It’s winter in Kolkata and time to savour the best of food and drinks!
Dec 29, 2020, at 08:45 pm
Just a few more hours and we shall bid adieu to 2020—a year which witnessed a major upheaval as all human activities almost came to a standstill. We went through a dark phase and hopefully it is coming to an end as we prepare to embrace 2021 with spirited fervour. Here’s a look at what Kolkata has on offer to ring in the New Year with hopes for a healthy and a happy new year.
Author interview: Dr Vipin Gupta on his book 'What is Divine Energy'
Dec 29, 2020, at 07:35 pm
The author delves into quintessential questions about how to manage life joyfully and the science of everything in his book
Jammu and Kashmir: WIZKID Consultancy organises skill development program at GM college
Dec 29, 2020, at 12:50 am
Srinagar: WIZKID Consultancy & Financial Services Pvt Ltd organized a Skill Development program at Gandhi memorial college in collaboration with the host College.
Jammu and Kashmir: Amar Singh College organises quiz competition
Dec 29, 2020, at 12:47 am
Srinagar: The Department of Commerce, Amar Singh College organized an online Quiz Competition on National Consumer Rights Day.
'Will announce the CBSE 2021 board exam dates on Dec 31': Ramesh Pokhriyal
Dec 27, 2020, at 03:44 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Union Education minister Ramesh Chandra Pokhriyal Nishank will announce the dates of CBSE board exams on December 31, the Ministry of Education informed on Twitter.
Book review: Bambino is an English translation of Pratima Dhar's Bengali book Nabajatak ‘
Dec 27, 2020, at 12:02 am
‘Bambino’, an English translation by Ankita Banerjee of Pratima Dhar’s Bengali book ‘Nabjatak’, is a collection of everyday yet unique stories, based on Bengali families.
Check into Naad Wellness on outskirts of Delhi to ease yourself into the new normal
Dec 26, 2020, at 04:20 am
New Delhi: Naad Wellness, located on the outskirts of Delhi, is the answer if you are looking for a place to detoxify and strengthen your mind and body in preparing for the new normal.
Jammu and Kashmir: 7-day Winter-cum-Christmas Carnival begins at Patnitop
Dec 26, 2020, at 04:06 am
Srinagar: Seven Day Patnitop Winter Carnival, 2020 commenced today with cultural and other events held to attract the tourists besides enhancing tourism activities in Patnitop and its adjoining areas.
Jammu and Kashmir: First ever Snow Shoe Championship held in Srinagar
Dec 26, 2020, at 03:57 am
Srinagar: The first ever Snow Shoe Championship was held at Mamneth meadow near Dhara in city outskirts here.
Jammu and Kashmir : Jashn-e-Baramulla festival held
Dec 26, 2020, at 03:44 am
Srinagar: Chinar Corps of Indian Army organised Jashn-e-Baramulla event in Shaukat Ali Stadium, Baramulla to mark the starting of Chillai Kalan period and promote talent.
Jammu and Kashmir to get network of theme-based libraries
Dec 26, 2020, at 03:15 am
Srinagar: Secretary, Culture, Tourism and Youth Services and Sports, Sarmad Hafeez Thursday said the Department of Libraries and Research was planning to establish a network of theme-based Reading Zones-cum-Public Libraries in J&K in convergence with various departments to broaden the citizens’ access to knowledge and information.
Assam: Schools will reopen from Jan 1
Dec 26, 2020, at 12:51 am
Guwahati/UNI: The Assam government has decided to reopen the schools and all other educational institutes in the state from January 1, 2021.
Dec 25, 2020, at 10:09 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: In the season of spreading joy and festivity, Rapido, India’s largest bike taxi platform, joined hands with The Rotary Club of Calcutta Majestic and the Bow Barracks Residents Welfare Association, to help spread some cheer and happiness among the children and elderly at the Bow Barracks, this year.
Ayushmann Khurrana features in a novel cartoon strip by Toyota Kirloskar Motor
Dec 25, 2020, at 05:55 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Ayushmann Khurrana, Bollywood star and youth icon, who is also the brand ambassador for the Toyota Urban Cruiser, features in a cartoon strip unveiled by Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM).
Confluence Ideathon 2021: A competition to develop innovative solutions for a cultural space
Dec 25, 2020, at 05:52 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Confluence Ideathon 2021 is inviting applications for an online competition where participants will have to develop innovative solutions for a cultural space in an urban setting.
J&K: Week-long workshop on research methodology concludes at KU
Dec 25, 2020, at 02:14 am
Srinagar: A week-long workshop on research methodology in social sciences concluded at the University of Kashmir.
