Arunachal Pradesh celebrates cultural diversity with its fairs, festivals
Apr 24, 2023, at 03:37 am
India's picturesque Arunachal Pradesh is currently celebrating its rich cultural heritage by hosting a wide variety of festivals and fairs which is also attracting a large section of tourists from across the nation.
Kolkata restaurants gear up with special offers to mark the end of Ramzan
Apr 19, 2023, at 11:58 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Popular restaurants in Kolkata, especially known for their Mughlai and Awadhi cuisine, are serving Eid special meals to mark the end of the month-long Ramzan, a period known for fasting, prayers and acts of charity.
Assam’s bellwether festival Bihu goes global with Guinness Records entry
Apr 19, 2023, at 07:46 pm
Entering into the Guinness Book of World Records, Bihu, the famous indigenous festivals of Assam, is going global as around 11,300 Bihu performers scripted history on April 13 with the largest Bihu performance accompanied by Bihu dhol presentation at a single venue at Guwahati's Sarusajai stadium.
Over 800 truckloads of sheep consumed in Kashmir during Ramadan, despite fluctuating mutton prices
Apr 19, 2023, at 06:04 am
Kashmir/IBNS: The Mutton Dealers Association has reported that the number of trucks arriving in Kashmir on a daily basis is currently between 30-35, but is expected to increase to 160 ahead of Eid.
Raftaar, Akriti Kakar get Kolkata audiences grooving to Yaari at McDowell’s No1 Soda - No1 Yaari Jam
Apr 19, 2023, at 05:10 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Bringing alive the city of joy with a bang, McDowell's No1 Yaari Jam powered by SVF brought rapper Raftaar and the ever so melodious musician Akriti Kakar and Kolkata’s favourite Rupam Islam-Fossils for the No1 Yaari Jam held in Kolkata.
India to host Global Buddhist Summit; PM Modi to inaugurate
Apr 19, 2023, at 01:11 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be inaugurating the Global Buddhist Summit to be held in New Delhi on April 20 and 21 this year.
Goru Bihu marks the start of the Rongali Bihu festivities in Assam
Apr 18, 2023, at 07:39 pm
Assam/IBNS: In Assam, the week-long festivities of Rongali Bihu began on Friday with Goru Bihu, which is primarily observed by rural residents who keep livestock at their homes.
'Gosai Phurua' festival celebrated for 339th year in Guptakashi, Biswanath Chariali
Apr 18, 2023, at 05:20 pm
Assam/IBNS: The festival known as "Gosai Phurua," which has been celebrated for 339 years, was recently held in Guptakashi, located in Biswanath Chariali.
Bazm e Adab Gulmarg hosts seminar on Sufi poetry at Tangmarg
Apr 16, 2023, at 05:19 pm
Townhall Tangmarg was abuzz with literary fervor as Bazm e Adab Gulmarg Kashmir organized a one-day seminar on Sufi poetry, which commenced with the book release ceremony of acclaimed Sufi poet Bilal Ahmad Hajam.
Artistic expression beyond medicine: Srinagar-based oncologist brushes his emotions on canvas
Apr 16, 2023, at 05:04 pm
Dr. Jahangir Aslam, a renowned oncologist posted at JLNM Hospital, Rainawari, Srinagar, has won the hearts of art lovers with his stunning paintings at a two-day art exhibition held at Art Emporium in Srinagar. Visitors were awe-struck by his exceptional talent as an artist.
Rajasthan girl Nandini Gupta crowned Femina Miss India
Apr 16, 2023, at 01:38 pm
Imphal/IBNS: Nandini Gupta of Rajasthan has won the coveted Femina Miss India 2023 in a star-studded colourful competition here at Khuman Lampak stadium on Saturday.
Naatiya mushaira organized in Srinagar in view of the holy month of Ramadan
Apr 13, 2023, at 02:12 am
Srinagar/IBNS: On the eve of Ramadan, a Naatiya mushaira was organized at a local hotel in Srinagar on Thursday in which many leading and young poets participated.
Apr 12, 2023, at 11:46 pm
Mumbai: TECNO the premium technology brand has launched its first-ever foldable smartphone, the PHANTOM V Fold 5G in a starry unveiling ceremony in presence of the revered Bollywood star and Brand Ambassador Ayushmann Khurrana at JW Marriott, Sahar.
