83 percent teachers fail teaching eligibility test in Bihar

Sep 23, 2017, at 01:07 am

Patna, Sept 22 (TheBiharPost): Teachers and taught remain to be on the same page in Bihar.

Centrists not well represented in public debate space: Amish

Sep 22, 2017, at 10:40 pm

Amish, the Indian author, of Shiva Trilogy fame (The Immortals of Meluha, The Secret of the Nagas, and The Oath of the Vayuputras), has come out with his seventh book, Immortal India, in 2017. The author, on a recent visit to Kolkata on a book signing programme, spoke to IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh, sharing his views on a range of issues in India.

Pink Ops: Girl Power

Sep 22, 2017, at 10:26 pm

If you feel it has been ages since you have treated your eyes to good art, there is some exciting news. Power Publishers’ attempt at giving graphic novel fans a whiff of contemporary graphic art of international scale and narrative, has been possible with author Jayson O’Neil’s ‘Pink Ops – Part 1’ book hitting the online store,

From Wonderland to Reality: A young girl's response to her surroundings

Sep 22, 2017, at 10:08 pm

'From Wonderland To Reality' is a recent book by Dipeeta Das Mukherjee. It is a very difficult task to categorise this book because it is the culmination of dreams and hopes and pain and hard work.

NSDC collaborates with Deakin University, Australia for Impact Assessments and Data Analytics

Sep 22, 2017, at 09:51 pm

New Delhi, Sept 22 (IBNS): With an aim to develop and foster academic links, National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Deakin University, Australia signed a Memorandum of Understanding today. The collaboration will be on projects for conducting Data Analytics and Impact Evaluation Studies in the skills ecosystem.

Olivia Nuamah: Pride Toronto chief opens up on gender, racism and coming out

Sep 21, 2017, at 11:59 pm

The director of one of Toronto's top calendar events, Pride Toronto, Olivia Nuamah wants to be treated like a white male heading a company. In an exclusive interview with IBNS Canada's Suman Das and Asha Bajaj, she shares how her organisation has managed to get people to care about the LGBTQ community. Nuamah also talks about how it all started, while tracing back her roots. Excerpts:

Can Max Clearwater unravel the Poison Reality: Secret Society?

Sep 20, 2017, at 11:40 pm

“Poison Reality: Secret Society” by Dr M. Shaheed Aadam, to me, is THE detective novel of this year.

Musings in the Mist: A story about growing up

Sep 20, 2017, at 10:45 pm

“Musings in the Mist” by Shona George is a one of a kind book. It’s a story of growing up. It’s a story of bravery. It’s a story of loving your country. It’s a story of thinking beyond the self. It’s a story of unity. It’s a story which, simply put, touches the heart and stays there.

Best Wedding Venues in Bangalore

Sep 20, 2017, at 06:25 am

Getting married is a very beautiful transformation in life. The wedding day is the most special day in the life of bride and groom. They gather love and affection from their family and friends. This day demands to be celebrated with full fanaticism. Keeping in view the importance of the day, special arrangements are made to make it an ingredient of pleasant memories.

Anurag Garg comes up with another thought-provoking tale in Love Will Find A Way

Sep 19, 2017, at 11:58 pm

Kolkata, Sep 19 (IBNS): Starmark, in association with Penguin hosted the launch of Anurag Garg’s book 'Love Will Find A Way', at Kolkata's Quest Mall bookstore, recently.

Kolkata: City gets ready to celebrate Dussehra in style at Central Park in Salt Lake

Sep 19, 2017, at 10:15 pm

Kolkata, Sep 19 (IBNS): Although Ma Durga rules in Kolkata during the autumn festival but there that there is room for all in keeping with the city's cosmopolitan nature is amply proved by the Navaratri and Dussehra celebrations that take place in various parts of the city.

Ma in Burnt Sienna: Shishir Gupta's art for a cause exhibition in Kolkata

Sep 18, 2017, at 08:51 pm

Kolkata, Sep 18 (IBNS): It is the season of devotion with Durga Puja round the corner but artist Shishir Gupta, through his paintings, has aimed to visually portray how Ma Durga will perceive the world today.

Assam govt. to close down over 400 govt-run primary schools running with zero enrolment

Sep 17, 2017, at 02:09 am

Guwahati, Sept 16 (IBNS) : While Assam is going to celebrate the second phase of Gunotsav in the primary schools of 12 districts of the state next month to develop education policy, a report of worsen primary education system of Assam has came to light as over 400 primary schools running with zero enrolment.

TET Made Easy: A handy guide for aspiring teachers that can also educate new parents about child development

Sep 16, 2017, at 10:04 pm

'TET Made Easy' by Dipankar Pal is a handy guide for young teachers. And this particular book is not only going to help the aspirants in the preparation for the Teacher Eligibility Test but it will also be of use for young parents in general.

Mark Zuckerberg gifts century old cup to daughter Max on Shabbat

Sep 16, 2017, at 10:01 pm

New York, Sep 16 (IBNS): A father's gift is probably the sweetest to a daughter and if it is something that reminds the family history, gets even more special.

