May 27, 2020, at 02:17 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Responding to an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Kolkata-based cultural and social activist Sundeep Bhutoria, Prahlad Singh Patel, Indian Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (IC), has assured that the government will take suitable measures to support the poor folk artistes and artisans who faced immense hardship in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic.
ShareChat users digitally celebrate Eid this year, create over 10 lakhs UGC content posts
May 26, 2020, at 10:25 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: ShareChat, leading made in India social media platform witnessed huge traction on the occasion of Eid this year on its platform with more than 10 lakhs UGC post created across 12 languages such as Hindi, Bengali, Punjabi, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, Urdu, Gujarati, Marathi, Odia and Assamese.
The Pandemic in Pictures: Picxy gives you the Indian images
May 22, 2020, at 11:06 am
Hyderabad/IBNS: A time like nobody living today can remember, the coronavirus pandemic has forced the whole world to stay put under lockdown for months on end. Interestingly, this has also led to a huge surge of creation and consumption of content online. Churning out reams of writing is easy enough at this time, but how do you support it with photographs? A relatively young stock photos company, Picxy, may have the answer.
Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2020 report shows NZ universities ahead in several fields
May 20, 2020, at 01:11 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: According to the recently released Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2020 report, New Zealand universities are leading in areas of research, outreach and stewardship.
IIT KGP in collaboration with ICMR to set up Centre of Excellence on Medical Device and Diagnostics
May 19, 2020, at 11:07 pm
Kharagpur/IBNS: IIT Kharagpur is going to set up a Centre of Excellence on Medical Device and Diagnostics to foster innovation of affordable and indigenous medical devices and diagnostics in priority areas and promote entrepreneurship. The proposal has recently been accepted for funding of ₹20 crore by Indian Council of Medical Research.
Personal care brand Joy of RSH Global begins manufacturing herbal hand sanitizers
May 19, 2020, at 05:32 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: RSH Global, a leading Indian personal care company, entered the personal hygiene segment with the launch of a herbal hand sanitizer under its flagship brand, Joy.
May 19, 2020, at 03:59 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Guru Nanak Institute of Technology, the flagship college of JIS Group, has arranged online intersnsip opportunities for its students, keeping in mind the lockdown and travel restrictions imposed by the pandemic crisis, it said recently in a release.
Book review: Enjoy the unfolding of uncondtional love between a father and son in 'Frnz Forever'
May 19, 2020, at 03:36 pm
Anuragam Vatsa, in his book 'Frnz Forever', the latest under his 'Listern to Heart' series, has penned a story which explores the different facets and flavours of a father-son relationship.
Chowman hosts blood donation drive in fight against Covid-19
May 19, 2020, at 03:15 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Chowman Chain of Restaurants came forward to host a blood donation drive among its employees in fighting against the pandemic Covid-19.
CBSE announces dates for pending board examinations
May 18, 2020, at 03:16 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The CBSE on Monday announced fresh dates for the pending board examinations which were delayed due to the anti-Covid-19 lockdown.
May 16, 2020, at 06:10 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian Performing Right Society Ltd (IPRS), the country’s only registered copyright society, said it has recently released an additional tranche of relief fund for its members.
Marriott International’s food delivery initiative - ‘Marriott on Wheels’ - now on Swiggy
May 14, 2020, at 07:20 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Did you know that you can now order signature dishes from the kitchens of Marriot International's select hotels, sitting at home?
Power Publishers takes a leading role in producing video books as text supplements for students
May 14, 2020, at 05:20 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Owng to the COVID19 lockdown, digital format of books, especially videobooks, are fast becoming popular with students and educational institutions.
Kolkata Chinese restaurant chain to provide free hand sanitiser with orders
May 14, 2020, at 04:37 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Chowman, a popular Chinese restaurant chain in Kolkata, has announced that to enhance the health and safety precautions necessary to contain the pandemic crisis, they will provide a free a sachet of alcohol-based hand sanitiser with every order.
Godrej Group releases film to appreciate corona warriors
May 13, 2020, at 07:37 pm
Mumbai/iBNS: The Godrej Group, wth business interests across sectors such as consumer goods, real estate, appliances, agriculture and others, released a digital film titled #MothersOfManyKinds, to commemorate Mother’s Day.
