6 Steps that will help you learn to focus
Nov 15, 2017, at 01:33 am
Google doodles to mark the birthday of a special office tool
Nov 14, 2017, at 09:11 pm
New York, Nov 14 (IBNS): Popular search engine Google on Tuesday designed its homepage with a doodle to celebrate the 131st birthday of a tool used in office.
Purple Blossoms: Human emotions expressed through verse
Nov 14, 2017, at 08:09 pm
'Purple Blossoms', written by Ashford Lyonette, contains beautiful poems woven with threads of human emotions.
Grandma's Bucketful of Magic: Traditional children's stories from Bengal
Nov 14, 2017, at 07:33 pm
"A writer only begins a book, a reader finishes it" - Samuel Johnson
Pooja Shroff's Spring Summer Collection 2018 ready for its Kolkata date
Nov 14, 2017, at 07:17 pm
Kolkata, Nov 14 (IBNS): A popular name in contemporary fashion, Pooja Shroff is all set to unveil her Spring Summer Collection, 2018, in Kolkata very soon.
12% increase in Indian studying in US in 2017: Report
Nov 14, 2017, at 12:42 am
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IBNS): According to the 2017 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange data released on Monday by IIE and the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the number of international students in the United States increased by three percent over the prior year, and the number of American students studying abroad increased by four percent from the prior year.
VTU, HireMee sign MoU for assessment of graduating students
Nov 13, 2017, at 11:01 pm
Bengaluru, Nov 13 (IBNS): India’s leading engineering university Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) and HireMee, an initiative for social good, have signed an MoU for the free assessments of final-year students from 202 affiliated colleges with a view to connecting them with talent seeking companies. HireMee is committed to bridging the gap between recruiters and fresh graduate, especially in tier II and III towns, and urban areas as well.
EuroKids wins Pre-School Franchisor of Year Award
Nov 11, 2017, at 12:37 am
Mumbai, Nov 10 (IBNS): EuroKids Pre-School, a childcare education provider, has been awarded with 'Pre-School Franchisor of The Year' honor in the premier edition of Business World Education’s Top Education Brands In India 2017.
Exhibition of Islamic Calligraphy from Rampur Raza Library opens in Brunei Darussalam
Nov 10, 2017, at 09:14 pm
New Delhi/Brunei, Nov 10 (IBNS): An exhibition of photographs of Islamic Calligraphy from the Rampur Raza Library of India's Ministry of Culture was inaugurated on Thursday in Brunei Darussalam.
Kolkata: A comic con treat for children
Nov 10, 2017, at 09:13 pm
Kolkata, Nov 10 (IBNS): As a curtain-raiser for the upcoming Children's Day, may be you can take your kids for a Comic Con this Saturday, to be held at Salt Lake in Kolkata.
Sports shoes brand Campus chooses actors Varun Dhawan and Aisha Sharma as brand ambassadors
Nov 10, 2017, at 08:55 pm
Kolkata, Nov 10 (IBNS): Indian sports shoe brand, Campus, launched in 1997, is on a major re-branding drive, the company said in a recent release.
Centre of Excellence on Advanced Manufacturing Technologies launched at IIT Kharagpur
Nov 09, 2017, at 06:57 pm
Kolkata, Nov 9 (IBNS): Government of India's Department of Heavy Industries (DHI) under the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, on Wednesday, launched the Centre of Excellence on Advanced Manufacturing Technologies at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, West Bengal.
UK mums getting back to work thanks to grandparents’ childcare: Study
Nov 09, 2017, at 03:51 am
Birmingham, Nov 8 (IBNS): The extent of grandparents providing childcare in the UK is much higher than previously thought and is a factor in helping mums to get back into the workplace.
IIT Kharagpur and University of Manchester explore opportunities for collaborative programs
Nov 07, 2017, at 10:25 pm
Kharagpur, Nov 7 (IBNS): IIT Kharagpur and University of Manchester recently held a series of discussions in scientific, technical, and other areas to undertake joint research or technology projects and international academic programs.
Indian education is moving online. Here’s why.
Nov 07, 2017, at 08:33 pm
Indian economy has been growing rapidly over the past few years. This rapid growth has brought the best of technology to India, with several tech giants setting up shop in the country. Technology has further boosted the growth trend and also enhanced the way different sectors like business, agriculture and education function.