J&K: LG Sinha for spreading digital literacy in schools
Dec 25, 2020, at 02:06 am
Srinagar: With an aim to spread digital literacy in schools across J&K, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday e-inaugurated 128 Computer Aided Learning Centres (CALCs) and 200 Information Communication Technology (ICT) Labs in Schools established under Samagra Shiksha in Jammu and Kashmir.
Jammu and Kashmir: Samagra Shiksha to fully operate from PFMS
Dec 25, 2020, at 01:41 am
Srinagar: Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has become one of the few UT of the country to register all schools and educational administrative offices under Samagra Shiksha on PFMS (Public Financial Management System) with an objective of bringing transparency in public expenditure in schools.
Skill training programs starts to make students industry ready in J&K
Dec 25, 2020, at 12:49 am
Srinagar: A high level administrative meeting of Higher Education Department, (J&K) under the chairmanship of Talat Parvez Rohella, Commissioner/Secretary to Government, Department of Higher Education was today held at Amar Singh College, Srinagar, to discuss the modalities for the implementation of Jammu & Kashmir Employability Enhancement Training (JEET) scheme, sponsored by AICTE, in the Union territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
ITC Royal Bengal & ITC Sonar celebrate Yuletide with Vocal for Local Christmas Trees
Dec 24, 2020, at 11:07 pm
For centuries handwoven textiles from Bengal have been the cynosure of eyes from across the world. This Christmas ITC Royal Bengal and ITC Sonar in Kolkata's Tree of Loom-inosity celebrates the timeless legacy of this cultural heritage.
Sahir Ludhianvi's songs have tinge of melancholy in the idea of romance: Author Nasreen Munni Kabir
Dec 24, 2020, at 07:23 pm
Author Nasreen Munni Kabir was the guest at the "tête-à-tea" organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation. During her conversation with Namrata Joshi, Kabir spoke about her latest book In the Year of Sahir 2021 Diary which is based on poet-lyricist Sahir Ludhianvi. India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts
JKMC, Aloha JK celebrate National Mathematics Day in J&K
Dec 24, 2020, at 04:57 am
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Mathematics Club in collaboration with Aloha JK and Foundation World School, Humhama, celebrated National Mathematics Day on December 22 to commemorate the birth anniversary of India’s mathematical genius Srinivasa Ramanujan.
J&K: CUK VC inaugurates 5 laboratories for science students
Dec 24, 2020, at 04:45 am
Srinagar: Central University of Kashmir (CUK) Vice Chancellor. Prof. Mehraj ud Din Mir Tuesday inaugurated five newly established laboratories for the Science students and two-day induction programme cum webinar for the newly admitted students of the Biotechnology, Zoology, Botany and Chemistry in Science campus at Nunar here.
J&K: GCW Bhagwati Nagar hosts webinar
Dec 24, 2020, at 04:31 am
Srinagar: Government College for Women, Bhagwati Nagar, in collaboration with Rotary Club Jammu Elite, today organised a Webinar on the theme “Violence/Abuse against Women” under Manodarpan initiative of Department of Higher Education, J&K.
Canteen Pub & Grub: The contemporary adda den
Dec 24, 2020, at 04:26 am
Come and relive your college canteen days at the Canteen Pub & Grub! But of course, this one is much more flamboyant with stylised wall graffiti, wooden furniture recycled from railway sleepers, neon signs, potted plants greening up the interiors, floral wallpaper, an assortment of framed photos and an 80’s inspired floor adding uniqueness to the contemporary setting. As I entered, my eyes fell on rows of bottles silhouetted against a huge glass wall and as daylight trickled through them, the visual impact was stunning!
It’s Christmas time and there’s a Carnival at all Starmark stores
Dec 24, 2020, at 04:04 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Starmark, Kolkata’s popular destination for books and more, has spread out a Christmas fare to bring good cheer during this festive time.
Inmask launches Christmas special masks
Dec 24, 2020, at 01:54 am
New Delhi, Dec 23/IBNS: The festive season is here despite the pandemic. With a message on safety with style, Inmask has come up with its new collection of Christmas Special masks which are based on the Christmas theme to keep the spirits up.
Dec 23, 2020, at 03:01 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will not hold examinations for for classes 10 and 12 in the month of January and February and the decision on the date of tests will be taken later based on the circumstances, Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank said on Tuesday, reported media.
J&K: Musical festival organized in Shopian
Dec 23, 2020, at 12:25 am
Srinagar: A musical festival was organized on the eve of start of ChillaiKalan, harshest period of winter, at Batpura Sports Stadium, Shopian.
Kolkata: Chowman offering delicious Chinese cuisine to foodies to celebrate X-mas, New Year
Dec 22, 2020, at 11:35 pm
Kolkata: To make a grand X-mas celebration, restaurant chain Chowman is ready to treat foodies in Kolkata the best of Chinese cuisine, from starters to main course to dessert.