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Suicides in India: A Silent Killer

Sep 05, 2022, at 11:45 pm

In 2003, 10th September was chosen to be celebrated as World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD). In collaboration with World Health Organization (WHO), the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) uses this day to create awareness that suicide leading to premature deaths can be prevented. This article aims to present the overall picture relating to suicides happening in India.

Frisky shades of grey

Sep 04, 2022, at 01:42 am

Who says ‘Grey’ means only dull and thus metaphorically, old? The colour is now trending, whether celebrating silver strands in seniors and young alike , or in fashion accessories, finds Anju Munshi

Debjani Chattopadhyay, Sujoy Prosad Chattopadhyay to hold exhibition Parab ahead of Durga Puja

Aug 31, 2022, at 07:54 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Actors Debjani Chattopadhyay and interdisciplinary artist Sujoy Prosad Chattopadhyay will be conducting an exhibition, titled Parab, in Kolkata ahead of the Durga Puja.

Kolkata: Soft skill training academy Success Scholar hosts sit and draw contest

Aug 31, 2022, at 07:11 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata-based soft skill training academy Success Scholar recently hosted a Sit and Draw competition in the city's Lake Gardens in a joint collaboration with Jodhpur Pragati Sangha Club.

Kashmir University students host Sufi Festival to pay tribute to Hazrat Baba Bulleh Shah

Aug 28, 2022, at 04:23 am

Srinagar: The department of student welfare of the Kashmir University recently paid tributes to Hazrat Baba Bulleh Shah by hosting a grand Sufi festival.

Sourav Ganguly to feature in Senco Gold & Diamonds' new campaign promoting DG Gold

Aug 28, 2022, at 03:39 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Jewellery retailer Senco Gold & Diamonds has announced the launch of a new campaign starring Indian cricket board (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly for its online gold transaction platform named DG Gold.

Miss India World 2022 Sini Shetty graces Tissot Watch event in Kolkata

Aug 26, 2022, at 05:19 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Femina Miss India World 2022 Sini Shetty showcased Tissot's PRX 35 mm watch in Kolkata Friday.

Checklist For Purchasing A Brand New Toyota Innova In 2022

Aug 23, 2022, at 04:53 pm

When you are thinking of investing in a car as grand as a Toyota Innova, it is important to know what you really want. Consider all your options and then decide what is best for your money. One of the ways to ensure you are covering all you require is to make a list. Here is a list for you that you can refer to when you are thinking of buying a brand new Toyota Innova. 

'You don't know what it is to be lonely', says Ratan Tata as he invests in elderly companionship startup

Aug 21, 2022, at 03:54 am

Mumbai/IBNS: "You don't know what it is to be lonely, until you spend time alone wishing for companionship."

Union Bank of India associates with Milind Soman for 2nd edition of Unity Run from Jhansi to Delhi

Aug 08, 2022, at 11:45 pm

Mumbai: Union Bank of India along with actor Milind Soman on Monday, flagged off the 2nd edition of ‘The Unity Run’ from the Bank’s headquarters at Mumbai.

Bengali singer Silajit to perform in Hard Rock Cafe Kolkata this weekend

Aug 05, 2022, at 09:25 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Popular Bengali singer Silajit will be performing a gig in Hard Rock Cafe, Kolkata this Sunday.

Jammu and Kashmir: Govt hosts Buyer-Seller Meet to promote Kashmiri art

Aug 03, 2022, at 03:26 pm

Srinagar: A Buyer-Seller Meet (BSM) was organised on Saturday by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry in association with Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO) in a bid to uplift the condition of artisans in the country.

Jammu and Kashmir: Theatre group Vomdedh conducts talent hunt to promote Kashmiri culture

Aug 01, 2022, at 04:24 pm

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir-based theatre group Vomedh recently hosted  a talent hunt in collaboration with the central university under project Pagah to promote Kashmiri culture and language.

Know how these Tollywood stars like to decorate homes

Jul 30, 2022, at 08:37 pm

Amid their busy working schedule, Tollywood stars make some time out to concentrate on decorating their homes which are undoubtedly the closest space for them.

Indian Council for Cultural Relations to award restaurants promoting Indian cuisine abroad

Jul 28, 2022, at 05:43 am

The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), with the purpose of recognising restaurants abroad that have made outstanding contributions to the promotion of Indian cuisine, plans to award Annapurna Certificate.

Athleisure apparel market rides on physical fitness awareness during pandemic: Ujjawal Asthana

Jul 27, 2022, at 03:50 pm

Athleisure is a term to describe hybrid clothing, designed to be suitable both for exercise and everyday wear. With people becoming more conscious about staying fit and healthy these days, the demand for Athleisure is growing. IBNS correspondent Supriyo Hazra catches up with Ujjawal Asthana, co-founder, Zymrat, to know about the future of the segment and his company. Excerpts:

Canada: Toronto’s favourite summer food event, Summerlicious, returns after 2 years, starting Aug 12

Jul 23, 2022, at 04:41 am

Toronto/IBNS: Summerlicious, Toronto's favourite summer food event, postponed throughout 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is returning to the city.