IIT Kharagpur inks MoU with Oil India Limited
Apr 12, 2023, at 11:44 pm
New Delhi: Under the aegis of Atmanirbhar Bharat, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur signed a MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Oil India Limited on research collaboration in the broader areas of Earth Sciences and Hydrocarbon Exploration.
Kolkata sky lounge LMNO-Q presents Bengali New Year spread with an interesting tweak
Apr 12, 2023, at 08:27 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The fusion menu has been designed in such a way that the core is Bengali but the presentation is global, explained Chef Ananya Banerjee (who wears many hats, including that of an author) pointing to a dish of Soru Chakli Roll, her take on one of Bengal’s popular winter breakfast.
Do not miss a chance to savour Aminia's Shahi Haleem this Ramzan
Apr 12, 2023, at 12:12 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Popular Kolkata eatery Aminia, known for its Mughlai cuisine, is offering Shahi Haleem as part of its Ramzan special dishes.
Public Relations expert Subir Ghosh authors book on effective business communication
Apr 11, 2023, at 06:08 pm
Kolkata/IBNS:: Be it academics or industry, language is frequently used as a baffle wall rather than a means of communication, said Subir Ghosh, a well-known public relations expert and academician.
Manipuri folk artist Mangka Mayanglambam to go on tour of Switzerland, France
Apr 11, 2023, at 01:15 am
MaolKeki Foundation has announced that the iconic Manipuri folk artist, Mangka Mayanglambam, will be going on a tour of Switzerland and France from 11 to 18 April 2023.
Good Friday: Catholics in Nagaland enact the ‘Way of the Cross’
Apr 10, 2023, at 11:06 pm
Kohima: Catholics in Nagaland enacted the ‘Way of the Cross’ procession on Good Friday to mark the religious occasion.
More festive menus to try in Kolkata this Poila Baisakh
Apr 10, 2023, at 06:48 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: With the home team KKR playing their next match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on April 14 followed by the Bengali New Year falling on April 15, the upcoming long weekend promises to be full of excitement and fun.
Mizoram: Cultural vibrancy reflected through its wide array of festivals
Apr 08, 2023, at 11:14 pm
Aizawl: The beautiful state of Mizoram is not only known for its culture and tradition but also for the festivals it hosts.
Twitter's iconic blue bird logo is back
Apr 07, 2023, at 08:48 pm
After replacing it for a few days with the "doge" meme of the Dogecoin cryptocurrency, Twitter chief Elon Musk on Friday reinstated the iconic original blue bird logo of the micro-blogging site.
Apr 07, 2023, at 03:26 pm
Srinagar: The story of Mohammad Suhail Khan, a 29-year-old artist from Hani-Pora Pulwama, is a tale of talent and potential that has overcome numerous obstacles.
Goila Butter Chicken launches new delivery outlets in Kolkata
Apr 06, 2023, at 09:14 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Goila Butter Chicken (GBC), an international Indian food delivery chain, has launched its new delivery outlets across Kolkata.
We don’t want people using our phones too much, Apple CEO Tim Cook gives advice to parents
Apr 05, 2023, at 11:50 pm
Apple CEO Tim Cook, whose company manufactures iPhones, has said he does not want to see children using phones too much.
Samsung Electronics expands its online stores dedicated to B2B customers to 30 countries worldwide
Apr 05, 2023, at 11:46 pm
Berlin: Electronics major Samsung Electronics has announced the opening of a new online store for its B2B customers in Germany.
Sony expands vlogging line-up with new ZV-1F
Apr 05, 2023, at 11:13 pm
New Delhi: Electronics major Sony on Wednesday announced the new vlog camera ZV-1F.
Festive menus to try this Poila Baisakh in Kolkata
Apr 05, 2023, at 06:55 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: From traditional Bengali cuisine to delightful pop ups, a fusion of Bengali and South Indian dishes, from Kolkata-ised continental dishes to colourful macarons, you have a wide range to choose from this Poila Baisakh in the city as restaurants prepare sumptuous repasts.
James Webb Telescope spots oldest-ever galaxy
Apr 05, 2023, at 06:44 am
Paris/IBNS: The James Webb Space Telescope has made a groundbreaking discovery by spotting the four farthest galaxies ever observed, according to new research released on Tuesday.
Twitter's blue bird logo replaced with Dogecoin dog
Apr 04, 2023, at 03:41 pm
The hashtag '#TwitterLogo' started trending since Monday when the logo of the popular microblogging site was replaced with the "doge" meme of the Dogecoin cryptocurrency.