Senco Gold & Diamonds introduces a platinum jewellery collection for men

Sep 16, 2017, at 09:59 pm

Kolkata, Sep 16 (IBNS): From this Durga Puja and Navratri, probably men will have a little less to complain that women have a great time dressing in the best of clothes with matching jewellery and other accessories. Thanks to Senco Gold & Diamonds.

Kailash Satyarthi’s Bharat Yatra launched, 55,000 people mobilised

Sep 16, 2017, at 03:26 am

New Delhi, Sept 15 (IBNS): The Bharat Yatra, launched by Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi on Sept 11, entered the state of Karnataka, reaching Kolar on Friday, the fifth day of the 35-day long march across the country to build unprecedented awareness on combating child sexual abuse and trafficking.

Anchal Srivastava goes deeper into the meaning of relationship in her latest book An Unimaginable Love

Sep 16, 2017, at 12:38 am

“Wow!” is the first word that popped into my head the moment I finished reading “An Unimaginable Love!!” by Anchal Srivastava.

Awart Katiyar twists a plot around Agent Perculo

Sep 16, 2017, at 12:28 am

“Agent Perculo, Volume 1” by Awart Katiyar is a spy thriller to hit the shelves this year. Thrills, suspense, romance, emotional drama, nail-biting tension, twists and turns—this new book has it all in the right doses.

HireMee and AICTE collaborate to bridge the recruiter-student gap in India

Sep 15, 2017, at 10:34 pm

Bengaluru, Sep 15 (IBNS): HireMee, a digital portal and mobile application, and the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) have entered into a collaboration with the goal to connect recruiters with students from mini metros and deep interiors of the country through a skill testing recruitment platform.

Basic Rummy Strategy for Beginners

Sep 15, 2017, at 05:06 pm

Tanishq launches its Aagomoni Collection ahead of festive season

Sep 15, 2017, at 04:39 am

Kolkata, Sept 14 (IBNS): Kicking off the Pujo festivities this year, Tanishq, an Indian jewellery brand, launched the Aagomoni collection in Kolkata on Thursday.

Leander Paes launches men's platinum jewellery collection by Senco Gold & Diamonds

Sep 15, 2017, at 02:46 am

Kolkata, Sept 14 (IBNS): Senco Gold & Diamonds on Thursday unveiled a specially curated platinum men’s collection of chains and bracelets, designed in -sync with the style quotient of the Indian tennis ace and multiple grand slam winner – Leander Paes.

IDP Education organises Study Abroad Education Fair in Kolkata

Sep 15, 2017, at 02:00 am

Kolkata, Sept 14 (IBNS): IDP Education India, a student placement service provider, organized UK, USA, Canada and New Zealand Education Fair in Kolkata at The Park for students aspiring to pursue their higher education abroad.

Juraite Chai Kothay Jurai: A poignant pen picture of Noti Binodini

Sep 14, 2017, at 10:29 pm

Power Publishers’ newest release 'Juraite Chai Kothay Jurai' is a Bengali language novel by author Ramendranath Biswas that narrates the poignant tale of Binodini, a young woman who faces adversities early in her life and finds herself getting pulled in the quicksand of prostitution during the era of “babus” and “zamindars” of Bengal.

'One Day One Story' campaign aims to make children fall in love with reading

Sep 14, 2017, at 10:19 pm

Kolkata, Sep 14 (IBNS): One of Kolkata’s leading bookstore chain, Starmark, in association with Pratham Books, Wild Strawberry, and Lions Clubs of Calcutta Roshni District 322B1, held a storytelling session for children at its Quest Mall outlet, on International Literacy Day.

JW Marriott Kolkata offers a pocket-friendly Midnight Buffet as part of its first Durga Puja celebration

Sep 14, 2017, at 10:02 pm

Kolkata, Sep 14 (IBNS): The 5-star JW Marriott Hotel Kolkata, the first Marriott in the region, is gearing up to celebrate its first Pujo in the city. And JW Kitchen, its all-day dining restaurant, is determined to match the festive cheer with its culinary expertise.

Savita Mishra decodes Operations Research in a lucid language

Sep 13, 2017, at 09:24 pm

In 'Operations Research', Dr Savita Mishra discusses about the evolving branch of operations research (OR), a part of Applied Mathematics that is being increasingly used in various practical fields for formulating viable solutions to real-life complicated problems.

India doesn't have a proper infrastructure for performing arts: Hema Malini

Sep 13, 2017, at 06:45 pm

Kolkata, Sep 13 (IBNS): Bollywood veteran actress Hema Malini, who visited Kolkata recently, said India does not have a proper infrastructure for performing arts.

Beyond the Fog: An anthology of short stories by Pratibha Johri

Sep 13, 2017, at 02:56 am

“Beyond The Fog” is an anthology of fourteen short stories written by Pratibha Johri. Each story so heart-wrenching that it becomes very difficult to extricate oneself from one story and plunge into the next.