Flavours of Life: Seeing the world through the eyes of a poet
Nov 07, 2017, at 07:58 pm
They say that poetry is the food for our souls and every literature addict out there can attest to this fact. The most aesthetic feature of poetry is that it can hold so many emotions, ideas and thoughts in such few words.
Second edition of Big Little Book Award to honour Bengali authors of children’s literature
Nov 07, 2017, at 07:47 pm
Kolkata, Nov 7 (IBNS): Bengali authors -- Nabaneeta Dev Sen, Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay, Amarendra Chakravorty and Kartik Ghosh -- have been shortlisted for Parag's 'Big Little Book Award' for children’s literature in Indian languages.
The new Holly 4 Plus smartphone from Honor hits the Indian market
Nov 06, 2017, at 07:26 pm
Kolkata, Nov 6 (IBNS): Honor, Huawei’s Smartphone e-brand, recently launched the new Holly 4 Plus smartphone in India.
Camera phone brand Oppo to release Oppo5 on Thursday
Nov 06, 2017, at 07:00 pm
Kolkata, Nov 6 (IBNS): Camera phone brand OPPO recently unveiled the OPPO F5, its first FHD+ full screen display model in India, featuring the A.I. Beauty technology – a technology designed to personalize beautification for subjects on a selfie image.
Nov 05, 2017, at 02:13 am
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IBNS): In a bid to build interest and demand for indigenous ingredients in the global markets, India today created a new Guinness World Records achieving by preparing 918 kgs of Khichdi at the World Food India 2017.
Don't be obsessed with negative feelings about your body, says author Foram Shah
Nov 04, 2017, at 06:59 pm
Author Foram Shah talks about her recent book "The Healers", published by Power Publishers.
There is hope even in death says Dr Abhijit Dam in his latest book Mrtyu
Nov 04, 2017, at 06:50 pm
Power Publishers recently released "Mrtyu" by Dr Abhijit Dam. A conversation with the author reveals his passion for the written word and how he juggled writing with his medical practice.
A determined person is bound to achieve his or her goal, says author Mandakini Bansal
Nov 04, 2017, at 06:08 pm
Author Mandakini Bansal talks about her book "Struggled till Last" published by Power Publishers
Nov 04, 2017, at 05:56 pm
The Fortnight on Elimination of Violence Against Women, mandated by a UN declaration, begins on 25 November and ends on International Human Rights Day, 10 December. Violence against women still continues worldwide, including India, but women are also fighting back, reports� Aninnya Sarkar
Nov 04, 2017, at 05:42 pm
Get floored, literally, by the beauty and craftsmanship of the traditional alpana art of Bengal, which is getting a new life during public festivities like puja, and even during the recent U-17 FIFA World Cup, writes Uttara Gangopadhyay
Alternative Living Theatre holds five-day national drama festival in Kolkata neighbourhood
Nov 03, 2017, at 10:54 pm
Kolkata, Nov 3 (IBNS): The concept of the “Para Porshir Theatre” festival is to build a bridge of friendliness and highlight different forms of theatre practices across the globe, said Subhadeep Guha, while talking of the five-day national drama festival organised by Alternative Living Theatre (ALT).
Child neglect linked to parental unemployment, finds study
Nov 03, 2017, at 10:07 pm
London, Nov 3 (IBNS): The number of reported cases of child neglect in the United States of America increased as a result of the spike in unemployment following the financial crisis of 2007-08, according to new Oxford University research.
Eva India 2017 travelling to different Indian cities for the audition rounds
Nov 03, 2017, at 08:01 pm
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS): The EVA INDIA 2017 beauty pageant was launched recently in Delhi.
JW Marriott makes special preparations for guests on one year anniversary
Nov 03, 2017, at 07:58 pm
Kolkata, Nov 3 (IBNS): JW Marriott, the first hotel in Kolkata and East India by Marriott International, completed a year of its operation in the city on Friday and the hotel is making special preparations for the guests to celebrate the one year anniversary.
Kolkata: Stone Paper Scissors extends the festive cheer with kids' party
Nov 03, 2017, at 07:55 pm
Kolkata, Nov 3 (IBNS):� Kolkata-based Stone Paper Scissors has decided to extend the festive fun a wee bit more for the city's children by holding a Halloween themed party at their premises on Saturday (Nov 4).