes, the methodology also undergoes a drastic change when it comes to virtual education. In keeping with the changing times, educators need to familiarize themselves with this new medium of education but as it turns out, things can be slightly different when it comes to teaching students virtually. You may need to alter your teaching pace, clear doubts over virtualsessions, use audio-visual teaching aids and so on.Here are a few tips on how you can refine your teaching methods and keep students engaged.
Author interview: Poet Richik Banerjee talks about his upcoming book ‘Two Commas & That Voice’
May 27, 2021, at 06:14 pm
‘Two Commas & That Voice’ is an anthology that talks about the merits of life from an alternative poetic lens, says poet Richik Banerjee about his upcoming book.
Book Review: Richik Banerjee talks about the sandwiched voiced in his anthology of poems
May 27, 2021, at 05:59 pm
“Poetry is what? What is poetry? Yes. Yes. No. No. Poem is that. That is poem.”
Miniature sculpture of Saranath Buddha unearthed
May 26, 2021, at 10:05 pm
Udupi/UNI: A miniature sculpture of Lord Buddha was discovered at Alembi in 76 Badagabettu village, a local suburb, near here.
May 26, 2021, at 05:49 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: US-based Indian singer Joy Goswami has been instrumental in raising funds for various social causes.
May 22, 2021, at 11:02 pm
New Delhi: A High-level virtual meeting will be convened on Sunday with all the States/UT Education Ministers, Education Secretaries and Chairpersons of State Examination Boards and stakeholders to discuss the proposals for the conduct of exams for Class XII and entrance examinations for professional courses.
India gives bigger perspective of life than Norway: Himanshu Gulati
May 22, 2021, at 09:34 pm
Himanshu Gulati, the Indian-origin youngest MP of Norway, had also served as a Deputy Minister of Justice at the age of 25. He is one of the youngest politicians of the Scandinavian country to have assumed such a high profile post. Besides working for his party (Progress Party), Gulati, whose parents are from India, has a keen interest in travelling and has been to more than 160 countries. In an exclusive chat with Ehsaas Woman of Chandigarh, Rishma Gill, Gulati spoke about his political journey as a Norwegian and much more at a session in Ek Mulakat Vishesh, hosted by Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh tracks the event
The second wave of COVID-19 has left the F&B industry gasping for breath!
May 22, 2021, at 08:31 pm
Second wave of COVID-19 has brought life to a standstill...almost. Shopping malls, cinema halls, restaurants, bars, gyms, spas, sports complexes, beauty parlours and swimming pools have been shut down indefinitely. The food and beverage industry has been hit hard. Things were looking up post November 2020, and the restaurants were getting back over 50% of pre-Covid business especially through food delivery apps.
UN urges worldwide support for cultural sector to aid COVID recovery
May 22, 2021, at 05:00 pm
New York: The creative and cultural industry has played an essential role the world over throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and deserve more support moving forward, the President of the General Assembly said on Friday.
Ruskin Bond rings in 87th birthday with a tribute from unluclass
May 21, 2021, at 04:02 am
Mussouri, India/IBNS: On the occasion of Ruskin Bond's 87th birthday, the team at learning and entertainment platform unluclass came together and in his honour, released a short audio visual story called “Rusty's Birthday Adventure”.
Kolkata dancer releases new music video as tribute to poet Rabindranath Tagore
May 20, 2021, at 01:07 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata-based dancer and dance-teacher Sulagna Roy Bhattacharjee recently released a music video titled "Amar Mukti Aloy Aloy" choreographed by her.
Roll the film: COVID-19 disrupts world’s moviedom
May 19, 2021, at 05:19 pm
The impact that Covid-19 has had on the movie industry worldwide is metamorphic. Lauren Polanski, Sophia Gonzalez and Skylar Laird from USA and Avra Biswas from India report on the rise of OTT and downturn of big screen amid a raging pandemic
Second wave of COVID pandemic will make recovery for museums difficult: Vinod Daniel
May 19, 2021, at 04:55 pm
The devastating economic fallout of COVID-19 does not spare museums too. As the world marks International Museums Day on May 18, IBNS correspondent Supriyo Hazra caught up with Vinod Daniel, Member, Board, International Council of Museums (ICOM), Paris. Excerpts:
Aminia Restaurant opens new delivery centre in Kolkata’s Salt Lake
May 19, 2021, at 12:54 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Biryani lovers residing in the Salt Lake neighbourhood of Kolkata will be delighted to know that Aminia Restaurant has opened a new delivery outlet in the area.
New TVC by PC Chandra Jewellers showcase their wedding collection for modern working women
May 19, 2021, at 12:15 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Eastern India’s leading brand P.C. Chandra Jewellers recently launched a new television commercial highlighting their Wedding Collection, crafted in 18KT gold and diamond.
Audio company releases two new albums online on 160th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore
May 16, 2021, at 04:19 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Audio company Music 2000, established in 1998, recently released two new albums on their online platform to commemorate the 160th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore.
IIM Calcutta holds its 2021 Convocation online
May 16, 2021, at 04:12 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Indian Institute of Management Calcutta conducted its Annual Convocation 2021 through a virtual ceremony on May 15.
5 Reasons Why Online Lottery is Better Than the Traditional Indian Lottery
May 16, 2021, at 02:49 am
The lottery has been around in India for longer than we can remember - it is a much sought-after leisure activity, one that gives people a chance at winning some or a lot of money. That said, the ardour for the traditional Indian lottery is now waning, with online lottery gaining a lot more momentum every year.
Ways to Maintain Your Bike duringSummers
May 15, 2021, at 06:46 pm
As the temperature rises and we slowly move towards the scorching heat it’s important to take care of ourselves and our vehicles. Amidst the COVID crisis, the use of vehicles for most people has reduced which could also mean lesser attention to regular maintenance. This leads to car/bike sitting out in the heat for days. A motorbike requires timely upkeep, especially during summers. So, here’s a list of some important maintenance tips for your bike this summer season -
Jammu and Kashmir: Amid surge in cases, bakery sells online ahead of Eid
May 15, 2021, at 05:17 am
Srinagar: In the run up to the Eid-ul-Fitr, many online platforms have started online sale of bakery items in view of pandemic.
UPSC defers Civil Service prelims exams
May 13, 2021, at 07:49 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: UPSC has postponed the Civil Services preliminary exam which was scheduled on June 27 to October 10 due to the Covid-19 situation in the country, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has said.
IIM Calcutta to hold its 2021 annual convocation online
May 13, 2021, at 06:14 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: In keeping with the ongoing pandemic situation, the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM Calcutta) has decided to take its Annual Convocation 2021 online.
ITC Royal Bengal & ITC Sonar ready to home deliver their Eid special dishes
May 13, 2021, at 06:09 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: ITC Royal Bengal and ITC Sonar are offering home delivery of their curated Eid special spread between May 13 and 16.
Kotak Silk salutes #MomsOnDuty this Mother’s Day
May 12, 2021, at 04:55 am
Kolkata/IBNS: As India fights a fierce battle against the pandemic, Kotak Silk put the spotlight this Mothers' Day on the "MomsOnDuty" and their steadfast and unwavering commitment to serve those in need with a new campaign.