May 12, 2020, at 05:51 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: One of Kolkata's popular museum, Birla Industrial & Technological Museum (BITM), on Wednesday, will inaugurate a sanitisation tunnel for the use of its staff members and visitors, to ensure a safe environment during the Covid-19 crisis.
Book review: Rediscover the charm of poetry in 'Stith - Bhavna Pravaha' by Milind Kapale
May 12, 2020, at 11:47 am
'Stith: Bhavna Pravaha', a collection of Hindi poems by Milind Kapale, has proved again that poetry, the earliest genre of literature, is a magical amalgamation of words, with the power to create a long-lasting impact on the readers’ mind.
Book review: A primer for understanding geometric technical drawing and engineering design
May 12, 2020, at 11:33 am
As the name suggests, 'Principles of Geometric Technical Drawing: Engineering Design Graphics' is aimed at students and professionals interested in geometric and engineering drawing.
May 11, 2020, at 08:47 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Sumit Ghose, 55, is one of those people who have decided not to let the fear of the pandemic stop them from helping those working on the frontline.
'Mask A Thon': An online art contest for children organised by KNMA
May 11, 2020, at 07:32 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: If you are looking for an opportunity to engage your children during this lockdown crisis or want to showcase your kid's talent to the world, let them join the online art competition being hosted by the Dekhi-based Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA).
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May 11, 2020, at 07:14 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: As the hospitality industry gears up to accept the changes in lifestyle thrust upon us by the pandemic crisis, ITC Hotels launched a new initiative called ‘WeAssure’ to make their guests and associates confident of finding a safe environment across their properties.
COVID-19: UGC sets up task force to monitor concerns of students
May 11, 2020, at 03:55 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The University Grants Commission has constituted a task force to monitor concerns of students, teachers, and institutions related to examinations and other academic activities arising due to this pandemic and redress them accordingly.
Navratna Oil signs Salman Khan as their new brand ambassador
May 10, 2020, at 11:12 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Navratna Oil, from the house of Emami Limited, launched a new campaign with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan as its brand ambassador.
Kolkata cloud kitchen Binge Baefikar cooks up special desserts for Mother's Day
May 10, 2020, at 10:00 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Binge Baefikar, a food brand that promises to bring popular dishes to the table but in a decidedly healthy and nutritious format, has curated a range of Mother's Day special desserts.
Sardar Taranjit Singh, MD, JIS Group welcomes annoucnement of dates for JEE and NEET examinatio
May 10, 2020, at 09:01 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The Union government's recent announcement of the dates for the Joint Entrance Exams (JEE) and National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is a significant boost for the students who are going to appear for these exams, according to Taranjit Singh, MD, JIS Group.
Kotak Silk celebrates Mother’s Day by saluting all 'Moms On Duty'
May 10, 2020, at 08:27 am
Kolkata/IBNS: On the occasion of Mother’s Day on May 10 this year, Kotak Silk, a banking programme exclusively for women from Kotak Mhindra Bank Limited, has released a campaign to celebrate all mothers,, especially those in the essential services during these difficult times.
Mother's Day special campaign from Indian social media platform ShareChat
May 09, 2020, at 08:45 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: ShareChat, an Indian languages social media platform, has announced a speical five-day campaign to commemmorate Mother's Day (May 10 this year).
May 09, 2020, at 08:00 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The U.S. Consulate Kolkata in partnership with EMK Center Dhaka organized a virtual program titled ‘Encounters with Tagore’ today to mark Rabindranath Tagore’s 159th birth anniversary.
GNIT to organise COVID-19 Hackathon Grand Finale tomorrow
May 09, 2020, at 07:18 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Grand Finale of COVID-19 Hackathon will be organized by Guru Nanak Institute of Technology(GNIT), a flagship college of JIS Group on Sunday.
Eminent sitarist Pandit Partha Das passes away
May 09, 2020, at 06:48 pm
New Delhi: Sitarist Pt. Partha Das, who was credited with inventing Trishul Angik Talas enriching the Indian classical music, breathed his last at his residence in Delhi recently. He was 70.