We are all in this together: How a pandemic transforms student lives in USA and India
May 07, 2020, at 11:34 am
Every spring, students from the University of Missouri in USA join with peers in India to work on story projects together, exploring subjects that link the world’s two largest democracies. They reach across oceans and time zones to share and learn and gain a new appreciation of all that unites people. IBNS with University of Missouri brings you the voices of today's youth in Covid-19 times
May 04, 2020, at 04:38 pm
The Coronavirus pandemic raging across the world could be a watershed event in modern times as was the Black Death pandemic in Europe in the Middle Ages. Many things changed in the European society after it was over, as it surely will after the current pandemic ends in not too far a future. But questions are already being asked how this event will change the way we have been living, writes Ranjita Biswas
Check out Galpowala audiobook app for a wide range of Bengali modern books and classics
May 02, 2020, at 06:20 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: With the popularity of Bengali audiobooks picking up during this pandemic-related lockdown, Galpowala, a new audiobook app has entered into content collaboration with Power Publishers & Motion Pictures.
Check out Galpowala audiobook app for a wide range of Bengali modern books and classics
May 02, 2020, at 10:11 am
Kolkata/IBNS: With the popularity of Bengali audiobooks picking up during this pandemic-related lockdown, Galpowala, a new audiobook app has entered into content collaboration with Power Publishers & Motion Pictures.
May 01, 2020, at 05:15 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: To mark his 99th birth anniversary of legendary filmmaker late Satyajit Ray, Starmark, in association with Puffin, will present the e-launch of The Final Adventures of Professor Shonku Starmark Facebook page by eminent actor Dhritiman Chaterji at 5 pm on Saturday.
COVID-19 can’t stop the music on International Jazz Day
May 01, 2020, at 04:39 pm
New York/IBNS: As people worldwide remain in lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they are being encouraged to invite some of the world’s top musicians into their homes this Thursday, International Jazz Day.
Naad Wellness introduces Dinacharya by Naad to strengthen body's immune system
Apr 29, 2020, at 10:30 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: A revival of the ancient Ayurvedic concept of a holistic routine Naad Wellness has introduced Dinacharya by Naad, a 5-day program designed to ease one into a well-regimented lifestyle and strengthen the body’s immune system.
Yoga works on a subtle level because we are all energy: Bijoylaxmi Hota
Apr 25, 2020, at 06:05 pm
Reputed yoga therapist Bijoylaxmi Hota was the chief guest at An Author's Afternoon organised by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation. With the nation under lockdown, the session was conducted online instead of in Kolkata. IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts of the Zoom interaction with the writer of All About Weight Loss
Three Kolkata citizens provide food packets to ease the woes of daily wage earners
Apr 23, 2020, at 10:13 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Covid-19 virus has wrought havoc across the world but has also unlocked the samaritan spirit among people who have been coming forward in various ways to help others.
ShareChat users take a huge liking to the Bhag Corona game
Apr 23, 2020, at 09:36 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Two students of XLRI Jamshedpur, Akram Tariq Khan and Anushree Warade, have developed a game called 'Bhag Corona' which has garnered more than four million unique page views already on the regional social social networking platform ShareChat.
India's fight against Covid-19 receives a cumulative boost of Rs 101 crore from Rotary India
Apr 23, 2020, at 08:56 pm
Delhi/Kolkata/IBNS: Rotary India as is their wont has been contributing in many ways to fight the COVID-19 battle, including contributing Rs 26 crore to the PM Cares Fund, the organisation said in a release.
Lockdown 2.0 - Bengali language users creating engaging content on ShareChat
Apr 23, 2020, at 01:29 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: After the extended lockdown 2.0 was announced in India, Bengali language users went viral on the ShareChat platform with various challenges to do during the Quarantined phase of their lives.
Google Maps now includes locations of COVID-19 food, night shelters across India
Apr 23, 2020, at 12:10 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: To help bring respite to people at a time when COVID-19 outbreak has hit normal life in India, Google Maps is now indicating the locations of food shelters and night shelters in cities across the country.
Apr 22, 2020, at 09:41 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Cactus Communications, a global scientific communications and technology company, has announced the launch of covid19.researcher.life to offer researchers a single—and the world’s largest—platform for all COVID-19-related research, insights, commentary, and expert recommendations.
Did you know that by reusing plastic pens you can contribute to a greener earth?
Apr 22, 2020, at 09:28 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Writing instruments manufacturer Linc Pen and Plastics Limited, known for its popular brand Pentonic, launched an environemntal awareness programme this Earth Day, according to a release by the company.