Kolkata Centre for Creativity to organize workshop on Indian method of acting

Jul 20, 2022, at 05:52 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata Centre for Creativity, a multidisciplinary art space in collaboration with Acting Shastra will be organizing a workshop called Indian method in acting, by renowned theatre director and playwright Prasanna. This workshop is for actors who are into Theatre, Television, Cinema or any other field of acting.

NoBroker Packers and Movers Delhi Review – 10 Reasons I had A Good Experience

Jul 16, 2022, at 06:11 pm

Moving into a new house or apartment is a big decision. Many people have to go through the process at least once in their life due to education or job opportunities. After avoiding it for much of my teenage life, I had to face the fact that I would move to a rental apartment in Delhi to be closer to my office and avoid all the travel time! With the amount of furniture, electronics and glassware I had, I knew that only a well-rated professional and reputable packers and movers local service provider would be helpful. After wasting 15 days trying to find a well-rated local vendor, I really wanted to give up the search, but then I came across intriguing NoBroker packers and movers Delhi review. With everything else that must be taken care of before a move, I knew it was necessary to choose the right packers and movers. 

From locks to critical components in Mars Mission, how Godrej helped in India's self-reliance

Jul 16, 2022, at 12:36 am

Kolkata: In 2022, India boasts of over 72,000 recognized startups with the world's third-largest start-up ecosystem to support their growth. Over a century ago,  India was used as a market for English goods and native production was discouraged. Interestingly, some of India's industrial giants trace their beginnings to that era.

Relief for poor patients: Engineering students develop cheap two-wheeler ambulance

Jul 08, 2022, at 12:11 am

Moved by the sight of people carrying their loved ones on personal vehicles without any medical support during the killing second Covid wave, two students of GATES Engineering College, Gooty, Andhra Pradesh, have developed an affordable two-wheeler ambulance.

Ambassador: The car a free India hitched a ride

Jul 07, 2022, at 06:40 pm

With the news that the iconic Ambassador will vroom back on Indian roads in a new bold Electric Vehicle (EV) version, nostalgia returns over the country's first indigenously built car which was once the symbol of pre-liberalised India. Sujoy Dhar goes back in time to trace India's romance with a car with that  bowler hat roof  and an artless front grill

Prosenjit Chatterjee launches Wow! Momo's new outlet in Durgapur

Jul 06, 2022, at 09:46 pm

Kolkata/Durgapur/IBNS: Tollywood superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee Tuesday launched a new outlet of momo chain Wow! Momo at Junction Mall in West Bengal's Durgapur.

Hyderabad Professor Jehangir illuminating lives of downtrodden children

Jul 06, 2022, at 05:53 am

You must have often heard the stories of people who, due to poverty, misery and commercialisation of education, remain deprived of education. Recently, we came across the story of a boy named Sonu in Bihar. He appealed to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to get admission in a good school with folded hands. His video was widely circulated in social media. Similarly, the post of a professor of Delhi University is also becoming fiercely viral on social media.

Kolkata gay couple ties knot in traditional ceremony. Check out the viral images

Jul 05, 2022, at 03:13 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata stood witness to an intimate gay marriage ceremony with Abhishek Ray and Chaitanya Sharma taking vows as per traditional rituals on Sunday evening.

The Young Indians, Kolkata Chapter celebrates World Pride Day with Open Mic session

Jul 05, 2022, at 12:32 am

The health vertical of The Young Indians (YI), Kolkata Chapter, The Youth Wing of CII (Confederation of Indian Industry) celebrated World Pride Day by conducting an Open Mic/ Slam Poetry session with members of the LGBTQ community last month.

Nusrat Jahan inaugurates two Mia by Tanishq stores in Kolkata

Jul 04, 2022, at 12:13 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Tollywood actor-Lok Sabha MP Nusrat Jahan inaugurated two new standalone stores of jewellery brand Mia by Tanishq in Kolkata Friday.

Pride Month: Diplomatic missions in New Delhi join hands to support gay rights, release LGBTQI timeline

Jun 30, 2022, at 11:15 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Several diplomatic missions in New Delhi have joined hands in the Pride Month to reaffirm their commitment to promoting universal human rights of the LGBTQI people and their right to live with dignity in a violence free environment.

Senco Gold & Diamonds rolls out Pride Special Campaign '#WearYourPride' to encourage LGBTQ community

Jun 30, 2022, at 12:33 am

Kolkata: Jewellery brand Senco Gold and Diamonds has launched the #WearYourPride campaign to encourage LGBTQ+ community and to celebrate equal rights for all genders.

Qatar Airways takes Paris Saint-Germain partnership to new heights as the official front of shirt sponsor

Jun 29, 2022, at 11:56 pm

Doha: Qatar Airways, the Official Airline Partner of Paris Saint-Germain since 2020, has been announced as the new Official Jersey Partner for the star-studded French football champions in a multi-year partnership, starting from the 2022/23 season.