Apr 22, 2020, at 08:56 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: At a time when COVID-19 has imposed long-term restrictions on most activities, bookstore and lifestyle chain, Starmark, has been trying to reach out to its clientele with various online activities which may help provide some relief from stress and help stimulate their creative interests.
Akshaya Tritiya: Senco Gold & Diamonds introduces price protection guarantee for all its customers
Apr 22, 2020, at 05:21 pm
Kolkata, 20 April, 2020: Senco Gold & Diamonds, the jewellery retail chain from Eastern India, announced innovative offers for its customers looking to buy their favourite metal this Akshay Tritiya.
Apr 21, 2020, at 10:34 pm
Kharagpur (West Bengal)/IBNS: The alumni of IIT Kharagpur (a premier educational institute of India) has drawn up a six-month plan to support impoverished people living in and around the campus and affected by the Covid-19 lockdown, according to a press release issued by the insititute.
Bengal Chamber adopts Gariahat, Jodhpur Park Markets in the sanitizing drive of Bengal government
Apr 18, 2020, at 09:19 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: As per the request of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry volunteered to adopt two markets of South Kolkata- Gariahat and Jodhpur Park, for sanitization.
Looking anew at yesterday’s favourite
Apr 18, 2020, at 02:52 pm
As the Coronavirus pandemic ravages the world and people are locked down in houses, they are looking anew at places in houses and buildings long dismissed as being ‘just there’, Ranjita Biswas writes
What People Are Doing While Bored In Quarantine
Apr 18, 2020, at 12:15 pm
You know all of those things that you say you would do "if only you had the time"? Are you doing them now? If not, what are you doing? While the situation at hand is unfortunate, it has left a lot of people with a lot of time on their hands that they didn't have before. So what are people doing with that time? I'm sure most of us would like to think that we could finally use this time to knock some things off of that "if I only had the time" list. But are we? What exactly are people doing while bored in quarantine?
UberMedic scales to 10 Indian cities for transporting frontline healthcare workers
Apr 15, 2020, at 07:51 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Uber’s recently launched UberMedic service for transporting frontline healthcare workers helping contain the spread of COVID-19 is now live across ten Indian cities: New Delhi, Noida, Mumbai, Kolkata, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Lucknow and Patna.
ShareChat users connect with platform's regional features to convey traditional new year greetings
Apr 15, 2020, at 07:20 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: ShareChat, an Indian social media platform, saw its large user base utilise its regional language features to convey greetings for the just conlcuded traditional community-specific new years celebrated across the country.
Australian e-learning platform Matific forays into India
Apr 15, 2020, at 05:26 pm
Sydney/IBNS: Matific, an online Maths resource for kids from primary to Grade 6, has ventured into the burgeoning ed-tech market in India, especially in light of the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis.
Online predators put millions of children at risk during COVID-19 pandemic lockdown
Apr 15, 2020, at 01:29 pm
New York/IBNS: Self-isolation has driven more and more children to move online during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to an unprecedented rise in screen time and raising safety risks for millions of young people, the UN said on Tuesday.
The story behind “Leirum Phee†scarf worn by PM Modi during his lockdown address
Apr 14, 2020, at 07:39 pm
Imphal: The entire nation waited with bated breath on Tuesday morning for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's message on lockdown-issue as India fights the deadly coronavirus pandemic.
#9pm9minutes on Sunday united India: ShareChat
Apr 07, 2020, at 09:05 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: ShareChat, India’s own social media platform, has released the user insights on #9pm9minutes that replicates the sense of unity among the users on the platform.
How Technology Can Help Combat Self-Isolation
Apr 07, 2020, at 08:18 pm
The worldwide pandemic has forced people to stay inside, in their homes, for an extended period of time. Although there are many people who are living with their families and thus aren't alone, there are also individuals that stay at home by themselves. Hence, they can be at risk of feeling lonely. But overall, this new situation is making us appreciate technology more and all the ways it helps us in our daily lives.
Apr 07, 2020, at 08:15 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Sunaayy Foundation, a Delhi-based non-government organisation, distributed food and other relief material among migrant workers' families, whose children are part of the Foundation's activities, to mitigate their problems arising from the Covid19 lockdown.
Apr 06, 2020, at 06:32 pm
New Delhi/Kolkata/IBNS: Leveraging its expertise in food and hospitality services, ITC Hotels is providing extensive support to both Central and state governments across different cities during this Covid-19 pandemic.